Where To Watch The Big Game In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — 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 New Canaan.

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 epic contest was decided in the final seconds when a Patriots interception of a Seahawks pass resulted in a game-winning touchdown.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in New Canaan 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:

• The White Buffalo - 72 Park Street, New Canaan
  • Sunday Hours: Typically 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Menu Highlights: Wings, nachos, hot dogs, burgers, beers, wine, specialty cocktails.
• Gates Restaurant + Bar - 10 Forest Street, New Canaan
  • Sunday Hours: Typically 11 a.m. to close
  • Menu Highlights: Wings, sliders, burgers, salads, tacos, wood-fired pizzas.
• Riko's Pizza - 85 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk
  • Sunday Hours: Typically 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Menu Highlights: Pizza, wings, salads, beers, wine, specialty cocktails.
• The Blind Rhino - 15 N Main Street, Norwalk
  • Sunday Hours: Typically open 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Menu Highlights: Award-winning wings, burgers, beers, various cocktails.
• Donovan's - 138 Washington Street, Norwalk
  • Sunday Hours: Typically open 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Menu Highlights: Burgers, soups, sandwiches, pub fair, beers.
• BJ Ryan's – 57 Main Street, Norwalk
  • Sunday Hours: Typically open 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Menu Highlights: Wings, burgers, burger salads, sandwiches, beers, wine, various cocktails.