BigHittertheLama Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 Can anyone suggest a Browns-friendly bar to watch the game at in Miami Beach/South Beach area? I’m in Key West and will be traveling back through Miami Sunday. Nearest I could find through the Backer bar locator was in Hollywood, I really don’t want to travel that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, BigHittertheLama said: Can anyone suggest a Browns-friendly bar to watch the game at in Miami Beach/South Beach area? I’m in Key West and will be traveling back through Miami Sunday. Nearest I could find through the Backer bar locator was in Hollywood, I really don’t want to travel that far. The Hollywood one is good, don't know much about any further south than that. Zombo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, BigHittertheLama said: Can anyone suggest a Browns-friendly bar to watch the game at in Miami Beach/South Beach area? I’m in Key West and will be traveling back through Miami Sunday. Nearest I could find through the Backer bar locator was in Hollywood, I really don’t want to travel that far. I assume by your comment that you are not going back to Key West....that you are continuing to go north in FLA. So why wouldn't the Hollywood site work? It is not that much further north, in the scheme of things. Unless it is your plan to stay in Miami Beach a few days. Nevertheless....in checking the Browns Backers website....I do not see any that are in Dade/Miami.....there are bunches on the west coast from Naples on up past Tampa, and many in Orlando area and Jax...etc. And 2-3 in Broward Co.....and one in Key West. So, that is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigHittertheLama Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, The Gipper said: I assume by your comment that you are not going back to Key West....that you are continuing to go north in FLA. So why wouldn't the Hollywood site work? It is not that much further north, in the scheme of things. Unless it is your plan to stay in Miami Beach a few days. Nevertheless....in checking the Browns Backers website....I do not see any that are in Dade/Miami.....there are bunches on the west coast from Naples on up past Tampa, and many in Orlando area and Jax...etc. And 2-3 in Broward Co.....and one in Key West. So, that is interesting. Normally on our last night, we stay in Hollywood and fly out of Ft. Lauderdale. But this time we are staying in South Beach and flying out of Miami. Hollywood is a little more of a jaunt than I want to take. Probably just find a bar nearby and be “that guy” in the corner. Hopefully I don’t chance into a Steelers bar, which would be my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, BigHittertheLama said: Normally on our last night, we stay in Hollywood and fly out of Ft. Lauderdale. But this time we are staying in South Beach and flying out of Miami. Hollywood is a little more of a jaunt than I want to take. Probably just find a bar nearby and be “that guy” in the corner. Hopefully I don’t chance into a Steelers bar, which would be my luck. The distance from Miami Beach to Hollywood FLA is 22 miles. That really is not very far to go. Problem is, any just any old bar you go into may not have the Browns game on....so you could end up watching whatever is on. According to this you are getting Dolphins at Giants (naturally); Packers/Bears, then Rams/Cowboys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, The Gipper said: The distance from Miami Beach to Hollywood FLA is 22 miles. That really is not very far to go. Problem is, any just any old bar you go into may not have the Browns game on....so you could end up watching whatever is on. According to this you are getting Dolphins at Giants (naturally); Packers/Bears, then Rams/Cowboys. I do appreciate the suggestions, but it’s just not in the cards to drive 45 min (each way) at 4:00, with dinner reservations conflicting at the tail end. Unfortunately, I must fully admit that I am not the shot caller here, and I am making do with what’s available. I’m sure somewhere in South Beach/ Miami Beach has the NFL ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 3 hours ago, The Gipper said: The distance from Miami Beach to Hollywood FLA is 22 miles. That really is not very far to go. Problem is, any just any old bar you go into may not have the Browns game on....so you could end up watching whatever is on. According to this you are getting Dolphins at Giants (naturally); Packers/Bears, then Rams/Cowboys. Trust me, 22 miles doesn’t seem like much till you live down here. There are times if rather have a root canal than drive that in south Florida, even on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjp28 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 A better map of the CBS single game watch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 10 hours ago, BigHittertheLama said: I do appreciate the suggestions, but it’s just not in the cards to drive 45 min (each way) at 4:00, with dinner reservations conflicting at the tail end. Unfortunately, I must fully admit that I am not the shot caller here, and I am making do with what’s available. I’m sure somewhere in South Beach/ Miami Beach has the NFL ticket. What you need to admit is that you just are not going to see the game....and carry on with your plans. To paraphrase George Harrison: Football flows on, within you or without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 8 hours ago, The Gipper said: What you need to admit is that you just are not going to see the game....and carry on with your plans. To paraphrase George Harrison: Football flows on, within you or without you. He can find a sports bar with the ticket on Miami Beach. I wouldn't drive to Hollywood from there either if I was staying on South Beach on vacation. Zombo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 9 hours ago, The Gipper said: What you need to admit is that you just are not going to see the game....and carry on with your plans. To paraphrase George Harrison: Football flows on, within you or without you. I will see the game, and I will not have to drive 2 hours to see it. It is 2019. I could watch it on my phone if I chose to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Zombo said: He can find a sports bar with the ticket on Miami Beach. I wouldn't drive to Hollywood from there either if I was staying on South Beach on vacation. Zombo The phone thing, sure. But won't most sports bars in Miami be playing the Dolphins game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, The Gipper said: The phone thing, sure. But won't most sports bars in Miami be playing the Dolphins game? Sports bars in Florida with the ticket