Whether you’re a Chargers fan or a transplant traitor, all San Diegans can appreciate drink and food game day specials at some of the best San Diego bars and restaurants. 

If you’re not hosting a green tailgate party at The Q, you’re most likely searching for your second-home stomping ground on game days. Discover the new Sunday-Funday this fall season with football brunch, Bloody Merriman cocktails, Mimosa pitchers, collectible Chargers pint cups, 50 cent wings, NFL jersey raffles and much more at some of our favorite San Diego sports bars and restaurants.

Sneak Joint – Mission Beach
Sneak Joint is a true speakeasy that preaches local lifestyle. During Kegs & Eggs Sunday Football Brunch, sip bottomless breakfast cocktails and hit up the made-to-order buffet as many times as you can handle from 7am – 2pm for $24.95 per person. Grab a seat with your crew and make yourself comfortable. Kegs & Eggs isn’t just brunch, it’s an all-day event. Details here.

East Village Tavern and Bowl– Downtown
Upgrade your Monday Night Football style at Tavern and Bowl. Throw your old jersey away and cash in on one of two free NFL jerseys raffled off every Monday night. The only catch is you must be present by the end of the first quarter and during the raffle. While you wait … watch the game and enjoy $3.25 Coors Light pints of $12 pitchers, $4.25 Blue Moon pints of $14 pitchers and half-off appetizers from 3-5pm and 9-11pm. 

The Tap Room – Pacific Beach
This true San Diego sports bar (run by North County natives) hooks you up with football specials every Saturday, Sunday and Monday night. The new brunch menu includes meat and veggie egg scrambles, French toast sticks and more. Game day drink specials range from Bloody Merriman cocktails to pitchers of Mimosas, Karl Strauss and TapRoom Pale Ale. In addition, Monday happy hour at The Tap Room features $3.50 select pints, $2-off all appetizers and more from 3-7pm. 

The Fleetwood – Downtown
No matter the game, day or time, The Fleetwood is bringing the heat with crazy specials all season. On Saturdays and Sundays root for your team with such drink specials such as $2 Mimosas, $3 Coors Lights drafts and $5 Bloody Marys. Come Monday night, The Fleetwood is still going strong. Expect great food specials on signature dishes such as Flat Iron Steak Skewers, Crispy Calamari and BLTA Wraps in addition to $3 draft beers. Details here.

Bistro 39 – San Diego North
Bistro 39 at Hilton Garden Inn is the go-to neighborhood restaurant and bar for residents of San Diego North, including Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley and more. When it’s game time in San Diego, football fans can’t keep their eyes off the TV. Luckily for residents of San Diego North, when it’s game time, it’s always happy hour at Bistro 39. On Sundays and Mondays, trust Bistro 39 for your game day fun. Details here.

McGregor’s Grill and Ale House – Mission Valley
This staple sports bar takes care of locals when the Chargers are away with $1 off Bud and Widmer drafts served in collectible Chargers pint glasses. On Monday nights, McGregor’s serves $2 tacos and $3 domestic drafts. Every time you visit, you can enter to win a party for four for the Playoffs and Super Bowl.

Side Bar – Downtown
Side Bar puts a swanky twist on the sports bar vibe with Sunday Night Football every week. Head to Side Bar for crazy drink specials, including $3 drafts, $3 tall PBR’s, $6 Jager, Red Headed Sluts, Surfer on Acid and Washington Apple shots. Hungry? Side Bar serves 50 cent wings, $15 Ciro’s pizzas and $7 hero sandwiches all night. Details here. (pictured)

Miller’s Field – Pacific Beach
This huge sports bar on Mission Blvd. is crazy for game day specials. Start your Sunday with $2 Mimosas or Bloody Marys with breakfast purchase and $3 Bud drafts all day and night. On Sunday night, cash in happy hour specials such as $2 you-call-its from 9pm-close, $2 wells or 32 oz. beers for the price of a pint. Come back Monday for happy hour from 3pm-close and turtle racing 10pm- close. Yep, we said turtle racing.

The Waterfront – Little Italy
If you’re looking for a straight-up Chargers bar with old-school street cred, stop into The Waterfront during game days this season. We recommend Monday nights with famous 25 cent wings from 4pm until close. The Waterfront doesn’t even need specials to fill up and be one of the best parties for every game. This Little Italy dive is proud to be a true Chargers bar.

Jimmy O’s – Del Mar
This downtown Del Mar joint transforms from a restaurant to a sports bar and nightclub every day of the week. Catch Jimmy for the sports bar vibe with happy hour drink specials 4-6pm and 10pm-12am Sundays and Mondays with $2 well drinks, $1.25 off draft beers and $6 food specials on wings, quesadillas, cheese burgers, chicken caesar salads and more.

Discover more of the best game day specials at San Diego Sports Bars for Transplants and Upscale Sports Bars in San Diego. Still want more? Check out our directory of bars and clubs.