Where To Watch The Big Game Around Union County

UNION COUNTY, 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 around Union County.

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 around Union County 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 Office Tavern Grill, 61 Union Pl., 11 to 12 a.m. on Sundays
• Signaturz Sports Bar, 2586 Morris Ave. (Union), Noon to 12 a.m. on Sundays
• Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd. #1161 (Short Hills), 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays
• Bareburger, 126 Central Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays
• Echo Tap & Grille, 1079 US-22 (Mountainside), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Stage House Tavern, 1099 US-22 (Mountainside), 11 to 12 a.m.
• Riverside Inn Bar, 56 North Avenue E., Noon to 2 a.m. on Sundays
• Ye Olde Rathskeller, 523 Centennial Ave., Noon to 2 a.m. on Sundays
• The Vine & Oak Tavern, 100 South Avenue E., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays

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