E-A-G-L-E-S … you know the rest!
Philadelphia restaurants and bars are cheering on the home team with game-day viewing parties and tons of food and drink specials during this Sunday’s championship game.
So, grab your lucky charm, don your green, and cheer on the Birds at any of these hot spots (*denotes game on with sound on)!
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
McGillin’s is going to do something it has never done before in its 158 year history: The historic tavern is dying its beer green on a day other than St. Patrick’s Day. And it’s all for the Eagles! It will also be serving its green Iggletinis. 1310 Drury St., Philadelphia; (215) 735-5562 *
Silence DoGood’s Tavern
SliCE
All SliCE locations will offer the below specials all weekend long in honor of the Eagles and the championship game:
Eagles’ Spicy Meat-Lovers Pizza (because the Eagles are on fire this year!)
Long hot peppers, Maglio’s sausage, pepperoni hand cut, prosciutto, bacon, mozzarella
Small: $17/Large: $23
The Tackle
25 twice-cooked wings with choice of sauce, celery and blue cheese and one large plain pie
$35
The Field Goal
25 twice-cooked wings, celery and blue cheese, 15 mozzarella sticks and one large plain pie
$55
The Touchdown
50 twice-cooked wings, celery and blue cheese and two large plain pies
$85
The Turf
25 twice-cooked wings, celery and blue cheese, 1 small Caesar salad and one large plain pie
$60
1740 Sansom St., Philadelphia; (215) 557-9299 *; 1180 S. 10th St.; Philadelphia (215) 463-0868; 431 E. Girard Ave., Philadelphia; (215) 425-1555; 137 Egg Harbor Rd., Washington Township, New Jersey; (856) 302-5099 *
P’unk Burger
Staying in for the game? P’unk Burger is delivering a touchdown straight to your door with its party-size Slider Tray and Fries. Order up, and you’ll receive 25 cheeseburger sliders with condiments and a tray of thin sliced french fries for $75. Available all day on Sunday from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. But, call in your order the day before, as all orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. 1823 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia; (215) 468-7865
Nick’s Bar & Grille
Head to Old City’s top spot, Nick’s Bar and Grille, to watch the game and get ready to rumble. Based on the crowds at last weekend’s viewing party, the entire dining room and bar will be filled with fans enjoying the game and specials like $5 roast pork and roast beef sandwiches, $2 tacos, $10 Miller Lite buckets and more. 16 South 2nd St., Philadelphia; (215) 928-9411 *
Brü Craft & Wurst
Want to watch the game on a big screen? Find a table at Brü Craft & Wurst in Midtown Village and catch the game via a giant projection, plus 10 giant HD flat screen TVs around the bar and restaurant. Food specials and features will include fancied-up bar food, such as:
Nachos
Black bean, tinga chicken or kalua pork, all served topped with lager cheese fondue, radish and scallions
$11
Cheesesteaks
Classic rib-eye with American cheese, caramelized onions on a long roll; buffalo chicken with chopped chicken, garlic buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumble and arugula; and lamb with crispy pulled lamb, peppadew relish, Muenster cheese and shredded romaine, served with fries and pickle
$12
Chicken Wings
Sriracha maple, garlic buffalo, cherry BBQ
$9
1318 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 800-1079 *
U-Bahn
U-Bahn will open at a special time of 4 p.m. for the game ,with the same great food specials offered at Brü Craft & Wurst (listed above). 1320 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 800-1079*
Cinder Copper & Lace
Cinder Copper & Lace is celebrating Local IPA Day with game-day specials for both the AFC and NFC championship games. Sip on $5 hoppy pints, including Funk Silent Disco, Pizza Boy Echo Puncher, Troögs Nugget Nectar and more! From the kitchen, look for the Center City Restaurant Week menu in the dining room and limited-run mussel specials at the bar during game time. 1500 Locust St., Philadelphia; (267) 761-5582 *
Mad Rex
Come cheer on the Birds at Mad Rex. Enjoy football specials like $3 pours of Mad Rex IPA, Bud Light, Miller Lite and Yuengling, a complimentary Mad Rex IPA draft with any burger purchase, Flaming Eagles shots for everyone when the Eagles score, and a complimentary order of loaded fries (one per party). 1000 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia; (267) 773-7566 *
Taproom on 19th
Hit up Taproom on 19th for half-price wings, $4 Founders drafts and $2.50 Miller High Lifes and Lites. Food features include mac-n-cheese “donuts” and Tabasco wings. 2400 S. 19th St., Philadelphia; (267) 687-7817 *
The Little Lion
The Little Lion will be featuring game-time specials, like southern poutine (hand-cut fries tossed in dry rub, with house pork belly, short rib jus, house-made farmer’s cheese sauce, fried egg and scallion) for $5; spicy dry rub wings for $6; BBQ chicken sliders for $6; and Lager drafts for $3. The Lion Burger will also be featured for half-time, with a Pat Lafrieda 8oz. burger, aged white cheddar, smoked bacon, pickled red onion, pimento cheese, butter lettuce and heirloom tomato on a sesame seed brioche. 243 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; (267) 273-0688 *
O’Neals Pub
Spend the day at O’Neals Pub, as it opens at 9 a.m.! Both floors will be open for the big game and serving up specials all day long, including $5 screaming viking shots. Specials from 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. include breakfast sandwiches until 3 p.m., $3.50 bloody marys or mimosas, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $4 22-ounce Miller Lite drafts, $9 Miller Lite pitchers and $4 Miller Lite pounders. Specials from 6:30 p.m. on include 50 cent wings (minimum order of 10), $3.50 Guinness or Stella drafts, $3.50 Heineken or Heineken Light bottles, and the same Miller Lite deals as during the day. 611 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia; (215) 574-9495 *
And More!
- Dim Sum House: 3939 Chestnut St. Philadelphia; (215) 921-5377 *
- Jane G’s: 1930 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; (215) 563-8800 *
- Iron Hill Brewery: 60 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore; (610) 228-2280 *
- Urban Village Brewing: 1001 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia; (267) 687-1961 *
- John Henry’s Pub: 98 Cricket Ave., Philadelphia; (610) 726-9193 *
So tell us! Where will you be watching the game this weekend? … GO, BIRDS!
- Photos: Sourced from Coordinating Restaurants
- McGillans Old Ale House photo: Georgina Zhao
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