Best Bars In Pittsburgh To Watch The NFL's Opening Games

The Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to take on the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL's opening game on Sept. 10. While Heinz Field is undeniably the best place to watch the black and gold, the Steelers will be on the Patriot's turf for the start of the regular season. Thankfully, between the TV broadcast and the countless Pittsburgh sports bars that will be airing the big game, there is no shortage of hangouts to catch every tackle, fumble and touchdown. Get your Terrible Towel ready, put on your favorite player's jersey and get ready to cheer on the Steelers at these bars considered among the best in Pittsburgh to watch the NFL's opening game.

Those who can't make it to Heinz Field can catch every minute of the Steelers' opening game at on the hundreds of TVs located throughout Rick's Sports Bar. Whether you're taking a bathroom break from the bar or gorging yourself on Rick's filling menu of ridiculously cheap game day food and drink, you won't miss a single play thanks to TVs conveniently placed in the booths, around the bar and even in the bathroom. Arrive early and score a great seat at the bar, hang in the game room or make yourself comfortable in a booth with private flat screens or a quieter private room. Cheer on the Steelers with your favorite bottled beers, draft beers or wines and enjoy weekly and nightly specials for even better prices. Rick's Sports Bar is located minutes from the Monroeville area on William Penn Highway in Export.

Thursday night's opening game is a great time to check out Level 20 Lounge's sports bar. Happy hour specials will be going strong from 4 - 7 p.m. with half-priced select appetizers, $4 well drinks and craft beers, and $5 wine. Arrive early for DJ Joe's "Name That Tune" fun at 7 p.m. before the game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on the bar's multiple flat screen TVs. Level 20 Sports Restaurant is situated in the city's South Hills area.

Even if the Steelers don't score a lot, you certainly will thanks to the awesome weekday specials at Pittsburgh Sports Bar. Every Thursday, enjoy $3 burgers, bottles (imports) and bombs; on opening game day, couple that with game time specials featuring $3 wings, $5 domestic pitchers and $12 buckets of beer. This black-and-gold bar is a favorite of locals craving good food, great drinks and a casual sports bar atmosphere. Don't forget to ask about joining the Pittsburgh Sports Bar mug club for your own personalized mug. Pittsburgh Sports Bar is located on Library Road in Castle Shannon.

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Keep the game day partying going strong long after the final field goal at Bites And Brews. Its signature pizzas are served through midnight with drafts flowing until 2 a.m. so you can re-fuel after hours of rooting for your favorite team. TVs located throughout the bar ensure a great view of every call, tackle and touchdown. Bites And Brews prides itself on its more than 30 craft beers on tap, sandwiches and a selection of salads that locals consider to be among the best in the area. Enjoy them during its happy hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. along with half-priced small pies. Find Bites And Brews in the city's Shadyside neighborhood.

What better way to get in touch with your Pittsburgh pride and show your support for the Steelers than high atop Mt. Washington with its incredible views of the city from Redbeard's Bar And Grill? On Thursday's opening game day, the bar will be offering its "Slide Into Thursdays" specials that feature four for $4 sliders, half-priced bottles of wine, deals on starters, house wines, well drinks and domestic bottles from 5 - 7 p.m. There's plenty of TVs too, so grab a seat where you can; there's not a bad spot in the place for keeping tabs on the scoreboard. In addition to its Mt. Washington location, Redbeard's Bar And Grill also has a downtown Pittsburgh hangout.

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