Where To Watch The Big Game In Long Branch-Eatontown

EATONTOWN, 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 in the Eatontown area.

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 the area 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.

Patch staff favorites:

• Jack's Goal Line Stand Long Branch, Not fancy, rowdy. (They also have a Fair Haven location)
• Stinger's Bar & Grill, 656 Ocean Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740
• Murphy's Tavern, 17 Ward Lane, Rumson; 732-842-1600
• Val's Tavern, 123 E. River Road, Rumson; 732-842-3452

• Baseline Social, at the former Fort Monmouth Army base, 675 Oceanport Way, Oceanport 07757; 732-430-2533.
• Brick House Tavern + Tap (3655 Route 66, Neptune – 732-922-0800)
• Dublin House, 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank; 732-747-6699
• Jamian's Food and Drink, 79 Monmouth St., Red Bank; 732-747-8050
• Red Rock Tap + Grille, 14 Wharf Ave.; Red Bank; 732- 747-2999
• Robinson Ale House Long Branch their Pier Village location, serving comfort food and an extensive beer list. 68 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch, NJ 07740
• Olde Silver Tavern 149 Freehold Road, Manalapan 732-430-2424
• Brick House Tavern + Tap 3655 Route 66, Neptune 732-922-0800

Good for kids and families:

• Dave & Buster’s 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold 732-410-8400 Tickets required
• The Middletown Applebee's on Rt. 35. Robinson Ale House at Pier Village. Both have kid menus and a family feel.