Falling temperatures. Leaves turning color, somewhere in the world if not exactly here. And, best of all, the return of real football.
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Not football played in an arena. Not football played in Europe. Not football played in the spring, or summer or even late-winter.
Real football, played by guys who, true to the American way, earn a lot of good, cold cash doing it.
The National Football League begins its regular season Thursday, which means it's time for our annual list of bars that cater to fans of specific NFL teams.
The idea is to tell die-hard fans -- you know who you are -- where they can watch their favorite teams surrounded by fellow fans of their teams.
The bar owners whose establishments appear here say they subscribe to the NFL Sunday Ticket satellite package -- and, thus, will show every game their teams play -- and swear that, when their teams are playing, they'll be showing no other games.
We asked bar owners to give us details about the food and drink specials they'll be offering during hometown teams' games and neat things they'll be giving away during that time.
But this isn't a comprehensive list. If your favorite team bar isn't listed here, it means the bar owner didn't call us or that the bar didn't qualify.
Here are the results. The astute fan will note that the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans aren't represented this year. Sorry.
And, for the statistics-minded among you, 49 bars made this year's list. That's one more than last year, although you'll see that a few bars have changed teams.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Al's Garage, 2235 Village Walk Drive, Henderson (in The District at Green Valley Ranch, Paseo Verde Drive), 320-5870. Game-time food specials include half-price on such items as burgers, wings and quesadillas, ranging from $4 to $6.50. There will be giveaways of Cardinals pennants, hats and other gear at the end of every quarter.
BUFFALO BILLS
Santora's Sunset Bar & Grill, 4401 E. Sunset Road, Henderson (near Green Valley Parkway), 451-9464. Food specials include 40-cent chicken wings, $1 pizza slices, and $6.95 for beef on weck or a half-pound burger with fries. Drink specials include 16-ounce Miller Lite drafts for $2; bottles of Labatt Blue, Molson Canadian and Genny Cream Ale for $3; and Bloody Marys and screwdrivers for $3. Giveaways of Bills jerseys, hats and memorabilia will be offered every quarter.
Stake Out Bar & Grill, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway (near Tropicana Avenue), 798-8383. Morning food specials include steak and eggs for $4.95. Afternoon specials include beef on weck for $5.95, a Buffalo-style fish fry for $5.95, a special half-order of jumbo Buffalo wings for $2.49 and all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs for $4.95. Drink specials include bottles of Genny Cream Ale and Labatt Blue for $2.75. There will be giveaways of Bills hats, shirts and memorabilia at halftime and the end of the game.
CHICAGO BEARS
Aurelio's Pizza, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. (near Buffalo Drive), 367-4992. Food specials include a Bears pizza buffet and salad bar for $10.95. Drink specials include 12-ounce Miller Lite or Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts for $1 and bottled domestic beers for $2. There will be drawings at the end of the game for pizzas, Bears and NFL merchandise, and other items.
The Big Inning, 7777 W. Sahara Ave. (near Buffalo Drive), 255-8708. Food specials include a bratwurst and a 16-ounce draft for $2.50, a large cheese pizza and a bucket of wings for $24.99, and a 1-pound Bear Burger for $6.99 (eat the whole thing and you'll get an "I Ate the Bear Burger T-shirt). Drink specials include domestic pitchers for $7. Giveaways of Bears merchandise and memorabilia will be offered every quarter.
Chicago's Cactus Club, 4061 N. Rancho Drive (near Alexander Road), 655-2582. Food specials include 25-cent wings, $1.50 hot dogs, $5.95 Scala brand beef sandwiches and $12.99 for one-item pizzas. Drink specials include 20-ounce drafts for $2 and free shots after every Bears touchdown. There will be giveaways every quarter of Bears T-shirts, hats, jerseys, footballs and other items.
Lucky's Tavern, 8025 Dean Martin Drive (near Blue Diamond Road), 896-4824. Food specials include pizza slices for $1. Drink specials include weekly Bears Fan Keggers -- a keg is tapped during every game exclusively for fans wearing Bears gear -- and $2 bomb shots (an energy drink plus Jagermeister, Midori and other liqueurs). There will be giveaways at halftime of Bears shirts, hats and other gear to winners of a "Pin the Tail on the Packer" game.
