Super Bowl LIX on Tap on Long Island
If the prospect of organizing a big game day meal on game day Sunday is unappealing, grab a stool, line up your favorite pint and watch the Super Bowl with a crowd who had the same idea.
Kickoff on FOX is penciled in for 6:30 p.m. but grab a seat early. Here are some spots across Long Island to catch the action.
The Bench – Right off of 25A in Stony Brook, The Bench is hosting a Super Bowl watch party, starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for children under 13 and will get you access to a buffet featuring game day favorites such as quesadillas, wings, mozzarella sticks, sliders, chili and more. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 631-675-1474. Where: 1095 25A, Stony Brook.
Arooga’s – Offering both an in-house restaurant experience and catering, Arooga’s features over 100 TV’s, 40+ draft beers, award-winning wings and much more. They do recommend reservations as it is the place to be for the big game. Make a reservation by calling 888-882-9464 Where: 1 W Main St, Patchogue.
Library Cafe – Occupying the former Farmingdale Public Library, the Library Cafe has everything you’ll need for Super Bowl Sunday. As part of their “Super Bowl Specials,” the Cafe is offering “The Kielce” and the “Hall of Fame.” The Library Cafe is the place to be if you like chicken wings, offering both full trays and half trays. Specials can be pre-ordered by calling 516- 752-7678. Where: 274 Main Street, Farmingdale.
Post Office Cafe – On Sunday, the Post Office Cafe in Babylon is hosting its big Super Bowl Party with $5 draft beers and cocktails ranging between $6 and $8. There will also be a buffet available for patrons with games to be played and prizes to be won. Call for reservations 631-669-9224. Where: 130 West Main Street, Babylon.
Rockwell’s Bar & Grill – Rockwell’s is welcoming guests with a Happy Hour until 5 p.m., before food and drink specials start at 6:30. Specials include $3 draft beers, $6 mozzarella sticks and $10 boneless wings. Call 631-360-8900 to make a reservation. Where: 60 Terry Rd, Smithtown.
Tap Room – Catch the action at one of the Tap Room’s six locations across Long Island. Where: 44 East Main Street, Bay Shore, 631- 665-2000; 206 Main Street, Farmingdale, 516-586-8880; 1 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, 516-252-6222; 1010 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park, (516) 590-7030; 114 West Main Street, Patchogue, 631- 569-5577; 47-51 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, 516- 594-4000.
Your Mother’s House – You will not miss a single play as Your Mother’s House features over 50 TVs and all the game day essentials such as wings and tenders. Where: 2349 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, 516- 493-9030.
Goldy’s Gems – Goldy’s is celebrating the Big Game all day with brunch specials starting at noon including breakfast tacos, chicken and waffles and burgers. They also offer trays to go which feature no shortage of chicken. Call in advance to place your order 631- 665-9596. Where: 5 Third Avenue, Bay Shore.
Miller’s Ale House – Miller’s is the place to be on Sunday as they offer all the game day staples. If you prefer to enjoy the game from home but don’t feel like cooking? No problem, Miller’s is offering free delivery on any order over $29 when using the promo code SB2025. Visit at any of their four Long Island locations. Where: 88 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack, 631-493-2370; 1800 The Arches Cir., Deer Park, 631-667-0228: 4000 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove, 631-738-6725 and 3046 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, 516-520-7000.
George Caratzas is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
