Restaurants and bars prepare for Lions crowds
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Bars and restaurants were expected to be packed Sunday for the Detroit Lions’ playoff game. Some restaurants even added themed items to the menu.
Eric Albertson, the owner of SpeakEZ Lounge, said his restaurant is typically filled with soccer fans, but they will be having a different kind of football on the television.
The lounge has 10 televisions that will have the sound on. They will be playing the Lions’ fight song every time the team scores. The restaurant usually closes at 2 p.m., but they are extending brunch until 3 p.m. The bar will be open during the game and snacks will be served until halftime.
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Albertson said he has been cheering on the Lions for 50 years and he is looking forward to seeing the Grand Rapids community come downtown for the game.
“At SpeakEZ, not only are we the fútbol bar, in terms of soccer, we also support Detroit sports,” Albertson said. “We’re really excited to host a viewing party for beloved Detroit Lions because I’ve been waiting for this one for a long time.”
Below are a few of the many bars and restaurants that held watch parties.
Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille of Jenison at 2 p.m.
Coopersville Brewing Company at 2:30 p.m.
Tulip City Brewstillery in Holland at 3 p.m.
Louie’s Trophy House in Kalamazoo at 3 p.m
Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille of Jenison said people started calling for registrations last week after the Lions game. They currently have 100 seats reserved for Sunday. They will have the game up on their 32 televisions along with surround sound.
The restaurant is also holding raffles for all guests with prizes like Lions gear, local brewery swag and a VIP tour of a local brewery. The drawing for the raffle will happen at halftime.
If you want to stay at home to watch the game, you can watch it on WOOD TV at 3 p.m.
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