Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and even if you’re only interested in the humorous commercials or Maroon 5’s halftime performance, San Diego’s bars have got you covered. On February 3, gather your friends and watch the Rams faceoff against the Patriots, as these bars are offering more than just a screen. Even if your team isn’t playing in the game, come for great food, beer, and specialty cocktails at these San Diego establishments.
Searsucker Del Mar Highlands
Join Searsucker Del Mar on February 3rd to party for the Pigskin Showdown! Catch the Big Game outdoors at the covered back bar and lounge, or post up inside to catch the action. They’ve got a whole bourbon roasted pig with all the fixings. Choose sides with specialty team-themed craft cocktails, or stay neutral with $15 Bud Light buckets. Plus, plenty of games such as corn hole and contests to keep you busy, with giveaways throughout the day. https://www.facebook.com/events/1978092759152041/
The Morning After
The Morning After, the Gaslamp Quarter’s new breakfast and brunch restaurant, will host a “Big Game” brunch and viewing party beginning at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3. The football feast will be fueled by featured brunch and beverage offerings, including: The Game Plan, two eggs served any style with low-country grits, house-made biscuits and a choice of Applewood bacon or sausage patties, priced at $15; The Hail Mary, a bloody mary made with vodka, house-made mix and Tajín rim, for $8; The Pre-Game, a bucket of five bottled beers and 10 chicken wings for $30; and assorted bottled beers available in the back-room beer garden, priced at $2; among other offerings. The championship game will be broadcast on 12 high-definition televisions visible throughout the bistro and bar.
Hosting your own Super Bowl party? Wow your guests on the big day by taking advantage of Bub’s @ the Beach’s 50 wings for $52 takeout deal, which comes complete with choice of up to two sauces, plus ranch and bleu cheese. Call ahead to order 858-270-7269.
Theatre Box
The Gaslamp Quarter’s exciting new entertainment complex, Theatre Box®, will host Big Game viewing parties at Sugar Factory American Brasserie and inside its dine-in luxury cinemas, each with featured food and beverage packages, on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie will show the game on a 200-square-foot screen and offer a tailgate-style buffet serving chicken wings, sliders, onion rings and more. To complement the tailgate feast, Sugar Factory will offer its full menu of beer, wine and cocktails, including its famed smoking candy goblets. Food and beverage packages are priced at $49 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and under.
TCL Chinese Theatre’s luxury dine-in cinema, located on the second level at Theatre Box, will offer exclusive viewing packages for fans to watch the game from reserved seats. Ticket packages include: two beers and a tub of popcorn, priced at $15; or one beer, tub of popcorn and Sugar Factory burger, an Angus beef patty topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, crispy onions, cheddar cheese and Sugar Factory sauce on a toasted brioche bun, priced at $25. Tickets for children 12 and under, priced at $10, include a tub of popcorn or bag of gourmet popcorn with options including kettle corn; jalapeño cheddar; or zebra, popcorn striped with fine dark and white chocolate. The full menu of food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Tickets for the Big Game viewing parties are available for purchase online at http://bit.ly/TheatreBoxBigGameSunday.
Woodstock’s Pizza
Catch the game with a slice in hand at Woodstock’s Pizza, with two locations in Pacific Beach and near SDSU. Check out Woodstock’s social media pages and enter to win a catered Super Bowl Party for 10 people!
Barrel Republic
Score big with your Super Bowl watching at Barrel Republic, getting the freedom to pour your own pints from well-over 40 casks of coveted craft brews with the simple swipe of a wristband. In honor of the Big Game, Barrel Republic will be featuring $2 taco specials and $3 select pints at all locations to keep you fueled through the fourth quarter!
