THEY'RE BLUE OVER THE BROWNS.

Byline: Eric Sondheimer Daily News Deputy Sports Editor 

The demise of the Cleveland Browns was not good news for local sports bar owners who attracted a loyal following of customers by showing Browns games on TV in Los Angeles.

With the NFL season starting today and the Browns having moved to Baltimore, Northridge bar owner Jerry Mankin is doing something he once swore he wouldn't do - adopt the Baltimore Ravens as his team.

``Did the tears come through the line?'' Mankin said by telephone.

``Last year, if you talked to me, you would never hear that from my voice. I decided a team is a team. The Browns are gone. These people came here for 10 years watching the games. I'm going to give it a shot (showing Ravens games).''

Mankin will soon find out if ex-Browns fans will come to the Stovepiper in Northridge to root for the Ravens. Mankin has already hoisted a Baltimore Ravens banner in his bar.

Once again, sports bars and restaurants will be offering beer and food specials for football fans on Sundays and Monday nights. It's the second year Los Angeles has no NFL team, and some bar owners think the absence of football in L.A. is bad for their business.

``It hurts from the standpoint the games are all commonplace,'' said Jim Crawford, manager of Corbin Bowl Sports Lounge in Tarzana. ``There's a lack of special interest. Even though people hated the Rams, they loved to root against them.''

Sports bars have tried to attract fans by adopting specific teams. The Chicago Bears remain a big drawing card, with Bears fans filling Corbin Bowl and the Tin Horn Flats Bar & Grill in Burbank. Steelers fans hang out at the Bull's Eye Grill & Tavern in Northridge.

And nowhere do people have more fun than Weber's in Reseda.

``Remember, if you can't yell and scream, don't come here. We go crazy,'' owner Brandy McKay said.

Weber's will offer Kamikazis for 75 cents after interceptions. On Monday nights, there's the foot-long hot dog for $1.99 known as the ``homewrecker.''

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Some of the area's popular sports bars, taverns and restaurants cateringto NFL fans on Sundays:

Barrel Sports Bar: Barrel is entering its 39th yearin Van Nuys. It has three televisions and one big screen. The walls are coveredwith sports memorabilia. Beer runs $2.25 a bottle; hot dogs for $2. 4547 VanNuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks; [phone].

Bull's Eye Grill & Tavern: The place Pittsburgh Steelers fans fill every Sunday. It has six TVs. Darts and pool are available. Beer is $2.75 a bottle. On Monday nights, a 60-ounce pitcher of beer goes for $5. 8516 Reseda Blvd., Northridge; [phone].

Casa Di Pizza: With six TVs and one big screen, this West Hills restaurant offers a friendly family-style Sunday atmosphere. Packers andDolphins are the favorite teams. Beer starts at $1.50, with a pitcher goingfor $6. Pizza is a specialty. There's a Monday night special: $9.99 for an extra large pizza. 7543 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills; [phone].

Champions Sports Bar: Located at the L.A. Airport Marriott, it draws an upscale crowd with its 19 TVs. The TVs are spread out so that a customer can view three games at once. A full menu is offered. Beer goes for $2.75 domestic draft and $3.50 domestic bottle. There's a $5 cover charge. Champions is closed this weekend for a music festival. 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles; [phone].

Clancy's Blue Whale Bar: Ten TVs. Domestic beer in a bottle goes for $2.75 and $1.50 on Monday nights. There is a large selection of imported beers and a free hot dog bar on Monday nights. The 49ers and Raiders are the adopted teams. 219 N. Central, Glendale; [phone].

Coach's: With five TVs and two big screens, Coach's offers residents in the Antelope Valley access to the best Sunday TV games. Beer goes for $2 and $4.50 for a pitcher. On Monday nights, draft beer is $1, there are free hot dogs, a raffle and a football-throwing contest. 43451 GadsdenAve. (off Avenue K), Lancaster; [phone].

Corbin Bowl Sports Lounge: It has expanded facilities and features a 60-inch big screen and 12 other 27-inchTV monitors. There are two pool tables and three dart boards. Beer goes for$2.25 a bottle. It's a national watering hole for the Chicago Bears.There will be buffet specials. If you want to bowl, it's $3.25 per game. 19616 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana; [phone].

Golden Cue: If you like pool and football, this billiards hall and sports bar is for you. It has 16 TVs, including four big screens. There are also 35 pool tables. Bottled beer goes for$2.25. Free buffet on Monday nights. 1001 East Colorado Blvd, Glendale; [phone].

Antojitos Mexicanos: This Van Nuys resturant will sell beer for $1.19 a glass. It caters to Bears, Dophins, Broncos and 49er fans. It has four TVs. 6263 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys; [phone].

