By Ben Strickland
The sun rises on another Sunday morning, and your Duval pride is roaring! The Jacksonville Jaguars are starting another season at EverBank Stadium, and Downtown Jacksonville is full of opportunities to cheer with your fellow fans. Whether it’s watching the game at a bar or celebrating the victory at an afterparty, there are plenty of ways to cheer on the team in DTJax.
Before the game, you’d probably look for a bite to eat served with a side of gameday energy. Player’s Grille in the Brooklyn District is the perfect stop to fuel up before the game. Their Cheeseburger Totchos, Potato Skins, or wide variety of sandwiches and wings are sure to satisfy any cravings. If you want something closer to the stadium and opened earlier, Ruby Beach Brewing’s Ruby Smoke Food Truck has some great specials on loaded tots and pulled pork sandwiches, filling your belly without breaking the (Ever)bank.
If you choose to watch the game away from the stadium, Downtown provides many options to catch a broadcast paired with a party atmosphere. Pour Taproom starts the vibes early with countless beer taps and amazing food while offering all the NFL games on their TVs, so you won’t have to miss a moment. If you want to hear the cheers from walking distance of the stadium while enjoying the broadcast, The Bar At The Arena is a perfect blend of both worlds. They encapsulate the next-door vibes perfectly and are easily the busiest place to go after the game.
After the final whistle has blown and the victory vibes are in full effect, you’ll want to keep the celebration going at the SIP Cocktail Bar afterparty. They bring specialty cocktails and DJ sets to your celebration well into the night.
Whether you’re starting your game day hours before the first whistle or celebrating well after the fourth quarter ends, head to DTJax to bask in the glory of teal and black!