It is time for some intense college basketball once again fo it is March Madness time. This is that time of the year where sports fans, in general, have three things inside their brain: basketball, brackets, and booze. Indeed, sports fans will find the best place to have a drink while watching their favorite teams slug it out on the court.
If so happen you’re one of these huge basketball fans and still can’t find the best place to watch intense March Madness games, Lauren Cohen of Baltimore Magazine compiled the best places for food and drink that are absolutely Slam Dunks. Read the article below to know these places.
March Madness Food and Drink Specials That Are Slam Dunks
Fill out your bracket and head to these local watering holes for NCAA games.
This time of year, sports fans typically have three things on the brain: basketball, brackets, and booze. As March Madness gets underway, tons of neighborhood bars are offering discounted eats and drinks during tournament games. So polish up your bracket, throw on a jersey, and take advantage of these specials while seeing how your bets play out. (To find the best spots to cheer on your alma mater, check out our Ultimate Sports Bar Guide.)
Delia Foley’s: Immediately after this Irish pub—also a popular University of Michigan hangout—winds down from its St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, it’s rolling right into March Madness. From March 18-20, the first 64 people to purchase a Miller Lite pitcher will be randomly picked and entered into a special Delia Foley’s bracket. Prizes will be given out to the elite eight, final four, and grand prize bracket winner. Beyond that, there will also be game-day beer and food specials during every matchup. 1439 S. Charles St. 443-682-9141
Five & Dime Ale House: Hampden locals will be heading to this sports bar on the Avenue to tune in while tipping back $3 Bud Light, Miller Lite, and Michelob Ultra bottles. Other noteworthy discounts include 16-oz. pours of Oliver Brewing’s Balls to the Wall IPA and Founders’ Solid Gold lager for $4. Plus, there will be extra food and drink deals if your team happens to be playing during happy hour. 901 W. 36th St. 443-835-2179
Johnny’s: This Roland Park mainstay is getting creative with a basketball-inspired menu offered throughout the tournament. Watch all of the action unfold while sipping specialty cocktails like the “Alley-Oop” (Natty Boh, cointreau, housemade lemonade, and ginger beer) and the “Slam Dunk,” which mixes Woodford Reserve with vermouth, Campari, and blood orange juice. The snacks also stay on theme, with featured “baskets” of mac-and-cheese balls, crab balls, and cauliflower-potato balls drizzled with ranch and Old Bay Buffalo sauces. 4800 Roland Ave. 410-773-0777
The abovementioned sports bar are definitely the best places to be with while matching the most intense March Madness games. Good, affordable beer and great food await you during the games.
If these places don’t pique your interest, then these awesome places listed by Hallie Miller in The Baltimore Sun might be the best places for you to watch the games.
Where to Watch Your Team Play in Baltimore During March Madness
Photo Credits: Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun
Come early spring, college basketball fans tend to go a little mad.
The NCAA tournament calls for over two weeks of nonstop television watching, obsessive bracket tracking and never-say-never underdog triumphs that make it all worthwhile. Here’s where you and your friends can gather, cheer on your favorite teams and make the most of March Madness around Baltimore.
Alexander’s Tavern, a regular meet-up spot for Virginia Tech fans, serves brunch, tavern fare and daily specials. The bar and restaurant also offers gluten-free and vegan menus. (710 S. Broadway, Fells Point.)
Bandito’s Bar and Kitchen, an official University of Maryland bar, serves happy hour specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Fridays. (1118 S. Charles St., Federal Hill.)
Bartender’s Pub has it all: Beer, pizza, sandwiches and tons of weekday specials. The University of North Carolina hangout also has an extensive whiskey selection. (2218 Boston St., Canton.)
Crossbar Der Biergarten will run a variety of food and drink specials during the tournament. The Michigan State gathering space will also host its own bracket pool. (18 E. Cross St., Federal Hill.) Click here to read the rest of this post…
This makes watching March Madness in Baltimore an awesome experience. You’ve got lots of awesome sports bar and other great restaurants to choose from during the games. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the games with your beer and food.
Max McGee of CBS Baltimore wrote exciting news on how the entire downtown Baltimore is gearing up for their favorite Maryland Terps’ first game in March Madness. Read the article below to know more about the preparations.
Downtown Baltimore Sports Bar Gears Up For Maryland Terps’ First Game In March Madness
The sports scene in Baltimore is on the verge of excitement as fans get ready for March Madness.
The Terps are waiting to see who their opponent will be in the first round- and we’re just a day away from finding out if they’ll play Belmont or Temple University.
Most of the fans at Bunzzz Sports say whoever they play, they’re Terps fans all the way.
After missing last year’s NCAA Tournament, the Maryland Terrapins are back in the dance.
“I’m pretty strong with the Terrapins this year,” A fan said.
So is Bunzzz Sports Bar in downtown Baltimore- one of the college team’s biggest supporters. Their management staff is already getting ready for March Madness.
“We are definitely going to have all staff on deck to make sure the experience is pleasurable,” said partner and general manager Angela Washington Tallitsch.
“As far as March Madness is concerned, it’s already been a real exciting year for college basketball. A lot of upsets have already happened but we still expect to have a lot of fun for the remainder of the month,” said bar manager Sunn Yang. Learn more here…
With Maryland Terps playing in March Madness, it would be exciting times for those who are die-hard sports fans living in Baltimore, and the most perfect way to watch these tense games is by the sports bar mentioned above. Watching basketball while drinking booze forms a perfect pair.
