Super Bowl LVII: Here’s where to watch the big game
Super Bowl Sunday fast approaches, and with it comes party planning, preparation or passing on hosting responsibilities and meeting your pals for game-day action at the local sports bar.
Let's face it, whether it's little Timmy's birthday or watching the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL championship game, party planning is hard.
There are plenty of Hamilton and Burlington spots getting ready to air the much-anticipated Rihanna halftime show and - arguably - the most significant annual sports and chicken wing eating event of the year.
So get your crew together, buy a ticket or make a reservation if required, and head to your local for kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12.
Here are some local spots that have announced Super Bowl LVII watch party plans:
The EndZone Bar & Grill claims the title of Super Bowl headquarters. A big claim, but a football bar is going be a good spot to watch football, American-style. EndZone is hosting its all-day Ultimate Tailgate Bash," boasting game-day packages, prizes and 32 television screens, including one that is 15 feet wide.
Tickets costing $25 come with a tailgate platter loaded with Zones fav's," including chicken wings, ribs, sliders and more. Call 289-246-9663 for tickets. EndZone is at 1305 Main St. E., Hamilton.
Unique Restaurant Group got a pick six, er pick three, with watch parties at three locations. Southcote 53 at 534 Garner Rd. E. in Ancaster, The Powerhouse at 21 Jones St. in Stoney Creek and District Kitchen and Bar at 335 Plains Rd. E. in Burlington are offering party packages for the big game.
For $50 plus tax and tip, football fans get drink tickets, plenty of eats, games, prizes and more. Find tickets online at urg.ca/shop.
The Slye Fox gains some yards with its first Super Bowl party.
Drink tickets, games and a halftime buffet are included for $40. Get your tickets in advance at 4057 New St. in Burlington.
Shoeless Joe's may not speak its name, football fans should plan to make reservations for the big game.
There are no festivities beyond watching the Super Bowl on one of many TVs at locations at 300 King George Rd., Brantford; 1250 Brant St., Burlington; or 1183 Upper James St. Book a table at shoelessjoes.ca/locations.
Speaking of chicken wings ... Anchor Bar at 120 King St. W. in Jackson Square is running awesome deals all day" Super Bowl Sunday, including two-for-one wings and drink specials.
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Jeremy Kemeny is a Hamilton-based web editor at The Spectator. Reach him via email: jkemeny@thespec.com