IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Football fans EVERYWHERE are anxiously awaiting the chance to drink ungodly
amounts of beer, stuff themselves with wings and watch this season's 2 top dogs
battle it out for the holy grail of football. I know it's bitter sweet for Atlantans
(we came so close), but don't let that dampen your enthusiasm to get out and
enjoy the festivities. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the BEST times to go to your
favorite bar, lounge or restaurant and enjoy
the electrifying enthusiasm of this sporting spectacular. If you
don't have a place in mind, allow me to "do what I do." You just show
up and have fun!
Top All Around Pick:
Stats: If you want to view
the game in a large venue with lots of people, this is the place for you.
Besides for its colossal size (almost 16,000 square feet), it has other unique
features that make it a great choice to view the game as well. Features such as 5
bars and 70 high definition televisions ensure that every seat has an excellent
view and service is fast and convenient. Another really cool thing; maybe THE
coolest thing about Stats is that they have beer tap tables that allow patrons
to pour/serve their own beer right from their table! In fact, they are one of
the only bars in the US with this unique beer tap system. 7 tap tables and 10
private rooms offer this convenient beer system. The tables and private rooms
are available by reservation. Not a beer drinker? Don’t sweat it. Stats has an
extensive menu that includes tasty food, beverage and cocktail choices to suit
a variety of tastes.
[Downtown] 300 Marietta
Street Atlanta, GA 30313
404-885-1472
Wing Connoisseurs:
Clays Sports Café: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about
watching the Super Bowl? Great wings! Well, maybe that’s just the first thing
that comes to MY mind because I LOVE a great chicken wing; and I couldn't care
less about the game itself. But I digress. I was almost about to cut this pick
from my list because I hadn’t actually visited it myself and the website didn't offer a lot of information. But after I kept seeing review after review
after review stating that this place had the best wings in Atlanta, I decided
to take a chance and add it. Clay’s patrons rave about the wings, the $7.99
pitchers of beer and even the pizza. They especially shout out the lemon pepper
wings. It is characterized as a dive bar and described as sort of nondescript;
nothing fancy. But fans say they LOVED watching football there every Sunday
during the regular season because of its lively atmosphere and those delicious wings.
6518 Roswell Road NE
30328
404-843-1233
If you prefer large and
lively:
Taco Mac: If you were under the
impression that Taco Mac is a Mexican restaurant, you’re not alone; but you are
wrong. It is actually an American/Traditional restaurant with a few Mexican
food choices. So why the misleading name? There’s a cute story on their website
that explains how the owners arrived at this particular name for a restaurant
that started from the beginning as a buffalo wing and beer spot. The things that make Taco Mac a
great place to watch the Super Bowl are the crazy number of TV’s strategically
positioned around the entire restaurant and the extensive selection of beer on
tap. It also boasts a Huge bar seating area with an energetic atmosphere full of
sports enthusiasts representing their teams. There are several locations so go
to the website to find the one most convenient for you.
Want a more
sophisticated menu than the traditional sports bar:
Tavern 99:
This pick has a smaller, cozier layout but still boasts 12 flat screens and a fun
atmosphere for watching sports. Regulars categorize the food as being better
than the normal sports bar fare in terms of diversity. It’s not a large menu
but they offer things like Goat Cheese Bruschetta and Crispy Calamari as well
as gourmet sandwiches. And…… you can still get jumbo wings; available in exotic
flavors like Garlic Parmesan and Jerk just to name a few. If the food alone isn't enough, they have 27 beers on tap!
[Buckhead] 128 East Andrews
404-835-8311
Martini Lovers? Try
this:
Hudson Grille:
If you are a Ravens fan, you have to come here to watch the game. First of all
this is a “Ravens Bar” so you will be among your “peeps” and able to show
your team mad love and support. That alone is enough, but they also have lots
of TV’s, affordable prices and a high energy, fun environment. Hudson Grille’s menu falls under the
American/Traditional genre but has a delicious Queso that gets great reviews.
Now let’s talk about the cocktails. “Can you say $5.00 Martini’s??” The price
alone is astounding considering a Martini is $10.00 and up almost everywhere.
But then when you hear the flavors, it’s a wrap. Hudson Grille’s Pinnacle Vodka
Martini menu features yummy concoctions like Pineapple Upside Down Cake,
Blueberry Lemon Drop and the Sex and the City Martini.
[Midtown] 942 Peachtree
Street Atlanta, GA 30309 – see website for other locations
Wide selection of Vegan
menu choices:
Midway Pub:
This place is a little different…..in a good way. From the menu, to the
atmosphere to the crowd, it has a flavor all its own. I was really impressed
with the extensive selection of Vegan menu options because at most bars, your
meatless selections consist only of fries and mozzarella sticks. Here, you can order
Salted Edamame, Veggie Corndogs, Veggie Chili, Veggie Burgers and even Grilled
Cheese. They offer traditional bar items like wings of course, but then true to
their efforts to offer an inclusive menu, they have turkey burgers and turkey
meatloaf for non-beef eaters. Outside of the menu, Midway has lots of TV’s for
your viewing pleasure and a very enthusiastic crowd on game days. Great Patio also;
too bad it’s cold!
[East Village] 552 Flat
Shoals Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30316
404-584-0335
***Because I wanted to
feature bars and sports bars that I had not currently recommended, I omitted
city staples such as Dantanna’s, Lenox Grill, Yardhouse etc. But of course
these places are always awesome choices for a quality viewing experience. See
my previous post: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? (September 28, 2012) for
details on them and other fantastic sports bars in the city.
Baltimore Ravens
vs
vs
San Francisco 49ers
Sunday February 3, 2013:
Kick off is 6:30 PM
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