It’s crazy how fast time has flown in 2020, and even though it’s bittersweet that we are nearing the end of summer, we are swiftly approaching the beginning of football season. 🏈 While it’s still a little up in the air how many sports will look like for both teams + fans this fall, we do know that there will be football games among both college + professional teams.

We admit, being a sports lover in Charleston has its challenges. The closest pro teams are all the way in Charlotte and none of our local schools play at the highest level of college football. But this doesn’t mean CHS isn’t a fan of sports fans.

Thanks to our diverse population of transplants, many pro teams + alumni groups have an established fan base in CHS.

So, if you can’t make it to your team’s home field to catch the season’s kick-off, don’t worry. We created an exhaustive guide to sports bars across the region + where each team’s fans hang out – so you won’t ever have to be the only one in the bar sporting your team’s jersey.

The best part? While teams are discussing limiting spectator capacity or nixing fan attendance altogether, these sports bars are great alternative places to watch the big game (while socially distancing, of course).

Read on to find out where to catch the big games in your neighborhood.

#ProTip: We recommend calling before you go, as many of these places have various COVID-19 regulations, hours + capacity.

Region-wide

Carolina Ale House | 145 Calhoun St. + 191 Sigma Dr., Summerville

Carolina Ale House on Calhoun St. | Photo by @jlfitness_1

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. (both locations)

Charleston Sports Pub | 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley, 792 Folly Rd., James Island + 1909 N Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. (all locations)
Teams supported:
○ West Ashley: Charleston County Clemson Club, Charleston Florida State Club, + the Carolina Panthers
○ James Island: Baltimore Ravens
○ Mt. Pleasant: West Virginia Mountaineers
A locally-owned sports bar chain. The Mt. Pleasant location hosts several Gamecock-related events.

The King Street Grille | 679 Freshfields Dr., Johns Island + 1136 Hungry Neck Blvd., Mount Pleasant

10:30 a.m.- 2 a.m. (all locations)
Teams supported: Pittsburgh Steelers
COVID-19 info here.

Locals Sushi and Sports Bar | 1150 Queensborough Blvd. Suite B, Mt. Pleasant + 1680 Old Towne Rd., West Ashley

11 a.m.- 12 a.m., Sun.; 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Sat. (Mount Pleasant)
11 a.m.- 11 p.m. (West Ashley)
Teams supported: LSU Tigers (Mount Pleasant)

Home Team BBQ | 126 Williman St., 1205 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley + 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island

11 a.m.- 12 a.m. (West Ashley + Sullivan’s Island), 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. (Downtown)
Teams supported: University of Georgia (all locations), Ole Miss (Downtown)
Owner Aaron Siegel is a University of Georgia alum + fervent fan.

Daniel Island Grille | 259 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island

11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.- 2 a.m., Sat.-Sun.
Large outdoor patios
COVID-19 info here.

O’Brion's Pub and Grille

11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m. (all locations)
Teams supported: University of Kentucky (James Island)

Kickin’ Chicken | See all five locations here

11 a.m.-10 p.m. (all locations)
Teams supported: Gamecocks (West Ashley) – home of the Charleston Carolina Gamecock Club

Downtown

Bay Street Biergarten | 549 E Bay St.

Bay Street Biergarten | Photo by @zmanz1

11 a.m.- 2 a.m.
70+ beers on tap + a number of big screens.

Mac’s Place | 215 East Bay St.

11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Sat.; 12 p.m.- 2 a.m., Sun.
Teams supported: Chicago Bears + the University of Iowa
(plus: Chicago Cubs during baseball season, + Chicago Blackhawks hockey)
This Chicago bar/Irish pub offers 50+ beers on tap.

The Alley | 131 Columbus St. (Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.)

4 p.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Thu..- Sun.
Boasts two 160” projection screens attached to its six-lane bowling alley. With its all-night happy hours on Monday, this is a great spot for catching Monday Night Football.

The Brick | 24 Ann St.

11 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Teams supported: Cleveland Browns, Virginia Tech
COVID-19 info here.

Meeting at Market: A Sporting Pub | 120 Market St.

