Where to go to watch the Kentucky Derby? With Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby colliding it seems that the horses are taking a back seat to Mexico’s celebration of beating the French. But there are a few places out there that are focusing on Derby fans.

At the Public House they’re hosting “Hats and Horses” where picking the winning trifecta will net you a $500 gift card and ladies wearing their best hat get a complimentary cocktail.

The recently reopened Misconduct Tavern is also catering to the race fan. There will be the pre-requisite Mint Juleps, as well as a special Southern menu served all day.

O’Neals, named one of America’s best sports bars by the Sporting News gives you the best of both worlds with high-def horse racing, mint juleps as well as $3 Mexican beers.

Or if you want to see some horses up close, head to Philadelphia Park where there is live racing as well as simulcasting of the Derby. And of course you can bet there.

Head over to the Trocadero Movie Monday. Tonight is Jackass 2, hosted by Johnny Goodtimes and the Wheel of Terrific.

If college football’s championship game is what you’re looking forward to tonight, why not check it out at O’neals where it is this and every Monday has all craft and micro bottles for just $2.

Jump start your weekend with O’Neals pint deal. For $3 you’ll get pints of the world’s best beers.

Elsewhere near South Street you might consider a Summit Oktoberfest at Southwark, a delightfully malty beer. And since you’re there you may as well have something to eat, we recommend it all, even the sweetbreads!

And finally, why not head down to N. 3rd. Or at least check out their commercial.

Tonight is the first day of the countdown to smoke free bars in Philadelphia, so where to go?
12 Steps Down, 9th & Christian has $3 pints of Hazed & Infused.
Or try O’neals Sierra Nevada promo, $3 Summerfest pints, and you get to keep the glass.
Or if you want to get a headstart on not smelling like smoke try one of these spots.

• Barristers - Watch the action on five plasmas and gulp down $3 Beck’s & Beck’s Light.
• Black Sheep Pub – The Black Sheep will be offering discounted pints during all games.
• Dark Horse – The Dark Horse is always filled with soccer fans for the World Cup, but arrive early if you expect a seat. Especially for England’s games.
• Fado – During all games, $13 buys two 20oz pints Bass, Boddingtons, or Stella Artois, plus any a sandwich
• Ludwig’s Garten – Where better to cheer on Germany than in Philadelphia’s authentic German bar.
• O’neals – Always a hot spot to watch a game, never a cover.

All that beer drinking sound too tempting as you duck out for lunch? Then how about Upstairs at DiBruno Bros. where they’re offering high-def TVs and all of the games.

Get $3 Yards Saison pints and more at O’neals on 3rd street tonight.