Although Baltimore might not be healed from the Ravens’ early playoff loss, this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs is Sunday, and it’s time to celebrate the biggest event in football season. Super Bowl parties call for burgers, wings, beer, and more beer, and what better place to celebrate than at a local hotspot? So sit back, relax, and check out these neighborhood bars for various deals that pair perfectly with a view of the game.

Crossbar: If you’re looking to grab a few drinks before the game starts, Crossbar in Federal Hill will be featuring deals from open to close. Enjoy $3 domestic beers, $5 Smirnoff bombs and Rumple Minze shots, $7 Miller Lite liters, $10 Blue Moon liters, $15 domestic buckets, and a $20 deal on eight wings and any liter of beer. 18 E Cross St.

Hair of the Dog: Head to South Baltimore for $30 bottomless domestic drafts, rail liquor, and house wine to pair with the game-day buffet. Hair of the Dog will be starting its Super Bowl party at 5:30 p.m. and hosting various giveaways and raffles throughout. 1649 S Hanover St. 5:30 p.m.

The Point in Fells: This Fells Point favorite will be pouring $6 Ravens Crushes, $6 game-day bombs, $12 Bud Light pitchers, and $15 domestic buckets starting at 3 p.m. Join the “Ravens Club,” and drink from a bottomless glass for $25, which can be filled with domestic drafts, Truly hard seltzers, Ice Picks, vodka lemonades, or screwdrivers. The game will be displayed on all TV’s with the sound up high, so there’s no need to worry about missing a play. 1738 Thames St. 3 p.m.

Mother’s Federal Hill Grille: While best known for their Purple Patio events during Ravens home games, Mother’s in Federal Hill will still be celebrating the Super Bowl and serving up game-day favorites. For $30 during the game you can enjoy a tailgate-themed buffet (think meatballs and wings), as well as an open bar featuring beer and rail drinks. 1113 S Charles St. 6:30 p.m.

Pratt Street Ale House: This viewing party will feature drink deals including $3 select domestic bottles, as well as $5 Oliver Brewing Company pints, glasses of wine, and rail drinks. Known for its soft pretzels and beer cheese, the menu of gastropub fare at Pratt Street Ale House has something for everyone. If you’re hoping to cheer on your favorite team from Hampden, check out Pratt Street’s sister-spot Five and Dime Ale House on the Avenue for the exact same deals. 206 W Pratt St. 6:30 p.m.

Nacho Mama’s: While not your traditional sports bar, Nacho Mama’s locations in Towson and Canton will be showing the Super Bowl with various specials. Starting at 6:30 p.m. you can enjoy $1 Natty Boh drafts, $3 domestic bottles, $6 Graceland margaritas and bombs, and $15 Graceland hubcaps. Pair your drink with a $6 burgers, ground beef nachos with queso, or buffalo tenders. 2907 O’Donnell St. and 2 W Pennsylvania Ave. 6:30 p.m.

Kona Grill: Inner Harbor staple Kona Grill will be serving up all-day happy hour for football fanatics. If the bar scene isn’t for you, they are also promoting their tailgate package for $99, which includes two orders of chicken satay, pepperoni and margherita flatbread, Kona sliders, lettuce wraps, and potstickers, for dine-in and to-go service. 1 E Pratt St. 11 a.m.

Nothing warms your soul quite like a hearty bowl of chili or a craft beer on a cold day. In years past, local homebrewing club Baltibrew has brought the two together for its annual Chilibrew competition at Zion Lutheran Church.

“Obviously chili is a great fall favorite,” says Jacob Wolf, a longtime Baltibrew member. “And there’s nothing better than spicy chili with a cold beer. When you pair the two together, they make a great team.”

Aside from the seasonal appeal, Wolf adds that the pairing also makes sense conceptually. He says that, much like beer, chili is versatile and allows home cooks to really get creative with their recipes.

“There are all different types of beers and people like to seek out their own unique styles,” he says. “Chili has that same draw. A home cook can take a favorite chili recipe and make it their own in that same spirit of making home-brewed beer.”

In honor the official start of chili season, we rounded up some of the best recipes in town. Here’s where to get your fix:

Abbey Burger Bistro: Head to this beloved burger spot, which has locations on both sides of the harbor and a new addition in Mt. Washington, to sample “Big Al’s” chili made Southern style with a signature blend of spices. Order a bowl as a starter, or go all out with the cavatappi chili mac and cheese. Multiple locations including 1041 Marshall St. 443-453-9698.

