20 places to watch NFL and college football in Las Vegas
He'd spent six hours there watching college football the day before and planned to spend 12 hours watching NFL games from his third-row seat near the aisle, tracking the players on his fantasy team and rooting against the Dallas Cowboys. (He was wearing the jersey of Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive back Mel Renfro but hates team owner Jerry Jones.)Scott, 60, loves the camaraderie, betting, down-to-earth crowd and wall of TV screens befitting an IMAX theater.“I think there is no other place in the world to watch football,’’ Scott said. “I look forward to this every year. I’m like a kid in the candy store.’’Las Vegas will be football central through the Super Bowl in early February, drawing fervid fans, fantasy fanatics and visitors simply rooting for the home team or their alma mater in between gambling, the pool, shopping and shows.Casinos, bars and restaurants compete for football fans' dollars, touting food and drink specials, TV specs, mobile betting and even VIP sections. Blackjack dealers at many casinos wear football jerseys on game days. Electronic billboards at hotels up and down The Strip scream "come here to watch football." Strip clubs even get in on the action, with Crazy Horse III promoting topless tailgate parties.Season kick off parties are the norm. This year, the outdoor Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas featured a DJ and face painting.Peoria, Ariz., resident Tom O'Connell has an 82-inch TV at home but loves Las Vegas for opening weekend He watched one Arizona Cardinals-New England Patriots game at the sports book at Mirage Hotel & Casino wearing a red Arizona Cardinals golf shirt and a black cap."It's just a fun time to come up and watch all the games,'' he said.Want to join the fun? We traversed The Strip and a couple of outlying casino hotels for a nonstop football weekend, visiting sports bars, sports books, restaurants and other spots in search of the best places to catch all the action.Here are 20 places to check out. There's something for every budget, viewing style and travel taste, from an off-strip casino selling beer for a buck to a celebrity chef restaurant charging more than $100 per person minimums for food and beverage to nab a seat. Every place we visited has Wi-Fi.We skipped Yardhouse, Tilted Kilt and other chain restaurants and bars because you can go to those places at home. Downtown didn't make the cut this time but regulars and locals like the small, recently renovated sports book at The California Hotel & Casino and Pizza Rock restaurant.1. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino SuperBookPerfect for: Football fanatics and bettors looking for an electric atmosphere. Westgate, the former Las Vegas Hilton just off the north end of The Strip, recently upgraded its 25,000-square-foot race and sports book, outfitting it with a huge LED video wall. There are more than 400 seats and they go fast, especially on Sunday. The place, which is popular with locals and tourists, is standing-room only before 9 a.m.TVs: The high-definition video wall, which is 240 feet wide and 20 feet tall, is the stunning centerpiece. Smaller TVs are scattered throughout.Beer money: $8.25 Budweiser draft, $8 Bud Light bottle.Bloody Mary: $9.Food: A food court featuring Mexican food, pizza and burgers replaced the SportsBook Deli.Betting: Yes.Pro tips: Don't wait until Sunday morning to place a bet because there are snaking lines up until kickoff. Consider the Las Vegas Monorail if you're staying at the south end of The Strip. There's a station at the Westgate.Details: 702-732-5https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
, westgatelasvegas.com.TVs: The hotel brags that its new video wall is the largest on The Strip (Westgate, which claims it has the largest video wall in the world, is off The Strip) and features six 12-foot by 15-foot screens, a 20-foot by 50-foot LED board and 12 50-inch plasma screens.Beer money: $35 for a bucket of five beers.Bloody Mary: $14.Food: Take a break from football and duck into Mesa Grill, celebrity chef Bobby Flay's restaurant right by the sports book, for goat cheese queso fundido and other Southwestern dishes.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Don't want to spend the cash for a VIP package? Get there early to nab a seat at the video-poker bar, which has great views of the giant screens. Don't expect to sit there and drink for free all day by putting a $20 bill in the machine like you can at some video-poker bars. Employees monitor play closely during games and parcel out drinks based on your gambling. A more intimate option for watching games at Caesars Palace is Vista Lounge.Details: 702-731-7110, caesars.com/caesars-palace.Perfect for: Outdoor football watching with great views of The Strip and a side of billiards, foosball, Jenga or Connect Four. The 10,000-square foot rooftop bar and grill at Paris Las Vegas overlooks the Bellagio Fountains and Paris' Eiffel Tower. Seating options include bars, a counter overlooking The Strip, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and couches. Reserved seating is available on Sundays, with a $150 minimum food and beverage spend for two. During night games, plop on one of the comfy couches if you can and just try not to doze off during commercials. (I failed.) Nighttime is the perfect time to snap Instagram-worthy shots of The Strip. There are 100 draft and bottled beers. Don't expect any football special pricing, though.TVs: Dozens of varying sizes scattered throughout the bars and seating areas.Beer money: $35 for a bucket of five beers.Bloody Mary: $13.Food: Try the chile verde pork nachos.