The Best Restaurants & Bars in Richmond for Catching A Game
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Who’s got NFL Sunday Ticket? Which spots are playing games with the sound on? Any game-day specials? We’ve got all that info and more, so grab your jersey, vintage tee, or hat, and head out to these spots with plenty of TVs, game-day specials, and a lively crowd of fans. We’ve rounded up the best places to catch the game and cheer on your team.
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Get Tight Lounge
When you’re looking for pit sandwiches, jalapeño pickle backs, and the like to go with your pigskin appointment viewing, this easy-going hangout offers all that and more in a no-fuss atmosphere.
Noteworthies for game days: Get Tight Lounge hosts the official Ravens Nest in the 804, and the spot shows games on a projector outside — with game-day sound through a large sound system — plus four other TVs.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 1104 W Main St (The Fan)
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Basic City Beer Co
This brewery on the South Side brings a laid-back and roomy setting for your game-watching. Put in an order for one of the 12 rotating beers and some wood-fired pizza, and make an afternoon of it; you can get in a game or two of ping pong or pool at halftime, too, if you so choose.
Noteworthies for game days: Basic City is the home of the RVA Chapter of Roaring Riot, the Carolina Panthers fan club.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 212 W 6th St (Manchester)
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The Grill
The Grill is a go-to neighborhood-feel joint with roomy wooden booths, ample indoor seating and covered outdoor seating, and plenty of TVs for all your sports-viewing pleasure. And if you ask us, that casual comfort vibe is def what puts the fantasy in fantasy football.
Noteworthies for game days: Specials available Saturday and Sunday, noon to close, and Monday and Thursday, 7 pm to close, include $12 Miller pitchers, $15 buckets (Miller, Coors, Ultra, or Bud), $28 Surfside buckets, and half off corn dog nuggets.
Location: 5724 Patterson Ave (The West End)
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Bar West
If your watch party is seeking an “elevated drinking experience” for game day, Bar West is the spot. Think: elegant martinis and playful tiki-inspired creations, a rotating selection of local craft beers, an extensive collection of over 100 tequilas, and a carefully curated assortment of specialty bourbons and whiskies. And soak it all in with eats like nachos, wings, and short-rib mac and cheese.
Noteworthies for game days: Grab a pitcher of Beer West and a pound of Mini Flats for just $20, or ask about the punch card for Bar West and River City Roll — get five punches and score a FREE pizza or wings!
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 5811 Grove Ave (Westhampton)
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Parlay Bar & Lounge
Parlay Bar & Lounge is Richmond’s first trading-card and sports bar combo. Inside, you'll find plush seating, high-def TVs, and semi-private pods for exclusive viewing parties. The VIP atmosphere is ideal for football fans, featuring pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and a full bar. With a comfortable setting and prime game-day options, it's a great spot to catch live sports in style.
Noteworthies for game days: Game-day specials include $20 beer buckets and $25 High Noon buckets.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 3117 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
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Pizza & Beer of Richmond
Most folks know PBR in the Fan for its massive patio and amazing happy hour specials, but did you know they’ve also got tons of TVs inside where they play games of all kinds, all the time? Welp, now you do! Cheer on your team while enjoying pizza and craft beers, and thank us later.
Noteworthies for game days: Every NFL game day (Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays) features their Game Day Menu with app specials like fried raviolis, nachos, and garlic knots, plus three different kinds of calzones and $15 buckets of domestic beer and Bold Rock cans (five 16 oz cans)! Monday nights are also wing nights with all-you-can-eat $1 wings. And Thursday nights are kick-the-keg nights with $3 drafts on select beers during the game — and whoever kicks the keg gets a $20 EAT gift card.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 2553 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Wood & Iron
Specifically touted as a “gameday restaurant and bar,” Wood & Iron has locations in Scott’s Addition, Midlothian, and Short Pump, where you can catch any game you’ve got your heart set on. As they put it, they’re here for “pre-game, post-game, every game.”
