The Philadelphia Eagles play their first game of the 2024 NFL season in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8:15 p.m. ET. Accordingly, bars around the region will be packed with fans who can’t make the trip but want to catch the start of the season, which will hopefully fare better than last year’s did. Celebrate wins with the community at local eateries where you can live and die with every down as the Birds look to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Philadelphia.
Brick & Brew
26 W. State St., Media
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This family-friendly pub in the center of Media touts a casual menu of deviled eggs, fried pickles and brick-oven crab dip, plus creative salads, sandwiches and a slew of signature brick-oven-fired pizzas. Sips are equally sumptuous and include a list of elevated craft cocktails like the whiskey sour and Speakeasy. Since it’s not a typical sports bar, seats here are coveted, especially when patrons are cheering on the Eagles.
City Works
220 Main St., King of Prussia
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Go big or go home in this massive, 9,000-square-foot bistro-pub with 14 flat-screen TVs and state-of-the-art sound. A whopping 90 taps will pour all your favorite local and global lagers, Belgians, IPAs, stouts and porters, as well as some impressive ciders. Casual munchables with a twist include pretzel bites, fried pickles, popcorn chicken and crispy cheese curds. Soups, fresh salads and burgers round out the extensive menu.
Craft Beer Store Springfield
35 Baltimore Pke., Springfield
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With possibly the most extensive beer list anywhere in southwestern Pennsylvania, Craft Beer Store is a prime watering hole for lovers of brewing and Birds. Grab classic apps and enjoy a few brews during the Eagles’ opening game on Friday, Sept. 6.
Iron Hill Brewery
Ardmore, Exton, Lancaster, Media, Newtown, Phoenixville, West Chester
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Celebrate green fever with special limited-edition brews including Philly Phavorite IPA and Its Delco B!tch IPA, both of which are available at most area Iron Hill locations. The menu will keep you satiated with a full selection of apps, shared plates, hearty soups, fresh salads and entrees that include favorites like schnitzel, fish and chips, rib stroganoff and pork chops. With daily specials as well as low-calorie, gluten-free and kids’ selections, why not bring along an entire cheering section?
McSorley’s Ale House
2330 Haverford Ave., Ardmore
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This reinvented location next to Wynnewood Lanes brings great service and a focused casual menu of Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, pierogi, wings and pizza to the Main Line and western suburbs. Cheer the Eagles with $3.50 domestic bottles and drafts while catching the latest games. Watch plenty of football coverage on 13 TVs and enjoy arcade games at halftime.
La Cabra Brewing
642 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
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This fan-favorite brewery will show the game on all six of its large-screen TVs. Delve into buffalo chicken dip, roasted poblano hummus and brisket burnt ends in addition to the rest of the Latin-inspired menu.
Off the Rail
109 W State St., Media
Media’s only rooftop bar, Off the Rail celebrates Eagles season with its game-day special in 2024: a cheesesteak with a bag of chips and a domestic draft for $15. Fried pickles, hot rail shrimp and mozzarella sticks are sure to keep you in the mood for the game while handhelds like chicken parm, BLTs and Off the Rail’s take on a patty melt are a touchdown.
PJ Whelihan’s
Downingtown, Malvern, Newtown Square, West Chester
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Look for winning in-house specials on Sunday with $5 PJW Copper Lager and $3 Miller Lite drafts. Catch all the action on surrounding walls of dozens of TVs while enjoying a slew of wing options, loaded burgers and a few creative seasonal specials.
Ron’s Original Bar & Grille
74 E. Uwchlan Ave., Exton
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Owner Ron Inverso promises spirited surroundings and a new bar special in honor of the Birds featuring $4 cans of Jason Kelce’s Garage beer. Signature ovals (oval-shaped oven-fired pizzas) with toppings that include meatball, Italian, barbecue chicken and potato and bacon are only $11.
TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery
35 Paoli Plz., Paoli
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Locally distilled craft cocktails and 38 taps make this neighborhood watering hole a spirited place to watch the game. Apps like Wilfredo’s guacamole, short rib poutine and bangin’ shrimp are sure to get you cheering. Other noshables include guajillo pork nachos, falafel and couscous salad, fish and chips and several tasty takes on tacos.
Great American Pub
Conshohocken, Wayne, PhoenixvilleÂ
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With prime rooftop views and juicy burgers, there’s no better place to cheer on the Eagles. Multiple locations across the Main Line offer ample viewing opportunities with plenty of TVs, surround sound speakers and space to sit down with friends and family. Enjoy a Bavarian pretzel, barbecue carnitas or veggie dumplings paired with a craft cocktail or one of the many draft beers available.Â
Flip and Bailey’s
902 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr
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With over 20 TVs and 25 beers on tap, this local pub is a Philly sports staple. Enjoy late-night happy hour on Mondays from 8-10 p.m. and $2 off craft beers from 9-11 p.m. on Thursday when Flip’s has you covered for weeknight football.Â
McCloskey’s Tavern
17 Cricket Ave., Ardmore
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As the oldest tavern on the Main Line, McCloskey’s serves up fantastic eats in a historic venue with ample TVs ready for the Birds. Bring the whole family to chow down on classic Irish potato skins, take a bite out of the Guinness burger or, if you’re feeling adventurous, check out the quesadilla of the week.
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