Where to watch the Super Bowl on Long Island
Jeremy Bales
Game day is Sunday -- surely you’ll be watching Super Bowl XLVI, when the Giants will face the New England Patriots in Indianapolis. Viewing parties abound in sports bars, restaurants and other venues -- here’s a survey of what’s planned. -- compiled by ExploreLI staff
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Croxley Ales 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 food and beer on tap until the final whistle.
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The Leaky Lifeboat Rock and more, Pub, Music, Rock music 3603 Merrick Rd. Seaford The super-hip stop will serve up $1 PBRs (Pabst Blue Ribbon) drafts as long as New York is in the lead, with $1 shots for all every time Big Blue scores a touchdown. Football fans who’d rather skip on the traditional chicken wings can order up vegetarian and vegan snacks from the Long Island Vegetarian Eatery next door.
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Library Café $$$ | Lounge, American 274 Main St. Farmingdale ADMISSION $35 for game package (plus gratuity) The restaurant’s Super Bowl viewing party comes with unlimited domestic beer and wine, a hot and cold buffet of Buffalo wings, penne a la vodka, Italian hero, Caesar salad, cheese platter, spinach dip and a dessert station. There will be Super Bowl XLVI giveaways and a half-time raffle for a Giants jersey. Advance reservations required.
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McCann's Pub & Grill Pub, Nightspot, Sports bar 5590 Merrick Rd. Massapequa With dozens of televisions built into walls, behind the bar, on the patio — there’s hardly a bad seat in the house. Food and drink specials for the game start at noon, culminating in the raffle of one 60” and two 32” televisions (must be present to win).
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Mulcahy’s Dance club, Pub, Rock and more, Sports bar, Nightspot, Music, Rock music 3232 Railroad Ave. Wantagh ADMISSION $50 for game package Between 400 and 500 people are expected to watch the game here, where 10 giant screens broadcast through the cavernous pub and concert hall. Admission includes an “endless” buffet of chicken wings, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers served alongside Bud and Bud Light drafts. Prizes such as beer coolers and sweatshirts will be raffled. Advance ticket purchase suggested.
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The Nutty Irishman Rock and more, Nightspot, Sports bar, Karaoke/Open jams 323 Main St. Farmingdale The pre-game tailgate party kicks off at 2 p.m. with $2 burgers/hot dogs – and gratis bowls of New England and Manhattan clam chowder (get it?). Two-time Super Bowl champ and former Giants punter Sean Landeta is scheduled to be on hand for photo ops 4:30-5:30 p.m. During the game, patrons can nosh on 25-cent wings and 2-for-1 bottles of Bud/Bud Light.
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Shooters Tiki Bar & Sports Grill Rock and more, Sports bar 2109 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh ADMISSION $40 for game package This laid-back, beach-styled tavern should see a spike in energy come during its 5-hour tailgate party before the Super Bowl. It starts at noon with complimentary hot dogs, burgers and wings. Once the game starts, you’ll find yourself privy to four walls of TV screens.
