Where To Watch The Big Game In Wayne

WAYNE, 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 Wayne.

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 Wayne 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:

Yard House

• Address: 320 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne (In Willowbrook Mall)
• Phone: (973) 339-5128
• About: Located inside the Willowbrook Mall, Yard House offers a huge menu with game day favorites like tacos, wings, pizza, burgers, and plenty more, along with over 100 draft beers on tap.

Grasshopper Too

• Address: 26 Erie Ave, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 696-9698
• About: This Irish-American pub offers tavern classics as well as Irish fare, including bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, and more. TVs in both the dining and bar areas make it so you can keep an eye on the game while enjoying dinner and a pint.

Maggie's Town Tavern

• Address: 1082 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 256-7702
• About: Maggie's Town Tavern offers a very large menu of food, including sandwiches, pizza, salads, soups, steaks, ribs, and more. There's also plenty of draft beers and specialty cocktails to enjoy.

Tommy's Tavern and Tap

• Address: 71 NJ-23, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 691-3200
• About: This award-winning, Jersey Shore-borne chain offers traditional football delights like wings, nachos, and more, as well as coal-fired pizza and sushi options. A wide drink menu features beers, cocktails, and wines.

Brokedown Palace

• Address: 95 Mountainview Blvd, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 406-7482
• About: This gastropub opened just a few months ago. Along with a variety of draft beers and specialty cocktails, Brokedown Palace’s menu features pub favorites including fried pickles, smash burgers, pasta dishes, pizzas, and more.

Dave & Buster's

• Address: 310 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 435-9244
• About: This chain restaurant/arcade/bar is a staple for football Sundays, offering game day deals, traditional bar bites, cocktails, beer, and more, with TVs all around. You, of course, can go play a plethora of arcade games during commercial breaks.

In The Crease Sports Pub

• Address: 10 Nevins Rd, Wayne
• Phone: (973) 628-1500
• About: This sports bar is located within the Ice Vault hockey arena. Keep your eyes on the game and maybe catch a hockey game on one of its three rinks.