4 p.m.- 1 a.m., Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m.- 1 a.m., Sat.; + 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. Sun.
Located inside the Charleston Place Hotel, Meeting at Market features 22 big screens + 20 beers on tap.

Uptown Social | 587 King St.

11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Uptown Social brands itself a sports-centric alehouse with a rooftop deck. With 50+ TVs + four separate bars, it’s unlikely you’ll need to strain your neck to see the game.
COVID-19 info here.

Charleston Beer Works | 480 King St.

Charleston Beer Works | Photo by @chasbeerworks

11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily
Teams supported: Hosts the University of North Carolina, Wisconsin + Tennessee alumni groups

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. | 1505 King St. (at Workshop) (Indoor dining temporarily closed due to COVID-19.)

11 a.m.- 10 p.m.
A great place for fans of the “other” football, as it is the official home for Charsenal (the local Arsenal soccer fan group).
COVID-19 info here.

King Street Public House | 549 King St.

4 p.m.- 2 a.m. Wed.-Thu., 11-2 a.m. Fri.- Sun.
Teams supported: Washington Redskins

West Ashley

d.d. Peckers’ Wing Shack | 1660 Savannah Hwy.

d.d peckers’ wings | Photo by @tarravechiaa

11 a.m.- 12:30 a.m., Mon.-Thu.; 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Fri.-Sat.
Teams supported: Philadelphia Eagles, + the official Penn State alumni hangout

The Roost Bar ‘n Grille | 825 Savannah Hwy.

4 p.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Wed.; 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Thu..-Sun.
Teams supported: Atlanta Falcons, + the Gamecocks
(Atlanta Braves during baseball)
Local radio sports talk legend Bobby Hartin hosts sports trivia here every Tuesday night.

Hunley’s Tavern | 1750 Savannah Hwy.

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. (food service ends at 10 p.m.)
Teams supported: Buffalo Bills Backers official bar
(plus NASCAR races)

Mount Pleasant

Rivertowne Public House | 2015 Hwy. 41
11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily (for the bar– kitchen hours vary daily)
Features 55 beers on tap.
COVID-19 info here.

Sullivan’s Island

Dunleavy’s Pub | 2208 Middle St.

A beer from Dunleavy’s Pub | Photo by @drinks.eats

4 p.m.- 1 a.m., Mon.; 11:30 a.m.- 1 a.m., Tues.- Thu. + Sun.; 11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m., Fri.- Sat. Teams supported: Home of the Notre Dame Club of Charleston

North Charleston

SportsBook of Charleston | 4950 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston

SportsBook of Charleston apps | Photo via @sportsbookchs

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily
Teams supported: The Ohio State + Nebraska local alumni groups meet here as well as a Redskins Meetup group
Features Las Vegas-style electronic boards which display everything going on in sports.

James Island

Garage 75 | 1175 Folly Rd.

Pool table at Garage 75 | Photo by @itz_brent87

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily

The Break | 778 Folly Rd. (Indoor dining temporarily closed due to COVID-19.)

4 p.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.- Fri.; 2 p.m.- 2 a.m., Sat.-Sun.
TVs at every booth, plus pool tables + arcade games. Shows every UFC event.

The Lowdown | 967 Folly Rd.

10 a.m.- 2 a.m., Sun.; 11 a.m.- 2 a.m., Mon.-Sat.
Teams supported: East Carolina

Martin's BBQ Joint | 1622 Highland Ave.

11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Teams supported: Kansas City Chiefs, UofSC + Clemson

Folly Beach

Loggerheads | 123 W. Ashley Ave.

11 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Teams supported: Philadelphia Eagles

Snapper Jack’s | 10 Center St., Folly Beach

11 a.m.- 12 a.m., Sun.-Tues. + Thu.; 11 a.m.- 12:30 a.m., Wed.; + 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Fri.- Sat.

Summerville

Two Keys Public House | 205 Grandview Dr. (Indoor dining temporarily closed due to COVID-19.)

Two Keys Public House | Photo by @martewebdesign

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily
Summerville’s newest sports bar has over 40 big screens, a huge TV wall,+ eight pool tables.

Shenanigan’s | 1815 Old Trolley Rd.

11 a.m.- 2 a.m. daily