Baltimore Soup Company: The daily rotation at this Towson soup spot includes a Texas beef chili that stews angus beef with green peppers, kidney beans, green chiles, onions, garlic, and Southwestern seasonings. The eatery offers specialty soup orders by the gallon if you’re hoping to stock up for the cold season. 3 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, 443-275-2325

Duda’s Tavern: Regulars at this decades-old staple in Fells Point rave about its crab cakes and burger specials. But another must-try on the menu is the house chili bake, which is a safe bet if you need to warm up on a cold day. The dish tops mild chili with onions, housemade croutons, and a generous helping of cheddar cheese and warms it all together in the oven. 1600 Thames St. 410-276-9719

Five and Dime Ale House: If you need a spot to retreat from the cold while strolling along the Avenue in Hampden, head inside this corner pub to choose from a lengthy list of local beers, sandwiches, flatbreads, tacos, and other snacks. You can’t go wrong starting things off with a cup of sweet-and-spicy alehouse chili garnished with sour cream and shreds of cheddar. 901 W. 36th St. 443-835-2179

The Flying Avocado Cafe: Vegans frequently flock to this health-conscious cafe in Owings Mills for colorful salads and dairy-free dishes. The bright eatery also makes a killer vegan chili with black, pinto, and kidney beans, as well as crushed tomatoes and a blend of chili spices. 10210 S. Dolfield Rd., Owings Mills. 443-471-2600

G&A Restaurant: Since 1927, this Highlandtown favorite has been slinging its signature Coney Island hot dogs topped with onions, ketchup, mustard, cheese, and, of course, an age-old chili sauce. The recipe, which was featured on an episode of Food Network’s Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, blends ground beef with paprika, celery salt, and chili powder. 3802 Eastern Ave. 410-276-9422

Max’s Taphouse: It only makes sense that this Fells Point corner bar—which features thousands of bottles, five casks, and more than 100 taps—would incorporate beer into its chili recipe. The hearty helping is topped with the classic cheese and onions and served in a bread bowl with tortilla chips. 737 S. Broadway. 410-675-6297

Mother’s Grille: Snag a seat at this Federal Hill hangout to catch a game while digging into traditional tailgate fare. Aside from the stellar Buffalo wings, soft pretzels, and nachos, Mother’s also highlights a black bean chili made with seasoned ground beef. Customize your bowl with toppings like bacon, cheese, and sour cream. 1113 S. Charles St. 410-244-8686

Pickles Pub: This pregame spot across from Camden Yards has all of the essential sports snacks. (Don’t miss the namesake beer-battered pickles.) The soup menu lists Guinness stew, a classic Maryland crab, and the fan-favorite “Gameday Chili” made with ground beef and topped with fresh jalapeño, onions, cheddar, and sour cream. 520 Washington Blvd. 410-752-1784

Spirits Tavern: At this cozy watering hole in Upper Fells Point, the “Hot Rod Chili” served with house tortilla chips is a staple. On Mondays, order a bowl of the Natty Boh-infused soup either simple style or topped with “the works” (onions, sour cream, and cheese). 1901 Bank St. 410-563-1612

While Hampden’s 36th Street has exploded with upscale dining spots and quirky eateries, The Avenue has always lacked a decent sports-bar-style neighborhood spot. With the growing influx of young professionals and families, the demand has never been greater, which makes Five and Dime Ale House a perfect fit in this trendy ’hood.

The name is a tribute to the variety store that once occupied the space, which has been opened up to accommodate two wide rows of dining tables and a nice long bar, all clad in dark wood. Cushy banquettes, high tin ceilings with industrial-looking light fixtures, and sepia-toned photos further contribute a throwback feel, enough to lend a bit of background refinement while still allowing for TV watching (and there are plenty of screens to go around).

Similarly, menu offerings strike a happy medium, mixing dependable, modern tavern fare with a judicious sprinkling of Tex-Mex and Asian influences. Wings, nachos, and soft pretzels are all solid, but the tacos step it up with house-made corn tortillas, cod, or Korean beef.

It seems like almost a requirement these days for Hampden restaurants to offer pizzas. Here they are admirably turned out with pleasantly chewy crusts and an abundance of fresh toppings—the Farmer’s Market, in particular, is served almost overflowing with arugula and not one, but two, beautiful sunny-side up eggs. 

Burgers are touted as hand-formed with beef delivered fresh daily, and the result is noticeable—flavorful, tender, and juicy, completed with a pillowy challah bun and a laundry list of toppings available in addition to the preset permutations on the regular menu. Of special note among these is the “Juicy Bleucy,” which boasts bleu cheese in the center of a 10-ounce patty. Yowza. Mac and cheese is also a build-your-own format, and includes  options such as bacon, crab, and even lobster. Entrees stick mostly to the straight and narrow with standards like “Fish-n-Chips,” pasta with blackened chicken, and a large, lumpy, if not exactly captivating, crab cake entree.

In addition to a Monday burger night, other “Daily Specials” are focused squarely on the bar, with surprisingly deep discounts on drinks, including half-priced wines on Tuesday and $4 off craft cocktails on Thursdays. The latter are found on the reverse of the food menu, alongside bottled and canned beers. Draft beers are bestowed a separate menu, with offerings from Oliver Brewing Co. (whose owners opened the restaurant) and a list of  “Guest Drafts.” Nitro coffee, growlers to-go, and Wednesday night “Tap Takeovers” round out the impressive beer program.

Service can be unpolished at times, but, overall, staff has proven to be welcoming. Even on nights that are very busy, servers remain engaging, while quieter afternoons are a good time to commiserate with affable and expert bartenders. 

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FIVE AND DIME ALE HOUSE 901 W. 36th St., 443-835-2179. HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 11–1 a.m., Fri. 11-2 a.m., Sat. 10-2 a.m., Sun. 10-1 a.m.  PRICES $4-25. AMBIANCE Retro chic.