Monday Night Football in Nevada City kicks off at 5:15 PM Pacific. That makes it a dinner game. At Sherwood the bar doors open at 4 PM and dinner is served on Monday evenings, so you can come straight from work, order at kickoff, and eat while the game plays.
That is the gift of living out West. Fans back East watch this game with one eye shut. We watch it with a fork in hand. Here is a plan for the work night.
What time is Monday Night Football in Nevada City?
The game starts at 5:15 PM here. The NFL schedule lists it at 8:15 PM Eastern, three hours ahead of us. ESPN carries one Monday game each week from Week 1 through Week 17, per the league's schedule release.
A few things to know before you plan:
- Kickoff: 5:15 PM Pacific, most weeks.
- Season: the Monday games run through Week 17, which ends in early January.
- Changes: the NFL can flex games late in the season, so check the schedule the week of.
- Where to sit: the bar if you want the sound, a booth if you bring friends.
How do you fit dinner around the game?
Work back from the kickoff. A Monday game runs well into the evening, and the kitchen keeps weeknight hours, so plan to eat in the first half. Here is a plan that works.
- 4:00 PM: the bar opens. If you are off early, grab a seat and settle in.
- Early evening: dinner service begins. Order a starter so it lands by kickoff.
- 5:15 PM: kickoff. Put your main course in during the first quarter.
- Halftime: eat, talk, and look at your phone less.
- Second half: ask your server how late the kitchen runs that night, and add a dessert while you can.
- The fourth quarter: switch to a mocktail or a coffee, and close out your tab before the final drive.
Check current hours on the visit page before you head over. We are closed on Wednesdays, and hours can change.
What is on the menu on a Monday?
More than you might think for a weeknight. On some weeknights we also run a Bistro menu. On top of that you have the game day food, like wings, sliders, nachos and the French Dip, and the full chef driven dinner menu.
So the choice is yours. Split wings with a friend on the stools. Or take a table for a proper meal with the game in view. The house onion bread goes with both. See the current menus on the menus page.
Can you bring the office?
Yes, and a Monday game is a fine excuse for it. A team that would rather yell at a screen than sit in one more meeting is our kind of team. Here is how to set it up.
- Small crew: four to fifteen people can ask for a booth, with one screen we keep on the game.
- Big crew: the Forest Room hosts private events for 4 to 70, from team dinners to client nights. See the banquets page.
- When to ask: a few days out, by phone, so we can plan the room.
- Good fit if: you want the whole team in one place, fed, at kickoff.
One tip for the boss: say out loud that mocktails count. Some folks drive home up the hill, and some just have an early Tuesday.
What about Thursday Night Football?
Thursday works on the same clock, with one catch. The game also kicks off at 5:15 PM out here, but this season it streams only on Prime Video. It is not on cable. So call us at (530) 265-9093 before a Thursday game and ask whether it will be on.
| Night | Kickoff here | Where it airs | Before you come |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:15 PM | ESPN | Check the week's matchup |
| Thursday | 5:15 PM | Prime Video | Call to ask if it will be on |
One Thursday is easy to circle if you root for the Niners. Their Dec. 17 game at the Chargers is a Prime Video game at 5:15 PM, per the 49ers schedule.
How do you make it to work on Tuesday?
Plan the end of the night at the start. A Monday game is fun. A Tuesday with a fog over it is not.
Eat a real meal. Drink water between rounds. Try one of our mocktails. It still feels like a night out, and you wake up clear. If you are having more than one, sort out a ride before kickoff, not after.
Questions people ask
What time does Monday Night Football start in California?
It kicks off at 5:15 PM Pacific. The NFL lists it as 8:15 PM Eastern. Check the NFL schedule each week in case a game moves.
Which channel is Monday Night Football on?
ESPN has one game each Monday from Week 1 through Week 17 this season. Look up the week you want on the NFL schedule.
Is Thursday Night Football on cable?
No. This season it streams only on Prime Video. Ask us before a Thursday game whether it will be on a screen here.
Can I just come in for a drink and the game?
Sure. The bar opens at 4 PM. Pull up a stool and order what you like, from a craft beer to a mocktail.
See you at 5:15
Monday is the hardest day of the week. It is also the only one with a football game and a hot dinner at the same hour. Leave work. Find a stool. Let someone else cook. That seems fair.
To save a booth for a group, reach us through the contact page.
