There won't be any 'Sunday scaries' on Feb. 2 whenthe Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers head to Miami to play for the Lombardi trophy and the title of Super Bowl LIV Champs.
North Jersey is ready for the Super Bowl, despitethe fact that neither the Jets nor Giants came close to Super Bowl contention this season. But, this should-be holiday is slated to be a thriller, no matter ifyou're a Chiefs fan, 49ers fan, J. Lo or Shakira fan or just hoping for some funny commercials. Not making the trip to Florida for the big game?North Jersey is a trusty alternative, withan abundance of sports bars hosting parties with food and drink specials along withexciting giveaways.
Jimmy Geez, Haledon
The 49ers have their Jimmy G and so does North Jersey.This year marks Jimmy Geez's 21st year in Haledon, and what is a better way to celebrate than getting a group together for a Super Bowl party? The bar, equipped for the game with 12 TVs,will be hosting a free box pool through all four quarters, with thegrand prize winner walking away with a new pair of Apple AirPods. If beer specials or food at halftime don't appeal to you, Jimmy Geez is taking catering orders for Super Bowl house parties — last year they catered 3,000 pounds of chicken wings for the game!
Go:436 Belmont Ave., Haledon;973-790-9729,jimmygeez.com.
The Beer Spot & Grill, Fort Lee
With a name like The Beer Spot,it's only appropriate this local hub is going all out for the Super Bowl. The sports bar has 35 high-definitionTVs all around the room, so you won't miss any of the action. The Beer Spot has free hot dogs at halftime,along with 50-cent chicken wings and tenders all game. Cheer on your favorite team, or against the team you can't stand,with $3 Jameson and tequila shots and$3 domestic beers all night.
Go:2027 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee;201-461-9740,thebeerspotandgrill.com.
The Fox & Falcon, South Orange
For $75 per person, The Fox & Falconwill have an all-you-can-eat dinner featuring food stations like jerk, buffalo, and barbecue wings;chili;sliders;dessert and more. The pricealso includesunlimited glasses of beer, wine and house co*cktails all game.While guests are watching the game on aprojector set up in aback room, the barwillbe running a Super Bowl box pool. Each box is $20, anda portion of the money will be donated to the South Orange Fire and Rescue Squad.
Go:19 Valley St., South Orange;973-419-6773,thefoxandfalconnj.com.
The Yard, Haledon
The Yard is gearing up for its firstSuper Bowl event. Haledon's newest spotisoffering wing and drink specials and features 10 TVs placed all around the bar for a clear view no matter where you're seated.The first 50 people to arrive will be entered, free of charge, into The Yard's Super Bowl box pool where the winner at the end of each quarter wins a prize, like a TV or a Play Station.
Go: 289 Belmont Ave., Haledon;973-942-1256,theyardhaledon.com.
Blue 42, Elmwood Park
This year's Super Bowl might sting for some ofBlue 42's regular Packers fans, but the bar wouldn't miss an opportunity to host the big game. It isn't theSuper Bowl without specials galore, and with deals like a $5 appetizer menu,$3 Miller and Bud Lightdrafts, $5 Goose Next Coast IPA, $3 green tea shotsand $25 Stella towers, Blue 42 has something for everyone. Don't worry, Blue 42 regulars, the bar will have plenty of its famous'Packer punch' for just $5.
Go:158 Market St., Elmwood Park;201-773-0970,blue42bar.com.
The New Park Tavern, East Rutherford
MetLife Stadium won't be thehottest spot in East Rutherford for the Super Bowl this year. The New Park Tavern is gearing up for the biggest football event of the year with specials like$5 to $7 appetizers, $16.50 beer buckets and mimosas/Man-mosasfor $6 or $7, respectively. Multitask at halftime by singing along with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez while entering to win some of the bar's raffle prizes.
Go:250 Park Ave., East Rutherford;201-939-9445,facebook.com/thenewparktavern.
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Public House 46, Clifton
Public House 46 is known as ago-to bar for North Jersey Cowboys fans. While fans are still mourning America's team missingthe playoffs, this Clifton joint is still a worthwhilechoice to watch the game. And what better way to cope with lingering playoff woes than a50-cent wing special? With 36 TVs lining every wall, you'll see all theexhilarating and gutsyplays, no matter where you are in the room. They're not the jumbo-screen at AT&T stadium, but they get the job done.
Go:1081 Route 46, Clifton;973-473-8184,publichouse46.com.
Grasshopper off the Green, Morristown
Grasshopper off the Green, a popular Morristown spot for the Friday and Saturday night crowd, isn't letting up for Super Bowl Sunday. Food specials include the pub's signature chicken wings, homemade beef chili,and Reuben sliders along with drink specials throughout the game, including Coors Light 20-ouncepints for $3.50.
Go:41-43 Morris St., Morristown;973-285-5150,grasshoppermorristown.com.
Midland Brew House, Saddle Brook
This Saddle Brook venueis a hot spot for North Jersey football fans. For Super Bowl LIV, it is serving game-day food and drink packages including wings, bar pies, and pitchers of Bud or Coors Lite. The bar will also be running its usual Sunday football specials likediscounted prices on quesadillas, nachos, mozzarella sticks and more, and drink specials including$4 Fireball shots, $5 Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Bellinis, and $25 White Claw pitchers.
Go:374 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook;201-797-0070,midlandbrewhouse.com.