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: When you want a break from football, snag a stool at the Strip-side high-top tables and watch the Bellagio fountains.Details: 702-<h2>Mike Remmers Authentic Jersey</h2>
-4500, beerpark.com.TVs: 51 TVs scattered throughout.Beer money: $25 for bucket of beer and wings, $12 Bud Light pitchers.Bloody Mary: $9.Food: Try the $24.95 game day buffet every Sunday, featuring burgers, hot dogs, wings and nachos. An optional all-you-can-drink package is also available. Reservations are suggested.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Take the Las Vegas monorail unless you have a big group, which makes an Uber, Lyft or taxi cheaper. There's a station at the SLS.Details: 702-761-5875, slsvegas.com.5. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Sports BookPerfect for: Fans looking for a first-class, affordable spot off The Strip. Red Rock is 10 miles west of The Strip. Sit at the sports-book bar and enjoy one of the best football beer deals around and friendly bartenders. We were sold when our Uber driver, a Las Vegas real estate agent, said it's where he drinks on Sundays. A highlight of the trip.TVs: A wall of screens in the sports book and TVs above the bar and scattered throughout, including a big screen above some slot machines just outside the sports book.Beer money: $10 for a bucket of five beers.Bloody Mary: $5Food: The Gridiron Grill adjacent to the sports book has burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Take an Uber or Lyft from The Strip so there's no drinking and driving.Details: 702-797-7777, redrock.sclv.com.TVs: Scattered throughout, including high-definition big screens in the bowling alley.Beer money: Draft beers start at $6.Bloody Mary: $11.Food: Order the fried chicken wings and slather them in honey and chili sauce.Betting: No.Pro tip: Get there when it opens at 5 p.m. to take advantage of happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. daily, when drinks and appetizers are 50 percent off.  Also, check the calendar on the website for concerts and other special events, which frequently close the place.Details: 702-862-2695, brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas.7. Lagasse's Stadium, Palazzo ResortPerfect for: Fans looking for a chic place with couches inside and out, luxury boxes, food from a celebrity chef and the in crowd. There's even valet parking. This is the place if budget is not an issue. Prices vary by day and date. For a Sunday in mid-October, October, prices ranged from $25 per person in food and beverage spending for a seat in the bar to $125 per person in a cushier section. And that is only for one set of games.TVs: 100 high-definition TVs of various sizes throughout, though there is no giant video wall as in some of the major sports books.Beer money: Bucket of five beers for $35.Bloody Mary: $10.Food: New Orleans chef Emeril Lagasse, who has several restaurants in Las Vegas, offers menu items themed to the teams on Thursday and Monday nights. When the New England Patriots  play the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 29, for example, fans can order lobster mac and cheese ($17) and buffalo chicken grilled cheese with creole french fries ($15).Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Don't bother going on Saturday or Sunday without a reservation and a big budget unless you want to wander around aimlessly looking for a place to stand, never mind find a spot to eat. Reservations can be made up to two months in advance over the phone. (The website will not show availability that far out.)Details: 702-607-2665, emerilsrestaurants.com/lagasses-stadium.TVs: Smallish flat screens scattered throughout.Beer money: $6 for a beer and a shot during NFL games.Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar: $7 on weekends.Food: Casino food specials include $3 for two hot dogs or five chicken wings. Regulars rave about the sirloin steak deals at the Ellis Island Cafe.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Stay after https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
the game for karaoke or singing blackjack dealers. We saw Elvis and Shakira impersonators.Details: 702-733-8901, ellisislandcasino.com.9. Topgolf https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com
