Gridiron greats

Best metro bars for catching the game

Carey Miller

Metromix
October 15, 2008

Gridiron greats
The namesake of Buffalo Wild Wings.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of going to an SEC football game and experiencing that incomparable hive mind-like feeling of cheering for your team along with thousands of others garbed in the same color clothes. It's kind of like being in a gang minus the crime.

But alas, not everyone can make it—or rather, afford to make it—to every one one of their beloved team's games.

Thankfully, that's where sports bars come in. There you can commisserate with the other poor schlubs who couldn't make it to the stadium and even lock horns with those cheering on your arch nemesis.

There's even fried foods, chicken wings and copious amounts of alcohol to dull the pain. Heck, if you go to one with the game in high definition, you might not ever even go to the stadium again.

Here's a rundown of where you can catch the game at metro area establishments.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

808 Lake Harbour Drive - Ridgeland
601-856-0789

Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the most entertaining and fun places you will ever eat. Chow down on their signature buffalo wings and choose from 20 different dipping sauces. Enjoy several t.v. monitors playing a variety of sports or play trivia with your friends. The waitresses are friendly and beautiful, and the brew is served fast and cold.

Fitzgerald's in the Hilton

Fitzgerald's in the Hilton

1001 E. County Line Road - Jackson
601-957-2800

Even though Fitzgerald's is located in the Hilton, it is its own entity. It is the only bar in Jackson that offers live entertainment with no cover six days a week. Entertainers include Johnny Crocker, Chris Gill and the Soul Shakers and Larry Brewer and the Rainmakers to just name a few. Fitzgerald’s also serves their award winning Zing Zang Bloody Mary and has a fully stocked martini bar. There is a outdoor seating area by the pool that also serves drinks.

Last Call Sports Grill

pick Last Call Sports Grill

1428 Old Square Road - Jackson
601-713-2700

Last Call is one of the only bars that offers WWE pay-per-view events. Besides the events, the bar offers 10 different beers on drafts, 14 TVs and a kitchen that is open until 2 a.m. While shooting pool, bar hoppers can enjoy their signature chicken nachos and Last Call Long Island.

McB's Restaurant and Lounge

McB's Restaurant and Lounge

815 Lake Harbour Drive - Ridgeland
601-956-8362

McB's is a restaurant and bar dining experience. They are noted for their burgers but everything on the menu is worth a taste. Tuesday and Thursdays enjoy dinner, drinks and your favorite song during karaoke night.They have an array of music playing which accommodates the diverse crowd. They feature live entertainment on weekends only. Besides drinks there are pool tables and video games to keep you entertained.

Mugshots Grill & Bar

pick Mugshots Grill & Bar

4245 Lakeland Drive - Jackson
601-713-0383

Owners Ron Savell and Chris McDonald dreamed of opening a place where people could come and enjoy great food, games, and drinks all in one and in 2004 Mugshots was born. The bar and grill offers machine bowling and golf as well as touch screen photo booths to capture all the good times. Mugshots has something for everyone whether is open mic night on Wednesdays, live entertainment, quarter well and draft drinks, or the signature 3 8 oz. patty Mugshot burger.

North Jackson Pockets Bar

North Jackson Pockets Bar

109 Culley Drive - Jackson
601-362-4939

North Jackson Pockets is also known as N&J's, a neighborhood bar in northeast Jackson. Pool tables, big screen televisions, beer, full bar and pool tournaments complement this local establishment.

Reed Pierce's Sportman's Grill

pick Reed Pierce's Sportman's Grill

6791 S. Siwell Road - Byram
601-376-4677

Shoot pool and enjoy great food and drinks with US open 9 ball champion Reed Pierce at his sportman's grill. Pierce's is an upscale billards sports bar which features 6,000 square feet of restaurant and bar area. Another customized bar area seperates the dining room from the 9 ball Lounge which showcases 8 tournament style tables. Whether you're shooting pool or eating a mouth watering ribeye you can enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

Shucker's Oyster Bar

pick Shucker's Oyster Bar

116 Conestoga Road - Ridgeland
601-853-8267

Shucker's Oyster Bar features lunch daily specials and a variety of steaks and seafood items at night. A locally owned and operated establishment well liked for their live entertainment at night.

Sportsman's Lodge

pick Sportsman's Lodge

1120 E. Northside Drive - Jackson
601-366-5441

This classic sports bar in northeast Jackson has been in business for half a decade and has earned loyal customers with its comfort food and laid back atmosphere. Among its more unique menu items are footlong hot dogs named after baseball teams, such as the Diamondback with queso cheese, chili, jalepenos and onions.

Time Out Sports Cafe

Time Out Sports Cafe

6270 Old Canton Road - Jackson
601-978-1839

Time Out Sports Cafe is your neighborhood fun spot. Time Out has been serving customers drinks, hot wings, and of course sports on a big screen for over a decade. This family owned and operated North Jackson cafe is a hometown favorite. So if you’re in the mood to have a good great time with friends and watch the game stop on by.

pick Fanatics Sports Bar and Grill

2106 Raymond Road - Jackson
601-372-0060

Loaded with big screen TV’s and sports memorabilia, Fanatics Sports Bar and Grill is known as a place to go to unwind and have a great time. Fanatics is a come-as-you-are bar scene that offers a full menu and a full bar that specialize in any cocktails of your choice. Live entertainment is guaranteed and pool tables and video games are also available.

Hooters of Jackson

4565 I 55 N - Jackson
601-981-0480

For some, Hooters needs no introduction. Hooters is famous for its hot wings and the lovely ladies that serve them. Enjoy the game on one of the many TV units up. While you wait throw back a cold one. Hooters also serves burgers, hotdogs and other sandwiches.

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