March Madness – Hot Spots to Watch the Games!

Even if you don’t watch basketball the entire season, March Madness can draw you in with great matchups, rivalries, traditions, and filling out brackets with family members, co-workers, or friends. The whole family can get in on the action! This year, the tournament takes place from March 14 – April 3. Click here for the schedule: NCAA March Madness.

Cape has several sports bars and places to catch the games. Even a family-friendly option! So, get those brackets ready and make a plan to watch from one of these local hot spots.

Hot Shots Sports Bar on Main Street in downtown Cape is the epitome of a sports bar – you can play sports (darts, pool) while watching sports. With a menu of pizza, fries, wings, and cold beer, grab your group and head downtown to watch the big game!

On the other side of town is Buffalo Wild Wings and if it’s nice outside, cruise upstairs to the outdoor patio where they have TVs ready to air the tournament. Of course, they’re famous for wings, but they do have some healthier options – salads, wraps, and cauliflower wings!

Take a bigger group or the whole family with you to Dogwood Social House where the huge screens along the walls are the focus, but bowling, axe throwing, pool, and giant Jenga will keep everyone happy. Not to mention the pizza, burgers, BBQ Pork nachos, and of course, wings!

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