The Patriots are back on top and everyone is a loyal Pats fan for Super Bowl LX. If you are planning on going out for this year’s big game, you’ll want to check out some of our favorite places north of Boston to watch the Super Bowl. A buzzy atmosphere, a solid bar food menu, and plenty of screens all make for some of the best spots to celebrate the Super Bowl, and some of the taverns and sports bars on the list below have specials or events on the day of the big game, too. Is it too soon to queue the Duck Boats?
Kings, Lynnfield
Head to Marketstreet Lynnfield on Feb. 8 for Kings’ “Big Game Takeover” party where there’s action all day. First, their pre-game tailgate party runs til 6 p.m. and features a live DJ, football toss, and fun for all ages. But the party really gets underway at 6:30 p.m., with food and bowling packages and special initiatives like a halftime strike challenge — roll a strike for a chance to win an Annual Pass. Game day specials include a $25 Bud Light tower and $5 Nutrls.
510 Market St., Lynnfield, 781.334.4400, playatkings.com/location/lynnfield
Casey J’s Tavern, Rowley
Over in Rowley, down-home spot Casey J’s Tavern offers both in-person and takeout options for celebrating game day. You can order nine wings for $17.50 for both dining in and taking out. Order everything from sushi, BBQ favorites, and Boston Chowda.
5 Railroad Ave., Rowley, 978.948.2626, caseyjs.com
Longboards, Salem
Owned by North Shore natives and brothers Justin and Matthew Mattera, Longboards is a laid-back locals spot with TVs lining the bar, over a dozen brews on tap, and activities like shuffleboard, darts, and arcade games. Their food lineup includes American favorites like wings, sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, and a long lineup of lobster dishes, too.
76 Wharf St., Salem, 978-745-6659, longboardsbar.com
Tony C’s, Peabody or Burlington
We can’t mention sports bars without mentioning Tony C’s, with North Shore locations in Peabody and Burlington. Named after Boston-born Red Sox legend Tony Conigliaro, the sports bar is all about beers and TVs — making them an ideal Super Bowl spot. Tony C’s boasts 40 beers in tap, 34 TVs at the Burlington location, and a whopping 76 TVs in Peabody. You’ll also find a solid menu of American bar favorites with an Italian bent for when you get peckish.
17 Third Ave., Burlington, 781-238-8282; Northshore Mall, 210 Andover St., Peabody, 978-326-9500; tonycssportsbar.com
Scoreboard, Woburn
This hub for sports and live entertainment in Woburn has practically countless TVs lining the bar so you won’t miss a second of the action. Combine that with a 110″ video wall, a menu of both bar snacks and entrees, and a 50-seat bar, and you have one of the best sports-watching venues north of Boston.
15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, 781.897.4000, scoreboardwoburn.com
Village Tavern, Salem
Another Salem spot, Village Tavern is a classic game-watching spot for its cozy vibe, three bars, and double duty menu — they have both a gastropub menu and a steakhouse tavern menu. And in case you don’t want to sit still for the whole game, the Village Tavern also has a huge game room featuring six pool tables, two darts alleys, and an air hockey room.
168 Essex St., Salem, 978-744-2858, villagetavernsalem.com
The Beacon, Marblehead
The Beacon is throwing a Super Bowl party with a tailgating buffet and access to a cinema where they will stream the game on the big screen. Tickets are $25 and there is a cash bar. There is no table service during the event.
123 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, 781-631-0180, order.toasttab.com/online/thebeaconmarblehead
The Cut, Gloucester
Catch the big game at The Cut in downtown Gloucester for their Super Bowl Party in the Venue. Doors open at 5:30pm and it is a 21+ event. First come, first serve seating, games, raffles, food & drink specials. RSVP to the facebook event and be entered to win a grand prize.
177 Main St, Gloucester, 978-515-0000, thecutlive.com