Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to start planning your weekend football viewing party. But unless you plan on staying in and watching from home, you’re going to need a game plan – ASAP. Meaning, plenty of high-definition TVs for viewing, tailgating fare galore and (obviously) enough libations to get you through your Sunday.
Fortunately, plenty of Boston-area restaurant and bars will be hosting viewing parties, special deals and discounts around town. Here’s where to watch the game this weekend in Boston.
BOKX 109
If you’re looking to tailgate in Newton, come down to BOKX109, which will be serving up a “Tailgate in a BOKX” package at the bar while the game is played. It’s described in a release as “an over-the-top package featuring your favorite arena foods without the stadium-sized pricetag, the ‘Tailgate in a BOKX’ is $15 per person for two beef sliders, a corn dog, onion rings, French fries, mustard, truffled ketchup, and a bottled beer of choice to enjoy in the ideal game day setting.”
Cask ‘n Flagon
The Fenway bar is holding their own Super Bowl Sunday tailgate party. The bar boasts over 60 high-definition TVs, a complimentary halftime appetizer buffet of spring rolls, wings and buffalo dip. Also, 98.5 The Sports Hub “will be handing out prizes, including lift tickets to New England’s top ski resorts and autographed Patriots merchandise. The first 50 guests also will receive a copy of the official Super Bowl XLVII game program,” as noted in a release.
There will also be Tailgate Platters available (BBQ Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Baby Back Ribs or BBQ Pork – pick any two – $18; pick any three – $26).
Clery’s
Clery’s will be hosting their Super Bowl party with a chance to win prizes in the bar’s wing eating contest. Tickets are $20 and include two beers, appetizers and a pizza buffet.
Cook
This American bistro located in Newton will be serving up a selection of inventive tailgate-inspired bar bites in honor of Super Bowl Sunday. Food includes: Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings ($9), Boar Chili “Nachos” with house ranch potato chips ($11), Pork Belly Tacos with house kimchi ($6 per taco), NFC Newton Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes, a buttermilk biscuit, gravy and slaw ($17), and Pulled Pork Potato Skins with crispy onions and all the fix-ins ($11). There will also be three HD TVs to watch the game.
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
Starting at 11 a.m., Ducali will be hosting a game day brunch all day on Super Bowl Sunday. The restaurant plans to include a selection of Denver and Seattle beers, plus plenty of game day fare.
East End Grille
This Super Bowl Sunday, the Somerville restaurant will be serving up 50-cent wings and a free buffet during the halftime show.
Living Room
Super Bowl Sunday at the Living Room will involve a fireplace and comfy couches. You’re invited to enjoy Living Room’s Football Menu, serving up old school style 35-cent jumbo wings, loaded nachos, and a selection of gourmet hot dog selection as the game plays on their 8’x8’ projector screen.
Olde Magoun’s Saloon
9th Annual Great Chili Cook Off: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Super Bowl celebrations kick off with this chili cook off. You can bring a gallon of your best chili recipe and win prizes like Bruins tickets, Celtics tickets, beer and swag. The cook off is limited to 30 chilis, so come early!
All You Can Eat BBQ Tailgate: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Watch the Super Bowl at Olde Magoun’s Saloon and indulge in an all you can eat for $14. The menu includes: pulled pork, smoked wings, hot links, country ribs, creamy cole slaw, southern potato salad, smoked beans, jalapeno and bacon mac and cheese, biscuits and cornbread.
Poe’s Kitchen at The Rattlesnake
You can reserve a private room at Poe’s Kitchen to watch the Super Bowl with friends. The private room includes “access to the ultimate (indoor) tailgate south of the border spread from Chef Brian Poe, several flatscreen TVs and one of the best beer selections in the Back Bay,” according to an official source. To reserve a private room, contact Bill Young at: 671-859- 8555 or byoung@rattlesnakebar.com.
Row 34
In honor of the Super Bowl, the Fort Point oyster bar will be “tapping a special cask of French Cider from Domaine Dupont,” according to Zagat Boston. Starting at 6 p.m., there will also be a game day menu featuring lobster roe popcorn, crispy glazed fish collars, fried chicken wings and Old Bay onion rings.
The Sinclair
The Sinclair is hosting their own Super Bowl viewing party this Sunday with plenty of tailgating fare and plenty of craft beer. Zagat Boston reports the party will be serving roasted peanuts with kaffir lime, Narragansett corndogs and Thai-style chicken wings.
Tryst
Tryst, located in Arlington, MA, will be playing the game on their flat screen TVs located throughout the bar and lounge area. Guests can indulge in Super Bowl specials that Executive Chef Paul Turano has created just for the game. The Super Bowl specials are the perfect game day snacks, from smokey cheese popcorn, the traditional spicy buffalo wings with maytag blue cheese, celery and carrots, and the healthier choice of tuna tacos with avocado, red onion, and aji crema.
Happy game day!
