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Where To Watch the Super Bowl in NYC if You're a Seahawks or Patriots Fan

By Heidi Patalano | January 30, 2015 6:37pm | Updated on January 30, 2015 6:39pm
 Plenty of bars are offering specials for Patriots and Seahawks fans alike.
Plenty of bars are offering specials for Patriots and Seahawks fans alike.
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NEW YORK CITY — Last year New York City hosted the Super Bowl (sorta), but this year we've got no horse in the race — that is unless you're a devoted Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots fan.

We've rounded up a few bars where you'll find fellow fans or just enjoy the half time show.

For the Patriots Fans:
Professor Thom’s at 219 2nd Ave. in the East Village
This staple of Second Avenue declares its allegiance to New England with its proclamation of being “behind enemy lines since 2005.” As one of the only Boston sports bars in the city, the venue anticipates a large crowd for Super Bowl Sunday, so be sure to get there in plenty of time before kickoff.

Riveria Café and Sports Bar at 225 W. 4th St. in the West Village
Long-known as a haven for New England sports fans, the Riveria Café and Sports Bar will be bustling with fans enjoying the $5 well drinks, $4 margaritas and buckets of bud for $18.50. General manager Steve Sertell says that while he won’t be turning Seattle fans away, he has a requirement that may warn them off. “I’m just going to have a sign on the door saying that you must have on a New England Patriots hat, shirt, scarf or other paraphernalia to get in, and if they’ve got that, fine!” he said.

For the Seahawks Fans:
Pine Box Rock Shop at 12 Grattan St. in Bushwick
This beloved neighborhood bar by the Morgan L train stop will be packed with Seattle Seahawks fans, who can enjoy their 2 for 1 Sixpoint Beast Mode pints, Seahawk-themed cocktails and chili, nachos and chili mac from Champs Family Bakery.

McSwiggan’s 393 2nd Ave. in Gramercy
Seattle Seahawks fans best get their hands on tickets to this Irish pub’s Super Bowl party considering what an amazing deal it is. Pay $65 in person (or purchase a ticket over the phone for $75) and enjoy a 5-hour open bar and buffet while you cheer on the Hawks. McSwiggan’s sister bar, the “official Seattle Seahawks bar of NYC” Carlow East on the Upper East Side is sold out.

For Those With No Team Allegiance:
The Hill at 416 3rd Ave. in Kips Bay
Luxe sports bar The Hill is always a good bet for catching games in a comfortable atmosphere. Fans will start arriving at about 5pm for Sunday’s fete. Quench your thirst for victory with $7 shots of Jameson and $15 pitchers of Bud Light and Coors Light.

Bronx Alehouse at 216 W. 238th St.  in the Bronx
The Bronx Alehouse’s expansive menu of beers on tap are enough of a draw, but their Super Bowl food specials make this bar near Van Cortlandt Park an ideal party spot for large groups. The special on wings gets better the more you buy: 1 dozen for $19, 4 dozen for $38 and 8 dozen for $75. They’ll also be serving up a pulled pork platter that for $40 makes about 30 mini sliders.

Bounce Sporting Club at 55 W. 21st St. in Flatiron
One of the fanciest places to watch sports in the city is this posh club, which has been known to host celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Gabrielle Union and Kardashian-hangabout Scott Disick. The bar will offer specials that cater to devotees of the Seahawks and the Patriots like cocktails the New England Sour and the Seattle Brew Crew, on sale for $13. While football jerseys are allowed, the bar has a nightclub dress code. 

Woodwork at 583 Vanderbilt Ave. in Prospect Heights
This extremely popular neighborhood spot is usually more of a draw for soccer fans, but on Super Bowl Sunday it’s all about the pigskin — after the 3pm Barcelona vs Villarreal soccer game, that is. Nosh on one of their mac and cheese dishes or savory sandies while you cheer along with fellow football fans.

M. Wells Dinette at P.S. 1 at 22-25 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City
MoMA P.S.1, next door to M. Wells Dinette, will be screening the Super Bowl in the dome in the museum. Entry to the dome is free with museum admission (which is a suggested donation), until 6pm when admission is free. Guests are allowed to bring food from the M. Wells Dinette — like the Spanish rib and jerk chicken specials — over to the dome to watch the game.