March Madness is here! We compiled a list of some of the best places to watch the games from now until April 8 in the Orlando area, so gather your friends for a local viewing party.
March Madness Watch Party
Hooch and Shine on Wall Street
25 Wall Street, Suite A, Orlando, FL 32801, United States
UCF’s Young Alumni Council hosts this watch party for March Madness! Come support the Knights and watch as UCF plays against VCU in the first round. The event is on March 22 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Hoops Madness at ICON Orlando
8401 International Drive, #100, Orlando, FL 32819
Every weekend through April 8, wear your team’s jersey for discounts and come out for free-throw competitions, wing eating contests and more.
Gator’s Dockside
5142 Dr Phillips Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Join Gator’s Dockside at one of their multiple locations across the Orlando area and watch all of the March Madness games.
Swigs & Swooshes
Drive Shack
7285 Corner Drive, Orlando, FL 32827
From now until April 8, watch your favorite college teams go head to head during March Madness and enjoy drink deals like $3 off domestic pitchers, $2 off specialty cocktails and $1 off domestic drafts.
Kings Madness
Kings Dining & Entertainment
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
You’ll never miss any of the game’s action when you have 30+ HDTVs to watch on. They have all the pizza, wings and beer you need for the perfect viewing party. Reservations are recommended.
Craig Miller’s Field House Sports Bar and Restaurant
7958 Via Dellagio Way #100, Orlando, FL 32819
Enjoy the restaurant’s daily specials as you take in all the action of March Madness.
March Madness at Duffy’s Sports Grill
Multiple Central Florida locations
Try Duffy’s new giant pretzel with cheese sauce, wing specials (20 traditional or boneless wings for $17.99) and Beer Bucket Madness (5 for $10.99 Miller Lite and $5 for $15 Heineken or Corona).
March Mayhem
Airport Lanes in Sanford, Aloma Bowl in Winter Park and Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando
From now through April 8, enjoy special food and drink deals while they bowl and watch the tournament on HDTVs located throughout the venues. The $5 Mayhem Menu includes signature items like Border Mac & Cheese or the Bacon Jalapeno Street Dog or opt for the 75-cent wings that are available on game days all tournament long.