WALKING DISTANCE TO CAMDEN YARDS 

Section 771: The game-day headquarters previously known as Sliders Bar & Grill is unveiling a full rebrand just in time for Opening Day. Along with its new name, an homage to its location exactly 771 feet away from home plate, the bar now boasts an updated interior with massive hangar doors that open up to the patio, as well as multiple outdoor flat screens. The menu has also been revamped, but you can expect fresh-squeezed Orange Crushes and cold cans of Natty Boh like always. The Opening Day party starts bright and early at 6 a.m. 504 Washington St. 

Pickle’s Pub Just beyond the left field gates of Camden Yards, this pregame standby is also opening at 6 a.m. to ring in the new season in Birdland. Early risers will be treated to free breakfast, along with witnessing sports radio station 105.7 The Fan broadcasting live on site. All day, staff will be welcoming O’s fans with their famous Pickle Shots, Orange Crushes, and a long list of bottle and draft beers. If you can’t snag a spot at the bar inside, the front patio has plenty of overflow space. 320 Washington Blvd. 410-752-1784

Crossbar Featuring tons of drink specials, this Federal Hill biergarten will open at 11 a.m. to welcome O’s fans playing hooky. Enjoy $3 Natty Boh tallboys; $5 Miller Lite half-liters and Orange Bombs; $5 pretzels and sausages; $7 Miller Lite liters; $9 Summer Shandy liters; and $15 domestic beer buckets. 18 E. Cross St. 443 438-4013

Delia Foley’s This South Charles Street staple is a perfect stop on the way to Camden Yards. Starting at 11 a.m. post up at the bar to enjoy $15 domestic buckets and $5 O’s Bombs. As things fill up, the second floor will open at 1 p.m. 1439 S. Charles St. (443) 682-9141

Gameday Firehouse Pregame or stick around to watch the game at this firehouse-turned-sports hangout located just a stone’s throw from Camden Yards. The Ravens tailgate hotspot is showing out for opening day with a DJ, barbecue food truck, and drink specials from 11:00 a.m. to the end of the game. 1202 Ridgely St. 410 234-0734

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and TailGOAT: In what should come as a surprise to no one, this Dundalk seafood stalwart is going all out with one of its traditional tailgates in Ravens Lot N. An $80 ticket ($40 for kids 16 and under) gets you access to an open bar, buffet, and lawn games for three hours leading up to the first pitch. EDM music duo Loud Luxury will provide the soundtrack for the party. M&T Bank Stadium, Lot N.

Magerk’s Pub If you find yourself in Federal Hill for the game, Magerk’s has you covered with specials on beer buckets and O’s Bombs all day. They’re opening at 10:30 a.m., so feel free to stop on the way to the game or hang for the whole day with tons of TV’s on with sound. 1061 S. Charles St. 410-576-9230

Pickett Brewing Company Just a short walk from Camden Yards, this Pigtown brewery is opening its taproom at 10:00 a.m., making it a perfect pregame destination. To commemorate the day, the team is rolling out its brand new baseball-inspired Turn Two light lager, and welcoming Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs food truck to satisfy your ballpark food cravings. 1130 S. Paca St. 

Pratt Street Ale House: Per tradition, this downtown Orioles headquarters is pulling out all of the stops for Opening Day with doors opening at 6 a.m., when classic rock station 100.7 The Bay will begin airing live from the bar. Join the party and take advantage of discounted drinks, as well as menu classics like nachos and baseball-sized crab cakes. 206 W. Pratt St. 

Wico Street Beer Company Another Pigtown independent brewing option, this beer haven is relaunching its El Steezo Mexican lager, now fit with an Orioles-themed can design. Wico opens at 10:00 a.m., with Catalyst Hot Dogs on site and a DJ spinning tracks from 12-3 p.m. 1100 Wicomico St. 

OTHER BIRD-WATCHING BARS AROUND TOWN 

Leinie’s Lodge and Beer Garden: Take in the home opener from this Power Plant Live destination. Doors open at noon, when the Lienenkugel’s-centered bar will offer $5 Orange Crushes, $5 Skrewball shots, and $3 Miller Lites. 4 Market Pl. 410-908-0650

Nacho Mama’s With locations in Canton and Towson, this Tex-Mex hangout has lengthy lists of specials to keep baseball festivities going all day long. At the Canton location, sip $2 Natty Boh drafts, $3 24-oz. Natty Boh cans, $5 Graceland margaritas, $15 domestic beer buckets, and $20 buckets of imported beer. If you’re in Towson, look out for $2 Budweiser, $2 Corona Premier, $2 Guinness Blonde, and $2 16-oz. Natty Boh cans. Multiple locations. 410-675-0898

Mama’s on the Half Shell: At Nacho Mama’s sister-spot in Canton, take advantage of $5 oyster shooters, $6 Orange Crushes, $6 draft beers, and $15 domestic beer buckets. 2901 O’ Donnell St. 