Mug Shots Eatery and Casino, 1120 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson (near Warm Springs Road), 566-6577. Food specials include Chicago dogs for $1. Drink specials include cans of Old Style beer for $1 -- fans who wear Bears colors or gear get their first hot dog and Old Style for free -- and $1 shots of schnapps when the Bears score a touchdown. Giveaways of Bears T-shirts, hats, stickers, bobble heads and other items will be offered throughout the game.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Boulevard Bar & Grille, 9860 Las Vegas Blvd. South (near Silverado Ranch Boulevard), 939-2583. Food specials change weekly but include such items as chili, pork sandwiches, barbecue pork, corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, from $4.95 to $7.95. Halftime giveaways of Browns T-shirts, hats and other items will be offered.
Giuseppe's Bar & Grille, 6065 S. Durango Drive (near Russell Road), 896-7616. Weekly food specials include such items as chili, pork sandwiches, corned beef sandwiches and Reuben sandwiches, from $4.95 to $7.95. There will be giveaways at halftime of Browns T-shirts, hats and other merchandise.
The Kopper Keg, 2257 S. Rainbow Blvd. (near Sahara Avenue), 254-5495. Food specials include a $2.99 breakfast of two eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns and toast; a 12-inch one-item pizza for $5.99; and a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog for $1.75. Drink specials include a bucket of five bottled domestic beers for $11. Giveaways of Browns hats, T-shirts and Stadium Mustard will be offered throughout the game.
DALLAS COWBOYS
Decatur Liquor, 546 S. Decatur Boulevard (near Alta Drive), 870-2522. Food specials include free slices of pizza at halftime. Drink specials include five Budweisers in a bucket for $5, 75-cent Miller Genuine Drafts in bottles and 2-for-1 shots after Cowboys touchdowns for fans wearing Cowboys attire. Giveaways at halftime and the end of the game will include Cowboys T-shirts, hats, footballs and other items.
Mr. D's Bar & Grill, 1810 S. Rainbow Blvd. (near Oakey Boulevard), 362-8777. Food specials include a breakfast special of two eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries and toast for $3; a dozen wings for $5.50; chicken fingers for $5.50; a Munchie Combo (includes onion rings, mushrooms and zucchini sticks) for $5.50; and a half-pound Mr. D's burger for $5. Drink specials include domestic drafts for $1.50, Bloody Marys for $2, Jell-O shooters for $1, a bucket of five domestic beers for $10 and free schnapps shooters after every Cowboys touchdown. Giveaways every quarter of Cowboys T-shirts, hats and other items will be offered.
The Tilted Kilt Spring Mountain, 4755 Spring Mountain Road (near Decatur Boulevard), 362-6869. Drink specials include $1 domestic bottled beers and 14-ounce Guinness drafts for $2. Giveaways of Cowboys and other merchandise will be offered during the game.
Whiskey Creek Saloon II, 9151 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 306 (near Windmill Lane), 896-8908. Food specials include breakfast burritos for $2.50, and a Texas hot dog and a domestic draft for $2.25. Drink specials include domestic drafts for $1.50, bottled domestic beers for $1.75, well drinks for $1.75 and free shots of schnapps with every Cowboys touchdown. Drawings at the end of each quarter and at the end of the game will include Cowboys hats, T-shirts and other merchandise.
DENVER BRONCOS
Roadrunner, 2430 E. Pebble Road, Henderson (near Eastern Avenue), 948-8282. Drink specials include buckets of five Coors or Coors Lights for $10. Giveaways of Broncos gear will be offered throughout the game, plus an end-of-season drawing for a trip for two to the Pro Bowl will be awarded.
Roadrunner Casino, 754 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson (near Major Avenue), 566-9999. Food specials include a $3 nacho plate, $3 wings, $3 Frito pies, $3 chili cheese fries and $3 chicken fingers. Drink specials include 16-ounce Coors Light drafts for $1, and buckets of five bottled Coors and Coors Lights for $10. There will be giveaways of Broncos hats, T-shirts and other gear every quarter and at the end of the game.
Roadrunner, 9820 W. Flamingo Road (near I-215), 243-5329. Drink specials include buckets of five bottles of Coors and Coors Light for $10. There will be giveaways of Broncos gear throughout the game, and a drawing at the end of the season for a trip for two to the Pro Bowl.
Roadrunner Saloon at Sunrise Mountain, 6910 E. Lake Mead Blvd. (near Hollywood Boulevard), 459-1889. Food specials include 10 wings and a pitcher of beer for $9.95, a chips and dip combo for $5, Bronco Chops (lamb chops) for $9.95 and Mile High Burgers for $5. Drink specials include 22-ounce Coors, Coors Light and Molson drafts for $2 and pitchers of Coors, Coors Light and Molson for $5. Giveaways of Broncos T-shirts, hats and other merchandise will be offered throughout the game.
