12 places to watch the UNC-Duke showdown in Charlotte on Saturday

If you’re watching in Charlotte, we rounded up the best bars and watch parties for the game. Pick your favorite shade of blue and head to one of these spots.

Angry Ale’s

Carolina Pride is coming to Monford Dr. Ale’s is offering $5 Carolina Blue shots, $18 beer buckets and $25 seltzer buckets.

Details: If you want a seat, arrive before the first Final Four matchup (Kansas/Villanova) at 6pm.

Moo & Brew

If you’re a UNC die-hard, this is the next best thing to He’s Not. They’ll have giveaways, lots of TVs and, of course, blue cups.

Details: They have lots of TVs and they’ll have a big screen outside on the patio.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

It’s OK to arrive hungry. Dilworth Grille’s doing a buffet downstairs and $5 beers. 

Details: No tickets are necessary and entry is first come, first serve. Dilworth Grille can hold up to 800 guests. 

Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse Ballantyne

The bar will be packed with UNC fans, but half-priced wines and $4 mimosas are available for everyone — no matter what shade of blue you’re wearing. 

The Lodge: A Sportsman’s Grill

Choose from plenty of drink specials including $2 domestic bottles, $3.50 Highlands, $5 Baby Guinness and $6 Bloody Marys.

Details: Sound will be on for the game and seating is first come, first serve. 

Sports One

Vibe out with a live DJ during the big game and show which side of the rivalry you’re on along with the staff who will be wearing Duke and UNC gear.

Details: Call 980.299.9000 to reserve your seat. 

​​1501 South Mint

Doors open at 1pm and you can email [email protected] for reservations or book online.

Slate

Watch the greatest rivalry in sports play out at Slate.

Details: Text 980.309.4170 to reserve a seat. 

QC Pourhouse

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the Tobacco Road showdown.

Details: Expect $7 specialty drinks.

Ed’s Tavern

Tar Heel fans are known to gather around at Ed’s. Game sound will be on and seating is first come first serve. 

The Fairwood 226

Feel free to cheer loudly in this open-air bar or on the rooftop. There’s also an opportunity to win cash prizes while you watch the big game.

Details: For $15, you can enter to compete in giant beer pong, regular beer pong and tic-tac-toe flip-cup.

Selwyn Pub

You can’t go wrong with watching the game on Selwyn’s patio. Settle the nerves with a transfusion, or several. The bar’s always crowded, so plan ahead.