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Abbey Burger Bistro: Grab a burger and tune into all the action at the Fells Point, Federal Hill, or Mt. Washington locations of this TV-filled sports bar. On game days, enjoy $18 domestic buckets, $14 Natty Light buckets, $20 White Claw buckets, and $6 Abbey Bombs while you cheer on your alma mater. Multiple locations. 443-453-9698

Barley’s Backyard Uptown: This Towson student hangout is supporting its state school big brother on Thursday with happy hour deals starting at noon. Root for the Terps while munching on $7, $9, and $11 appetizer specials, as well as $3 domestic beers, $4 craft beers, and $5 seltzers and rail drinks. Catch the action over the following three days overlapping with the bar’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. 408 York Rd. 410-825-3980

Crossbar: Spend the opening weekend of the tournament at this Federal Hill biergarten and enjoy $2.50-off all drafts, $7 Miller Lite liters, and $15 domestic buckets from noon-7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Catch the games along with some of their St. Patrick’s Day specials, including $4 Guinness drafts, $5 Green Tea shots, $6 Jameson drinks, and $7 car bombs. 18 E Cross St. 443-438-4013

El Bufalo Tequila Bar & Kitchen: This Canton tequila bar boasts 20 TVs and game audio, showing all the action all weekend long, along with St. Patrick’s Day weekend live music Sunday afternoon. Enjoy bucket deals on Bud Light, Corona, and seltzers whenever games are on. 2921 O’Donnell St. 410-814-0594

Looney’s Pub: With four locations in Perry Hall, Bel Air, Maple Lawn, and College Park, this University of Maryland sports-crazed Irish bar is the perfect place to catch the St. Patrick’s Day-March Madness equinox. Enjoy $4 22-oz. Miller Lites, $5 Guinness Blondes, $10 Crush buckets, and more food specials while rooting for the Terps—whether you’re sporting red, white, black, gold, or green. You might even catch some St. Paddy’s Day deals on Guinness and Irish coffee while you’re at it. Multiple locations. 301-617-3593

Magerks Pub: Another Irish sports bar option in Fed Hill, Magerks, is dishing out its famous cheesesteaks and drink specials for tournament game days. Grab $18 domestic buckets, $19 seltzer buckets, $15 Natty Light buckets, $5 mind erasers, and $6 Green Tea shots while you cheer on your picks. 1061 S Charles St. 410-576-9230

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Locally, there are plenty of spots to celebrate the end of the NFL season with food and drink specials—whether you’re looking to get out for the game or gather some grub for your own Super Bowl party. So sit back and enjoy the action, the commercials, and what’s sure to be a thrilling halftime show from Rihanna, with the deals and events below.

MaGerk’s Pub: Naturally, we had to start off our list with this little slice of Philadelphia in Federal Hill. Doors at the famous Eagles headquarters open at 11:30 a.m., and space for the all-day party is first-come, first-served. Noteworthy specials will include the famous cheesesteaks, along with $18 domestic buckets, $19 seltzer buckets, $15 Natty Light buckets, $7 Eagles Bombs, and $6 Deep Eddy drinks. As a pregame for Sunday, MaGerks’ Bel Air location is throwing an Eagles rally on Thursday, February 9 from 3 to 8 p.m., complete with regular happy hour deals, $6 Eagles drink specials, raffles, and a complimentary buffet. 1061 S. Charles St., 410-576-9230;  120 S Bond St, Bel Air.

The Brisket Hub: Grab barbecue favorites to-go at this Whitehall Market pop-up. Special event packs serve five, 10, or 20 people with smoked wings, spare ribs, brisket, and traditional barbecue sides. Order ahead online by 5:00 p.m. on Friday to secure your spread. 3300 Clipper Mill Rd, 443-957-1957

The Chasseur: This Canton hangout is prepping catered packages for your feast at home. Customers can choose either 25 or 50 wings with a case of domestic or imported beer included, for $40 or $75, respectively. For an extra $10 with either deal, you can sub the beer for seltzers. 3328 Foster Ave., 410-327-6984

Chicken + Whiskey: Whether you’re looking to head out or stay in for the game, Chicken + Whiskey in Columbia has you covered. For the duration of the matchup, enjoy happy hour-priced cocktails, $2-off beer, 25 percent-off whiskies, and 99 cent wings. (Yes, you read that correctly.) For takeout orders, spend $15 or more and get a free order of churro donuts. 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy., 443-973-5700

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: The “famous” seafood spot in Dundalk is hosting its 32nd-annual Super Bowl watch party, presenting guests all-inclusive access to alcoholic drinks, raw bar fare, wings, and other barbecue favorites for $75 per person. Full tables of 10 can be purchased for $700. Along with the spread, partygoers can explore raffles, drinking games, a photo booth, and more. Open bar and all-you-can-eat offerings begin 30 minutes before kickoff, and conclude at the end of the game. 6526 Holabird Ave., 410-633-4040

The Local Fry: Nothing says football like wings, and, lucky for us, The Local Fry at the Rotunda in Hampden has plenty of ’em. Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Elizabeth Irish are offering party-sized platters in quantities of 50, 75, or 100 with 20-plus flavor and sauce choices. Ordering ahead online for game-day pickup is the best way to secure your spread, as they routinely sell out for the big day. 711 W 40th St., Ste 152 667-210-2633

Looney’s Pub: In the spirit of game day, diners can not only eat and drink, but also enter to win big at the Maple Lawn location of this Irish-themed sports bar. Stop in to claim a Super Bowl square, corresponding to the last digits of the score of the game. To enter, purchase a $50 bar tab for the big game. If your square is correct, you walk away with the jackpot. 8180 Maple Lawn Blvd., 301-617-3593

True Chesapeake Oyster Co.: Located in Hampden’s Whitehall Mill, this restaurant sources its namesake bivalves from its oyster farm in Southern Maryland. Locals looking to include fresh seafood in their game-day spread can get 10 percent off of True Chesapeake’s super-sized Chunky Dunkers using code GAMEDAY10. 3300 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 400, 410-913-6374

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