It;s that time again football fans! Before all my European readers get excited I am talking about American Football, the game where you throw the ball instead of kicking it into the goal and you start sliding across the turf to celebrate a goal. Its Super Bowl XLVIII this upcoming Sunday and Vancouver fans will have an even greater interest in watching this years matchup as we have a close neighbour participating in this years game.
The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos will battle for the ultimate title of Super Bowl XLVIII champs. It will be old school vs. new school. One quarterback trying to cement his hall of fame legacy, while the other is trying to show the world that he is the next great quarterback to emerge in the NFL.
Top 10 Places To Watch The Super Bowl In Vancouver
Fans can catch all the action, including the half-time show, on three massive screens, surrounded by comfortable couches on the dance floor and several chances to win prizes. The event will offer free admission, however guests are asked to register beforehand and save themselves a seat and guarantee entry
Wings and football are a match made in heaven. Located on Granville and Davie street, you just simply cannot go wrong with catching the big game while stuffing down some wings with a couple pitchers of beer. Famous for their wings having flavours such as honey garlic, Canadian maple, and for those who like it really spicy their famous Bobby Wing. The food prices range from $10-$40, and being conveniently located about 10 minutes away from the Canada Line, you’ll be sure to get home safely after the game.
Located on 1208 Granville street in Vancouver, G Sports Bar and Grill is a great place to watch the game if you have a large party heading down to watch the Super Bowl. With great service, great drink specials, and plenty of space you simply cannot go wrong catching the Super Bowl game here. Staff are tremendously friendly, and the place offers great drink specials to get you into the spirit beforehand. Food is moderately priced and with 22 HD televisions, there is not a bad seat anywhere.
4. Boston Pizza
If you are planning on watching the game with the wife, and kids Boston Pizza is calling your name. Offering great service, and a friendly family environment Boston Pizza is a perfect place to watch the Super Bowl. You will be able to find mouth watering food for yourself, and they offer a great variety of options on their kids menu. With locations all over Vancouver, and moderately priced menu items this family friendly restaurant is perfect for the football fanatic family.
5. Shark Club
Shark Club is one of Western Canada’s premier sports bars having locations in the Lower Mainland in Richmond, Langley, and Downtown. During Super Bowl Sunday they will be having on promotion $20 buckets of Budweiser, and other great prices during the game. The menu is moderately priced and range from $10-$40 dollars, and offer a wide selection of imported and local beer. Shark Club also offers a private lounge where you can book it for no charge at all. With a large bar, large video screen, and the many other TV’s from you to pick from, you will definitely have a great view of the big time while enjoying their delicious food and wide variety of drinks.
Located at 888 Nelson, Relish Gastropub will be celebrating the Super Bowl is big ways by giving away a 42″ TV, jerseys & more. Deals include $2.50 shots of fire ball, $3 pints of Pilsner, $4 bottles of MGD and $4 highballs. You can also get a Relish burger, fries, and a pint of Pilsner for $16!
7. Rio Theatre
The Rio is a great place to catch the game on a big screen. You can expect a 50/50 draw, door prizes, a raffle, lots of drink specials, and a special half-time burlesque show! There will be a $5 entry donation with partial proceeds going towards a local charity.
8. Doolin’s Irish Pub/ The Cellar
Great drink specials, a tailgate menu, and body painted girls are just few of the things you can expect at Doolin’s. The event will also feature guest DJ Alibaba and two rooms to watch the game (downstairs at the Cellar or upstairs at Doolin’s) Oh, there also giving away two 50″ TV’s!
Head over to Gastown and catch the game on Portside’s big screen! Their event will feature homestyle chili, drinks specials, door prizes, silent auctions, and 50/50 draw!
10 . Your buddies place
Cant go wrong with rounding up a couple of friends and watching the big game at a buddies place. Sure the wives and girlfriends might get a bit annoyed by you being so fixated on the game but who cares – it’s the Super Bowl baby! Crack open a couple beers, bring out the food, and enjoy the game.
