Where to watch the Super Bowl on Long Island
Timothy Fadek
Sunday, Feb. 3 -- surely you’ll be watching Super Bowl XLVII, when the Baltimore Ravens will face the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Viewing parties abound in sports bars, restaurants and other venues -- here are some great places to catch the main event. -- Compiled by Ian J. Stark
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Bottomz Up Bar And Grill $$ | Sports bar, American, American regional, Sushi 377 Old Country Rd. Carle Place ADMISSION $50-$75
Scheduled to re-open with this Super Bowl party (after an extended hiatus), those looking to reserve a package for the big game ($50 for women, $75 for men) will get a top-shelf open bar, free buffet and giveaways (starting at 5:30 p.m.), all hosted by Sean Landeta, former punter for the New York Giants during their wins of Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV.
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Croxley's Ale House & Eatery (Farmingdale) $$ | American, Beer, Pub, Burgers, Sports bar 190 Main St. Farmingdale ADMISSION $39.95 (plus taxes and gratuity)
Reserve a table (or even just a stool) early for what the pub promises to be its biggest Super Bowl party yet. Festivities start an hour before the game with a tailgate party of unlimited buffet food and beer on tap until the final whistle.
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Croxley Ales (Franklin Square) Pub, American, Sports bar 129 New Hyde Park Road Franklin Square ADMISSION $39.95 (plus taxes and gratuity)
Reserve a table (or even just a stool) early for what the pub promises to be its biggest Super Bowl party yet. Festivities start an hour before the game with a tailgate party of unlimited buffet food and beer on tap until the final whistle.
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Croxley Ale House & Eatery (Rockville Centre) Pub, American, Beer 7-9 S. Park Avenue Rockville Centre ADMISSION $39.95 (plus taxes and gratuity)
Reserve a table (or even just a stool) early for what the pub promises to be its biggest Super Bowl party yet. Festivities start an hour before the game with a tailgate party of unlimited buffet food and beer on tap until the final whistle.
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Dark Horse Tavern $$ | Pub, Sports bar 12 S Park Ave. Rockville Centre ADMISSION $55
Known as a hip craft-beer bar to many, the ‘Tavern is also good for special events, and for this year's Super Bowl the Dark Horse's deal features a free buffet during the game and open bar that starts an hour before kickoff and runs until the end. -
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McCann's Pub & Grill Pub, Nightspot, Sports bar 5590 Merrick Rd. Massapequa Drink specials will begin at 3 p.m., and there will be raffles and giveaways, with such prizes as a 51” TV and a “kegerator” (a home beer dispensing device) as top items. But what makes this venue extra-special for sports is the sheer amount of watch-ability, as McCann’s can boast 60 televisions. (Tables can be reserved in advance)
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McFadden’s RVC Nightspot, Pub, Sports bar 210 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre ADMISSION $25
Equipped with 17 HDTVs, this clubby pub is offering a package that supplies a top-shelf open bar and half-time buffet.
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Mulcahy’s Dance club, Pub, Rock and more, Sports bar, Nightspot, Music, Rock music 3232 Railroad Ave. Wantagh ADMISSION $40-$75 in advance
With giant screens at every turn and the Wantagh LIRR station across the street, this mega-sports bar is always a popular choice. Tickets are available for two packages that start at 5 p.m.: the basic deal includes unlimited Bud and Bud Light bottles plus a buffet ($40 per person), or go premium and add on a top-shelf open bar plus VIP seating and waitress service ($75 per person). Advance purchases can be made at ticketweb.com. -
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The Nutty Irishman Rock and more, Nightspot, Sports bar, Karaoke/Open jams 323 Main St. Farmingdale ADMISSION $20 in advance
From 6 p.m.-10 p.m., score all-you-can-eat wings and unlimited Bud Light drafts, with a special New Orleans-styled food menu available and a raffle. Tickets are available online at ticketweb.com or thenuttyirishman.com. -
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Your Mother's House Kitchen & Bar Pub, American 2349 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park ADMISSION $100 in advance
With a 20’ monster TV flanked by five massive projection screens and over 40 more sets around the room, the game will be supremely viewable. Tickets are limited (so buy early if interested) and include a buffet (featuring such upscale edibles as baby-back ribs, snow crabs, penne a la Vodka and sushi) plus a top-shelf open bar -- all starting at 5 p.m. A DJ will be on-hand to spin during halftime and after the game, with all tables receiving party favors.