Where to Watch Super Bowl LI in D.C.
When Super Bowl LI kicks off, here’s your list of parties, game watches and specials to check out on game day.
Dino’s Grotto
The Italian bistro will host a game watch at its Grotto Bar, serving happy hour all day (noon - 10 PM). Enjoy complimentary snacks including Italian Nachos, deviled eggs, and chilli with purchase of a drink. (1914 9th St, NW; 202-686-2966)
Duffy’s Irish Pub
Reserve seats at Duffy’s Super Bowl Watch Party with options ranging from “Bar Stool” to “Table of 7” and catch the game on one of their 15 flat screen TVs while enjoying a food buffet from 6 - 9 PM (which includes their famous wings), 2 drink tickets per person, and $15 pitchers of Miller LIte/buckets of Coors Light or Bud LIght. (2106 Vermont Ave, NW; 202-462-9464)
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
What goes better with football than chili? In honor of the big game Jack Rose will host a Super Chili Bowl Cookoff with all you can eat and drink for $45. Enjoy five chilis, ten drafts, and five cans while watching the game on the Rooftop Terrace from 6 - 10 PM. (2007 18th St, NW; 202-588-7388)
Lauriol Plaza
Watch the game on Lauriol Plaza’s rooftop while enjoying happy hour drinks and appetizers, 3 PM to closing. (1835 18th St, NW; 202-387-0035)
Mad Fox Brewing
Head to Glover Park for Mad Fox Brewing’s Beer & Buffet Super Bowl Party. The game will be shown in the Taproom, equipped with two full bars and plenty of seating. For $65, you’ll get access to a tailgate buffet and a Mad Fox draft pass - 6 - 9 PM. (2218 Wisconsin Ave, NW; 202-791-0389)
Meridian Pint
Game day specials at Meridian Pint begin at 6:30 PM and include $10 burgers, $5 nachos, $5 select drafts along - vegan dining options also available. (3400 11th St, NW; 202-588-1075)
Quarter+Glory
The American cocktail bar will have the game on its screens along with great food and drink specials including a Narragansett and burger for $15, DC Brau Pilsner and pretzel for $12, Strongbow Cider and chicken sandwich for $14, select cocktails for $7, and more. Free to attend, but registration is recommended. (2017 14th St, NW; 202-450-5757)
Takoda
In honor of Super Bowl LI’s host city, Takoda will be serving The Houston Margarita during the game. Made with Rye infusion, Triple Sec, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup and garnished with an orange peel, it will only be available as supplies of the special infusion last. (715 Florida Ave, NW; 202-525-1252)
Texas Jack’s Barbecue
This barbecue joint in Arlington will be showing the game in its expansive bar/lounge area. While the Super Bowl is playing, football fans can enjoy $15 all you can eat Smoked Wings, $5 bartender’s choice craft beers and $5 handcrafted cocktails. (2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703-875-0477)
Union Pub
The Capitol Hill bar is hosting an All You Can Drink Super Bowl Party with self-serve kegs, self serve canned beers, rail liquor and house wine, patio bar games, a buffet, chips ‘n dip bars, and more. 4 PM - close, $50. (201 Massachusetts Ave, NE; 202-546-7200)
Wunder Garten
The NoMa beer garden will be hosting a tailgate and Super Bowl viewing party. Expect corn hole and life-size beer pong along with other games, tailgate food, and a great selection of beer starting at 2 PM. (1101 First St, NE)
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