On February 11, the San Francisco 49ers will face the defending champs the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. In New York City, there is no shortage of exciting ways to enjoy the big game with many of the city’s bars and restaurants hosting watch parties with food and drink specials. Ahead, here are some of the best spots to watch Super Bowl LVIII in NYC, from taking a ping-pong break between downs at SPIN to cheering from a heated cabana at Williamsburg’s BK Backyard Bar.
Monarch Rooftop
71 West 35th Street, Midtown
February 11 from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Enjoy the big game 18 floors up on one of the city’s favorite rooftop destinations. Monarch Rooftop boasts five big-screen TVs and five projectors, so there will be no shortage of ways to watch the game. Admission comes with access to a one-hour open bar from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as drink and food specials all night. Tickets start at $40 per person and can be purchased here.
Time Out Market
55 Water Street, Dumbo
February 11 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cheer on your favorite team alongside delicious food and drinks at Dumbo’s Time Out Market. The event kicks off with a pre-game party from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with music from Brooklyn-based DJ Mike Nasty. The game will be presented on screens located throughout the market, as well as on a projector on the 5th floor. There are also prize giveaways taking place throughout the day. Admission is free.
5th & Mad
7 East 36th Street, Midtown East
Located two blocks away from the Empire State Building, 5th & Mad is inviting guests to enjoy the Super Bowl in its vibrant two-level space. The event space is the perfect destination to watch the game, with a large number of TVs and a towering 11-foot-tall projection screen so you can catch the action no matter where you are in the venue. The watch party features food and drink specials throughout the game. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased here.
The Playwright Irish Pub
27 West 35th Street, Midtown
Whether you’re a football fan or not, Midtown’s Playwright Irish Pub is sure to provide a memorable Super Bowl screening experience. The bar creates the perfect setting to watch the game where both fans and non-fans can come together to enjoy the spectacle and mingle with one another in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here.
La Vibra NYC
37 West 26th Street, Flatiron
Travel to Flatiron’s La Vibra NYC for an unforgettable Super Bowl experience. The lounge space boasts a stunning 30-foot marble bar, a sleek design, and creative cocktails and food. Patrons can enjoy a three-hour open bar, two hours of appetizers, and the ability to watch the big game on three different projectors located across the venue. Tickets start at $45 for standing open bar admission and can be purchased here.
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Elsie Rooftop
1412 Broadway, Midtown
Spend Super Bowl LVIII perched atop Elsie’s covered outdoor roof deck. Located in Midtown, the rooftop space boasts a 100-inch projector screen as well as many other HD TVs located throughout the venue, ensuring no shortage of ways to enjoy the big game. Booking a table for two gets you access to a two-hour open bar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a shared appetizer platter. Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased here.
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SPIN Midtown
1626 Broadway, Midtown
What could be better than watching the Super Bowl while playing ping pong? SPIN is inviting guests to watch the big game at their Midtown location while playing ping pong at their communal tables and watching the Super Bowl on numerous large TV screens. Tickets include access to an open bar from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., open play on SPIN’s communal ping pong tables, tailgate food served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and large format communal games like Connect 4, Jenga, Cornhole, and UNO. Tickets cost $89.15 and can be purchased here.
Fifty Four NYC
226 East 54th Street, Midtown East
Experience the Super Bowl like never before at Fifty Four NYC, a dual-level lounge and luxury event venue in Midtown East. For game day, the venue is offering several food and drink specials, including a one-hour open bar. Tickets start at $19.44 and can be purchased here.
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Treadwell Park
Upper East Side and Battery Park City
Treadwell Park offers a fun and inviting atmosphere with interactive games and an expansive beverage menu featuring 20 rotating craft beers, ciders, and hand-crafted cocktails. Both Treadwell Park’s Upper East Side and Battery Park City locations will be screening the game on 20 flat-screen TVs and offering two types of admission:
For $49, general admission gets you access to an hour-and-a-half-long open bar with party favors and swag. VIP tables range in price from $440 to $1,304 and are available for parties of four to 12 and include a two-hour open bar, a selection of appetizers, and decorations for the big game. More information on the watch parties can be found here.
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Romeo’s
118 St. Marks Place, East Village
Located in the East Village, Romeo’s is a retro-style neon-lit cocktail bar inspired by the 1990s and characters from popular romance films. For the Super Bowl, Romeo’s is partnering with Teramana Tequila and offering signature drinks, and game-day bites like beef, chicken, mushroom tacos, buffalo corn ribs, and a seven-layer dip. The Super Bowl will be projected on two walls.
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Cover photo courtesy of Bk Backyard Bar in Williamsburg.