12 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game On North Shore

SALEM, MA — 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 on the North Shore.

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 on the North Shore 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.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: If you own, work for or just have a favorite spot you want added to the list, emailit to scott.souza@patch.com and we will include it in subsequent publications.)

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

• Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill, 105 Canal Street, Salem
• Champions Pub, 114 Foster Street, Peabody
• Sam Walker's American Tavern, 340 Paradise Road, Swampscott
• Double Bull Taphouse, 210 Andover Street, Peabody
• Paddy Kelly's Restaurant & Pub, 154 Washington Street, Peabody
• Longboards Restaurant, 76 Wharf Street, Salem
• Fibber McGee's Bar and Grill, 102 Cabot Street, Beverly
• Jacob's Corner Bar and Grill, 278 Rantoul Street, Beverly
• Pub 49, 49 Maple Street, Danvers
• Sylvan Street Grille, 12 Sylvan Street, Peabody
• O'Neill's Salem Irish Pub, 120 Washington Street, Salem
• The Rip Tide, Marblehead, 116 Pleasant Street