Super Bowl 50: L.A.’s Best Bars to Watch the Big Game

Sandra Miska

In Los Angeles, the biggest Sunday in February will always be Oscar Sunday, but when it comes to football fans Super Bowl Sunday takes the lead. Here’s all you need to know about the best bars throughout the city to watch Broncos vs. Panthers in the big game come Feb. 7. Get ready!

The Bungalow – Santa Monica
Brunch and bottomless mimosas are usually the main attraction at this retro lounge on Sundays across from Santa Monica Beach but on Super Bowl Sunday The Bungalow will be hosting a parking lot cookout to celebrate the game. Those not down with the tailgate style can watch inside on multiple big screen TVs. As always, there will be a variety of booze to choose from.

Goal Sports Cafe – Downtown LA
With over a dozen crystal-clear HD TVs, delicious burgers and buffalo wings, Goal is the place to be in DTLA on any game day especially Super Bowl Sunday, their biggest day of the year. Voted one of the best bars in L.A. to watch Thursday night football, Goal is just as energetic on Sundays with doors opening bright and early at 9:30 a.m. 

Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub – West Hollywood
This Sunset Strip hot spot known for its variety of beer and whiskey will be hosting its “4th Annual Stupor Bowl” for the big 5-0 Super Bowl. Fans of both the Broncos and Panthers can come together and indulge in food and drinks inspired by the teams, including Carolina style pulled pork sliders, Manning Mac & Cheese and Panther Punch Shots. Sit back and watch the game on any one of Reilly’s 17 flatscreens.

Busby’s East and Busby’s West
Both Busby’s L.A. locations are sure to be packed this Sunday as Busby’s East was rated #1 L.A. Sports Bar by MSN while Busby’s West holds the title in Santa Monica. Fans in Miracle Mile can kick back and watch the game on Busby’s East’s 30 TVs while down in Santa Monica they have a whopping 60 sets.

The Parlor – West Hollywood
Described as a classically redefined sports bar, The Parlor in WeHo boasts over 50 TVs, an outdoor patio, plus a wide selection of delicious food, beers and cocktails. Known as the home bar for alumni of schools like ASU, Penn State and the University of Michigan during college football season, The Parlor is a hit with NFL fans as well.

Rush Street – Culver City
Nestled in downtown Culver City, this multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge is inspired by another big sports town, Chicago. Da Bears may not be playing this year, but Rush Street will be showing the big game on its 15 TVs and serving up a special all-day menu. Seating is available for up to 400 fans so call ahead to La Ren at (310)837-9546 to reserve a table.

Basement Tavern at The Victorian – Santa Monica
This picturesque 19th-century mansion may not seem like an ideal place to watch football but hidden in the basement of the Victorian in Santa Monica is the happening bar and lounge known as the Basement Tavern. To celebrate the Super Bowl, they will be giving out complimentary tailgate food (burgers, wings and hot dogs). The game will be shown on their 10 large TV screens.Make sure to stick around afterwards for live music.

Venice Whaler – Venice Beach
Venice Locals can stop by the infamous beach bar for Super Bowl Sunday to get their game day grub including blackberry BBQ ribs, jalapeno poppers and crisp touchdown slaw. Complimentary shots of Kickoff Punch will be handed out at kickoff. Delicious Super Bowl Sour will be available for $8.

Kings Row Pub – Pasadena
Football fans in Pasadena can find no better place to watch the game than this cozy neighborhood gastropub. Choose from over 24 beers on tap in the beer garden and be sure to order one of their “voted best in Pasadena” gourmet burgers. Feel like taking in the game at home? King’s Row offers 25 cent wings for $25 to go. Call to pre-order by Friday.

Barney’s Beanery – Redondo Beach
Those in Redondo Beach should check out Barney’s Beanery. Located on the beautiful pier, they have all your game-day needs covered including a wide selection of food and drinks. Be sure to spoil yourself and make your own s’mores right at the table.