Super Bowl
Whether you want huge screens, game day food, or party vibes, these Boston-area sports bars have you covered for Super Bowl LX.
New England Patriots fans cheer as they watch the first quarter of Super Bowl 51 between the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at the bar the Cask ‘n Flagon in Boston on February 5, 2017. Keith Bedford/Globe Staff
If you’re looking for a bar or restaurant to watch the Patriots take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX this Sunday, there’s a lot to consider: Which bar has the best food? How many TV screens are there, and how big are they? Would you prefer an atmosphere closer to a Super Bowl party in your living room or a packed Lansdowne Street bar at last call?
Any given Pats fan will have different answers to these subjective questions, and we wouldn’t dare try to dissuade anyone from watching at their neighborhood watering hole. But for those who still haven’t figured out their Super Bowl watch plans for this Sunday, these seven sports bars will do the trick.
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A giant tv screen is on inside Banners Kitchen & Tap on Causeway Street. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Banners Kitchen & Tap is going big for Super Bowl Sunday, putting the game on its 40-foot “Dream Screen” and opening the doors at 4 p.m. with a house DJ. Seating is first come, first served unless you book the Big Game Experience. General admission tickets are available too, plus add-ons if you want to lock in a booth or table ahead of time. Some packages include bottomless wings for your group and an entry into Super Bowl squares, with prizes that may include sports memorabilia and Celtics and Bruins tickets. (80 Causeway St., Boston; 617-263-8200)
Fans watching the New England Patriots play the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at Tony C’s in Somerville on Jan. 20, 2019. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff)
The restaurant chain, formerly known as Jerry Remy’s, is now the namesake of Tony Conigliaro, another Red Sox great. While the name has changed, the sheer number and size of the TVs remains impressive. (699 Assembly Row, Somerville, (617) 666-8282; 17 Third Ave., Burlington, (781) 238-8282; 210 Andover St., Peabody, (978) 326-9500)
Fans streamed out of the Cask ‘n Flagon in Boston after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)
The Cask ‘n Flagon may be known as a Sox bar, but the Fenway watering hole will still be rocking during Patriots games. During Red Sox games, the roar of the crowd tells you everything you need to know about the game, but there are still more than 40 TVs so you can see all the gridiron action. (62 Brookline Ave., Boston, (617) 536-4840; 804 Plain St., Marshfield, (781) 834-2275)
Scoreboard sports bar and grill in Woburn. (Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff)
Just a short drive from the I-93/I-95 interchange in Woburn, Scoreboard always throws a party for big playoff games, and has a great atmosphere even during the regular season. No matter what week you’re headed there, you’re bound to find a good view of at least one of their 50 TVs or 10-foot mega TVs. (15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., Woburn; (781) 897-4000)
Great American Beer Hall. (Matthew J Lee/Globe Staff)
Want a watch party that feels more like a stadium? The Great American Beer Hall is hosting a Big Game watch party on Sunday, with the game on big screens, a full bar, and plenty of room to settle in with a crew. Tickets are available in advance, and the event runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. (142 Mystic Ave., Medford; 781-539-6157)
Patriots fans at Parlor Sports Bar in Somerville reacted to a game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills on October 12, 2014. (Photo by Katherine Taylor for The Boston Globe)
If you’re looking to catch a game with hundreds of screaming Patriots fans, look elsewhere. A visit to this Inman Square spot with a dozen TVs and 20-plus beers to choose from is like watching a game in your living room — if your living room were packed to the gills with 40 wisecracking friends. Get there early if you want a seat. (1 Beacon St., Somerville, (617) 576-0231)
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Looking for a fun and active way to cheer on the Patriots from South Boston? Indoor pickleball club PickleBOS is hosting a “Super Bowl Open Play & Watch Party” on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The game will be streamed on all courts, plus in the bar and lounge, so you can bounce between playing and watching. Tickets include open play for all skill levels and catered food, with drinks available for purchase at the bar. Admission starts at $32 for members and $40 for non-members. (379R Dorchester Ave., Boston; 617-668-6000)
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