The best places to watch the Super Bowl in New York City

Tailgating in the winter doesn't have to be so bad. Bk Backyard Bar covers up in the colder months, fully enclosing and heating the space to keep you cozy while you cheer for your favorite. For the big game they are going all out with a Mardi Gras-themed bash with DJs, cocktails and a vibe inspired by Bourbon Street. Even better? The bar will host their own puppy bowl in tandem with Best Friends Animal Society. Tickets to the Super Bowl party start at $25, while Puppy Bowl starts at $5. 

This is just your everyday, run-of-the-mill Gothic Irish monastery-themed Brooklyn sports pub. The decor and vibes only constitute half the fun; this unique spot has an excellent selection of beers and friendly staff happy to see you for any occasion. Game day specials (including a mega bucket of 20 wings vs the standard 8-count) are sure to be a draw, so book your table in advance.

Watch the game on a giant, 15-foot-tall LED HD wall screen or on any of the 20 HD screens—with the sound ON—at Slate on Sunday. Pair the plays with a buffet—a live-action nacho station, Buffalo chicken wings served with ranch and blue cheese, Sliders, as well as French fries, pigs in a blanket, vegetable spring rolls, and mac and cheese bites will all be part of the bottomless buffet—through the first quarter with a standing room ticket, or reserve a table to get a food and beverage credit alongside buffet access through the first quarter. An à la carte menu will also be available throughout the game.

All ticket holders get access to Slate's brand new Sports Simulators, interactive darts, pool table, mini-bowling, foosball, and arcade. Grab your tickets here.

Ever dreamed about renting out a theater to watch the big game? Well now you can. Williamsburg's Art Deco cinema-bar-restaurant is showing all-day coverage of the Super Bowl. Tickets for theater seating will run you $15 and you can order food right at your seat. No tickets are required for the bar and the game will also be projected on the wall. Just make sure you get there early to grab a spot.

True to its name, the prices and selection of both food and bev at Sweet Spot are aimed right at sports fans’ creamy center. Wriggle into a leather banquette and tuck into some boneless wings; this is the kind of high-ceilinged, TV-splashed, legroom-having place your sports nut dad wishes existed back in his day, and the ideal place for a group to take in the football championship.

Watch the big game on a big projection screen with a big chicken sandwich. Clara’s isn’t trying to be all things to all people, but it still somehow manages the task. The vibes are cool and casual with classic stamped-tin ceilings and low lighting. Think dive bar Christmas Lights rather than Friday Night Lights. Besides good food and ambiance, Clara’s has classic board games, darts and a Ms. Pac-Man table so your less sporty friends can have some fun, too.

Sister bar to the deservedly popular Harlem Public, At the Wallace is the perfect “what you see is what you get” spot to lose at your Super Bowl squares and still have a really good time. Look ye upon pinball, forgivingly-priced drinks, and a menu offering “cheap shit,” “more shit,” and a house-ground smash burger… and rejoice!

Since opening in 2020, IV Purpose has become a neighborhood favorite. Across two floors, expect true hospitality from the lovely staff serving seasoned Caribbean-inspired fare–a spicy departure that makes old standards feel bland by comparison. There’s plenty of TVs, great vibes, and creative cocktails, so every seat is a good one.

Ralph’s is a Staten Island mainstay, warm and comforting in the best ways. It’s a sports bar, but it’s a comparatively mature sports bar, replete with silverware and tablecloths. With plenty of TVs and a nice selection of beer, cocktails, and the full burger/wing/nachos complement, you can have your classic experience, but the kitchen also serves Italian favorites. This is a crowd-pleaser.

Since 2005, this multi-level bar has welcomed sports fans of every persuasion with a pool table, good drinks, and attentive staff. Especially for those of the LGBTQIA+ community, Gym offers a perfect safe-space in which to cheer for your team or the halftime show or the commercials; anything, really, as long as you’re polite and tip the bartender.

Amid the flag-festooned and emerald green ephemera, a mind-melting 27 TVs will broadcast this year's contest, so there’s not a bad seat in the house. Plus, The Hairy Lemon is a known Eagles fan bar, so you can root for the birds here. 

Stout has four NYC locations, most of which you’ll find in midtown and all of which have an excellent beer selection and relatively understated decor. On the big day, go for the $75 premimum package (not including tax or tip!) which includes a three-hour unlimited liquor drinks and three food options served during the game. Drop that to $65 for a three-hour beer/wine package.

Just blocks from the house that replaced the house that Ruth built, the Bronx Drafthouse is a deceptively roomy room. Even non-Yankees fans will find themselves comfy with a draft beer and ample choice of meat between buns.