Roadrunner Saloon, 921 N. Buffalo Drive (near Washington Avenue), 242-2822. Food specials include six Roadrunner Sliders for $5, Football Nachos for $5, Football Skins for $5, Chili Colorado for $5, a basket of three chicken or beef tacos for $5, and Broncos chili rellenos with rice and beans for $8. Drink specials include buckets of five bottles of Coors and Coors Light for $10. There will be giveaways of Broncos jerseys, hats, T-shirts and other merchandise throughout the game.
Screwballs Sports Lounge, 2460 W. Warm Springs Road (near Las Vegas Boulevard), 361-4488. Food specials include a free halftime buffet that changes each week but features such items as pizza, wings, pasta and ribs. Drink specials include $2 for all 16-ounce Miller draft products and $2.50 for Miller bottled products. Shots specials -- for example, $2 tequila shots -- will be offered during games when the Broncos score. Giveaways of Broncos hats, jerseys, T-shirts and memorabilia will be offered at the end of the game. There will be a drawing near the end of the season for a day trip for two to see the Broncos play in Denver, and a giveaway at the end of the season for a significant item of Broncos memorabilia.
DETROIT LIONS
Grillo's City Lights, 4850 W. Flamingo Road (near Decatur Boulevard), 222-4350. Food specials include 25-cent wings, and a menu of appetizers (including wing dings, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers) from $3 to $5. Drink specials include $1.50 for domestic bottled beers. Giveaways of Lions hats, T-shirts and other merchandise will be offered at the end of the game.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Big Dog's Draft House, 4543 N. Rancho Drive (near Craig Road), 645-1404. Food specials include $2 hot links, $2 Johnsonville beer brats, $2 hot dogs, $2 nachos and $2 hot wings. Drink specials include $2 Smirnoff Bloody Marys, $2 Cuervo margaritas and $2 Big Dog signature brews. There will be giveaways of Packers hats, jerseys, T-shirts and other gear at halftime and the end of the game. At the end of the season, there will be a giveaway of a 42-inch plasma TV, a Las Vegas weekend and an Xbox package.
Hammerheads Bar & Grill, 3310 S. Nellis Blvd. (near Desert Inn Road), 435-3282. Food specials include $1 hot dogs, $1 nachos, 35-cent wings and two tacos for $1. Drink specials include $2 Budweiser bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts. Giveaways of Packers hats and T-shirts will be offered during the game.
The Slanted Clam Tavern, 3713 W. Sahara Ave. (near Valley View Boulevard), 364-9657. Drink specials include 14-ounce domestic drafts for $1. Giveaways of Tilted Kilt and Packers shirts and hats will be offered at halftime and the end of the game.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Blue Diamond Saloon, 6935 Blue Diamond Road (near Rainbow Boulevard), 896-1455. Food specials include a breakfast special of two eggs, two bacon or sausage, hash browns and toast for $3.99, and appetizers (including such items as chicken wings, chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks) from $4.25 to $5.25. Drink specials include 16-ounce domestic drafts for $1.50, domestic pitchers for $5.50, a bucket of five domestic bottled beers for $10, Bloody Marys and screwdrivers for $2.50, and DeKuyper shots for $1.50. Giveaways of Kansas City Chiefs merchandise will be offered throughout the game.
The Hurricane Bar & Grill, 10420 S. Bermuda Road (near Cactus Avenue), 407-8976. Food specials include Herm Edwards' Not-a-Denver Omelet for $6.99; Trent Green's KC-style wings for $8.25 and KC-style boneless wings for $6.99; Tony Gonzalez's steak sliders at $9.99 for a six-pack; KC-style miniburgers for $8.99 a six-pack; KC-style barbecue beef sandwich for $6.99; and KC-style barbecued chicken pizza, small for $9.99 and $17.99 for large. Drink specials include Miller drafts for $2.50, Miller bottles for $2.75 and Miller pitchers for $8. There will be giveaways of Chiefs and Miller Beer merchandise at halftime.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The Blue Ox Central, 6000 S. Eastern Ave. (near Patrick Lane), 795-8795. Food specials include biscuits and gravy for $3.95 and a ham scramble (scrambled eggs and diced ham, hash browns and toast) for $3.95.
The Blue Ox Tavern, 5825 W. Sahara Ave. (near Jones Boulevard), 871-2536. Food specials include a bottle of Bud or Bud Light and a quarter-pound Johnsonville beer brat for $5.95.
Coyotes West, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. (near Oakey Boulevard), 258-7811. Food specials include two sliders for $1.25, hot dogs for $1.25, ground beef tacos for $1.25, six wings for $4, nachos for $1.25 and chili fries for $1.25, plus a free salsa bar with food purchases. Drink specials include Miller Light, Miller Genuine Draft and Smirnoff Ice in bottles for $1.50; Miller Lite drafts for $1; and Samuel Adams drafts for $1.50. There will be giveaways of Vikings hats, T-shirts and other merchandise during the game, and a drawing at the end of the season for a trip to the Pro Bowl.
Spanky's Pub, 6720 W. Cheyenne Ave. (near Rainbow Boulevard), 645-5524. Food specials include egg-and-cheese burritos for $1.49; egg-and-cheese burritos with choice of ham, bacon, potatoes or machaca for $1.99; five beef taquitos with guacamole for $2.99; carne asada, chicken or shredded beef tacos for $1.49; and chicken wings for 25 cents each (minimum of 10 wings). Drink specials include Bloody Marys for $1.50, domestic drafts for $1.50 and pitchers of domestic beer for $4. Giveaways of NFL shirts and hats will be offered during games.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
GW's Place, 3342 S. Sandhill Road (near Desert Inn Road), 454-6100. Food specials include a free halftime buffet featuring a rotating menu of such items as barbecue beef sandwiches and sloppy Joes. Drink specials include $1.25 domestic drafts and $1.75 well drinks.
NEW YORK GIANTS
Skinny Dugans Pub, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. (near Valley View Boulevard), 877-0522. Food specials include a quarter-pound New York hot dog and fries for $1.95 and New York steak and eggs with a Bloody Mary for $10.95. Drink specials include selected shots of schnapps during the game for $1.
NEW YORK JETS
Skinny Dugans Pub, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. (near Valley View Boulevard), 877-0522. Food specials include a quarter-pound New York hot dog and fries for $1.95 and New York steak and eggs with a Bloody Mary for $10.95. Drink specials include selected shots of schnapps during the game for $1.
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Magoo's Lodge, 1817 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson (near Sunset Road), 565-1146. Food specials include appetizers (such items as wings, chili cheese fries, fingers and egg rolls) from $2.50 to $4.50. Drink specials include domestic beers for $1.75 and well drinks for $2.
The Offramp Lounge, 3935 E. Charleston Blvd. (at U.S. 95), 438-4565. Food specials include $4 for a 10-inch, one-item pizza, and $4.50 for a dozen wings. Drink specials include $1 domestic drafts. There will be giveaways of hats, T-shirts and other items at halftime and the end of the game.
Seven Seas Restaurant and Lounge, 808 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (near Revere Street), 646-4688. Food specials include free soul food appetizers, such as chicken gizzards, ribs and catfish, throughout the game. Drink specials include $2 domestic bottled beers and $3 well drinks. Drawings for jerseys, hats and other merchandise will be offered at halftime.
Westcliff Station, 7600 Westcliff Drive (near Buffalo Drive), 255-1627. Food specials include 35-cent chicken wings (minimum of six); classic sliders with cheddar cheese, onion, ketchup, mustard and pickle for 99 cents; breakfast sliders (scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sausage patty) for 99 cents; Irish nachos (fries covered with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions and sour cream) for $3.95; and a Pigskin Combo (little smokies, eight wings, three fingers, seasoned steak fries, battered fries with ketchup and ranch for dipping) for $7.95. Drink specials include Miller Genuine Draft and Miller Lite in bottles for $2, 16-ounce Miller Lite drafts for $2 and Smirnofff Ice Arctic Berry in bottles for $2.50.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Jerseys Bar and Grill, 4760 W. Sahara Ave. (near Decatur Boulevard), 853-1999. Food specials include 30-cent jumbo wings, and 10-inch wood-fired pizzas, $3 for cheese and $3.50 for pepperoni. Drink specials include 20-ounce drafts for $2, buckets of six Miller Lites or Miller Genuine Drafts for $10, and Jagermeister, tequila and Lemon Drop shots for $3.
