Hosting a Super Bowl party is hard work. All of the food prep, clean-up, and rowdy houseguests can make this day into a nightmare. So why not go out and enjoy some drinks, eat some great food without the clean-up, and cheer on your team? Whether you root for the 49ers or the Chiefs, spend February 11 at one of these San Diego hotspots to watch Super Bowl LVIII. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, so we made the list for you. Kick off is at 3:30p.m., and all you have to do is pick which spot sounds best.

If You Want a Place with 20 or More TVs

Barleymash

Head downtown to Barleymash and watch the game on one of their 45 TVs. Sports Illustrated even once hailed it as one of the best places in the country to watch the Super Bowl, so call ahead to reserve your spot or arrive early to secure your spot.

600 Fifth Ave #6916, Gaslamp Quarter

Slater’s 50/50

If you’re planning on steering clear from the downtown chaos, Slater’s 50/50 in Liberty Station is home to over 50 beers taps and 22 screens to enjoy the game. Attend their Big Game Watch Party for $90 and receive one entree, one appetizer, and access to their open bar throughout the duration of the game.

2750 Dewey Rd #193, Point Loma

Draft Republic

For North County fans, Draft Republic locations in Carlsbad and San Marcos both has over 70 TVs to choose from and hundreds of beers on tap. Grab a seat anywhere because chances are good that you’ll be facing at least one TV. Enjoy Draft Republic’s all day Super Sunday Special offering $8 appetizers and Draft Republic beers, $2 off their pound of wings, and their Half Time Happy Hour Blitz offering 50 percent off well cocktails and selects pints and wines.

5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad and 255 Redel Rd, San Marcos

If You Want a Comfy Chair

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

Take a little trip up to Funner, CA, go to Harrah’s Resort Southern California and settle into one of their plush recliners located in the Events Center. Opt for their VIP Viewing Package featuring Topgolf Swing Suites transformed into exclusive viewing theaters for the big game, along with a bucket of beer and a private cocktail server upon reservation. Tickets are $150 which includes a table for two and entry at 2:30 p.m.

777 S Resort Dr, Valley Center

San Diego Bars for San Francisco 49ers Fans

Moonshine Beach

Don yourself in scarlet and gold before making your way to Moonshine Beach in PB for their Super Sunday Party, featuring special offers like five Bud Light or Budweiser beers for $32, $8 Tito’s or Jack Daniel’s, and $10 sliders. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., there is no cover, and it’s first come, first served, so don’t be late!

1165 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach

Saddle Bar

North County 49ers fans can gather at Saddle Bar in Solana Beach, a cozy 1920s bike-shop-turned-sports-bar. For the ultimate Super Bowl watch party, don you’re Patrick Mahomes or Joe Montana jersey and join the fun at this 49ers hub.

123 Plaza St, Solana Beach

San Diego Bars for Kansas City Chiefs Fans

Kansas City Barbeque

The name of this spot says it all: Kansas City Barbeque. Known for it’s appearance in Top Gun, this Gaslamp watering hole is the ideal spot to revel in another Chiefs Super Bowl win with quality BBQ, local craft beers, and fellow Chiefs fans.

600 W Harbor Dr, Gaslamp Quarter

Home and Away

Make your way over to Home and Away to be greeted by friendly faces dressed in red and white on Super Bowl Sunday. This popular Old Town sports bar serves as the home field for local members of the Chiefs Kingdom.

2222 San Diego Ave, Old Town

Super Bowl Sunday Specials in San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt

At Manchester Grand Hyatt‘s The Landing, football fans can watch the big game on a large projector screen while indulging in their game day menu consisting of loaded nachos, BBQ candy, and buffalo chicken sandwiches with $2 off draft beers.

1 Market Pl, Seaport Village

Morena Provisions

Bay Park’s Morena Provisions is cooking up a modern twist on stadium favorites this year for takeout and delivery. Their special Super Bowl Sunday menu includes salt and pepper chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, onion dip, baby back ribs, and so much more.

