Peter B’s
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey
(888) 222-5851, portolahotel.com
As a kid, the uncontrollability of it didn’t bother you. But now, after playing Madden, returning to electric football would drive you to drink. None of the players go where they are supposed to! That’s where Peter B’s can help. Monterey’s original brewpub has two happy hours, from 4-6pm and again from 9-10pm, with $5 specials to soothe your frustration. But the beer lineup changes frequently, so there are new brews to try. But more than that, the spacious bar and restaurant has 25 televisions covering football (and all other sports). So you can just stuff the pointless electric football game back in the attic and enjoy the real thing instead.
