10 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game Around Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — 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 and around Basking Ridge.

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 and around Basking Ridge 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:

• Washington House Restaurant, 55 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, Open Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Station, 45 Mine Brk Rd, Bernardsville, Open Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Claremont Tavern, 121 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville, Open Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Delicious Heights, 285 Main St. Bedminster, Open Sundays 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Frog Restaurant and Sports Bar, 18 Washington St., Morristown, Open Sundays 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Miller's Ale House, 1664 Route 22, Watchung, Open Sundays 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery, 279 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, Open Sundays 12 to 9 p.m.
• 22 West Tap and Grill, 1601 Route 22, Bridgewater, Open Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Green Knoll Grill, 645 Route 202, Bridgewater, Open Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 550 Somerset Corporate Blvd, Bridgewater, Open Sundays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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