PC's Bar & Grille: Formerly the Last Chance Saloon, this bar has a $2.99 breakfast special and sells bottled beer for $2.25. Bloody Marys go for $2. It has four TVs. Hot dogs go for 50 cents and theres's an all-you-can eat spaghetti feast for $3.49 on Monday nights 4250 Los Angeles Ave., SimiValley; [phone].

Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill: You can sip Mai Tais for $4.25 or wolf down $1 hot dogs. A game of the week will be chosen to feature each Sunday. It has five TVs. Bottled beer sells for $2.25 and well drinks for $3. 4454 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks; [phone].

Robin Hood British Pub: Watch NFL games in an English atmosphere. English beers served by the pint go for $3.50. An English breakfast is served for $7.95 on Sundays. Bloody Marys go for $2.75 and domestic beer for $2.00. Robin Hood has four TVs. It will still cater to Raiders fans. 13640 Burbank Blvd.,Van Nuys; [phone].

Sagebrush Cantina: If you like caviar with your football, this is the place. While watching the pregame festivities on one of 12 TVs, customers can partake in a $19.95 champagne brunch buffet served until 2 p.m. Some of itshighlights: oysters and clams on the half-shell, crab legs, fresh turkey,ham, ribs and lots of desserts. Champagne is complimentary. Live music is planned for after the games. It opens at 9 a.m. 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas; [phone].

Sam's Saloon: Fans for the Steelers, Cowboys, Chargers and 49ers like to hang out at this Oxnard watering hole. There are 10 TVs inside, 10 TVs in a patio area and even TVs in the bathrooms. Twenty-ounce draft beers go for $2.50. 3129 South Saviers Road, Oxnard; [phone].

Santa Clarita Brewing Co.: Try one of the eight home-brewed beers while watching your favorite team on five TVs and one big screen. Pints of beer go for $2 and $6 for a pitcher. There will be nightly meal specials. 20655 Soledad Canyon Road No. 1, Santa Clarita; [phone].

Schoonerville: This Canoga Park restaurant has eight TVs and two big screens. A 20-ounce schooner of beer goes for $2. Mircobeers go for $2.50. There will be food specials. The Raiders, Steelers, Dolphins and 49ers are featured. 8901 DeSoto Ave., Canoga Park [phone].

Sports Star: There are nine TVs. Beer goes for $6.25 a pitcher and $1.25 a glass during happy hour. Eight games can be shown simultaneously. Dancing girls arrive at 5 p.m. sharp. 18454 Oxnard St., Tarzana; [phone].

Stovepiper: Cleveland Browns fans used to rule at this Northridge bar next to Brent's Deli. But the Browns are gone, and owner Jerry Mankin has decided to see if they will transfer their loyalty to the Baltimore Ravens. A bottle of beer goes for $2.50. There are five TVs. ``Become a Raven,'' is Mankin's new cry. 19563 Parthenia St., Northridge; [phone].

Tin Horn Flats Bar & Grill: An old-fashioned Western bar with sawdust and swinging doors is a long-time hangout for Bears fans. Pancakes will be a Sunday morning specialty. It has five TVs. Beer is $4.50 for a pitcher. 2623 West Magnolia, Burbank; [phone].

Tree House Sports Bar & Grill: This is the largest sports bar in Ventura County at 6,800 square feet, with 44 TVs and four big screens. Every NFL game on Sunday can be seen here. Beer goes for $2.25. If you're really hungry, enjoy the steamed clams and garlic bread for $9.95 orPorterhouse steak for $14.95. Monday night specials include $1 beers, $1 margaritas and $1 nauchos. 2830 Tapo Street, Simi Valley; [phone].

Weber's: If you like noise, lots of fun and enjoy sampling micro-beers, this Reseda sports bar with 15 TVs is the place to be. Buy a souvenir glass and bring it back for 99-cent beer refills. Kamikazis go for 75cents after interceptions. There 125 American micro-beers. On Monday nights, you can purchase the $1.99 hot dog known as the ``homewrecker.'' ``We live for football,'' owner Brandy McKay said. 19312 Vanowen St., Reseda; [phone].

Yankee Doodles: Crammed with 40 TVs, five big screens and 22 pool tables, this two-year-old Woodland Hills establishment is going all out during the 17 weeks of NFL games.A 34-ounce Budweiser goes for $4. A pint of domestic beer goes for $2. There will be special game-day menus. On Saturdays, Florida State alumni are expected to come out en masse. An hour of free pool is offered during lunch. A cruise and trip to Las Vegas will be given away.21870 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills; [phone].

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