By Megan Eileen McDonough

 

The Bay Area is a sports fan’s paradise. Love football? We’ve got the San Francisco 49ers, plus the Warriors and the new WNBA Valkyries in basketball. Big Baseball fan? Check out the Giants. And if Soccer is your passion, don't forget the San Jose Earthquakes, oh my! In Marin County, there are plenty of game-ready places where you can cheer on your favorite teams while enjoying great grub and delicious drinks. From casual brewhouses to cozy taverns, here are some of Marin County’s best spots to watch the biggest games.

 

Perry's Novato

Newly opened this year, Perry’s Novato serves up a classic American menu with a casual, and lively dining atmosphere. A bustling bar and the warmth and personality for which the restaurant has always been known have resulted in a warm, enthusiastic welcome from the local community. Perry's features options for both indoor and outdoor dining with a cozy fireplace in both areas. For game-viewing purposes, check out the large bar with three big screen TVs for watching your favorite sport while noshing on appetizers and pints of your favorite beer.

 

HopMonk Tavern

Grab a beer (or several) at HopMonk Tavern in Novato. Start off with a sampling of the small plates, like the Tavern Samosas (curried onions, black beans, roasted peppers, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn wrapped in a crunchy wonton, served with cilantro chutney) or the grilled artichoke. The Tavern Fries/Garlic Fries are always a hit, too. For beer, we suggest ordering one of the special brews: the HopMonk Kellerbier, the HopMonk Tavern Ale, the HopMonk Dunkelweizen or the HopMonk IPA. Cheer for your favorite team as you view the game on the tavern’s big screen.

 

Floodwater

Built By Locals, For Locals. Mill Valley Family owned & operated. Committed to delivering something Marin has never seen before. 
Floodwater is a bar-driven restaurant designed to allure the community with our enticing social atmosphere, uniquely balanced cocktails, and elegantly approachable Californian menu. Saddle up to our 30-seat bar for a frosty beverage and catch the game on any of many TVs, grab a table with all your friends under the 40-foot trussed ceiling of our modern-rustic Great Room, or cozy up with a date in our intimately lit Den on overstuffed couches & armchairs.

 

Finnegan's in Novato

Finnegan's Marin is a cross between a lively Irish Pub and a classic American Bar & Grill. Located along a beautiful tree-lined street in Downtown Novato, this popular meeting place has an outdoor patio where you can enjoy the vibrance of the city center. The HD TVs at the Bar is the best for Sports Viewing, and the menu has something for everyone -- offering delicious food, a full bar, craft beer list, and a community-oriented nightlife.

 

The Flatiron

With an extensive menu and all the sports channels you could dream of, The Flatiron in San Rafael is the perfect spot to take in the game with a friend – or 40. The Flatiron has plenty of TVs, but if you and your team want to go big, you can reserve the back room with its 80-inch television and room for up to 40 guests. The food, drinks and sports aren’t the only reasons locals flock to The Flatiron. They also host Brainstormer Trivia every Tuesday night as well as First Friday Night Lights, a cover-free music night the first Friday of every month featuring DJ Beset and special guests.  

 

For all you need to plan your Marin County vacation, visit the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website or Facebook page.