Come kickoff time this Sunday night, the only thing more important than what team you're rooting for is where you're watching the action.
If you're not lucky enough to have a Super-Bowl-worthy screen for the game, or a friend who does, or ... friends ... don't fret; we've reviewed the tapes and gathered a list of the best parties in town to satisfy even the most diehard fans.
- JDub's — takes place at 6 p.m. Festivities include free pizza during the game, free 4 oz. beers at touchdowns and raffle tickets with every beer purchased. Raffle items include Tampa Bay Lightning tickets, growlers, free beers and JDub's merch.
- Mr. Beery's — takes place at 6 p.m. Watch the game on a 115-inch screen or any of the other four flat screens while enjoying craft beer on tap and all-day happy hour prices and other beer specials. Beery's will provide some small snacks, but guests are welcome to order food from surrounding Gulf Gate restaurants.
- Motorworks Brewing Company — takes place at 4 p.m. With two 250-inch projection screens, Motorworks is a good bet for indoor or outdoor viewing. Food truck munchies will be available as well as drink specials and a V Foundation raffle.
- Old School — takes place at 6 p.m. Festivities include a $100 cash-prize cornhole tournament, a $100 cash-prize punching bag contest, wing specials, pitcher, bucket and bloody Mary specials, as well as first-come-first-served swag from the Fireball ladies.
- Mattison's City Grille — takes place at 1 p.m. Enjoy the game on a big screen while tasting game-day specials from chef Paul Mattison. Enjoy drink specials and happy-hour prices from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Pier 22 — takes place at 4 p.m. This party includes 13 HD LED screens, a buffet, drink specials and contests. Reservations recommended. Admission is $21.95
- Gecko's — takes place at 6 p.m. at all locations. Party includes beer specials, prize packs, including bikes, grills, coolers and other swag for contests including Super Bowl Trivia, commercial bingo, best-dressed-fan award and other surprise giveaways.
- Miller's Ale House — takes place at 5 p.m. Features all-you-can-eat buffet of snow crab legs, a carving station, wine and more. Admission is $25.
- The Devyn — takes place at 5 p.m. Watch the game on a 120-inch screen, gourmet pizza from Polpo Pizza Company and other food from Old School Bar and Grill. Admission is $50.
- Bearded Clam — takes place at 5 p.m. This fourth-annual event features gift certificates, giveaways and prizes, seven indoor flat screens and five outdoor screens, as well as an 80-inch jumbo screen on the outside deck. Happy hour from 11 a.m. to close and a $10.95 all-you-can-eat buffet while available.
