Best Bars To Watch College Football In Charlotte
200 E. Bland St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 370-2000
www.allamericanpubclt.com
A favorite with fans from every alma mater, this club's huge layout allows each school's cheering section to find its special spot. This is the official game day hangout of the Florida State Seminoles alumni club, with members enjoying a special menu during watch parties. Located adjacent to the Bland Street light rail station, All American has plenty of parking and great post-game celebrations. It's a favorite with Carolina Panthers fans as well, thanks to its location within walking distance of the stadium.
911 E. Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3808
www.dilworthgrille.com
A previous bar at this location featured sandwiches and pizzas named for college teams around the country, and while only a few of those menu items survived (the Carolina burger and the Berkeley salmon salad), the spot remains a favorite among fans of college ball. Several rooms allow groups to claim their own turf, while an abundance of TVs, including over a dozen 55-inch screens, capture every play. You'll find watch parties for schools all over the nation here, including Arizona State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Auburn and the NC State Wolfpack. Plenty of Tarheels and Dukies hang here as well, with NY Jets fans gathering on Sundays, and Panthers fans can catch a free shuttle to every home game.
2100 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 375-1128
www.icehousesouthend.com
Owned by a Gamecock, this is party central for University of South Carolina fans every Saturday during football season. This is the official watch party for the Charlotte Gamecock Club. Other Gamecock hangouts include Wild Wing Café in the EpiCentre and Heist Brewery, also owned by a Gamecock. Fans of other teams gather at Icehouse as well, since the club shows every game available on its 30 TV screens.
9609 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 717-2727
www.thepressboxnc.com
The Press Box on Montford Drive was Charlotte's top sports bar for many decades, and this new spot in the University area has revived the name. The family-friendly spot featuring local draft beers and 12 Diamond pool tables has teamed with CBS radio and The Fan 610 AM to become the official headquarters for Charlotte 49ers football. Home games at the new stadium just down the road are followed by post-game celebrations hosted by The Fan radio, while all televised games are shown on a large projection screen. A full complement of sports packages air on 35 flat-screen TVs and three projection screens at the Press Box reborn, a worthy inheritor of a venerable tradition.
210 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 716-9300
www.strikecitycharlotte.com
With 75 television screens and just about every satellite package going, Strike City in the EpiCentre is a popular spot for game watching parties and welcomes fan organizations with perks such as halftime raffles, drink and food specials and validated parking. The club, which combines bowling and nightlife, is the official Charlotte home of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Several other fan groups meet at other EpiCentre clubs including the University of Kentucky Wildcats alumni at Tin Roof and Virginia Tech Hokies fans at Blackfinn Ameripub.
Related: Watch Sports For Free: Top 5 Sports Bars In Charlotte
With 15 years of experience covering restaurants in Charlotte and the Carolinas, and two regional guidebooks under her belt, Renee Wright examines the dining scene with enthusiasm plus a deep knowledge of food trends and outstanding local eating ops. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
