South Carolina Men’s Basketball faces Gonzaga on Saturday at 6:09 p.m. for the first round of Final Four play. And if you’re like us, you’re too broke for the $1000+ flight to Phoenix after Greenville + NYC.

So: Where to go out downtown to witness Gamecock sports history? (Win or lose.)

Our picks from where to watch:

Craft & Draft // Get there early to grab a spot at the bar for optimal game time viewing.
Henry’s in Cayce // Hopefully, since this Hank’s location just opened, you can fly under-the-radar + avoid the crowds.
Thirsty Fellow // Pizza + a porch-view of Colonial Life Arena.
Five Points // You saw Twitter last weekend.

Our picks from where to avoid the madness:

The Whig // While the city above ground cheers for the Gamecocks, you can cheers to your PBR + hot dog.
Lula Drake // Drinking *garnet* Pinot Noir counts as moral support, right?

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