Super Bowl 50 is less than a week away so start making your plans. Here are our some of our top picks for viewing the big game that offer great food and drink in New York City. There are destinations that will work for all tastes and budgets. Some of these spots require reservations. For others, plan to arrive early and grab the best seats and eats. Stay tuned to Broadwayworld.com Food and Wine this week for more recommendations for Super Bowl Sunday.
Monarch (71 West 35th Street) The popular rooftop bar has enclosed its outdoor area for the winter months and offers spectacular sights of midtown Manhattan and a picturesque view of the iconic Empire State Building. On game day, February 7th, Monarch will boast several large screen plasma TVs and offer an open bar from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, providing a variety of hors d'oeuvres for the evening - including Organic Pomme Frites, Beef Sliders, New York Style Meatballs, and Tiger Shrimp Dumplings. Cost of admission is $15. Visit: http://addisongroupnyc.com/venues/monarch/.
Burke & Wills Australian Bistro (226 W. 79th Street) will be showing the game at the bar, with first come first served seating, and happy hour all night (happy hour is 2 for 1 drinks and $1 oysters). Upstairs at The Manhattan Cricket Club, you can reserve a spot ahead of time either individually or with a group. It is available to book for private viewing parties. $75pp++ includes featured cocktails, beer and wine all unlimited for the duration of game, and a bar snack platter for each person. Snacks include sliders, triple fried chips, risotto fritters, and crispy pork belly. Email matilda@mccnewyork.com for reservations. Visit http://www.burkeandwillsny.com/ or call 646.823.9251.
Tender Bar & Grill is located in the heart of the city at The Sanctuary Hotel (130 W. 47th Street). Watch the Super Bowl live and cheer on your favorite team on the nine 55" HDTV's and two 80" projector screens throughout the space. General admission tickets are $30 and includes two complimentary beers or drinks and food specials. Die hard fans can purchase the Touchdown Table package for $50 which includes admission, 1 appetizer platter per 2 guests, 1 choice of beer or cocktail pitcher and guaranteed seating. Tender is the ultimate location for the Super Bowl 50 celebration. Doors open 6pm and for information visit http://tendernyc.com or call 212.514.6000.
Treadwell Park (1125 1st Avenue) The dynamic beer hall in the Upper East Side has its game face on for the Super Bowl. It's the ultimate spot to cheer on your favorite team offering football fans delectable grub, inventive cocktails, pinball machines, complimentary self-serve popcorn, and Ping Pong during half time.
Featuring 12 big screen TV's, they will be decked out with team party favors and designated tables for each team's fans. Treadwell offers 20 different draught beers and cask beer and they will also serve up artisanal cocktails including Today's Global Business Climate and Beer Floats featuring funky ice cream flavors like blue cheese. For munchies opt for Smoked Crispy Wings, Mac & Cheese with gorgonzola, cheddar and asiago or the TWP Burger with not-secret sauce and French fries. Guests can buy raffle tickets to win a free Gift Certificate and a mystery prize. Treadwell Park will also be offering private casks of beer for each table with wings, sliders and franks in a blanket. RSVP on Eventbrite for free admission. Here's is a link to the offerings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-super-bowl-at-treadwell-park-tickets-20777372681.
Inwood Bar and Grill (4892 Broadway) This newly opened uptown hotspot will go where no other venue has gone before on Game Day....outdoors! Executive Chef Davo Lazala will man two BBQ grills outside serving up made to order ribs, burgers and corn on the cob making it a tailgate party like no other. But don't worry about the elements because the game will be showcased indoors on 30 flat screen TVs in addition to a massive projection screen. A live DJ will also spin before and after the game. For more information or to make a table reservation, visit www.inwoodbarandgrill.com or call 212.304.3704.
Village Pourhouse (64 Third Avenue) - For the last 10 years, this East Village institution has been a home away from home for fans of every NFL team. On Super Bowl Sunday, the bar will offer guests a $100 p/p package, which includes a premium open bar from kick off, to the end of the game and an assortment of complimentary appetizers for the 1st half of the game. For more information or to reserve your spot, visit www.villagepourhouse.com.
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