6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MD — 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 Rockville.

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 Rockville 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 bars and restaurants with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

World of Beer
196 E Montgomery Ave. #B
(301) 340-2915

From 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., World of Beer’s Rockville branch will treat football fans to game day specialties like 99 cent buffalo shrimp, $3 smash burger sliders and select beers ranging as low as $3.

Finnegan’s Wake
100 Gibbs St., Unit #F
(301) 339-8379
(301) 339-8267

Open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Finnegan’s Wake in Rockville Town Square is a family-owned affair offering customers a taste of traditional Irish cuisine and bar food.

First Street Tavern
820 Baltimore Road
(240) 776-6999

What’s a little round of pool to go with your Super Bowl watch? Guests at First Street Tavern can also pick from burgers to subs and wings, of course, for their game day eats. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lucky Strike Rockville
15720 Shady Grove Road
(301) 948-1390

Want something extra to keep the fun levels at an all-time high? How about a little bowling? At Lucky Strike Rockville, football fans can mix their love of the game with bowling lanes and a sports bar, of course. Doors will be open from noon to 11 p.m.

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
1651 Chapman Ave.
(240) 833-8075

At the recently opened Terra Gaucha, customers can merge their love for the pigskin with the tastes of southern Brazilian dishes. Make a reservation, or pull up a seat at the bar. Doors open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner service.

Botanero Restaurant
800 Pleasant Drive, Suite 160
(240) 474-5461

If you’re looking to upgrade your food options, the Botanero Restaurant is serving a mix of small plates that include salads, empanadas and specialty plates such as bacon-wrapped dates, paella, duck confit and grilled skirt steak.

For those dining in, the King Farm Village Center eatery will be bringing in its oversized dropdown screen for optimum viewing and putting out an “unlimited buffet spread of chef-crafted, elevated game-day favorites.” Open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

But, if you’re staying home, a special takeout menu is coming soon.

What About Options For Gaithersburg?

Dave and Buster’s
9811 Washingtonian Blvd.
(301) 296-9350

For some family-friendly fun, how about mixing Super Bowl festivities with some arcade games? At Dave & Buster’s, a 40-foot screen will be showing all angles of each play, but make sure you snag a special ticket to secure premium seating for the big day.

Dog Haus Biergarten Kentlands
644 Center Point Way
(240) 690-6090

From 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., guests can watch the big game at Dog Haus Biergarten’s bar area. Customers can expect food selections to range from the “haus” dog to the eatery’s variety of sliders and chicken sandwiches. Make sure to arrive early to find the best table!

Yard House
211 Rio Blvd.
(240) 683-8790

Offering a variety of American-style dishes at the Rio Washingtonian Center, Yard House customers will be able to enjoy game day in style with a seemingly endless selection of drafts. Visit anytime between 11 a.m. and midnight.

Dogfish Head Alehouse
800 W. Diamond Ave.
(301) 963-4847

Dine-in Dogfish customers will be granted access to half priced appetizers, $2 off any crowlers, and even a special takeout menu. The fun runs from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.