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With all the sports on tap this month, including Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13, we’ve got a bar that’ll hit the spot, no matter what team you’re looking for. Here are five of our favorites:
- Wreckers Sports Bar: There are big screens, then there’s Wreckers’ screens. Voted “Best Place to Watch a Game” by Orlando Sentinel readers, its pièce de résistance is a two-story, 37-foot-tall TV wall. In all, there are 50 high-def TVs and a great list of craft beers. wreckerssportsbar.com
- NBC Sports Grill & Brew: This sports bar at Universal Orlando also knows a thing or two about screens—it’s got almost 100, so you’ll never miss a moment of the action. The bottles and drafts selection is equally impressive—more than 100 local favorites, imports, ciders and more. universalorlando.com
- Bloodhound Brew: Family-owned Bloodhound Brew has numerous weekly entertainment options, in addition to showing every sporting contest on the schedule. It was second-runner up for Best Wings in an Orlando Sentinel poll and has multiple burger, taco and wings challenges. bloodhoundbrew.com
- American Social: Those looking for a higher-end sports venue should set their sights on American Social. It’s got a great menu of salads and sandwiches for lunch, oysters and steak for dinner and an extensive brunch menu on the weekends. Specials abound, and not just at happy hour. americansocialbar.com/orlando
- Gator’s Dockside: Gator’s Dockside is known for its big screens, great food and friendly service. It uses only the freshest quality ingredients in all its menu selections—don’t miss the scratch-made ribs and nightly specials. gatorsdockside.com