12 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — 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 Alexandria.

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 Alexandria 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:

• Joe Theismann's Restaurant
• Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar
• The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
• T.J. Stone's
• Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
• Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
• Union Street Public House
• Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
• Anchor Bar at Fish Market
• Southside 815
• Alexandria Bier Garden
• Mason Social

A few other options around the city are:

• Ramparts Tavern
• Hops N Shine
• Del Ray Pizzeria
• Doyle's Outpost
• Shooter McGee's
• Pork Barrel BBQ
• Majestic Lounge at Evening Star Cafe
• Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap