28+ Football Focused CT Restaurants, Sports Bars, and Caterers: (2019 Edition)

Emma Jane-Doody Stetson
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Ready, set, hike!  Football season is here!  Whether you follow a favorite team or are just in it for the tasty snacks, Connecticut restaurants, bars, and caterers are providing delicious experiences during NFL games.  Here is your ultimate guide to all the wings, HDTVs, sliders, beer, burgers, and other gametime specials that you can find across the state.

J. Timothy’s Taverne, Plainville

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J. Timothy's Taverne is the originator of "dirt wings", fresh, jumbo wings that are fried and sauced then fried and sauced again for a crispier and caramelized wing. The Food Network said: "Some of the Best Buffalo Sauce we've ever tasted" and "J.Timothy's house-made bleu cheese in the best we've ever tasted!"

The restaurant is housed in an historic tavern, built in 1789. J. Timothy's was opened in 1980 and will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary in 2020. In addition to the famous dirt wings, the restaurant features an extensive menu ranging from appetizers, large salads, sandwiches, and entrees. J. Timothy's serves about 4 tons of wings per week and for Superbowl weekend in 2019 served almost 13 tons, mostly for to-go orders.

The Blind Rhino, Norwalk & Black Rock

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The Blind Rhino is an award-winning Sports Bar located in downtown South Norwalk and the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, CT.  The menu includes both elevated versions of the sports bar favorites, as well as innovative, original dishes.

Our wings are really popular!  We focus on 10-12 wing sauces at any time - featuring the decorated Spicy Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan & Togarashi Brown Sugar Dry Rub - while offering a core lineup of snacks, greens, sandwiches, wraps and house-ground burgers!

Carbone’s Prime, Rocky Hill & Carbone’s Kitchen, Bloomfield

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Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill has 6 TVs in the bar area for Thursday night games.  Enjoy specials on pizza, calamari, oysters, clams, drinks, and more. Carbone’s Kitchen in Bloomfield has “kicked off” a new celebration of one of America’s favorite sports – football!  3 large TVs will broadcast the top games on Thursdays and Sundays.  Plus, they’ll have specials on Wings, Burger Sliders, Mac n Cheese, whiskeys, cocktails, and draft beer. $7 craft beers & $4 domestic beers at both locations!

The Beer Collective, New Haven

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In honor of football season, The Beer Collective will offer $1 wings, $3 Gansetts, and $4 seltzers all day Sunday.

Sign of the Whale, Stamford

Sign of the Whale has 18 flatscreen TVs indoors and 4 more HDTVs on the rooftop! They’ll offer $4 Corona Lights during every NFL game.

Soltoro, Mohegan Sun

At Soltoro, game day dishes include an $8 Baked Chihuahua Fundido, $6 Wings, $6 Nachos, and a $4 Gringo Taco.  They’ll also offer select $4 beers.

Kokomo’s, Old Lyme

Catch your favorite football team at Kokomo’s for Thursday night, Sunday and Monday night games.  Specials include $1 Wings, a Taco Plate Special, Specialty Hot dogs, and Appetizer Towers.

Comix Roadhouse, Mohegan Sun

From Sunday 10/6 through Sunday 12/29, catch your favorite team at Comix.  They have NFL Redzone for optimum viewing as well as smoked wing and Bud Light specials.

BANC House, Norwalk

Football meets craft beer at Banc House.  Every Sunday during the game, they’ll have tap takeovers from top breweries.  Visit their website for the full schedule.

The Irons, Mystic

During football season, visit them every Sunday for a $3 Draft of the Day, $5 Burgers, 20 bone-in wings for $20, Bud Light Beer Towers, prizes, and more.  They have 6 HDTVs as well as a 16 foot screen.

Bradford’s Grill & Tavern, Stamford

At Bradford's, there are gametime specials ALL DAY Sunday. Join them for $5 football snacks, wing and pint packages, beer buckets, and more.

Dinosaur BBQ, Stamford

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, join Dinosaur BBQ for gameday specials during any NFL game. They have the NFL Sunday Ticket and 7 TVs in the bar area so you don’t miss a moment.  $16 gets you 2 Sliders, 4 Jumbo BBQ Wings, and a pitcher of beer.

Brother Jimmy’s, Stamford and New Haven

Brother Jimmy's in Stamford has 25 HD TV’s for your viewing pleasure!  On Sundays, their all-you-can-eat-and-drink special includes ribs and beer for $25.  On Mondays, enjoy all you can eat wings, tips, and beer for $26.95.

Wings Over Fairfield, Fairfield

Wings Over Fairfield serves up tasty wings (and other menu items) and will even deliver so you don't have to miss a second of the game.

Sports Haven Bar & Grill, New Haven

Four 90″ flat screens highlight the space at Sports Haven Bar & Grill in New Haven. They have football specials Saturday & Sunday

Bow & Arrow Sports Bar, Mohegan Sun

With over 30 large, high-definition flat screen televisions as well as $3 domestic drafts served all day, every day, Bow & Arrow Sports Bar will become your favorite spot to cheer on your team.

Bobby Q’s Cue & Co, Norwalk

Catch your Monday night football games over burgers and beer!  Order one burger for $6 or enjoy a burger alongside a beer for $10.

Buffalo Wild Wings, Various Locations

Buffalo Wild Wings is here to make football season great with team glassware, limited release beers, and plenty of new wings!

Orange Ale House Grille and Burger Bar With 30 big screen TVs Orange Ale House does the NFL right!

Bobby V’s, Stamford & Windsor Locks

Both Bobby V’s locations are your destination for NFL and college games.  Join them for deals on beer, drinks, and snacks Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.

Peaches Juke Joint, Norwalk

Peaches Juke Joint in Norwalk follows both NFL and college games. Watch your favorite team on 55" TVs.

Coalhouse Pizza, Stamford

At Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford, you can watch NFL Sunday Ticket, Redzone, and the NFL Network on 20 flat screen TVs..

BJ Ryan’s, Norwalk

BJ Ryan's will show the games on their 8 large screen plasma TVs.  Choose from an assortment of $5 wings or opt for other snacks like chili sliders, nachos, pizza, and more.

Vinny’s Backyard, Stamford

Vinny's Backyard has a special football menu with items like wings, pulled pork, pretzels, and more.

CC O’Brien’s, Pawcatuck

Join them on Monday and Thursday Nights at 8pm and Sundays for ALL games, ALL day!

Gipper’s Restaurant & Ale House, Milford

On Mondays, partake in a FREE Halftime Buffet for Football and $7.50 Domestic Pitchers during the game.  On Sundays, get $7.50 pitchers and $20 Domestic buckets.

Danny’s Little Taste of Texas, South Windsor

Danny’s LTAST specializes in football catering, with delivery and pick-up options.  They serve surrounding areas too, including Manchester CT, Vernon CT and East Hartford CT.