There’s a word for a Georgia Tech football fan who’ll rise at the crack of dawn on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend to watch their beloved Yellow Jackets kick off the season half a world away.
Crazy.
No, no, it’s “dedicated.” Yep, that’s the word we were going for.
Yes, it's true. Paul Johnson and his Jackets take on Boston College in Dublin on Saturday (That's Dublin, Ireland, by the way, just in case any of you were thinking of driving down to the one in Middle Georgia.) Game Time is a totally appropriate 12:30 p.m. at Aviva Stadium in Ireland — meaning it's a totally something else 7:30 a.m. back here in Atlanta.
Gulp.
The game is being shown on ESPN2, meaning you can just huddle under the covers in your Tech footie pajamas and watch from bed. But if you want to be out and about with fellow craz- er, dedicated types, a number of Atlanta watering holes have got you covered. Here are five places we know of right know where you can watch the game on TV, have some good food you don’t have to cook yourself and maybe a brew or two.
Publik Draft House.
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crab cake benedict, hot chicken biscuit, Georgia shrimp & grits and more). And yep, the bar will be open.
Rí Rá Atlanta.
1080 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta.
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. Doors open at 7 a.m. Watch the game and enjoy an Irish Breakfast and pint of Guinness for $15. There’ll be a raffle of special gear and other food and drink available as well.
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Kegs and Eggs at Red Brick Brewing.
2323 Defoor Hills Rd NW, Atlanta.
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Doors open at 7 a.m. $15. Tour the brewery, enjoy six tastings and breakfast and watch the game on a big projector screen. Find additional information on
Second Self Beer Company. 1317 Logan Cir NW, Atlanta. 678-916-8035, www.secondselfbeer.com. Doors open at 7 a.m. Along with the game you can enjoy all of their beers, including the Georgia Tech-inspired "White and Gold IPA." Plus food from Waffle House, Pine Street Market and Ratio Bakeshop.
Georgia Tech Alumni Watching Party at Fado Irish Pub.
273 Buckhead Ave. NE, Atlanta.
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Starts at 7:30 a.m. There’ll be a full Irish breakfast menu and drinks, iincluding Irish coffees and drafts. Plus Tech swag giveaways. It’s pay as you go and they want you to RSVP on their
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