Levi’s Stadium won’t play host to this year’s Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean local sports bars have given up on decimating your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re in it for the commercials, the halftime show, all-you-can-eat BBQ or the actual game, Super Bowl Sunday is an all-inclusive national holiday unlike any other. Food and drink specials abound for fanatics and high-fiving strangers, so make sure to find a seat at one of these Silicon Valley sports bars.
Make plans early because Super Bowl LI reservations are going fast.
Rookies Sports Lodge
99 S First St, San Jose. 1535 Meridian Ave, San Jose
Rookies has a new location in downtown San Jose, but its original spot in Willow Glen will be just as cracking. With more than 25 beers on tap and even more screens to watch the game downtown, we recommend getting there early or reserving a private room.
Firehouse Grill
111 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale
Drink specials, giveaways and a raffle that includes a 60-inch HDTV are all part of Firehouse Grill’s Super Bowl bash. Tickets are on sale now.
Britannia Arms in Almaden
208 S Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale
The Brit will raffle off a replica Vince Lombardi trophy autographed by Joe Montana in between offering plenty of food and drink specials. Every purchase of Fat Tire or Crown Royal comes with a free raffle ticket.
4th St Pizza Co.
150 E Santa Clara St, San Jose
Voted the Best Sports Bar by Metro readers in 2015, 4th St serves up 100-oz. beer towers and bottomless mimosas all night.
Alex’s 49er Inn
2214 Business Cir, San Jose
Alex’s might have the best bang for the buck beer special with $2.24 Buds, $2.50 well drinks and no cover charge. The dive will also be raffling prizes throughout the game and offering drink specials until closing.
Bert’s Stadium Sports Bar
208 S Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale
Bert’s recommends people bring their own food before a halftime BBQ cookout starts at 3:30pm. Fans can also fill up on $8 pitchers of PBR all game long. Entry is just $5, so get there early.
C&J’s Sports Bar
1550 Lafayette St, Santa Clara
C&J’s has no cover for the Big Game and will raffle off prizes that include a 50-inch HDTV. Along with flat screens from wall-to-wall, foosball, billiards and tasty drinks, C&J’s will be barbecuing throughout the game.
The Continental Bar, Lounge & Patio
349 S 1st St, San Jose
No cover and a catered taco bar starts at 1pm, but Continental recommends table reservations. The real festivities start after the game, as the after-party begins at 9pm.
Stiletto’s Beer & Wine Bar
14527 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Stiletto’s will offer Happy Hour prices all day, which includes $8-$10 house wines, $5 bottled beer and $15 bottomless mimosas, in addition to a taco bar, free popcorn and commercial bingo. Yes, Super Bowl Bingo.
Rosie’s New York Pizza
1285 The Alameda, San Jose
If your ideal super party consists of endless food and beer, the Super Bowl 51 Party at Rosie’s New York Pizza might be your best game day destination. Beer, wings, pizza and appetizers, all you can eat, all night long. Buy your tickets at the door with cash or venmo.
