Not everyone will travel to New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. For those who are staying in New York and looking for a spot to watch the big game, here's a look at the best bars, rooftops, and private rooms to host viewing parties in New York.
Boomer Esiason's Stadium Grill at Bowlmor
Boomer Esiason's Stadium Grill at Bowlmor in Times Square has a gameday package that includes a buffet; wine, beer, and soft drinks; and unlimited bowling from 6 p.m. to the end of the Super Bowl. Private tables are available for groups as small as three people.
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The Ainsworth
The Ainsworth, a sports bar in Chelsea, is planning to have a DJ spinning and will serve sports-bar staples such as spinach artichoke dip, Buffalo wings, sliders, and nachos. Sister property Ainsworth Park in Gramercy offers a 7,000-square-foot space with 65 antique mirrored televisions and a 40-person seated patio. The space also offers four private events spaces including an upstairs V.I.P. lounge and a downstairs back lounge.
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Tonic Bar & Restaurant
Tonic, a sports bar and restaurant in Times Square, will broadcast the game on its 40 HD screens across three floors. The multilevel venue holds 550 and has a private bar with projection screens, plasma TVs, and a marble bar. The restaurant has a Super Bowl package as well as private spaces for parties of 30 people or more.
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SNAP
SNAP, a 2,200-square-foot venue, features 16 high-definition screens, a DJ booth, and a 20-foot-long LED ticker built into the bar’s countertop.
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The Hill
Located in Murray Hill, the Hill is a sports lounge equipped with 25 high-definition, wall-mounted TVs, a projection screen, and Wi-Fi access throughout. The private space is already booked, but groups can still make reservations. The entire space seats 250 or holds 565 for receptions.
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