Where To Watch The Big Game In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, 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 Marin County.

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 Marin County are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. PT, 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:

Pete’s 881 Club

Address: 721 Lincoln Ave San Rafael, CA 94901
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Details: Pete's 881 Club is the ideal spot in Marin County to catch the game, offering a full bar, complete meals, and excellent appetizers, all while ensuring you won't miss a moment with TVs visible from nearly every direction. Established and family-owned since 1951, Pete's 881 is uniquely positioned as Marin County's only Cardroom, Restaurant, and Bar, serving delicious food until 1 AM.

Flatiron

Address: 724 B St San Rafael, CA 94901
Hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Details: Established in 1986, this spot offers a family-friendly atmosphere with good vibes, fun music, and friendly staff. Enjoy elevated bar food and 22 beers on tap while catching the game.

Nave’s Sports And Spirits

Address: 20 Bolinas Rd Fairfax, CA 94930
Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Details: This friendly, old-school bar has retained its character through the 34 years of ownership by Ed Bacci, who was voted one of Marin's best bartenders.

2am Club

Address: 380 Miller Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941
Hours: 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Details: The 2 AM Club, affectionately known as "The Deuce," is an authentic, welcoming neighborhood bar in Mill Valley, CA, famous for being featured on the cover of Huey Lewis and the News' Sports album. Located at the corner of Miller and Montford, the building first opened as "The Brown Jug" by Bill Brown, closing during Prohibition in 1921, reopening in 1933 under the same name, and finally being renamed the 2 A.M. Club around 1939.

East Brother Beer Company -Tam Tavern

Address: 152 Shoreline Hwy Mill Valley, CA 94941
Hours: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Details: Located in Mill Valley at the base of Mount Tamalpais, offering a laid-back atmosphere, East Brother beers on tap, and a thoughtful menu crafted by chef Michael Siegel, which ranges from smashburgers to schnitzel and is designed to complement their balanced, award-winning beer brewed in Richmond, all to be enjoyed in their expanded beer garden featuring fire pits and games.

Brown’s Binyerd

Address: 1009 1st St Novato, CA 94945
Hours: 9:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Details: This casual neighborhood bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks, featuring a jukebox, sports on TV, and pub games like darts and pool.