One of the most anticipated football games of the season happens, Sunday February 9, 2025.  And, while we know that a lot of us here in the Greater Central & Upstate part of New York was hoping for a different outcome, many will still come together and celebrate this sporting contest. So whether your team made it to the final two this year, or you just want to enjoy some food with friends, Syracuse is the best place to be on game day. For your convenience, check out the best bars for brews, wings, crowds and most importantly football.

BONUS: if you're arranging your own at-home watch party this year, we've rounded up some sweet Syracuse area specials to satisfy every stomach too.

 

Top Syracuse Bars to Watch the Game

 

Wolff's Biergarten

 

The traditional German Biergarten on Montgomery street is a staple stop for soccer enthusiasts. With flexible hours for the games, you’ll never miss a match here. Not only do they offer multiple screens for your viewing pleasure but a variety of beers, seltzers, and ciders on tap, in cans or bottles. Big your four-legged companion as this bar is dog-friendly. This soccer bar will make an exception for football most Sundays.

 

Pressroom Pub

 

Local beers, craft cocktails, discounted buckets and crave-able comfort food, The Pressroom Pub offers friendly vibes that are perfect for game day. Located in the former home of the Herald Journal in downtown Syracuse, this spot is perfect for a quick bite, or to stay and hang or all four quarters.

 

Tully's Good Times

 

A touchdown for the whole family, Tully's is a guaranteed good time for all ages. This sports-themed local chain boasts a billiard and video game room as well as more than 70 televisions so you won't miss any of the Big Game action. And figuring out what to order is easy since it's impossible to visit Tully's without grabbing a basket of their trademarked "Best Chicken Tenders on Earth®."

 

Home Team Pub

 

Known as one of the best spots in Liverpool, NY, this American-style pub is a top spot for the big game on Sunday. Home team pub has beer buckets deals and delicious hot wings. Head to Home Team and make the football-watching experience one to remember!

 

Sassy-Cuse Saloon

 

Located on Clinton Street in Armory Square, is the newly rebranded Sassy-Cuse Saloon. Grab your seats for the game early and check out their massive menu perfect to fuel all four quarters. Nachos, wings, quesadillas, and so much more --  they offer everything to satisfy your ultimate Sunday Funday hunger.

 

Saltine Warrior Sports Pub

 

A celebrated downtown neighborhood sports bar is The Saltine Warrior. This bar is a great place to meet the boys or the gals and celebrate every touchdown with a cold beer. Offering local beers, wing deals, live music and more, this is a great place to check out any other time of the year as well. 

 

The Beginning II

 

The most well-known Buffalo Bills bar in the Syracuse area, the B2 has been a staple football bar since 1982, which means they've gotten their Buffalo wings down to a science. Grab a dozen of the hot and compliment them with the B2 Buffalo Chicken Perogies.

 

Bull & Bear Roadhouse

 

With three TV-filled, kid-friendly locations in East Syracuse, Liverpool and Fayetteville, BNB Roadhouse is a top pick for tasty apps, wings, nachos, burgers, BBQ, kid's menus & more. Seven days a week, you can take advantage of their happy hour: BOGO bottled beer, liquor drinks and house margaritas everyday from 3 - 5 p.m. and 8 pm. - close.

 

Tipperary Hill neighborhood

 

There's too many options to choose just one, so why not make a mini Game Day Pub Crawl out of Tipp Hill's legendary pub scene? Grab a pint and catch kickoff at Nibsy's Pub. Mosey over to the Blarney Stone for the second half and a top-rated burger. Then wrap up the game and celebrate (or sulk) with a final pint at Wheeler's Tavern.

 

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