1122 Morena Blvd, Bay Park

Nason’s Beer Hall at the Pendry

Celebrate the end of the NFL season downtown at Nason’s Beer Hall at the Pendry Hotel. The hotel’s brewery is home to 23 televisions to catch every moment and is offering fans $10 Don Julio Tequila drinks along with $30 buckets of Modelo Especial or Pacifico beer.

570 J St, Gaslamp Quarter

Village Pizzeria

Coronado’s Village Pizzeria is offering a to-go Super Bowl Party Pack that caters to six to 10 guests. Meal packs come with 10-piece wings, 10 mozzarella and zucchini sticks, and a 12-pack of Diablo garlic knots for $60. Add on a large single-topping pizza or a family salad for an additional $12.

1206 Orange Ave and 1201 1st St, Coronado

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Scramble over to The Clubhouse Grill at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for a Super Bowl buffet for the books for $89 per person with the option of bottomless beers for an addition $49. Buffet starts at 2 p.m. and ends once the game clock stops. Reserve your spot here.

5200 Grand Del Mar Way, Carmel Valley

Del’s Hideout

Swing by this Del Cerro Texas BBQ joint to catch the pigskin game or an order of pigskin to go. Swing by the restaurant for tailgate specials including $25 and $30 buckets of domestics and import beers along with plenty of game day bites like their tri trip nachos or pulled pork sliders. For those hosting your own watch party, check out their catering offerings for groups of eight to 80.

5351 Adobe Falls Rd, Del Cerro

The Rabbit Hole

Located on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, The Rabbit Hole is your destination for the big game. Their game day specials include $7 bloody Marys, $30 Nütrl hard seltzer buckets, and savory bites like their loaded fries topped with bacon bits, or their fried pickles.

3377 Adams Ave, Normal Heights

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Ranch 45

The biggest game of the year calls for the best grub and watch parties. Need some inspiration for your roster? Look to these 14 spots for how to make the most of your Super Bowl LVI (or Puppy Bowl)—whether you’re celebrating at your favorite bar or from the comfort of your own home.

Bub’s @ the Ballpark

Just a block away from Petco Park, Bub’s is offering a Super Bowl drink menu consisting of $5 Bud Light drafts, seltzers, and cans, along with $5.50 Michelob Ultra, Mango Cart, and Kona Big Wave drafts for all the local beer enthusiasts. If you’d like to enjoy the game a block from the beach instead, you can find the same deals at Bub’s @ the Beach.

715 J Street, Petco Park; 1030 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach

Super Bowl – Deck

The Deck at Moonshine Flats

This downtown bar has lots of bites to satisfy your appetite. Fun $10 appetizers like cinnamon pretzel bites, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos corn dogs, and Fritos pies toe the line between sweet and savory and can be washed down with $7 Jack Daniel’s shots or one of their $25 Buena Cerveza bucket specials. If you need to step away from the screen, there’s an array of fun activities like corn hole, pool, and oversized beer pong.

335 Sixth Avenue, Petco Park 

Draft at Belmont Park

Beginning at 1 p.m., Draft’s Super Bowl pre-party will provide a tailgate experience with free tastings from Ballast Point, Tap Truck, and Patrón; discounted appetizers on pretzel bites and shredded beef nachos; and dozens of screens to watch the game. There’s also a chance to win prizes by participating in their Square Game, where all proceeds are being donated to Rady Children’s Hospital.

3146 Mission Boulevard, Mission Beach

Duck Dive

Pacific Beach gem Duck Dive is a great place to watch the big game, with drink and dining specials to last you well through halftime. Their $30 Touchdown Platter boasts chicken wings, calamari, fried pickles, and garlic Parmesan duck fat fries to create the ultimate cheat day meal. Plus, their $25 High Noon Buckets come with five seltzers to help you and your friends wash it all down.

4650 Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach

Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge

Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge

If you’re looking for much more than the typical Super Bowl watch party, Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge might be your spot. From 1:30 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy URBN pizza and Dirtybird Wings, bottle service, and a silent disco to go along with the game, which promises an unforgettable afternoon even if you don’t have the slightest interest in who wins the Super Bowl. General admission tickets are $29 and early-bird specials begin at $19, so purchase them here while they’re still available.

722 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach

Harrah’s Resort Southern California

For a Vegas-inspired Super Bowl party, consider The Events Center at Harrah’s Resort SoCal. Expect appearances from former pro football players Doug Flutie, Shawne Merriman, and Nick Hardwick, luxury seating areas, and a tailgate-style buffet. Free general admission gets you in to watch the game, but if you want any of the special perks, purchase a $40 ticket upgrade for $100 VIP lounge access.

777 South Resort Drive, Funner

The Loma Club

The Loma Club is offering a tasty lineup and their outdoor patio to watch the clash between the Bengals and Rams. Their drink specials include You & Yours canned cocktail bucket specials and team-color Jell-O shots to stick with the Super Bowl spirit. For food, they’re featuring a housemade chili, meatball hoagies, or you can step it up a notch with their chili cheese fries.

2960 Truxtun Road, Liberty Station

Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club is hoping to replicate the fun on the field with their own Super Bowl Super Yard. The outdoor patio will be decked out with a football simulator, lawn games, and an LED screen to enjoy the game and create a miniature stadium setting. If you need any extra incentive, the bar will be offering $4–$5 drink specials all game long and raffling away two 55-inch LED TVs to a couple of lucky patrons.

860 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach 

Moonshine Beach

Though the 49ers fell just short of reaching Super Bowl LVI, San Diego’s home for the red and gold is still hosting the big game in style. Moonshine Beach’s Super Bowl menu includes $8 shots of Jack Daniel’s and Captain Morgan and $30–$35 buckets of beer and wine. We recommend arriving a couple of hours before the 3:30 p.m. kickoff to stake out a spot on their outdoor patio and catch every play of the game on their 10-foot LED screen.

1165 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach

Moto Deli

For those looking for a main course that’s less messy compared to wings or ribs, Moto Deli’s BLT or Turketta Sandwich offers a tasty, but less sloppy alternative. Whether you want your sandwich hot or cold, or want to try their local craft, beer, wine or Kombucha, Moto’s Deli offers a Mediterranean and Southern-inspired sandwich lunch that allows you to focus on the game without having to worry about spilling BBQ sauce on your shirt.

1076 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

Ranch 45

Whether your passion is for cheese-filled delights or heavenly smoked barbecue, Ranch 45’s SmokeHouse Tailgate Pick Up menu contains decadent versions of all the game-day classics. You can share the $25 burnt ends nacho dip or the $15 country-style baked mac and cheese with friends, but you may want the $30 half rack smoked back ribs all for yourself. Order before February 9 and pick up your order on February 13 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

512 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach

The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific

Root for the West Coast team with good food and great ocean views. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific is offering sips and snacks curated by Chef Roberto Alcocer while you watch the game. Guests wanting a more private experience can book a Big Game Cabana package with your own private 44-inch HDTV, shaded loungers, valet, and wifi.

201 North Myers Street, Oceanside

Super Bowl – Smokey and the Brisket

Smokey and the Brisket

La Mesa’s Smokey and the Brisket is a wise choice for anyone hosting a large Super Bowl party this year. Their $250 Super Brisket Party Meal and their $200 Hail Mary Poker Party Meal are ideal for groups of 15 or more, with plentiful sides like barbecue beans, coleslaw, and big slabs of ribs to share. For smaller groups, try one of their For the Crew meals. Get your Super Bowl orders in February 11–13 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

5465 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa

Societe Brewing

Societe Brewing offers their very own Light Beer and their specialty guava and mango tropical IPA, The Pupil, either of which can perfectly complement a morning tailgate or be enjoyed as the game rolls on. You can enjoy Societe Brewing in-house or order from their online store for your at-home pleasure.

8262 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Convoy

Urban Plates

Urban Plates is offering their 12 Tender Feast for $38 and their 6 Tender Feast for $20 for everyone out there with a big appetite. Go for classic crispy or Nashville hot. After making your choice, you can enjoy their filling tenders as catering, by ordering online, or dining in.

12857 El Camino Real, Carmel Valley; 8707 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla

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