The clock is winding down. The excitement is palpable. The pressure mounts with each passing second. It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and you don’t have any plans!
Whether you’re an enormous football fanatic or are just in it for the commercials, the Super Bowl is a perfect excuse to socialize (and stuff your face). Don’t wait until the last minute to find a place to see the Denver Broncos square off against the Carolina Panthers. Watch like a champion at any of these great spots.
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Grasshopper Off The Green, Morristown
This three-level Irish pub will offer a special game day menu, including chicken wings, homemade beef chili, beef and Reuben sliders and a number of drink specials. There will also be prize giveaways, as well as raffles for Giants and Jets jerseys.
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Wicked Wolf, Hoboken
A beloved spot for young professionals, Wicked Wolf claims to host “Hoboken’s #1 football party.” They are pulling out all the stops for the biggest game of the year: DJs will spin throwback jams beginning at 11 am. Plus: fill up on $20 Coors Light buckets and $4 Coors Light drafts.
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Johnny Mac’s House of Spirits, Asbury Park
No one can resist the siren call of free pizza. Johnny Mac’s offers free pizza all day, every day. Get in the doors before 3 PM to score free omelets as well, plus $3 Bloody Marys and mimosas. Catch the game on their two jumbo screens, grab a beverage and chow down.
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World of Beer, New Brunswick
Beer enthusiasts need look no further than this Hub City spot, which will be offering $4 drafts of select brews for the duration of the game. Grab a pint of favorites like Kona, Goose Island and more. Feeling peckish? The $1 chicken wings will whet your appetite.
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Long Bar at the Borgata, Atlantic City
For the sophisticated football fan, you can pledge allegiance to your team of choice by partaking in a plethora of Super Bowl themed cocktails at this Borgata bar. Broncos fans should imbibe the Sheriff, named for Peyton Manning, while Panthers fanatics can sip the Superman, named for Cam Newton.
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Adelphia, Deptford
Tailgate at this South Jersey gem and save yourself a flight to San Francisco. For $24.95, you can indulge in an impressive buffet spread. Grab a piece of the mile-long hoagie (!), or stock up on chicken stir fry, gyros, tacos and plenty more.
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The Comfort of Your Own Home
Big-time celebrations are great, but nothing beats lounging with your closest pals, gorging yourself on homemade nachos and screaming at your TV. Host your own party! Can I come? I’m making seven layer dip!
Where will you be watching the Big Game? Who are you rooting for, the Broncos or the Panthers? Let us know in the comments!