Madison Ave. Bar & Grille, 855 E. Twain Ave. (near Swenson Street), 735-4535. Food specials include several varieties of Philly cheese steak sandwiches for $5.95, scrapple and eggs for $4.95, pork roll and eggs for $5.95, and pork roll sandwich and fries for $5.95. Drink specials include a free round whenever the Eagles score a touchdown (limited to one free round per half). Other drink specials include Rolling Rock beer in bottles for $2 and 60-ounce domestic draft pitchers for $6. Drawings will be offered each quarter for NFL and Eagles hats, T-shirts and other items.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Bob Taylor's Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St. (near Ann Road), 645-1399. Food specials include Heinz Field Nachos for $2.95. Drink specials include $2 domestic draft beers, $3 well drinks and $1 Red Zone Shooters. Giveaways of Steelers hats and T-shirts will be offered at halftime and the end of the game.
Hammerheads Bar & Grill, 5310 W. Sahara Ave. (near Decatur Boulevard), 367-6867. Food specials include $1.99 French toast; $2.49 breakfast burrito; $2.99 for a breakfast of two eggs, bacon or sausage and toast; $1 hot dogs; $1.50 chili dogs; $2 sloppy Joes; and a 12-inch, one-topping pizza for $5.99. Drink specials include Bloody Marys for $1.25, domestic bottled beers for $1.75, 16-ounce domestic drafts for $1.75 and well drinks for $1.75. A free shot of schnapps will be offered with every Steelers touchdown and free Jell-O shots to fans wearing Steelers gear. There will be drawings of Steeler merchandise -- hats, T-shirts and the like -- after each quarter and at the end of the game.
Magoo's Decatur, 3234 N. Decatur Blvd. (near Cheyenne Avenue), 631-8595. Food specials include appetizers such as pot stickers, egg rolls and a sampler platter (tenders, wings, mozzarella sticks and potato skins) from $2 to $5. Drink specials include $2 well drinks, $1.25 domestic bottled beers and $1 domestic drafts. Drawings for hats, T-shirts and other items will be offered each quarter.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
The Bunk House Saloon, 124 S. 11th St. (near Fremont Street), 384-4536. Food specials include a free halftime buffet featuring a rotating menu of such items as chicken wings, chicken fingers, nachos and cold sandwiches. Bunk House Sliders will be available for 99 cents. Drink specials include five bottles of Bud or Bud Light for $10. There will be giveaways of Chargers T-shirts, hats and other merchandise every quarter and at the end of the game.
The Sand Dollar Blues Room, 3355 Spring Mountain Road (near Polaris Avenue), 871-6651. Food specials include free snacks -- pizza and the like -- during the game. Drink specials include buckets of four bottles of beer for $8, shooters for $1 and well drinks for $2. Giveaways of Chargers hats, T-shirts, footballs and other items will be offered during the game, with a drawing for a jersey at the end of the game.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Barbeque Masters Tavern, 2650 S. Decatur Blvd. (near Sahara Avenue), 362-7500. Food specials include six wings for $3.99 and 12 wings for $6.99, and a rib snack (two bones and fries) for $4.99. Drink specials include $1.50 drafts and bottles and $2.25 well drinks. Giveaways of hats, T-shirts and jerseys will be offered at the end of the game.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Smoke Ranch Junction, 2425 N. Rainbow Blvd. (near Smoke Ranch Road), 656-1888. Food specials include 40-cent chicken wings and a Seahawk Sandwich (chicken breast sandwich) with choice of sides for $4.95. Drink specials include five domestic bottled beers for $10 and four imported bottled beers for $10. Fans who buy a Seattle souvenir mug for $10 can have a free domestic beer refill whenever Seattle scores a touchdown. There will be giveaways of sideline caps at halftime and a jersey at the end of every game.
Torino's Sports Pub & Restaurant, 5570 W. Flamingo Road (near Lindell Road), 252-7007. Food specials include a breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. for $7.99; wings and beer for $4.99; and wings and a 6-inch, one-item pizza for $4.99. Drink specials include Miller and Miller Lite drafts for $2, and buckets of five bottles of Miller or Miller Lite for $12.95. Giveaways of Seahawks hats, T-shirts, food and other items will be offered at halftime and the end of the game.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Jackson's Bar and Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road (near Jones Boulevard), 362-2116. Food specials include $2.50 hot dogs. Drink specials include Miller bottles for $2, and drafts in a special logo glass for $2 (subsequent refills are $2). There will be giveaways at halftime of Redskins T-shirts, hats, window hangings, plaques and other items.
