6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Bethesda

BETHESDA, MD — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Bethesda.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The epic contest was decided in the final seconds when a Patriots interception of a Seahawks pass resulted in a game-winning touchdown.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Bethesda are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

Caddies on Cordell
4922 Cordell Ave.
(301) 215-7730

Open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Caddies on Cordell will be offering football fans the chance to watch Sunday’s big game on over 40 screens. Game day goodies include a specialized menu with bucket and pitcher deals. Customers can make reservations for parties of eight or more.

Sports & Social Bethesda
11800 Grand Park Ave.
(240) 747-3006

Come Sunday, Bethesda’s Sports & Social branch will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight, giving customers the gift of an interactive wall, special appetizers and swag — plus, a unique Red Bull drink designed especially for Super Bowl festivities. Make sure to reserve a table to secure your spot ahead of time.

Dog Haus Biergarten Bethesda
7904 Woodmont Ave.
(301) 652-4287

From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Dog Haus Biergarten Bethesda will marry its Super Bowl watch party with an all-day happy hour. To make things even more fun, restaurant-goers can also snag some giveaways if they take part in a little trivia game.

World of Beer
7200 Wisconsin Ave.
(240) 389-9317

At Bethesda’s World of Beer, football fans will be treated to game day specialties like .99 cent buffalo shrimp, $3 smash burger sliders and select beers ranging as low as $3. Doors will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Barking Dog
4723 Elm St.
(301) 654-0022

If you’re looking for that close-knit bar vibe, look no further than The Barking Dog. With a selection of traditional and craft beers and in-house games, this Bethesda locale is a known neighborhood establishment that offers those classic bar food comforts — wings, mozzarella sticks and Maryland-themed burgers and dips. Doors stay open from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Tommy Joe’s
7940 Norfolk Ave.
(301) 312-8282

With over 40 televisions, customers won’t have too much trouble following every minute of Sunday’s big game at Tommy Joe’s in Bethesda. A staple of the neighborhood, the bar has been around for over two decades, treating customers to burgers, wings, weekend music entertainment and karaoke. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight.