Crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, scarves, you know what that means? FOOTBALL SEASON! What better way to welcome the new Ravens football team members than to throw a football party in their honor. Sounds overwhelming? With local restaurants and brews, you’ll be able to throw the best football party for your friends. If you are live in Rockburn Estates in Ellicott City, here is how you can get your Dorsey Home ready for Sunday football parties!

FOOD
Manor Hill Tavern
Go a little more upscale than your average delivery pizza with Manor Hill’s Brick Oven Pizzas. Located in the heart of Old Ellicott City, this local gem is known for its great pizza and beer. Our favorite is the Italian Sub Neapolitan Pizza. Have some time before your party? Go upstairs to the bar and have a well deserved beer! You won’t be sorry!

Rise
Rise and shine before your big football party and pick up some fried chicken and biscuits! Don’t worry about the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich debacle, get your spicy chicken sandwich here. Visit this new location in Columbia. Perfect to munch on while you cheer on your team. Don’t forget their cheddar tots!

BREWERIES
Manor Hill
…again! Drive through the county and visit the Manor Hill Farm. They grow their own hops and wheat – you can’t get fresher beer than that! On their 54 acre farm, they grow other crops you can eat at local restaurants like Victoria Gastro Pub and of course Manor Hill Tavern. You can buy cans or fill your growlers to take home for your next football bash.

Sapwood Cellars
If you like barrel aged and ultra hoppy beers, this is the spot for you. A local favorite, they use ethically sourced grains, organic hops, and local fruit. Get your growler filled here and take it home to share with your friends and family. Try their “No Beginnings” saison in cans!

Bonus! Get swanky with a wine and cheese board at Wine Bin. Located in Historic Ellicott City on Main Street, you can buy great wines, cheeses, and meats. Don’t know what to get? Ask their knowledgeable staff! They are great with helping customers and helping you choose what’s best for you and your guests.

Time to decorate!
Visit Hobby Lobby and get football and fall themed serving dishes and decorations to wow your guests. If you want to go classic, go to Party City and grab some colored paper plates and cups for cheap. Need some inspiration? Look up football party decorations on Pinterest!

While you are running errands getting ready for your bash, listen to these sports podcasts:

• The Lounge
  • “This lounge is dry, but the banter is not.”
  • Released two times a week, you’ll never be in need of new content and updates.
• Locked on Ravens
  • “ From game breakdowns to free agency to the draft, Locked On Ravens is your source for everything purple and black.”
  • Listen daily for thoughts on playoffs, transactions, news and more!

Get your Dorsey Home football ready with these tips and tricks and tag us in pictures of your next football party! #GoRavens