Some of us will barely make it out of bed for this Sunday’s 9:30 Detroit Lions kickoff as they take on the Atlanta Falcons in London.
If you’re like me though, you’re more excited for this game than Michigan/Michigan State and want to do something special to honor the event before the bye week. But where to go? Detroit staples like Hockeytown Cafe, Nemos, and Bookies won’t be able to open the doors for this one, nor will Scorekeepers in Ann Arbor, but the metro-Detroit area is picking up the slack. Check out these local establishments if you’re looking to celebrate the early start in style.
PB’s Sports Grille – Saint Clair Shores – 9:00 A.M. – PB’s is offering a $7.95 breakfast buffet, a $4 bloody mary, and quite a few other game time drink specials.
Mallie’s Sports Grill & Bar – Southgate – 9:00 A.M. Mallie’s will have a 9.99 large pizza, pepperoni or cheese, 75 cent wings and $3 domestic 22oz drafts.
24 Seconds Bar & Grill – Berkley – 9:00 A.M. – Serving breakfast and $2.50 bottles of select domestic beers.
ALL SEATING IS RESERVED Coach’s Corner – Livonia – 8:30 A.M. – My favorite on the list, for several reasons. For one, it allows someone like myself to get the day started a half an hour earlier than the last three. Secondly, not only do they have a breakfast buffet for 7.99 that includes a personal treasure, biscuits and gravy, but the establishment is also featuring a build-your-own bloody mary bar for $7.
Michno’s Cafe – Redford Township – 7 A.M. – The earliest of the bunch! They’ll have a steak and egg breakfast special, but seats are going quick.
Hermann’s Olde Town Grille – Plymouth- 9:30 A.M. – Happy hour all day which means 50 cents off beer and liquor. I recommend the Special Grilled Cheese.
New Way Bar – Ferndale – 8:00 A.M. – If you’re looking for something unique to do to kick off your Sunday, look no further. At 8:30, Detroit band AwesomeR will be playing. The bar will also have a special commemorative for sale. Food and drink specials will be available.
Malarkey’s Irish Sports Pub – Westland – 9:00 A.M. – This pub will be raffling off two Detroit Lions tickets. They are for the December 7th game when the Lions face off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Griffin Claw Brewing Company – Birmingham – 9:00 A.M. – The three most important B’s – beer, bloody marys, and breakfast – will be available at this local brewery come Sunday morning.
And before you start complaining about the early kickoff time, at least you’re not a football fan on the west coast. They do this every week.
