If you live in San Jose, chances are you’ve heard of Brittannia Arms, and for good reason. Because it is within walking distance of the HP Pavilion, Britannia Arms has become a favorite for Sharks fans. But with its amazing Happy Hour deals and wide screen TVs, this is a great place for the hardcore football fan.

For those looking for a mellower place to catch the game, there’s the San Jose Bar & Grill. With its intimate lounge atmosphere and culinary delights, the San Jose Bar & Grill is a must for those looking to relax and get loose. The Sunday Ticket in High Definition, with all games all day and killer beer specials, is what really attracts football fans this season.

Its swanky Santana Row location makes the Yard House a hip place for anyone wanting to check out a classy joint for great service and great food. However, as any football fan will tell you, no sports bar is complete without a wide selection of beer and finger foods, which is exactly what the Yard House is known for.

The Blue Chip may have a more family-friendly vibe to it, but that doesn’t detract from the game day festivities. This is a great location for any sports event, especially during the football season, with its full bar and wide selection of appetizers. And don’t pass on the sweet Happy Hour specials.

While mostly known for their Hellfire Challenge, SmokeEaters is a football fan’s heaven, boasting “hot food, cold beer, great sports.” And what goes great with a football game? Hot wings! SmokeEaters has the widest selections of hot wings, sauces and other finger foods to spice up any football game experience. And don’t forget to cool off with one of their cold beers always on tap.

Enjoy the game and more craft brews, ciders and meads than you can imagine at ISO's downtown. ISO offers a wide selection for every palate from light beers, sours, darks and Belgian style. There is plenty of outdoor seating and you can bring in whatever food you'd like since they have only potato chips and beef jerky on hand. Open till 12am on Friday and Saturdays.

There is always an enthusiastic crowd on hand to enjoy any sport from college games to Football Sundays. There are over 40 tv's for viewing enjoyment and drink specials are often and plenty. The classic bar food choices are on hand with deals on wings, pizza, mozzarella sticks and potato skins.

Every spot from football to tennis and golf can be found at this bar, in addition to college basketball and football matches. A past winner of Metro's "Best Silicon Valley Burger" they don't make jokes about using the freshest hand-crafted ingredients. Everything from the mole to the curry ketchup and honey mustard are hand-crafted. Even the onions are pickled on-site.

Located next door to San Pedro Market, Wagon stays true to it's name sporting an old western charm and cowboy sized mugs of beer.

The Old Pro continues its strong tradition of sports, beers, and great bar food. With 24 tv's throughout the bar and restaurant there's plenty of opportunities to watch the game however it's notoriety means that on game days it's best to make a reservation since space goes quickly. Enjoy any of the beers on tap, in a beer tower for more fun.

A hot-spot of San Jose's downtown scene the bar offers reasonably priced drinks without sacrificing quality. The friendly atmosphere and wide variety of food options makes this a perfect place to hangout and gather for any sports event.

A notoriously popular Sharks watch-spot. Henry's also knows how to do Sunday Football opening early at 9:30am to serve breakfast to hungry fans. In addition to the typical assortment of sports options they also show pay per view and UFC fight nights.