5 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Glenview

GLENVIEW — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday, Feb. 8, in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL Super Bowl games in history. It’s not too early to scout the best places to watch the big game here in Glenview.

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 Glenview are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. CT, 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:

• Meier's Tavern, 235 E Lake Ave., Glenview (offering burgers and other bar fare since 1933)
• Yard House, The Glen Town Center, 1880 Tower Drive, Glenview (sports bar chain with large menu for food and beer)
• Grandpa's Place, 1868 Prairie St., Glenview (pub grub and drinks in a laid-back setting)
• Premier Lounge, Talisman Center, 2626 Golf Road, Glenview (nightspot with pool tables and big-screen TVs)
• B.D.G. Sports Gastropub, 2660 Golf Road, Glenview (gastropub offering sports games on TVs)