10 places in the Charlotte area where you can watch Duke vs. UNC in the Final Four
Duke and UNC — one of the most intense rivalries in college basketball — will meet in the NCAA Tournament for the first time on Saturday.
Unfortunately, for cord-cutters, the game will be broadcast on TBS, meaning you’ll likely need to subscribe to a cable or streaming service to watch the game at home.
If you’re looking to get out of the house and watch the game, you’re in luck, since most restaurants and bars will probably be showing the game.
Here are 10 places in the Charlotte area where you can watch the historic matchup.
With TVs plastered on every wall, All American Pub is the prime spot to watch the game in South End. Their Saturday specials include $3 mimosas, $15 mimosa carafe, $5 lemon drops and $5 Bud Light tall boys. You can also enjoy quick bites like their fried pickles, pizza rolls and Buffalo chicken quesadilla.
9005 J.M. Keynes Dr.; 1636 Sardis Rd., Charlotte
Both Boardwalk Billy’s locations in Charlotte have plenty of TVs to watch the game, along with fresh seafood like oysters, shrimp and fried flounder. If you’re in the mood for a bite to eat, try some of their signature smokehouse wings paired with one of their 24 beers on tap.
Brazwells has an expansive dining room and comfy outdoor patio with huge screen TVs all over the place. Saturday specials include $2 mimosas, $3 Miller Lites, $4 Dos Equis drafts and $4 bloody marys. Try their kickin’ Buffalo shrimp or late-night munchies like fried cheese, French onion dip or seared tuna.
911 E. Morehead St., Charlotte
The covered patio at Dilworth Grille has plenty of seating and 16 flat-screen LED TVs, perfect for watching the big game. Try their shareables like the steakhouse pub nachos, chicken quesadillas and beer cheese pretzel dip.
8031 Magnolia Estates Dr., Cornelius
With an extensive menu and covered outdoor patio equipped with big screens, Jack’s is the place to watch this historic matchup in the Lake Norman area. Drink specials include $5 Absolut, $2.50 Miller Lite draft, $4 house bloody mary, $2.50 Bud Light bottles and $2 mimosas.
Moo & Brew is the perfect place to watch the game — if you’re a UNC fan. The bar is home to the Charlotte Carolina Club, one of the area’s most active UNC alumni groups. Moo & Brew has more than 40 beers on tap, including local favorites from Birdsong Brewing Co. and Wooden Robot Brewery.
3990 Charlotte Hwy., Lake Wylie, SC
The Battle of the Blues Final Four Party at Papa Doc’s will feature live music at their tiki bar on Lake Wylie. The drink menu includes specialty cocktails, margaritas, craft beer and $20 fish bowls to share.
200 W. Tremont Ave., Charlotte
QC Pour House is hosting a Duke-UNC watch party with $7 double mimosas, bloody marys and Pour House Palomas. Fans can also enjoy signature dishes, like the loaded Philly fries and Buddha burger.
Selwyn Pub is known to attract a lot of UNC fans on game days (and notable UNC alum Michael Jordan has even been spotted there on occasion). The heated outdoor patio is a prime spot to watch the game, since temperatures are expected to drop when it starts. Be sure to try the wings or caprese melt while you’re there.
With 30 local and regional beers on tap, a full bar with wine and liquor and one of the largest patios in the city, you can’t go wrong watching the game at VBGB. If you’re planning to eat there, sample the grilled chicken jumbo wings, beer cheese mac and cheese or the gourmet grilled cheese.
This story was originally published March 30, 2022 at 12:30 PM.
