Super spots to gather to watch 49ers battle Chiefs
The San Francisco 49ers are heading to Super Bowl LIV, where they will face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. A win would give the Niners their sixth championship, their first since Steve Young led them to a win in Super Bowl XXIX in 1995.
Pop star Demi Lovato is scheduled to sing the national anthem, followed by the kickoff around 3:30 p.m., broadcast live on Fox. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are set to perform the halftime show. Between those performances, some highly anticipated commercial debuts and the actual football game, it’s bound to be a fun time to be glued to the TV screen.
What makes it even more fun? Watching the big game with other Niners fans!
Here are several Bay Area venues planning to host watch parties — some starting as early as 10 a.m. — for goldblooded fans throughout Niner Nation.
San Francisco
Barbarossa Lounge Watch the biggest game of the year on 150inch HD projection, 100inch HD projection and 70inch HDTV screens. Seating is very limited, and table reservations are highly recommended. This event is for those ages 21 and older. Admission is free before 3 p.m. with limited capacity. Tables can be reserved for as much as $1,000, guaranteeing seating for 10 and $1,000 worth of food and drinks credit.
1:3011:30 p.m. Free$1,000. Barbarossa Lounge, 714 Montgomery St., S.F. 4154344204. http://bit.ly/sbbarbarossa
The Chapel The venue, located in the heart of the Mission District, plans to serve a menu full of fan favorites including Holy Grail burgers and sliders (including the signature offering, “Beyond”), smoked buffalo wings and herbed truffled steak fries. House cocktails and local favorite beers will also be available. This party is for guests of all ages.
2:30 p.m. The Chapel, 777 Valencia St., S.F. 4155515157. www.thechapelsf.com
Emporium SF Football and arcade games? Sounds like a great Super Bowl Sunday for gamers of all kinds (though you must be 21 or older). The bar plans to make viewing available on all the screens, including their 50foot HD projector and semiprivate Skyboxes. The sound will be on and loud so fans don’t miss any of the action. This event is for those age 21 and older.
Noon10 p.m. $10 at the door; first come, first served. Emporium SF, 616 Divisadero St., S.F. 7736977922. http://bit.ly/sbemporiumsf
Novela Have some brunch and start the party early at this downtown cocktail bar. Watch every moment of the game on five HD largeformat flat screens and two 7foot HD digital projection displays, with full audio of the game. Novela’s signature handcrafted cocktails, punch pitchers and gamedayinspired menu items will be available.
This watch party is for those ages 21 and older. While there is no cover charge, tables start at $400. For $2,000, the restaurant offers a deal that includes a personal 50inch HDTV, private bartender and room for 25 people, along with a $2,000 food and beverage credit. Gratuity is not included.
Noon2 a.m. Free$2,000. Novela, 662 Mission St., S.F. 4158966500. http://bit.ly/sb novela
Rockwell The Pacific Heightsarea lounge will have no cover charge all day with food and drink specials available, as well as Niners merchandise and giveaways. Attendees can also purchase VIP tickets that include a VIP booth with seating, one bottle of your choice of alcohol, mixers, fruit condiments and 49ers swag giveaways.
The game will be viewable on a 30foot LED JumboTron Display Screen.
Call or text 4156386500 to reserve your table.
29 p.m. Free$395. Rockwell, 3200 Fillmore St., S.F. 4156386500. rockwellrock.com
SoMa Streat Food Park Watch the 49ers battle it out for their sixth Lombardi Trophy with other fans and delicious food. The public event will offer 10 big TVs to display the game, DJ’d sound blasting through the park and team swag contests and giveaways for attendees. Food trucks set for the event include Firetrail Pizza, Chef ’s Truck. Nucha Empanadas, the Sarap Shop and Gyros on Wheels. Tickets are $5 at the door, and the event is open to all ages. Dogs are also welcome.
2:307 p.m. $5. SoMa Streat Food Park, 428 11th St., S.F. http://bit.ly/sbfoodpark
Super Gay Super Bowl Watch Party at Manny’s Manny’s is celebrating the Niners’ special day with a “big gay super watch party” for those ages 21 and older. Are you not interested in football? Is the halftime show the reason you are watching? This event might be the perfect watch party for you.
