Can you think of anything more American than a gridiron showdown on the big screen? How about enjoying the Big Game with a beer in one hand and a chicken wing in the other?
Whether you think football is the greatest game on earth, you love the halftime performers, or you’re just in it for the guacamole, the Big Game is always a big deal. If you don’t have the perfect home to host a party, then enjoy the game at one of these great local venues.
Here are 18 super bars to watch the Big Game this Sunday:
Nantahala Brewing (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 12:00–11:00pm
Three Words: Super Bowl Sunday. More Words: Nantahala Brewing will have all of their TVs tuned in and the kitchen will be cranking out amazing food. You have to try the Super Bowl Sunday Special: nachos and wings for only $15. Also enjoy $4 Dirty Girl Blondes, Noonday IPAs, and Bryson City Browns. It’s a perfect way to spend your Sunday.
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Salvage Station (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 12:00–11:30pm
Watch the big game by the river at Salvage Station in Asheville! Enjoy food and drink specials all day, including $2 off wing orders and $1 off domestics. If that’s not enough, win Salvage Station gift certificates and Oskar Blues prizes by playing football skill games!
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185 King Street (Brevard)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 12:00pm–12:00am
Join your friends for one of Brevard’s biggest parties of the year: 185 King Street’s annual Super Bowl Party and Potluck. Watch the big game on the 125-inch screen with full house sound. The restaurant will be frying a turkey and smoking beer butt chickens, grilled gator tails/ribs, and oysters. They encourage you to bring something to throw on the grill.
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Sanctuary Brewing Company (Hendersonville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 1:00–4:00pm
You can’t miss Sanctuary Brewing’s annual Puppy Bowl! While in past years it was hosted at Sanctuary Brewing, the epic annual event of adorableness has become so big that it’s been moved to the gymnasium at nearby Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center to accommodate all the fans! This year’s lineup includes Team Tuff and Team Gruff, and all players will be available for adoption from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
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Craft Centric Taproom & Bottle Shop (Arden)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 2:00–10:30pm
Pre-game for Super Bowl LIII with a chili cook-off at Craft Centric! An $8 judges pass will give you unlimited tastes of the best Crock-Pot chili Asheville has to offer and a say in who wins. The winner of the chili cook-off will win the money raised by the judge passes. Then stay for the game and enjoy your choice of 16 beer taps or 350 varieties of cans or bottles from their wall of beer.
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DFR Room (Brevard)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 4:30pm
Looking for a cozy place to watch Super Bowl LIII? Check out the DFR Room in the basement of 36 East Main Street in Brevard. Ample seating and a sizable dance floor provide all of the necessities to party the night away. Enjoy delicious food and whatever beer suits your fancy! The DFR Room is accessed through a shared stairway with Ecusta Brewing Company.
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Noble Cider (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 5:00–10:00pm
Come on down to the Noble Cider taproom for some fun, food, and football. Buy wings by donation. All proceeds raised will go to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries. Bring your best heavy football-watching snacks to share and a camp chair if you want to sit close. Noble will be playing games, including commercial bingo and guess the score. Stay until the game ends!
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Legends on the Lake (Lake Lure)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 5:00–10:30pm
Enjoy a game day viewing party at Legends on the Lake in Lake Lure! There will be an all-you-can-eat football buffet. Reserve your spot now at the buffet for just $22 per person.
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Eluvium Brewing (Weaverville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 5:00–11:00pm
Do you make the best chili in the neighborhood? How about all of Weaverville? Here’s your chance to prove it! Bring your chili to Eluvium’s inaugural cook-off and let the people decide whose is best. Both a winner and runner-up will receive prizes from the brewery. Entry will be limited to the first 15 participants. Judging starts at 5:00pm and winners will be announced at Super Bowl halftime.
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Dugout Sports Bar & Taphouse (Hendersonville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 5:00pm–2:00am
The Dugout Sports Bar & Taphouse is throwing their annual Super Bowl party. Come root for your team or boo the one you hate. There will be charity raffle, live auction, and silent auction with great prizes—all to benefit the animals at Blue Ridge Humane Society. Enjoy a super buffet or the regular menu. Reserve your seats now!
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The Grey Eagle (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00
Watch the big game at Asheville’s only officially registered Patriots bar! Enjoy free snacks, food specials, and $2 off all beer! Come early for a double feature. Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue will be there for a pre-game Kitten Bowl from 4:00–7:00pm.
Learn more: thegreyeagle.com
Southern Appalachian Brewery (Hendersonville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00–9:00pm
Enjoy beer, football, and fun at Southern Appalachian Brewery! The bar will be releasing three beers during the event: Imperial Stout will be back all day. Serrano Pilsner goes on tap at kickoff. And the half-time release will be the Chocolate Raspberry Stout. Between plays, meet current members of United Way’s new program, the Small Business League, and learn more about how you can join. SAB will be donating 10% of sales from the day to the Small Business League.
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The Casual Pint (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00–10:00pm
Join the Casual Pint for the biggest NFL game of the year! They will have free pizza starting at 6:00pm. Plus, the first 50 people can register to win prizes given away at the end of each quarter. Everyone can enjoy drink specials all day and all fan bases are welcome!
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Hi-Wire Brewing Company (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00–10:15pm
Hi-Wire is showing the game on their big screen at the Big Top! They’ll have $3 flagships and seasonal full-pours, and an awesome lineup of food from Foothills Local Meats! For people who prefer to watch the game in style, enjoy super comfortable seating on comfy recliners and sectional sofas.
Learn more: hiwirebrewing.com
Highland Brewing Company (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00–10:30pm
Watch the biggest game of the year at Highland Brewing Company, Asheville’s longest-running craft brewery! Enjoy $3 pilsners, small batch beer specials, and merch giveaways every quarter! Prizes range from Highland gift cards to tickets to see your favorite Carolina pro football team. Plus, Ceci’s will be serving up all your game day favorites: chicken wings, nachos, chips and guac, and mac and cheese.
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Archetype Brewing (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:00–11:00pm
Plenty of seating, warm chili, and great beer—What could be better? Bring your best pot o’ chili to Archetype Brewing and let the masses decide. Archetype will provide the bowls and silverware, you bring whatever toppings or fixin’s you want to serve, and your fellow patrons will vote on their favorite. The winner will get a $50 gift card for use in the taproom. Meanwhile, enjoy the big game on Archetype’s massive projector screen.
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Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge (Arden)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:30–9:30pm
Head to Post 25 for their annual Super Bowl party. They will be serving up mimosa, Bloody Mary, and beer pitchers. Or enjoy craft and domestic bottle buckets. And of course, don’t forget the Tiger Wings! The game will be playing on all six 60-inch screens in the restaurant. Root for your team and fill your belly with good company.
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Hillman Beer (Asheville)
WHEN: February 3, 2019, 6:30–10:00pm
Come hang, enjoy Hillman beer, and try delicious special menu items from Rise Above Deli! Hillman will be showing the game on their 55-inch LED 4K UHD Series television by Sceptre. They will also be hosting a raffle to raise money for Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. Tickets are priced 1 for $10, 3 for $20, and 10 for $50. Don’t forget to bring cash!
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