While D.C. is not in the south and we do get our honorable fair share of a cold winter, Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, and Green Bay have us beat.

Besides frigid weather, these four locations also pack some heavy talent in their NFL football teams. For Green Bay, there of course is week one #1 ranked quarterback according to Athlon Sports, Aaron Rodgers. In Minnesota you have running back Dalvin Cook, and the highly anticipated former Redskins quarterback, Kirk Cousins. Khalil Mack is an exciting player that should make a huge impact on the Bears’ defense this year.

Finally, the Lions are hungry to make up for a disappointing end of season last year, and you can bet running back Kerryon Johnson will help feed that hunger. While DC natives might hate to admit it, there are NFC North Fans in The District.

Everyone deserves a place they can call home on Sunday and Thursday nights. Check out our picks for the best NFC North bars!

Sine Irish Pub – Minnesota Vikings

This is the gathering spot for fans of the purple and gold. Sine is an Irish pub located in the heart of Pentagon City, and is the “Home of the Northern Virginia Minnesota Vikings Fan Club”. Come out and drink some brews this Sunday as the Vikings take on the 49ers at 12 pm. Skol!

#FrayLifeTip: Sine serves half off select appetizers during happy hour 3-7 pm Monday – Sunday. Pregame at Sine on Sundays with brunch until 3 pm!

Hamilton’s Bar & Grill – Green Bay Packers

Wisconsinites love their beer just as much as they love their cheese, if not more. Hamilton’s Bar & Grill is Packers country! Hamilton’s has awesome drink specials for Packers’ fans during games, Leinenkugel on tap, brats and tots, and cheese curds. The Packers will face one of their biggest rivals, the Bears, this Sunday at 7:20 pm. Go Pack Go!

#FrayLifeTip: Hamilton’s is also home to Wisconsin Badgers fans, so be sure to stop in on Saturdays too for college football gamedays.

Capitol Lounge – Detroit Lions

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Defend the Den at Capitol Lounge! Capitol Lounge has a food and drink menu specifically for Lions’ game days that includes, Calvin Johnson wings, Don Muhlbachos, Fontes fingers and much more. Celebrate a Lion’s touchdown with a GOOOOOOOOOOO LIONS! Shot. The Lions will take on the New York Jets Monday, September 10th at 6:10 pm.

#FrayLifeTip: Capitol Lounge is also home to Michigan State and the New England Patriots. Patriots and Spartans themed fare is also served during their games.

Union Pub – Chicago Bears

While Packers fans will cheer on their team at Hamilton’s, their opponents’ fans will congregate at Union Pub. Game day specials are available for every game including $15 buckets of Bud Light and Budweiser, $5 Old Style Cans, $10.98 Chicago Style Hot Dog, and $16.98 Wing Platter. Flat screen TV’s throughout the bar, a Mike Ditka shrine, and the playing of “Bear Down, Chicago Bears” after every touchdown, makes this the place to be to watch Da Bears!

#FrayLifeTip: For Bears games that are before 4 pm on Sundays, enjoy items off the brunch menu like Chicken ‘n’ Waffles, Nutella Stuffed French Toast, Homestyle Breakfast and bottomless cocktails for $24.99 until 3 pm.

Where will you be this football season to cheer on your team? If you go to any of these NFC North Bars to watch your team play, make sure to tag us using #FrayLife on social. Football is back!

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