Where To Watch The Big Game Near West Orange

WEST ORANGE, 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 near West Orange.

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 serve the beer, several sports bars and taverns in the West Orange 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.

Here are some bars in Essex County that are worth checking out for this year's game:

• Belleville – Michael’s Roscommon House, 531 Joralemon Street
• Bloomfield – Six Points Pub, 574 Bloomfield Avenue
• Caldwell – Ringside Pub, 379 Bloomfield Avenue
• Livingston - The Landmark, 259 West Mount Pleasant Avenue
• Montclair – Tierney’s Tavern, 138 Valley Road
• Newark – Three Levels Lounge And Sports Bar, 218 Mulberry Street
• West Orange – McLoone's Boathouse, 9 Cherry Lane

Other nearby places to watch the game include:

• Redd's: 317 Washington Avenue, Carlstadt
• Dave and Buster’s, 310 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne
• Madison Bar & Grill, 1316 Washington Street, Hoboken
• Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty Vie Drive, Jersey City
• Dublin Yard: 146 Front Street, Secaucus
• Miller's Ale House: 1721 NJ-10, Parsippany
• Tommy's Tavern and Tap: 1900 NJ-10, Morris Plains
• The Frog Restaurant and Sports Bar: 18 Washington Street, Morristown

Looking for a family option in Essex County? There are plenty, including the “Benito Bowl,” a family-friendly event with food, music and a “high-energy vibe” at Porta Montclair on Feb. 8.

This article contains reporting from the Patch national desk

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