If you are asking where to watch football in Nevada City, start with the night games. Sunday, Monday and Thursday night NFL games kick off around 5:15 PM Pacific, right as dinner service gets going at Sherwood, 111 North Pine Street. We have five HD screens, sound at the bar, booths you can book and a game day menu.
This is a plan for the whole week, not just one game. Football eats Sunday, sneaks into Monday and shows up again on Thursday. Here is how to fit it around work, dinner and the drive home.
Where can you watch football in Nevada City on a game night?
Right here, at the corner of Pine and Commercial. The screens are spread through the bar and the dining room, so you can see the game from a stool or a table. We carry NFL Sunday Ticket and all the major cable sports packages.
The bar is the loud part of the room. That is where the sound is, and where you will hear the groans when a kick goes wide. The dining room is a little calmer. Pick the one that fits your night.
What time do NFL games start out here?
Earlier than you think, if you grew up back East. The NFL lists its games in Eastern time, so take off three hours. Here is the week on the West Coast, using the times on the NFL schedule and the TV deals in the league's schedule release.
| Game | Kickoff here | Where it airs | Our take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday early games | 10:00 AM | CBS or FOX, or Sunday Ticket | Call to ask about Sunday hours first |
| Sunday late games | 1:05 or 1:25 PM | CBS or FOX, or Sunday Ticket | Call to ask about Sunday hours first |
| Sunday Night Football | 5:20 PM | NBC | Lines up with dinner |
| Monday Night Football | 5:15 PM | ESPN | Lines up with dinner |
| Thursday Night Football | 5:15 PM | Prime Video | Call to check it will be on |
Late in the year the NFL adds Saturday games as well. Week 18, the last week of the regular season, falls on Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10. Times for those games come out after Week 17, so check the schedule that week.
What about the Sunday morning games?
Be honest with yourself about the clock. The early games start at 10 AM out here, and the late games just after 1 PM. Our listed hours have the bar opening at 4 PM. So before you plan a full Sunday of football with us, call (530) 265-9093 and ask what time we open that day.
The night game is where we shine. Sunday Night Football starts at 5:20 PM. Dinner is served on Sunday evenings, so you can order at kickoff and eat through the first half. Check current hours on the visit page first.
How do booths work on game day?
You book them, the same way you would book a table. Here is the short version.
- Who: any group that wants a sure seat. Groups of 4 to 15 can ask for a screen of their own.
- How: call (530) 265-9093 or send a request on the contact page. Tell us the game, the day and how many are coming.
- When: as soon as you know. A booth is yours once we confirm it, not before.
- Good fit if: you are four or more, you all want the same game, and you would like to sit down to eat.
If it is just you, try a seat at the bar. Ask the bartender what is on each screen.
What should you order during the game?
The game day menu sits beside the full dinner menu. It has wings, sliders, nachos and the French Dip. Those are built for a table of people who keep looking up.
If you want to eat like a grown up, the dinner menu is right there. Start with the house onion bread or a bowl of The Outlaw French Onion Soup. Then a burger or a real plate of food. Football is long. You have time.
Our visit page lists 12 craft taps. There are cocktails, whiskey flights and wine. There are also mocktails, which matter on a Monday or a Thursday when work comes early. The full list is on the menus page.
A game week, start to finish
Say you are new in town and you want to catch three games this week. Here is one way to do it.
- Sunday: call ahead about the afternoon. Then come in for the night game at 5:20 PM and order dinner at kickoff.
- Monday: leave work, get here a bit early, and catch the 5:15 PM kickoff at the bar.
- Thursday: call first to ask if the Prime Video game will be on. If it is, book a booth for the crew.
- Any night: know how you are getting home before the second half. A mocktail or a ride is part of the plan.
Questions people ask
Do you show Thursday Night Football?
Thursday games stream on Prime Video this season, not on cable. Call us before a Thursday game to ask if it will be on one of our screens.
Is the sound on during the game?
Yes, at the bar. The dining room is a bit quieter, which is nice if you came for dinner and a glance at the score.
Do I need to book a booth?
If you want a sure seat, yes. Groups of 4 to 15 can ask for a booth with a screen of their own. A booth is yours once we confirm it.
What time does the bar open?
The bar opens at 4 PM, and we are closed on Wednesdays. Check current hours on the visit page before you come.
Kickoff is at five
Out here, prime time is dinner time. That is the best thing about West Coast football. You do not have to stay up late. You just have to get a seat. Pull up a stool, order the wings, and yell at the ref with the rest of us. Kindly.
Current hours and directions are on our visit page.
