8 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In The Ridgefield Area

RIDGEFIELD, 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 Ridgefield.

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.

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

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

• The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar – 30 Grove St; A classic Ridgefield gastropub with a casual vibe, extensive beer list, bar food favorites, and multiple TVs.
• Hoodoo Brown BBQ – 967 Ethan Allen Highway; BBQ and bar fare with a full bar and TVs.
• Black Cat Grille – 59 Ethan Allen Hwy #7, Wilton; A family-friendly American bar & grill with drinks and screens.
• Notch8 – 1 Front St, Bethel; New American bar with TVs, pizza and drinks.
• O'Brien's Irish Pub – 83 Lake Ave #6369, Danbury; Classic Irish-style sports bar with pints and pub grub.
• Pippa's Sports Cafe – 114 South St, Danbury; Dedicated sports bar with TVs, beers and hearty pub fare.
• TK's American Cafe – 255 White St, Danbury; Local pub with over 30 TVs, and a true sports-bar atmosphere.
• Square One Bar & Grill – 24 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury; Bar & grill with TVs and pub classics.