6 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Salem (And 1 In Windham)

SALEM, NH — 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 Salem and Windham.

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 Salem, as well as one in Windham, 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 Lims Sports Bar and Cafe
• Ninety Nine's Restaurant
• The Rooftop at The Artisan
• Sayde's Restaurant
• T-Bones Eatery
• Tavern in the Square
• Old School Bar & Grill in Windham

Gambling 'N Go also put together a survey of nearly 3,500 sports bar fans and asked them where the best places to go were.

For New Hampshire, The Draft Sports Bar & Grill in Concord came in first, while Mojo's West End Tavern in Portsmouth came in second, and Game Changer Sports Bar and Grill in Londonderry came in third.

Readers highlighted the wings and ribs at The Draft, while Mojo's Philly Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls and smash burger were easy to snack on. The GC Marinated Steak Tips were a game changer at the Londonderry eatery, those polled said.

Ads are already starting to be previewed — including this one by Hellmann's featuring Andy Samberg as "Meal Diamond":

Hellmann's is also teaming up with Jimmy John’s to launch the limited-time “Meal Diamond” sandwich — double ham, cheddar, parmesan, provolone, and Hellmann’s mayo, of course, toasted on French Bread. The sandwich will be available from Feb. 2 to Feb. 22 at participating Jimmy John’s locations nationwide.

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