by Lauren Ray

football fun guide

Football season is coming up, and that means many Bucks County residents are gearing up to watch the Eagles or cheer on their team of choice. Sundays are going to be fully booked watching the game, hanging with friends and family, and munching. Find out the best places to go in Bucks County to watch the game, or if you’re staying in, how to make your home the place everyone will wish they were on football Sunday.

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Going Out For The Game

Steam Pub
606 2nd St Pike, Southampton, PA 18966 (215) 942-6468
As the temperature gets cooler and football season starts, Steam is gearing up for their favorite season with great seasonal beers, their new fall drink menu, and Chef Mike's amazing weekly specials. Game Day specials!

Isaac Newtons
18 S State St, Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 860-5100
Newtown’s quintessential bar & eatery turns the sound up for Eagles games. Isaac’s features a constantly rotating selection of craft brews on draft as well as their “Beer Treasury”- an Isaac Newton encyclopedia of bottles.

Green Parrot
240 N Sycamore St, Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 504-7277

This bar and restaurant in Newtown bleeds green! Host of the 97.5 Fanatic’s Eagle’s pre-game show, the Green Parrot has 20 HD screens ready to air NFL Sunday Ticket, The Big 10 Network, and the College Football package. The Green Parrot has a great menu with appetizers like XX Hot Wings and Philly Eggrolls, as well as drink specials during Eagle's games. Whether you’re rooting for the Eagles or a rival team, throw on your favorite jersey and head to the Green Parrot for some game day fun!

Chickie's & Pete’s
2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020 (267) 525-7333
500 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976 (215) 343-5206

Chickie's is the perfect place to watch the Eagles game! Enjoy a few beers and some crab fries as the Eagles take the field. Their Parx location features Play2, where guests can create their own interactive experience while watching the game! With an abundant amount of televisions, the hottest sports bar technology, and two convenient locations, you’ll always have a good view of the game at Chickie's and Pete's.

Newportville Inn
4120 Lower Road, Newportville, PA 19056 (215) 785-6090

This “American Pub with a German accent” boasts the most authentic German menu in Bucks County. Fill up on potato pancakes and schnitzel or grab a burger while you enjoy an Eagles game. This year, the Newportville is opening their bar at 1PM for all Sunday games. While you’re there, you can fill a 2-liter growler to go with any of the beers that they offer on tap.

The Mag Bar (Maggio’s)
400 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966 (215) 322-7272

The Mag Bar is a Southampton nightlife staple and have quickly become known for the excitement their on game day. During football season, stop by for a game and enjoy a beer or cocktail. Order from their extensive menu of appetizers and small plates, which includes Chili Cheese Fries, Buffalo Shrimp, and Chicken Pot Stickers. While you’re there, you can join the Mag Mug Club and enjoy membership privileges, like free beer!

McStew’s Irish Sports Pub
5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA

McStew’s is Levittown’s biggest sports bar with 40+ TVs, including 15 HD as well as the NFL Sunday ticket.  You can enjoy one of their 15 beers on tap and on Monday nights McStew’s All You Can Eat Wings and Pizza for $4.99.

Stephanie’s 
29 South Main Street in Doylestown, PA

Not only one of the best beer bars in Bucks, Stephanie’s also boasts 15 HDTVs along with the NFL Sunday Ticket.  With seven 50″ HDTV’s you’ll never miss another sporting event. Check them out for specific Monday night specials.

Buck Hotel
1200 Buck Road, Feasterville, PA  

The website boasts the “largest screen TV in Bucks County as well as 26 other- TV’s in the bar area.” On Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, catch 1/2 price drinks and sushi while watching the games.

Tony’s Bar & Grill 
1297 Greeley Avenue, Ivyland, PA  

Every Sunday enjoy $2.50 domestic bottles all day while watching the best NFL football action. Plus, during the Eagles games, get 1/2 price tomato pies.

With so many great bars and restaurants, you can't go wrong watching a football game in Bucks County. Find out which bars have NFL Ticket here.

Football Home Entertaining

Watching the game at home can be just as much fun as heading out to cheer your team on. You can turn any game-day into a party with the right atmosphere, drinks, and appetizers! Get ready for football Sundays with this home entertaining guide.

  • Food: If you're watching the game at home, you're going to need something to snack on in between plays. 11154717_817383711685243_3631759596194599271_oDips are always the perfect thing to snack on during a football game. You can make them ahead of time and as guests arrive, heat them up (if necessary) and set them out for people to pick at! For your “main course,” think easy-to-eat finger foods, like sliders, burgers, hot dogs, or chicken nuggets. To make prepping for game-day even easier, have a local restaurant or grocer, cater for you! The ShopRite of Yardley Kitchen makes these amazing mac and cheese cups (pictured to the right).
  • st-patricks-cocktails-130314-emerald-isle-660x433Drink: If you’re watching the Eagles game, you’ll need to stock up on beer! There are a ton of great beer stores in Bucks County where you can find all of your favorite game-day beverages. If you’re hosting a game-day event, whip up a few Philadelphia Eagle cocktails for your guests to enjoy! Mix up a double shot of 1 oz. rum, 1 oz. white tequila, and 1 oz. green apple schnapps and toast to an Eagle’s victory!
  • Décor: Convert your basement into an Eagle’s nest by decorating with green, white, and silver streamers. Display any team memorabilia you may have, including helmets, jerseys, and flags. Set up a table to serve food and drinks on, decorated with team logos and banners. Serve snack foods out of paper bags, just like you would get at the game. Require guests that are attending your showing of the game to show up in football gear, put on your Eagle’s jersey, and get ready for game time!

If you're having people over or simply watching the game with your family, use these tips to plan ahead and make the most of your football Sunday!

 

 

 

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