Downtown San Rafael’s Flatiron has long been a go-to for serious sports watching, with TVs positioned throughout the space and plenty of football action to follow at once. That makes it an especially good pick for fantasy managers trying to keep tabs on a starting lineup scattered across the Sunday schedule.
Grab a seat at the bar or settle into one of the high-top tables — complete with proper seat backs, an underrated perk when the game heads into overtime — and bounce between scores, matchups and whichever game matters most. Two large-screen TVs anchor the bar, with plenty more throughout the restaurant.
The menu runs deep with burgers, sandwiches, tacos and sliders, but the wings are a game-day favorite, available jerk, barbecue, buffalo, plain, lemon pepper and chile-basil-ginger style. Pair them with a Golden State cocktail or choose from one of 18 beers on tap.
Don’t miss: Korean Bulgogi Fries, Steak Salad, Pulled Pork Sliders
Tam Tavern has quickly become a Mill Valley go-to for sports fans looking to cheer, celebrate and catch the weekend’s biggest games together.
Four large screens stretch across the bar and are visible throughout the dining room, making it easy to follow multiple matchups without constantly craning your neck. The lively 30-seat bar is prime football territory on Sundays, Monday nights and Thursday nights, while the expansive beer garden and game room make Tam Tavern an especially good choice for groups whose team loyalties — and fantasy rosters — don’t exactly align.
Behind the bar, 10–15 rotating taps from East Brother Beer Co. pour everything from crisp Bo Pils and Mexican lagers to hop-forward IPAs, traditional English ales and rich Oatmeal Stouts.
The beer hall menu is practically built for game day: giant Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, beer-battered fish & chips, spicy wings, juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas. And if you need something to do during halftime, head to the game room for a round of pool, shuffleboard or foosball.
If your fantasy roster has players in three different games, Pete’s 881 Club has you covered. The longtime San Rafael institution has TVs in nearly every direction and NFL Sunday Ticket, making it one of Marin’s best bets for keeping tabs on multiple matchups at once.
The unfussy, old-school neighborhood vibe is a big part of the appeal. Grab a seat, order a cold beer and some classic comfort food, then keep one eye on your team and the other on your fantasy scoreboard.
Hungry fans can fuel up with chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, and pizza, along with a lineup of hearty sandwiches including cheesesteaks, tuna melts and BLTs.
And if you’re catching Thursday Night Football, come hungry. Thursday is Pete’s famous Prime Rib Night, featuring a Flintstone-sized cut of prime rib with a baked potato and creamed spinach for just $26. No matter what happens on the field, that feels like a win.
Don’t let the location inside The Club at Harbor Point fool you — Lighthouse Bar & Grill is open to the public and has all the makings of a great game-day destination.
The star attraction is a massive 170-inch projector screen, complemented by five flat-screen TVs throughout the spacious restaurant and bar. There’s plenty of room for groups, too, with tables and comfortable lounge areas where you can settle in for the game — or escape the action if not everyone in your crew is quite as football obsessed.
The menu goes well beyond typical sports-bar fare. Game-day favorites include spicy chicken wings with ranch, the Lighthouse Burger and crispy fish & chips, while hearty sandwiches range from a Flintstone-sized BBLT to a decadent Crab & Lobster Melt. Planning to stay through the late game? Entrées like chicken marsala and a Duroc pork chop with peppercorn sauce give you plenty of reason to stick around.
On weekends, make a day of it with brunch and bottomless mimosas at the bar or out on the waterfront deck. And for a little midweek “tailgating,” happy hour is always a winning play.
Don’t miss: Ahi Tuna Tower, Asian Chicken Salad, Turkey Burger
Marin’s beloved Silver Peso is back — and it has seriously upped its game for football season. Now under the ownership of Max Perry and Conor Flaherty, the longtime Larkspur institution has been refreshed without losing the wonderfully unfussy character locals have loved for generations: strong drinks, zero pretension and plenty of good company.
Upgraded TVs throughout the bar make it easy to keep tabs on the 49ers, the day’s biggest matchups and your fantasy roster, while longtime Peso staples — pool tables, shuffleboard, pinball and the bar’s legendary piano — provide plenty of ways to pass the time during halftime.
Grab a shot and a beer, sip a well-made Manhattan or margarita, rack up a game of pool and settle in for a few quarters. For fans who like their football with a little more personality, it’s hard to find a more distinctly Marin place to watch a game.
And when hunger strikes, order a pizza from neighboring Pizzeria Picco for pickup and bring it over to enjoy at the bar. Pizza, football and the Peso? That’s a winning combination.
On sunny Sundays, huddle around the big-screen TV on the patio as that is where the football-watching action is. Every other day, head inside where numerous screens are tuned to the game of the moment. Seated at the U-shaped bar? There’s screens at each end. (Don’t worry, every seat in the house can see them.)
Share some Reuben rolls, the giant Burger, or a plate of corned beef hash and eggs. This is, after all, an Irish pub.
If you're looking for more fun & games, Finnegan's also boasts live music every weekend and a Family Trivia Night the first Wednesday of every month.
Don’t miss: The Reuben, Fish & Chips, Irish Nachos