at MGM GrandPerfect for: Laid-back watching in a swank setting, with an optional side of golf. Topgolf a luxury driving range, restaurant/bar and concert venue, opened its four-story flagship Las Vegas outlet in May 2016 behind MGM Grand. Plenty of free seating is available throughout, including in the five bars. Check out the comfy couches in the The Toyota Yard on Level 2.  During Monday Night Football, there's a new cornhole tournament. For 2018 football season, TopGolf is broadcasting audio of the biggest games on Monday, Thursday and all day Saturday and Sunday, throughout the place.TVs: More than 300 high-definition TVs of varying sizes, including a 14-foot by 48-foot screen in The Yard. Hitting balls? There are four giant screens — 28 feet by 50 feet — at the end of driving range so you don't miss any action. Golfers in the hitting bays can also stream the game audio via the Topgolf appBeer money: Bucket of six beers costs $38.Bloody Mary: $12.Food: Try the sweet crispy shrimp ($14.) New this season: a Brontosaurus Rib ($32.).Betting: Yes.Pro tips: Bring your swimsuit if you want to watch games from the third-floor pool. There is no charge, but you are expected to order drinks. Go at night for spectacular views of The Strip. Top Golf is a long walk from MGM Grand, so take the free shuttle from the lobby.Details: 702-933-8458, topgolf.com/us/las-vegas.10. South Point Hotel & Casino sports bookTVs: A big wall of screens and other TVs scattered throughout.Beer money: $5 for a bucket of five beers at all casino bars on Sundays, $2 drafts on Monday nights.Food: The Del Mar Deli is in the sports book. And on Monday nights, pigskin parties in the showroom feature $1 hot dogs, $3 pizza and $5 wings, among other specials.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Don't want to drive? The city bus (rtcnv.com) has several stops on The Strip. You can buy tickets at kiosks at the stops.Details: 702-796-7https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
, southpointcasino.com.11. Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Race & Sports BookPerfect for: Fashionable football watching with a side of foosball, billiards and blackjack or roulette. Cosmopolitan, one of the hippest hotels on The Strip, has a sparkling, spacious new sports book (double the size of the previous one) on the casino floor near the hotel entrance. There aren't endless rows of chairs like there are at some other large sports books, but a good selection of seats and some VIP options.TVs: A stunning LED video wall and other TVs scattered throughout.Beer money: Bottles start at $8, 16-ounce ounce draft beers start at $10.Bloody Mary: $13.Food: Duck out of the sports book and head up to Secret Pizza on the third floor for a large slice of signature white pizza with mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and housemade garlic oil. There are no signs for the tiny place. Two small TVs will keep you from missing any football action. You can bring a slice or an entire pie back to the sports book.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Grab a seat at the large video-poker bar and slip a $20 into the machine for a free drink while you watch the game. There are great views of the video wall from the bar stools.Details: 702-698-7000, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.Beer money: $29 for five 16-ounce beers.Bloody Mary: $11.Food:  Check out the Sticky Chicken food truck.Betting: YesPro tip: At halftime, take a spin on the High Roller observation wheel just outside the casino doors at the Linq Promenade.Details: 702-370-7736,  caesars.com/linq.13. Mirage Race and Sports BookPerfect for: Football diehards who like to plop down in a large sports book for the day and/or night, getting up only to place a bet. Premium seating, which includes drinks, is available starting at $50 per person. It is $160 per person for a Sunday game in mid-October.TVs: A huge video wall featuring 85-inch high-definition screens. Other TVs are scattered throughout, including in the sports book bar.Beer money: Drafts start at $8, buckets at $25. Giant drafts are $16.Bloody Mary: $12Food: California Pizza Kitchen overlooks the sports book.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Prefer a smaller venue? Check out The Still bar and restaurant at Mirage. Lines were forming before kickoff on opening weekend. There are drink specials and a food truck serving Mexican food.Details: 702-791-7https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
