Today’s the day! The big game is in a few hours and if you’re anything like me, then you’re counting down the minutes until it all begins. It doesn’t have to be this way, though; instead of waiting around for the fun to come to you, follow my list of local game day favorite spots that will keep your spirits high and your eye on the ball before the action begins!
No sports fan should go without some form of team memorabilia on game day. Whether you’re repping the team with a hat, shirt or simply planning on painting your entire body with their colors, Globall Sports in Lawrenceville is the place to visit for all of your sports merchandise needs. They have something for every kind of fan, from t-shirts and team tumblers to key chains and more. Stop by and deck yourself out this sports season at a fair price!
Now that you look the part, go show off your team’s colors at a local brewery. Fortunately for you and me, Gwinnett is flush with places to grab good beer! Slide on over to StillFire Brewing in Suwanee for a taste of their limited release, the Italian Stallion, a pizza dough pilsner. How unique! Wherever you land, be it Six Bridges Brewing Company in Johns Creek or at Goodword Brewing & Public House in Duluth, just know that breweries are the perfect place to unwind before, after and during the big game. Plus, most have TVs spread throughout so you don’t miss a thing. There’s truly nothing like cheering on your favorite team with an ice-cold brewski in hand!
Next on the list is fueling up because what game day is complete without a big platter of chicken wings that are just waiting to be annihilated (as your team annihilates the competition)? Stop by any of Gwinnett’s locally owned sports bars for a little taste of victory. McCray’s Tavern in Downtown Lawrenceville has the perfect rooftop bar and plenty of TVs to catch all the action, while Best Wing and Grill in Duluth has exactly what it advertises, some of the best wings in town, from garlic parmesan to Caribbean jerk!
Don’t just leave the fun on the field, take the kids out to the park for some time on the grass before or after the big game to practice your passes. It’s fun to watch the big game but it’s even better to take part in a piece of the action this summer!