3 DAYS OF LA DINING FOR SPORTS FANS IN LA

Photo: Tom's Watch Bar

Los Angeles is a mecca for sports fans, from icons like the LA Memorial Coliseum and Dodger Stadium to the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium and BMO Stadium. Restaurants and bars across the city are ready to serve fans, whether it's takeout for tailgating, massive screens and drink specials, or postgame bites. And for the competitive types, there are food challenges that will test even the heartiest appetites.

Wake Up in the Valley

• Courtyard Los Angeles Sherman Oaks
• The Garland
• Hilton Woodland Hills

Day 1

From dining near world-class venues to lively bars, Downtown LA is the place to be. LeBron James owns 19 Blaze Pizza franchises (and counting) - the USC location is perfect for Trojans or LAFC game day. At Tom's Watch Bar, experience 360° of sports games, including the massive "Megatron" screen - it's 13' high and 23' wide! Discover a Dodger Stadium speakeasy designed by the legendary Tommy Lasorda. Local bars have menus for everyone from vegans to your dog. The day is bookended by two infamous food challenges: the five-pound Manuel's Special Burrito and the fiery Orochon Ramen Special #2.

Breakfast of Champions

• Nick's Café Classic diner serving hungry Angelenos since 1948.
• Philippe The Original Select French Dips and breakfast served from 6am.
• Mariscos Jalisco Tacos de camaron in Boyle Heights before the game.
• Manuel's Special Burrito - El Tepeyac Cafe Can you finish the five-pound burrito in one hour?

Bow Down to Megatron

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  Beelmans

  Tom's Watch Bar 360° experience with 155+ TVs and LA's largest screen!
• Beelman's Vegan food menu, tropical cocktails and craft beer.
• Yard House At L.A. LIVE Weekday Happy Hour and 100+ beers on tap.
• Blaze Pizza - Los Angeles USC Pick up a pie before tailgating at Exposition Park.
• Tommy's Bar - Dodger Stadium Mid-Century style speakeasy designed by Lasorda himself.
• 33 Taps - Silver Lake Big screens, brunch, vegan options, trivia and Drag Bingo.
• Ye Rustic Inn The hot wings are a must at this Los Feliz locals' favorite.
• The Morrison - Atwater Village Pub with all the games, daily Happy Hour & doggie menu.

Global Eats

• La Casita - Hotel Figueroa Poolside bites & drinks a five-minute walk from Crypto.com.
• Pijja Palace Indian sports bar with saag "pijja" and tandoori spaghetti.
• Mohawk Bend Dodger games, 72 beer taps, and Buffalo Cauliflower FTW!
• Hop Woo Family-style Chinese cuisine in historic Chinatown.
• Dirt Dog Open till midnight for post-game cravings.
• Special #2 - Orochon Ramen Finish it all in 30 minutes and get on the Wall of Bravery.
• The York OG Highland Park gastropub serving locals since 2007.

Day 2

On the Westside, there are dining options and sports bars from Inglewood to Westwood. Fuel up before big games at SoFi Stadium and Pauley Pavilion, enjoy some of LA's best BBQ with your crew, or pick up a vegan soul food feast for a healthy twist on tailgating. Celebrate a Rams or Chargers win at the award-winning Three Weavers Brewery. Along with LA sports fans, Boston expats, Florida State and Ohio State alums have neighborhood bars to call their own.

Rise and Shine

• Hilltop Coffee And Kitchen Rise and shine for your Rams or Chargers game day.
• Berkshire House Mid-City favorite opens at 9am for NFL and NCAA football.
• Mary & Robbs Westwood Cafe Serving up All-American fare to UCLA families since 1977.
• Barney's Beanery - The Original Get your sports fix on Route 66.

Noshes for Every Palate

• Coni’Seafood Dive into camarones, ceviches and tostaditos.
• Stuff I Eat Vegan soul food and Tex-Mex to-go for healthy tailgating.
• Bludso's Bar And Que Get "The Lunch Tray" and watch the games with your crew.
• Electric Owl TVs on the patio and one of LA's best burgers.

TVs Everywhere

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  Sonny McLeans Irish Pub

  Wirtshaus 7 TVs and 120" projection screen for maximum enjoyment.
• Rock & Reilly's - Sunset Strip During games, 60 oz pitchers of beer include free wings.
• KazuNori | Westwood Roll through before a UCLA game at Pauley Pavilion.
• The Nickel Mine Big screens, New York style pizza, and craft cocktails.
• Busby's West 50 TVs, bar games and pub fare with veg-friendly options.
• Sonny McLean's Irish Pub Boston sports fans love the 23 HDTVs, darts and live music.
• Brennan’s FSU and OSU watch parties, cornhole, and turtle races.
• Three Weavers Brewing Company The women-owned brewery's Beer Garden is open daily.

Day 3

Today's itinerary takes you from the San Fernando Valley to Pasadena. Pre-order the Big Mama's & Papa's Giant Sicilian Pizza and feed 50+ people at your UCLA tailgate party. Watch the games, sip a pint, and nosh on everything from Santa Maria-style BBQ to vegan fare and South African cuisine. Then there's one final food challenge for you to conquer: finish the 10-pound Big Fat Fatty at Fat Sal's in 40 minutes and it's free.

Pick Up a Pizza for 50

• Lucky Boy
• Opens at 6am for your epic breakfast burrito needs.
• Pie 'N Burger Of course you can have a cheeseburger for breakfast!
• Sage Plant Based Bistro And Brewery - Old Town Pasadena Plant-based bowls before the game at the Rose Bowl.
• Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria - Burbank The Giant Sicilian Pizza feeds 50+ at your tailgate party.

Pet-Friendly Pints

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  Blue Dog Beer Tavern

  The Blue Dog Beer Tavern Dog-friendly favorite of Sherman Oaks locals since 2009.
• Springbok Bar & Grill Southern Hemisphere and US games, South African menu.
• Tony's Darts Away All-California craft beers on tap and a veg-friendly menu.

Bring Your Appetite

• Boneyard Bistro Flatscreens for games, 42 taps, and Santa Maria-style BBQ.
• The Oaks Tavern Daily Happy Hour 12-7pm, 16 taps, and nightly karaoke.
• Lucky Baldwin's - Pasadena British pub that's one of America's top Belgian beer bars.
• Fat Sal's - Encino Finish the 10 lb Big Fat Fatty in 40 minutes and it's free.

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