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The playoffs are heating up. This winter, change up your routine and head out to watch your favorite team at one of Fairfield County’s popular sports bars, restaurants, or taverns.

We have the rundown of the best spots to root for your teams. Each of these is guaranteed to offer a refreshing mix of drinks, delicious food, and a great view of every tackle. Wherever you do end up watching, let us be your safe ride home.

Bobby Valentine’s | Stamford

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photo via bobbyv.com

A mainstay since 1980, Bobby V’s offers happy hour specials run all week long. Loyal fans flock to this Stamford institution every Football Sunday.

The Blind Rhino | South Norwalk

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photo via thehour.com

Don’t forget to try the wings at The Blind Rhino, a Norwalk-based sports bar that offers great food and a fun atmosphere to enjoy the game with friends. This year, the bar will host its first “Sono Bowl,” where attendees will compete to win cash and prizes right up until the Big Game kick-off.

Tigin Irish Pub | Stamford

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photo via tiginirishpub.com

A sports bar that prides itself on its menu, Tigin offers a delicious brunch until 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays with $4 mimosas. Don’t miss out on this one!

Donovan’s | South Norwalk

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photo via donovanssono.com

Sliders, salads, and standard pub fare are just some of the reasons folks keep coming back to Donovan’s—a cozy tavern with vintage decor. The trademark clam chowder is a crowd-pleaser among regulars, many of whom have been coming to watch the game for decades.

Local Kitchen and Beer Bar | Fairfield

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photo via fairfieldlocal.com

This factory-style restaurant and beer bar prides itself on “being local,” offering 32 locally-crafted beers in its spacious brick-walled tavern. A steady number of local patrons fill the bar up each week, gathering to watch their favorite team and enjoying the hip atmosphere.

Bogey’s Grille & Tap Room | Norwalk

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photo via thehour.com

For 17 years Bogey’s was a neighborhood favorite in downtown Westport. After closing in 2011, the owners re-opened in Norwalk last year, quickly reestablishing the trademark ambiance that attracted sports-lovers for years. Pro Tip: Order one of Bogey’s beloved burgers, voted the best in Fairfield County.

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