Drink specials include $5 beer pints, $5 rosé and $1 Tecate.
38 p.m. Free. Manny’s, 3092 16th St., S.F. 4159137985. www.welcometomannys.com
Supervisors Walton and Haney’s Super Bowl Watch
Party Join Supervisors Shamann Walton and Matt Haney for a Super Bowl Watch Party. There will be food, DJs and more entertainment for all ages. Organizers ask for a $10 suggested donation at the door, with half of the proceeds going to Urban Ed Academy in District 10 and the other half to West Bay in District Six.
27:30 p.m. Victory Hall & Parlor, 360 Ritch St., S.F. http:// bit.ly/sbsupervisors
East Bay
The Athletic Club Oakland The East Bay restaurant will open at 7 a.m. to accommodate fans wanting to watch soccer before switching to the Super Bowl in the afternoon. The establishment will also have food, drink specials and a DJ to liven up the festivities. This event is for those ages 21 and older.
7 a.m.11 p.m. The Athletic Club Oakland, 59 Grand Ave., Oakland. 5109228204. www.theacoakland.com
Fort Green The Old Oakland sports bar will have free admission and is expecting a lot of visitors for the game, so make sure you get there early. Drink specials at the bar include happy hour from 35 p.m., with Coors Light at $4 and other draft beers at $5.
Noon9 p.m. Fort Green, 736 Washington St., Oakland. 5105932172. www.fortgreenoakland.com
The New Parkway Theater The Oakland movie theater invites fans of all ages to watch the action on its giant silver screen, furnished with couches and more for a livingroomlike experience. Food and drink will be available. Tickets start at $13 for senior citizens and students, $15 for a regular ticket.
3 p.m. $13$15. The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland. 5106587900. www.thenewparkway.com
North Bay
Sweetwater Music Hall The venue welcomes fans of all ages to watch the big game, with doors open at 2:30 p.m. No tickets are required. Sweetwater also offers brunch prepared by Sweetwater Cafe’s chef Gordon Drysdale on Sundays starting at 9 a.m.
2:30 p.m. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. www.sweetwatermusichall.com
Flatiron San Rafael The San Rafael sports bar will be open for the Super Bowl, and fans of all ages are invited to celebrate. The big game will be displayed on several TVs with the sound on. Drink specials include draft beer specials and souvenir cups. The menu offers standard American bar fare. There will be no cover charge or tickets for the event, so make sure you get there early to secure a spot.
10 a.m.2 a.m. Flatiron, 724 B St., San Rafael. 4154534318. flatironsanrafael.com
South Bay
54th Super Bowl Extravaganza The Saratoga Beer & Wine Bar plans to have the game, commercials, halftime show and Puppy Bowl on its TV screens throughout the big day. Not a big Super Bowl fan? The bar plans to also have fun games like commercial bingo to keep everyone entertained. The event is for guests ages 21 or older. Admission price includes entrance to the event, one drink ticket for a glass of house wine or beer, and a free raffle ticket. Unlimited popcorn will also be available.
27 p.m. $10. Stilettos Beer & Wine Bar, 14527 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. stilettoswinebar.net
Bourbon Pub at Levi’s Stadium The restaurant at the home of the San Francisco 49ers will offer a culinary experience for Super Bowl Sunday. James Beard Awardwinning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina is set to bring the best flavors of the game to an allyoucaneat experience from 1:30 p.m. until the end of the second quarter. Doors open at 1 p.m. The menu includes nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken tenders, buckets of fries and much more. General admission tickets are $100. Tickets for children under 12 are $50.
16:30 p.m. $50$100. Bourbon Pub, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. http://bit.ly/sbbourbonpub
Brittania Arms Almaden The big game will be showing on every screen in the restaurant, which will also offer food and drink specials. Attendees will have the chance to win one free pint every day for a year, and be given a raffle ticket for a signed, framed Joe Montana jersey. Reserve your table early as seating will be assigned on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Fans who buy tickets in advance are guaranteed a table.
1:308 p.m. $10$20. Brittania Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. 4082660550. britanniaarms.com