The Top Bars to Watch Football in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is a real sports town, and on game day the city's bars come alive. Whether you bleed Panthers black and blue, follow your out-of-market team, or just want a big screen and cold wings, there is a spot for you.
Here are the top bars to watch football in Charlotte, spread across Uptown, South End, Dilworth, and Myers Park. A few tips on the vibe and the best time to show up are included so you can pick the right one for your crew.
1. Tavern on the Tracks
A South End staple near the light rail, Tavern on the Tracks is one of the biggest game-day rooms in the city, with something like 45 screens, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a rooftop. It fills up fast, so arrive by noon for the early games.
Neighborhood: South End
Known for: huge screen count, rooftop, weekend brunch
Tip: reserve or arrive early for Panthers and big NFL Sundays
2. Whisky River
In the middle of Uptown, Whisky River is a large, high-energy bar loaded with TVs and an easy walk from the Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium. It handles big crowds and big groups as well as anywhere in the city.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Known for: lots of screens, big-group capacity, nightlife energy
Tip: great for pregame before a Panthers or Hornets game
3. Blinders Sports Lounge
Blinders in South End brings a Vegas-style feel to game day, anchored by a massive video wall you can see from anywhere in the room, plus an NFL RedZone theater. It pairs the energy of a sports bar with a more elevated cocktail-lounge look.
Neighborhood: South End
Known for: a nearly 60-foot screen and RedZone theater
Tip: go for the all-games-at-once RedZone experience
4. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
A longtime local favorite, Dilworth Neighborhood Grille bills itself as a Panthers game-day headquarters, with dozens of screens and a crowd that packs in for home games and away watch parties alike. It is old-school in the best way.
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Known for: Panthers watch parties, wings, local loyalty
Tip: a true fan-base bar, best for game-day atmosphere
5. Ten58 Sports Bar and Lounge
Owned by former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis and his wife Kelly, Ten58 is an Uptown bar and lounge built around a love of sports and community. Expect a full menu, signature wings, and a black-and-blue Panthers feel.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Known for: former-Panther ownership, signature wings
Tip: a fun spot near Truist Field and the stadiums
6. Clutch
With a direct view of Bank of America Stadium, Clutch is the go-to for Panthers and Charlotte FC pregame and postgame. It offers game-day food, around 20 TVs, and a dog-friendly patio right in the middle of the action.
Neighborhood: Uptown
Known for: stadium views, dog-friendly patio
Tip: ideal before and after Panthers home games
7. Duckworth's Grill and Taphouse
Duckworth's has several locations around Charlotte, and the Uptown spot pairs a deep beer list with plenty of TVs. When the game ends, head down to The Cellar, the speakeasy-style cocktail bar below.
Neighborhood: Uptown and several suburbs
Known for: big draft list, a hidden speakeasy downstairs
Tip: good for a crowd that wants beer variety plus cocktails
8. Selwyn Avenue Pub
For a slightly preppier, low-key game day, Myers Park's Selwyn Avenue Pub is a local institution. It leans toward college football and international games, with a friendly patio crowd and a neighborhood feel just south of the Uptown bustle.
Neighborhood: Myers Park
Known for: patio, college and international games, local regulars
Tip: a relaxed alternative to the big Uptown and South End rooms
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From the massive video walls at Blinders and Tavern on the Tracks to the neighborhood loyalty at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, Charlotte has a football bar for every kind of fan. For the biggest games, reserve ahead or arrive early, since the best rooms fill up fast.
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