Hundred Proof
We know it’s an American tradition to pair a nice cold beer with football but if that’s not your style, head on down to University Heights and enjoy a craft cocktail and an assortment of bites from Hundred Proof’s menu. This top drinking destination will be hosting the Super Bowl on their four, large flat-screen TVs with the volume on so you won’t miss any of the hilarious commercials which will surely be talked about for weeks on end. Don’t worry though, if you’re looking to pair a burger and a beer, they’ve got you covered with an assortment of boilermakers plus eight local craft-beers on tap and in bottles as well as their famous “HP Burger.”
The Corner Drafthouse
Eat, drink, and cheer the day away at craft beer and football hangout in Bankers Hill, Corner Drafthouse. The casual gastropub located right around the corner from Balboa Park offers 70 of the best craft-beers, on tap, from Southern California and beyond. For the Super Bowl, they will be offering specials on their seasonal West Coast comfort food as well as $5 select beers, $6 select wine, and $7 Super Bowl cocktails during the game and post-game. The rustic-chic space is equipped with seven, large flat-screen TVs which will be broadcasting the game with the volume on.
Bier Garden
Offering 32 tap handles showcasing Southern California beers and a coastal, local, and beer-infused menu, Bier Garden won’t disappoint. Their retro cocktail menu and the rustic, beachy décor make for a cozy spot to watch the action. The Super Bowl will be televised on four big-screen TVs with the volume on. Some of the specials that will be offered from 3 pm to closing include $5 Sierra Nevada Lagers, $1 wings in your choice of BBQ or Buffalo, as well as $2 ribs.
Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q
Cater Memphis-style barbecue to football-loving crowds by ordering a lineup of pulled pork, beef brisket and baby back ribs from the Coronado haven. Pair Lil Piggy’s signature “low and slow” barbecue with some crowd-favorite sides like ‘po’tater salad,’ mac n cheese, baked beans and fresh corn fritters with sweet honey butter.
Coaster Saloon
Cheer on your favorite team from the comfort of home alongside Texas-Style BBQ from Coaster Saloon! Chef Tim uses only the highest quality meats and smokes them with real oak wood for authentic Southern flavor. Get ready for the big game by ordering your favorite type of meat by the pound, such as Baby Back Ribs, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and more. When the action is all over, celebrate sweet victory with one of Coaster Saloon’s family-style Apple Cobbler, Peach Cobbler and Banana Pudding desserts.
Village Pizzeria
For authentic New York-style taste, Village Pizzeria has hand-tossed pizza along with crowd pleasers such as BBQ Chicken and fresh Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmigiana pasta. Hosts will score major points for having Village Pizzeria’s buttery garlic knots at the Super Bowl viewing party!
Draft Republic
With two locations in San Diego, Draft Republic is making game day dreams come true with Happy Hour specials all day long! Watch every touchdown on Draft’s 100” projection screen in La Jolla or on one of its 50 flat screen TVs in Carlsbad. Football fans can take their pick from menu favorites including the Bacon + Blue Burger with housemade maple bourbon bacon and Bavarian Pretzel Sticks with IPA wholegrain mustard. Guests can also get into the action with Draft Republic’s table games including Ping-Pong, foosball, billiards and shuffle board.
Coaster Saloon
The beachfront Coaster Saloon is celebrating Football Sunday the best way it knows how — with ocean views, authentic Texas-style barbecue and 40 beers on tap! Located across from the Belmont Park Rollercoaster, football aficionados are invited to enjoy an all day Happy Hour and catch the game on Coaster’s projection screen or one of the restaurant’s 15 flat screen TVs. Game day bites include Frito Pie, Chili Cheese Polish Sausage, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders and more. Wash it all down with $5 well drinks and $4 Polish Pie, Fireball and Jägermeister shot specials.
Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge
Rep your favorite team’s jersey and cross the blue bridge to enjoy eclectic California cuisine and a roster of local craft beers at Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge. Attendees can catch the action watching TV at the bar, chowing down on dishes such as the eponymous Leroy’s Burger stacked high with white cheddar and bacon jam and the crispy Poke Tacos filled with ahi tuna, slaw and spicy creme.