Noteworthies for game days: Here, you’ve got food specials on Mondays and Thursdays; daily drink specials; games with sound on and multiple sound zones featuring different games; TVs you can see from every table, including the patio; and brunch and drink specials until 2 pm on Saturdays and until 12 pm on Sundays.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 1405 Roseneath Rd (Scott’s Addition), 11400 W Huguenot Rd, #109B (Midlothian), and 12288 W Broad St (Short Pump)
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City Beach
City Beach’s affordable and approachable menu of American fare (like burgers, tacos, and more) pairs perfectly with beer and sports! The owners here are huge fans of hockey, especially, but you can pretty much plan to come here for any game you're interested in watching. Just ask the bartender if they’re able to put it on one of the many TVs, if it’s not on already.
Noteworthies for game days: City Beach has game-day specials with shared apps.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 2416 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop
With lots of TVs scattered around, you won’t miss any of the college or NFL action at this roomy taproom. Come by on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, or Mondays for a cold drink — including opts like beer-mosas and seltzer cocktails — and grab a tasty bite from the rotating food trucks parked right outside.
Noteworthies for game days: This year, Starr Hill’s got your local-game coverage on lock.
Location: 3406 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
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River City Roll
In addition to inside fun and bowling opps galore, River City Roll has a spacious patio that’s covered and heated with plenty of TVs and includes corn hole and bocce ball. It’s also dog-friendly!
Noteworthies for game days: Catch games with the sound on — TVs at the bowling lanes, on the patio, and throughout inside. Get a pitcher of Roll Pils and a Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza for just $20. Don't forget the punch card — buy five and get a FREE pizza! In collaboration with Bar West, enjoy a game there, order Beer West and a pound of mini flats, and get a punch too! Another pro tip? There’s a big screen inside, and the biggest fan base determines who RCR shows on it (with sound!), so come early and bring your whole crew!
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 939 Meyers St (Scott’s Addition)
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Home Team Grill
As the name suggests, Home Team Grill is a sports bar first. With over a dozen TVs, tons of high-top tables, a large patio, and bucket specials, it’s a popular spot for sports fans of all kinds. Be prepared for standing-room-only as large crowds gather around the bar during football games on Sunday, but it only adds to the excitement!
Noteworthies for game days: At Home Team Grill, there’s brunch from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring $4 Blood Marys and mimosas. They’ve got beer bucket specials. All NFL games are shown on Sundays. All streaming packages are and 4K viewing is available. Reservations are preferred. The patio is covered for better outdoor viewing.
NFL Sunday Ticket: Yes
Location: 1630 W Main St (The Fan)
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Gus’ Bar & Grill
According to their website, Gus’ is the Fan’s best sports bar, and we’re not out here looking to doubt it, folks. They’ve got daily specials, 24 plasma-screen HDTVs, and say they show more sports than any other bar in RVA. See you Thursday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday?
Noteworthies for game days: If you get in early enough, you can snag a booth with your very own TV.
Location: 2701 W Broad St (The Fan)
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College Game Days
Rams House Bar + Kitchen
We can’t kick things off down here without mentioning newer-to-the-sports-bar-scene Rams House Bar + Kitchen. This VCU-themed spot is the obvious choice for Rams games, serving classic American fare, like sliders, pizza, handhelds, and salads, as well as a long list of local beer.
Location: 2035 W Broad St (VCU)
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And, of course, if you’re looking for other ways to meet up with the VCU crowd, there’s the VCU Alumni group.
JMU, Virginia Tech, UVA & more
For all you Hokies, Hoos, Dukes, Spiders, and other Virginia-college fans, there are lots of places to meet up and catch a game, but since watch-party locations vary, one of the best resources is the Richmond chapter for each school’s alumni group:
James Madison University: JMU Alumni Association - Richmond Chapter
Old Dominion University: ODU Alumni Richmond Chapter
University of Richmond: University of Richmond Alumni
University of Virginia: Richmond Hoos - UVA Club of Richmond (University of Virginia Alumni)
Virginia Tech: Richmond Hokies
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