This Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings take on the New York Jets in London, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 AM. If you’re a Vikings fan who’s ready to start your day cheering on the purple and gold, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of places in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area that are opening early and offering game-day specials. Whether you're in it for the breakfast, drink deals, or a chance to win some prizes, these local spots have something for everyone.
Shep's on 6th (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM, just in time for kickoff. Enjoy $3 Miller Lite 16oz taps and $5 Hop Halla IPA 16oz taps. Don’t miss out on prizes and giveaways throughout the game!
Link: Shep's on 6th Facebook
The Quarterdeck Grill (Nisswa, MN)
Details: Cheer on the Vikings with a Bloody Mary and Biscuit special for $15. Kickoff is at 8:30 AM, and seating fills up fast, so get there early to grab a spot!
The Side Track (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Enjoy breakfast from 8 AM to 11 AM while watching the game. Plus, enter a free raffle to win tickets to the Vikings vs. Packers game in December!
Link: The Side Track Facebook
CC's Bar (Brainerd, MN)
Details: CC’s Bar opens at 8 AM, but the tailgate party starts on the patio at 7 AM. Participate in the "potato off" contest and enjoy a full day of Vikings fun.
Link: CC's Bar Facebook
Ye Old Pickle Factory (Nisswa, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM for the game. Get happy hour pricing, free pizza at halftime, and jello shots for every Vikings touchdown!
Paradise Resort Bar & Grill (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Your Sunday Funday HQ is opening at 8 AM with happy hour specials, free brunch, and free shots for every Vikings field goal. Stay for a Mega Meat Raffle at noon and live music at 3 PM!
Lucky's Tavern (Pequot Lakes, MN)
Details: Lucky’s Early Bird Party kicks off at 8 AM! Enjoy breakfast specials from 8–11 AM, with food and drink deals throughout the morning. Get in on the action with a free Vikings Football Board, cash raffle drawings, and 2-for-1 drinks whenever the Vikings score a touchdown. Breakfast options include:
Biscuits & Gravy – $10
Lucky's Sandwich – $6 (Fried egg, American cheese, sausage or bacon on a toasted English muffin)
Breakfast Plate – $6 (Fried eggs, bacon & toast)
Vikings food specials will be available from 10 AM to Noon.
Link: Lucky's Tavern Facebook
The North Star (Breezy Point, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM for a full spread of breakfast sandwiches, flatbreads, and crispy cubed potatoes. Enjoy $15 bottomless mimosas, $15 buckets of Hamm's or Miller Lite, and $10 for 1.5 lbs of chicken wings. Game-day gambling boards will be available for extra fun.
Link: The North Star Facebook
The Commander Restaurant and Bar (Breezy Point, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM with the first JJ’s Pub Cookoff of the season, featuring a breakfast theme. Come hungry and ready to cheer!
Link: The Commander Facebook
Ben Krueger Legion Post 49 (Pequot Lakes, MN)
Details: Doors open early with happy hour drink prices during the game. Breakfast is being served in the back hall from 8 AM to 11:30 AM, and Jewelry Bingo kicks off at 2 PM. The kitchen will be open from noon to 7 PM with specials or off-the-menu options.
O'Neary's Irish Pub (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Stop by O'Neary’s for an early game watch party hosted by the new Mr. & Mrs. Pelkey! Enjoy breakfast pizzas and mimosas while cheering on the Vikings. Doors open at 8 AM!
Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge (Nisswa, MN)
Details: Join us at Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge for Vikings kickoff at 8:00 AM! Enjoy a special British-flared menu while you cheer on the Purple and Gold.
The Wharf (Crosslake, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM, and breakfast is back at The Wharf! Start your Sunday off right with delicious breakfast options as you watch the Vikings game.
Link: The Wharf Facebook
Gas Can Bar & Grill (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Endless Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, free halftime food, and prizes given away after each quarter! Doors open at 8 AM.
Andy's Bar and Grill (Crosslake, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM, with breakfast served from 8 AM to 11:30 AM. $4 Bloody Marys or Screwdrivers with any breakfast item!
Patrick's Cedar Chest (Crosslake, MN)
Details: Opening at 8 AM, serving a breakfast of French toast, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and an English muffin. Halftime prizes and free shirts for every Vikings touchdown!
9th Street Social Club (Brainerd, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM for breakfast and Vikings football, with pull tabs throughout the game!
Sunshine's SummerHouse (Lake Shore, MN)
Details: Doors open at 8 AM with breakfast and a free Bloody Mary at kickoff!
We’ll keep updating this list as more events roll in. If we’ve missed a spot, tag us or send us a message. Let’s cheer on our Vikings from Northern Minnesota and make London hear us! SKOL!
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