, mirage.com.14. AmeriCAN Beer & Cocktails, The Linq PromenadeTVs: Fancy TVs aren't the main focus here but there are plenty inside and out to watch football.Beer money: $5 drafts and $20 Miller Lite buckets of beer.Food: Snacks, including peanuts and popcorn. For dessert, Sprinkles Cupcakes is across the way.Betting: No.Pro tip: Grab a red, white or blue seat on the patio for great people watching and views of the High Roller observation wheel.Details: 702-331-5600, americanbeerbar.com.15. Bellagio Race & Sports BookPerfect for: Football junkies who want to watch and bet on multiple games in an opulent but not overwhelming setting. Want a good seat without getting there a couple hours before kickoff? Reserve a premium spot. Prices start at $50 per person on weekends. Make reservations well in advance because slots fill up during popular games.TVs: A wide wall of six large screens, with other TVs scattered throughout, including 38 at the Sports Bar.Beer money: $30 for a bucket of domestic beer.Bloody Mary: $19 for a 20 ounce Absolut Bloody Mary.Food: So many good choices at Bellagio. A few favorites: the new Spago by Wolfgang Puck (in the old Olives by Todd English spot) and Noodles, a casual spot for Asian food. For grab and go food to bring to the sports book, check out Snacks next door.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Slide at least $20 into one of the video-poker/slot machines at the sports book bar, which has its own TVs and views of the big screens, and get a free drink. Put in less and they'll charge you for that Bloody Mary you just ordered. Bartenders monitor play closely. Don't miss the stunning conservatory and botanical gardens in the lobby.Details: 702-693-7https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
, bellagio.com.16. Blondies Sports Bar & Grill, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet HollywoodBeer money: $40 for a 100-ounce tower of beer.Bloody Mary: $8.Food: Blondies serves comfort food at breakfast, lunch and dinner.Betting: No.Pro tip: Blondies has a great $20 all you-can-drink happy hour during the week but it's not available during football games and other special events.Details: 702-737-0<h2>Mike Remmers Authentic Jersey</h2>
, blondieslasvegas.com.17. Aria Race & Sports BookPerfect for: Watching football in a classy, clubby setting with living-room-style armchairs and carpeting in rich colors. It's not huge and is not the easiest place to find, tucked away at the back of the casino, but it's a nice spot.TVs: 90 screens of varying sizes, some as large as 120 inches.Beer money: $7.50 for a bottle of Coors Light or a bucket of beer for $25.Bloody Mary: $16.Food: Football fans stream in with pizza from Five50 Pizza Bar, a restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain that is at the sports-book entrance.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: If you've never been to the swank Aria, take time for a self-guided tour, inside and out, starting with the lushly decorated lobby.Details: 702-590-7https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-devin-funchess-jersey-sale-1_38.html
, aria.com.18. BeerhausTVs: An assortment of TVs scattered throughout.Beer money: $4-$6 draft beer during happy hour from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Draft beer starts at $8 outside of happy hour.Bloody Mary: $14.Food: Order rotisserie chicken, spit roast pork sandwiches, a hot dog, brat or pretzel and beer cheese from a counter at the entrance. There are $4 hot dog specials during happy hour.Betting: No.Pro tip: Do not leave The Park without visiting the captivating 40-foot <h2>Mike Remmers Authentic Jersey</h2>
sculpture "Bliss Dance'' that comes into full view as you approach the new T-Mobile Arena.Details: 702-692-2337, theparkvegas.com.Perfect for: Those seeking gourmet burgers and beer overlooking the packed Venetian Race and Sports Book.  Black Tap replaced B&B Burgers and Beer, the closed restaurant from celebrity chefs Mario Batali and https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-cam-newton-jersey-sale-1_14.html
Joe Bastianich. Black Tap has TVs showing games, but grab a seat at the bar overlooking the casino floor if you want to catch some games on the big screen in the sports book.TVs: The Venetian sports book's wall of screens is right in front of you.Beer money: $8 for bottled domestic beer and cans of craft beer.Bloody Mary: $15 for a michelada royale.Food:  A burger, of course. Try the Greg Norman burger with Wagyu beef, house buttermilk-dill, blue cheese and arugula. For dessert, don't miss the restaurant's signature CrazyShake milkshakes, including the Sweet n Salty, a peanut butter shake with M&Ms, peanut butter cups, a Sugar Daddy, pretzel rod, chocolate covered pretzel, whipped cream and chocolate and caramel drizzle.Betting: Yes, at the sports book in front of the restaurant.Pro tip: Watch the first part of the morning games in the sports book and head for burgers when Black Tap opens at 11 a.m.Details: 702-414-https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com
0, venetian.com/restaurants/black-tap.TVs: The restaurant overlooks the big screens of the Planet Hollywood sports book and has 55 of its own flat-screen TVs.Beer money: $30 for a bucket of five beers.Bloody Mary: $12.Food: Bar food including wings, pizza, sliders and waffle fries.Betting: Yes.Pro tip: Have non-football fans in your group? Send them to the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood or across the street to Bellagio https://www.mccaffreypanthersfan.com/authentic-luke-kuechly-jersey-sale-1_74.html
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