show all the games. Zombo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Gipper said: The phone thing, sure. But won't most sports bars in Miami be playing the Dolphins game? If the only game being shown in bars in Miami were Dolphins games, they’d probably be better off just not even opening on a Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Zombo said: Sports bars in Florida with the ticket show all the games. Zombo I get that. Everyone down there is transient anyway....so the fan base is spread out over lots of teams. (Is that the way it is where you are....or are people there primarily like Buccaneer fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Gipper said: I get that. Everyone down there is transient anyway....so the fan base is spread out over lots of teams. (Is that the way it is where you are....or are people there primarily like Buccaneer fans? There are no Buccaneer fans here in Naples. There are pockets of Dolphin fans, especially if the families go back to the 70s which is rare down here. The biggest fan bases are Patriots, Giants, Steelers, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Lions, Browns, Eagles, Bill's, Etc.. the cold weather Northern and Midwest teams. Zombo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zombo said: There are no Buccaneer fans here in Naples. There are pockets of Dolphin fans, especially if the families go back to the 70s which is rare down here. The biggest fan bases are Patriots, Giants, Steelers, Bears, Packers, Vikings, Lions, Browns, Eagles, Bill's, Etc.. the cold weather Northern and Midwest teams. Zombo My nephew was born and raised in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale), and he is a Dolphin fan....but he now lives in New Mexico... so it is probably a rarity to have a Dolphin fan in New Mexico. Does anyone give a shit about the Bucs....even in Tampa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 minute ago, The Gipper said: My nephew was born and raised in South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale), and he is a Dolphin fan....but he now lives in New Mexico... so it is probably a rarity to have a Dolphin fan in New Mexico. Does anyone give a shit about the Bucs....even in Tampa? They are kind of a Redneck fanbase in Tampa area and Central Florida. Shirtless dude in pickup truck with Confederate flag and Buccaneer bumper stickers. Most of them are Gator fans too, but have never been to campus. Z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Zombo said: They are kind of a Redneck fanbase in Tampa area and Central Florida. Shirtless dude in pickup truck with Confederate flag and Buccaneer bumper stickers. Most of them are Gator fans too, but have never been to campus. Z Sounds similar to western/central Pennsylvania 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Zombo said: Sports bars in Florida with the ticket show all the games. Yup.... and don't forget Buffalo Wild Wings... If all else fails, find a stream. https://dawgpounddaily.com/2019/12/14/cleveland-browns-vs-cardinals-live-stream-watch-week-15-online/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Tour2ma said: Yup.... and don't forget Buffalo Wild Wings... If all else fails, find a stream. https://dawgpounddaily.com/2019/12/14/cleveland-browns-vs-cardinals-live-stream-watch-week-15-online/ All else fails, Reddit is my friend. Thanks for trying to help everyone. Go Browns. Edited December 15, 2019 by BigHittertheLama Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I would think that The Clevelander would be the place to go watch the game in Miami Beach. That is where ESPN broadcasts their Miami sports programming from. And certainly it has the right name. https://www.clevelander.com/food-drink/game-on-sports-bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Gipper said: I would think that The Clevelander would be the place to go watch the game in Miami Beach. That is where ESPN broadcasts their Miami sports programming from. And certainly it has the right name. https://www.clevelander.com/food-drink/game-on-sports-bar I was at the Clevelander in Jan 2013 when my Irish got pantsed by Bama. I don’t even remember seeing a television in there. But, then again, I was hammered there and it’s amazing I remember it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 58 minutes ago, BigHittertheLama said: I was at the Clevelander in Jan 2013 when my Irish got pantsed by Bama. I don’t even remember seeing a television in there. But, then again, I was hammered there and it’s amazing I remember it at all. See the link it shows a big huge sports bar there lots of TVs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 There must be more than one bar on the property, because that is not the bar I was at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 hours ago, BigHittertheLama said: There must be more than one bar on the property, because that is not the bar I was at. Where is that from where you are staying? Nearby. Go there and report back how it was. While I have been to Florida a few times, it is now almost 20 years since I have been down on Miami/South Beach there....so it clearly would be nothing like it now that it was then. They made the deal to house the ESPN studios in 2014....so maybe all that major sports bar stuff has been added since you were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 It’s in the area we’ll be in, so it’s definitely in play. It may be the destination, but I won’t lie - if something looks promising along the way, I’m ducking in there. I have very few requirements for a game watch - nice TVs, cold beer, and no (or few) Steelers fans. I’ll be on foot, as we’re valeting the rental upon arrival in a couple hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, BigHittertheLama said: It’s in the area we’ll be in, so it’s definitely in play. It may be the destination, but I won’t lie - if something looks promising along the way, I’m ducking in there. I have very few requirements for a game watch - nice TVs, cold beer, and no (or few) Steelers fans. I’ll be on foot, as we’re valeting the rental upon arrival in a couple hours. NO Steeler fans allowed in a bar called The Clevelander!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHittertheLama Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Clevelander was a bust - they were tearing down some sort of race event out front, and the espn bar was closed for a staff party, apparently. I did find a nice spot to watch from, though - Finnegan’s Way on Ocean Dr. just north of Clevelander. Sat down next to a couple Browns fans. Go Browns. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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