The Big Game between Denver and Carolina is just around the corner, and as with the previous 49 football end-of-the-season matchups, it’s sure to elicit its fair share of excitement and controversy. And that’ll be just from the commercials!
Historically, it’s also one of the biggest party days of the year, and the “World’s Borough” doesn’t disappoint with these awesome bashes and great sports venues:
Break Bar and Billiards
6 p.m.-2 a.m.
More than 18 HDTVs with quality sound to match, homemade wings and beer specials all day long! Plus, if the game’s a blowout or you’re just more interested in the commercials, grab a ping-pong paddle and play till your fingers fall off. No table minimum requirements; no packages to buy.
718-777-5400
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Penthouse808
4:30-11:30 p.m.
Featuring kickoff open bar until 6:30 p.m. ($30 per person); six HDTVs and large projector; $30 buckets of beer; wing specials; buy one/get one bottle service; half-price sushi. Table packages are also available. Plus, complimentary shuttle for LIC residents.
718-289-6118
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The Garden at Studio Square NYC
Doors 4 p.m./Show 4:30 p.m.
Packages range from $30 to $50
Enjoy an unlimited beer, wine, sangria and Electric Lemonade from 4:30 p.m. until halftime and eight-piece Jumbo Wings. More than 30 screens. Limited Early Bird tickets starting at $30. Event is 21 and over only. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
718-383-1001
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Austin’s Ale House
6:30 p.m. kickoff time
$55 per person, includes unlimited micro drafts, bottled, top-shelf cocktails; dinner buffet at halftime; raffles and prize drawings.
718-849-3939
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Bourbon Street Restaurant
6:25 p.m. kickoff time
$50 per person, includes unlimited well mixed drinks, bottled and tap beer, wine; hot and cold buffet at halftime; raffles and free giveaways from the Stoli Girls.
Reservations, deposit and/or payment in full required. No refunds or exchanges; no Groupons, Restaurant.com promotions or other promotions accepted.
718-224-2200
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Neirs Tavern
6-10 p.m.
The historic steakhouse tavern will feature football-themed specialty drinks and food specials; free halftime raffle prizes; 50 percent off gift certificates; and a drawing to win a 50″ HD flatscreen TV at the end of the game
718-296-0600
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The Brewery
11 a.m.-4 a.m.
HDTVs with surround-sound; beer specials; and a mouth-watering menu offering everything from signature sticky hot wings to beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips, pulled-pork sliders to shepherd’s pie.
718-777-8007
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Katch
11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
More than 2,000-square-foot space to enjoy the Big Game, including 60 HDTV screens and more than 50 craft beers on tap; 40-foot bar; comfy banquettes and 2,500-square-foot beer garden.
718-777-2230
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Rocky McBrides
11 a.m.-4 a.m.
22 HDTVs, 16 beers on tap; McBride’s prides itself on being a bright and cheery alternative to typical dark pubs.
718-777-2723
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Jack’s Fire Department
10 a.m.-2 a.m.
This neighborhood favorite, featured on “Bar Rescue,” features 10 HDTVs; and offers pitcher and canned beer specials, beginning at 6:30 pm kickoff time; $3 Fireball shots; $1 hot dogs; and 50-cent wings.
718-784-9090
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The Live Oak
12 p.m.-2 a.m.
This Irish owned and staffed venue is not your stereotypical Irish bar, a luxury alternative to any sports bar in the state, with eight wide screens and a big screen projector; fresh and affordable food and refreshments; and Big Game specials and promotions.
718-326-4920
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Bohemian Hall Beer Garden
Kickoff 6:30 p.m.
The football celebration is sure to be good at this century-old establishment. There will be no cover charge and a slew of beer specials. Starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be $12 select pitchers of beer, $4 selected beer mugs, and combo specials with wings and pitchers for $16, among other specials.
718-274-4925
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