7 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Newport Beach

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Newport Beach.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The contest was decided in the final seconds, when a Patriots interception in the end zone halted the Seahawks' late-game drive.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Newport Beach are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

• Mutt Lynch's — 2300 W. Oceanfront.
  • Opens at 8 a.m.
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• Malarky's Irish Pub — 3011 Newport Blvd.
  • Opens at 7:30 a.m.
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• Cruiser's Pizza Bar & Grill — 801 E Balboa Blvd.
  • Opens at 9 a.m.
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• Hennessey's Tavern — 213 Ocean Ave.
  • Opens at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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• The Place — 2920 E. Coast Highway., Corona Del Mar.
  • Opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
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• OC Local Taproom — 30100 Town Center Dr., Laguna Niguel.
  • Opens at 11:30 a.m.
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• Station Craft — 34150 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point.
  • Opens at 11 a.m.
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