Where to watch the Super Bowl in New York City

Looking for a festive spot to watch the Super Bowl? No matter what team you’re rooting for on Sunday, you’ll have a blast at one of these parties.

By Marley Lynch Tue Jan 29 2013

Photograph: Jolie Ruben

Nachos de Tomas at Professor Thom's
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Brooklyn Brewery draft
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Hannibal Buress

Photograph: Jolie Ruben

Nachos de Tomas at Professor Thom's

Love the Niners? The Ravens? Huh. How about an excuse for a booze-and-grub-fueled blowout? Ah, there you are. Enjoy drink deals, sharable eats and even stand-up comedy at these bashes while you watch the Super Bowl.

The Bell House

Critics choice

The Gowanus go-to trades concerts and nerdy events for straightforward sports fun, projecting the game in its main space and lounge (on 13- and 7-foot screens, respectively). There will be $5 Sixpoint and Brooklyn Brewery drafts, plus themed tipples—try a San Fran Shuffle (Sailor Jerry rum with root beer) or a Ravens Rye (Old Overholt and ginger beer; both $6). Soak up the alcohol with BBQ provided by Billyburg canteen Urban Rustic. 5:30pm; free.

149 7th St, (between Second and Third Aves)

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The Cannibal

Price band: 2/4
Critics choice

Carnivorous football fans more bent on stuffing their faces than catching every detail of the game should opt for the beer-and-meat haven’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink prix fixe. Expect occasion-appropriate takes on its respected pub fare, such as duck-fat-and-fennel popcorn, pig’s head potato skins and Cannibal dogs with beef-heart ragù. While following the East Coast–West Coast face-off on one of the three TVs, toss back special shots of Brown Bird (Wild Turkey, Angostura bitters and maraschino) and the Golden Gate (Fernet Branca, vodka and ginger ale). 4pm; $65, reservations required.

113 E 29th St, (between Park Ave South and Lexington Aves), 10016

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Harlem Tavern

Price band: 2/4

Go big or go home at the 7,000-square-foot brew destination, which boasts ten 52-inch TVs and three colossal projector screens, including a 108-incher in its heated and tented patio. Down craft beers such as Left Hand Stranger pale ale and Breckenridge Pandora’s Bock from $25 five-bottle buckets and nosh on classic sports-watching snacks like smokey grilled wings (eight for $10) and firecracker sticks (crispy tortillas stuffed with mozzarella, peppers, chicken and spicy sausage; $10). And stick around: Harlem Tavern is giving away a 42-inch flatscreen at the end of the night. 5pm; free.

2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Eighth Ave), (at 116th St), 10026

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Knitting Factory

Price band: 2/4
Critics choice

The reliably hilarious Hannibal Buress hosts this shindig—and performs a stand-up set after the game. Nab a seat in front of the massive 12-foot screen in the low-lit venue proper, or camp out by the eight-foot projector and two 48-inch HD screens in the bar. Tickets range from single admission ($15) to a gold-table package for you and up to seven of your pals ($350), complete with two cases of beer (PBR, Rolling Rock, Bud, Bud Light, Coors or Coors Light), two large pizzas and three dozen wings. 5pm; $15–$350.

361 Metropolitan Ave, (at Havemeyer St)

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Professor Thom’s

Price band: 1/4
Critics choice

Watch the Harbaugh sibling rivalry unfold at this popular pub, which packs 22 TVs and two 150-inch projectors into its two stories. Choose a themed cocktail like the Full House (Maker’s Mark, honey and mint) or the Wire (Kraken rum, ginger beer and bitters; both $7)—and if you don’t understand those references we, um…just feel bad for you. Between rounds, split an order of the TONY-approved Nachos de Tomas ($9.95, XL $17.95); presented on a grandiose cake stand, they’re crunchy, gooey and punchy, with salsa served on the side to ensure long-lasting crispness. Noon; free.

219 Second Ave, (between 13th and 14th Sts)

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Super Bowl XLVII airs Sun 3 at 6:30pm on CBS.

Plus, Time Out Offers!

TONY has cooked up some fantastic game-watching deals for our readers. Save up to 50 percent on the bash and after-party in Hudson Terrace's swanky salon, or more than 40 percent off on the shindig at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill.