Snapdragon Stadium is overflowing with food and drinks inside the stadium. But if you are looking for a nearby place to eat before or after the game, a pregame drink or a celebratory cocktail, here are the top spots.

If you are not sure which games will be on the TV, kick your social anxiety to the curb and pick up the phone. Call ahead to confirm before making plans.

McGregor’s Ale House

Top spot to watch SDSU Aztecs football. Neighborhood vibe with lots of TVs, darts, pool tables, outdoor seating and a bar solid menu.

20475 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 282-9797
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Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse & Pizza

Pizza is their specialty but the menu has a lot of options.

2245 Fenton Parkway Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 640-1072
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Dave & Buster’s

A sports bar yes but first and foremost an arcade for all ages.

2931 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA
Phone: (619) 280 – 7115
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Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

2401 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 291-2665
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Yard House

Sports bar with one of the most extensive beer lists in San Diego.

1640 Camino Del Rio N Space 157, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 574-0468
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TBS Tavern

Location: 8555 Station Village Way, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 359-4198
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JT’s Tavern

Classic, dark watering hole.

5821 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: (619) 280-4698
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Puesto

Modern mexican with excellent margaritas.

Location: 5010 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 333-2167
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Rosie O’Gradys

Chicago-style bar opened in 1983 in Normal Heights.

Location: 3402 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: (619)-284-7666
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Fairplay Sports Bar

Fairplay is a San Diego Wave Pub Partner

Location: 4026 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 269-3222
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In addition to Fairplay, nearby Kensington / Adams North neighborhoods, and North Park just south of the 8 have a lot of amazing spots worth checking out, with a different vibe than Mission Valley.

A little further outside the neighborhood

Mexican restaurants in nearby Old Town
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