By Jack Smith
The sports bar is a truly American invention, whose history is as cloudy as some of its late-night patrons. Dennis Harrah, former L.A. Rams lineman, claims to have invented America’s first Sports Bar in 1979. Legends opened in Long Beach, California and quickly filled up with memorabilia. These items were not just NFL related, but included everything from Mohammed Ali’s boxing gloves, to an actual Indy race car hanging from the ceiling. What really separated Legends back in the day was that they were the first bar to incorporate satellite technology to broadcast live sporting events. Another claim comes from Palermo’s, a St. Louis bar located across the street from Sportsman Park, former home of the Cardinals and Browns. Ironically, Palermo’s opened on the same day prohibition was repealed. Talk about timing. Due to Covid 19, 2020 will be remembered as the only time in history when a fan could go to a sports bar and watch the NBA, NFL, college football, tennis, the Triple Crown and Bowling for Dollars, all at the same time. Is America great or what? Please enjoy our choices and let the games begin.
Barefoot On The Beach
11703 Front Beach Road, PCB | (850) 249-2442
www.barefootrestaurants.com
Your football watching spot this season! Covered outdoor bar and beachfront pool. Start the game with Fried Pickles or Beer Battered Onion Rings and work up to our famous Grouper Po Boy or Dirty South Shrimp Tacos. Cheer on your team with a domestic, imported or craft beer, or be adventurous with a White Lightning Margarita (made with moonshine).
Pineapple Willy’s Restaurant
9875 S Thomas Drive, PCB | (850) 235-0928
pwillys.com
Pineapple Willy’s is one of the hottest spots to watch your favorite teams play on the big screens, with multiple dedicated areas on weekends. Huge HD TVs on every wall and tabletop speakers make it easy to catch all of the action. 75¢ wings, beer bucket specials, and free popcorn every weekend during football season. Get the best view around at Pineapple Willy’s!
Christo’s Sports Bar & Grill
2903 Thomas Drive, PCB | (850) 708-1878
www.christossportsbar.com
Where the beer’s cold, the food is fresh and everybody’s treated like they’re part of the family. Voted as one of the “Top 3 Sports Bars” in Bay County, we’ve got 25 flat screen televisions to watch all of your favorite teams, jumbo wings and burgers, ice-cold beverages and full selection of spirits.
Beef O’Brady’s
11226 Hutchison Boulevard, PCB | (850) 739-4647
www.beefobradys.com
Make “Beef’s at the Beach” your favorite local sports bar: where game time meets family time. 40 TVs, 24 drafts on tap, wine and spirits, outside pet friendly patio. Gameroom, dine in, to go and delivery, family meals available too. Ideal for game day for little league or the big league. Like our Facebook page or app for restaurant deals and events. See ya at Beef’s PCB!
Caribe Caribbean Cuisine
2920 Thomas Drive, PCB
caribepcb.com
The Caribbean has seen many visitors from different continents for centuries, many who have stayed and formed grand lineages. One of the greatest cultural impacts of this migration has been on the food. The Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Amerindian, European, East Indian, Arab and Chinese in addition to the indigenous Caribbean population’s touch.
