Best Vegas Hangouts for Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football is more fun with friends, food and cheap drinks.  While you might turn your den into a local hangout, that also might put you behind the bar, shaking that martini just as Brett Favre throws the game-changing interception.  Now, who wants that?

To lure locals (and visitors) to make the trek away from the Easy Boy, local joints compete with big, flat-screen screens, discount bar menus and a variety of liquor options from micro-brews to South African wines to just-thought-of mixed drinks.  So, hop around Vegas to find a sports bar that isn’t too hot, that isn’t too rowdy, that isn’t too tony, but is just right.

Monday Night Football at FIRST Food & Bar

Inside The Shoppes at the Palazzo

3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South #2812

Second floor; access next to Barneys New York

Monday Night Football Specials during game times throughout the football season include:

Drink and menu specials, no cover, 11 flat screen televisions and “an F’in good time.”

• $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon
• $5 Well Drinks
• Menu Specials featured each game

Monday Night Football at Sam’s Town Live

5111 Boulder Highway

Las Vegas, NV 89122

702-456-7777

Multiple, Massive TV’s to watch all the action; first hotdog and beer is free. Weekly prizes.

Jerry’s Nugget Casino

1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Party Zone

every Monday night for the 2009 football season

All gamers that place a minimum $10 bet on the Monday Night Football (MNF) game or on Night Racing will receive a wristband that entitles them to Party Zone access, seating throughout the Race and Sports Book, $1 hot dog or slice of pizza and one entry ticket for that evening’s cash and prize drawings that take place throughout the game including First Quarter $25, Half Time $50,  and Third Quarter $75.

The Society Bar at Society Café Encore

3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South (map it)

702) 248-DINE (3463) or (888) 352-DINE (3463)

Featuring beer, mojitos and sangria specials and a limited-time “stadium-style” menu. This luxury bar includes football specials for Saturday afternoon games; Sunday afternoon and night games; and Monday night games

Menu items during the ultimate tailgate party include:

· Mac ‘n Cheese “Bites” with Truffle Dipping Sauce

· Nachos with Melted Blend of Cheese, Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

· BBQ Filet Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Cream and French Fries

· Foot-long Dogs with or without Chili

· Meatball Hero with Spicy Meatballs, Sweet Onions & Mixed Peppers, Jack and Mozzarella Cheese

Half Shell Seafood & Gaming

10430 S Eastern Ave
Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 632-2983‎

Great outdoor patio overlooking the Las Vegas lights.  The outside bar shows most games and will program your game if you call ahead. They are also a “Charger’s Bar,” with special give-aways and sports games when the Chargers Play.  Monday Night Football specials include food for $5.95: nachos, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches and more; Coors and Bud Light for $3 each or buckets for $15, Dragon Berry daiquiri for $5 for limited time (worth the trip); cocktails $5-$7.