Watch Opening Day at Fenway

Opening day at Fenway Park is Boston is as much as true rite of spring as any other in New England and if you are of the thousands of fans in Red Sox Nation who are headed to the old ball park, great.

If not, Portsmouth has you covered with a plethora of sports bars and restaurants. The opening day ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. before the Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles. If you want to take in this grand spectacle with some like-minded Sox fans, here are five city establishments to consider.

1. The Rusty Hammer: This continues to be one of Portsmouth's oldest and most popular restaurants to watch big sports events.

2. State Street Saloon: Right across the street from the Rusty Hammer, the State Street Saloon also enjoys a great reputation for being a great choice to watch big games.

3. Mojo's BBQ Grill and Tavern: For Red Sox fans who love delicious barbecue spare ribs and ice cold beer, Mojo's is a great choice to watch today's season opener.

4. The Page: If you can't make it to Yankee Stadium, watching the Red Sox battle the Yankees at The Page sports bar and restaurant may be the next best thing. The sports bar features a few large, flat-screen TVs and plenty of sports memorabilia autographed by many of Boston's greatest athletes.

5. Portsmouth Brewery: If you prefer to be in the good company of like-minded Red Sox fans and want to enjoy Smuttynose beers, the Portsmouth Brewery on Market Street is also a great choice.