Hey, just because Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Gabby Douglas and the rest of the 2012 Olympians are reaching their physical peaks doesn’t mean those of us watching have to. What better way to revel in our countries athletic expertise than with a cold pint of beer and the company of fellow countrymen? Here’s a roundup of local spots where you can catch the 2012 Olympic games. No doubt, these game-watching deals and parties should have you reaching for gold – or, at the very least, another round of cold ones.
Chico’s Dirty Tacos and Tequila
50 E. Central Ave., Suite D
407-422-6299
Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Mexican menu items, wide range of tequilas, beer and margaritas
Cricketers Arms Pub and Eatery
7563 Sand Lake Road
407-730-2111
Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
26 beers on tap, full liquor bar, pub grub
150 S. Magnolia Ave.
407-412-9230
Open daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Monday-Friday happy hour specials (3-7 p.m.): Half off select drafts, wine, classic franks, chili cheese franks and chili cheese chips
8526 Palm Parkway
407-778-4804
Open Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Craft beer, wine, food and frozen drinks
6314 International Drive
407-351-3578
Open Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Traditional British pub with lunch and dinner menu items, beer, wine and a full bar with cocktails
745 Bennett Road
407-893-9832
Open Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 5 p.m.-midnight
Every time USA wins a gold medal Lagunitas IPA pints are $3 for an entire hour
1842 East Winter Park Road
407-623-3393
Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-midnight, Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-midnight
Beer and wine, sandwiches and brunch menu items
Summer Olympic Viewing Parties
The Pub at Pointe Orlando
9101 International Drive
through Aug. 12
11 a.m. daily
Specials include: Olympic beer samplers, Team USA beer buckets, World Team beer buckets, Budweiser Olympic aluminum cans, The Pub’s Olympic cocktail, medal winning slider combination
(multiple locations)
More than 500 beers from around the world
This article appears in Aug 1-7, 2012.