Where to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in Philly: 10 sports bars to watch the Super Bowl
Here are 10 bars in Philly to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, plus a round-up of the large venues.
It’s been a difficult time for Philly sports fans after two previous years of glory with a Phillies National League Championship Series and World Series run, the Eagles barely losing the Super Bowl, and the Union vying for the MLS Cup Final.
Now, as the Kansas City Chiefs, the team that defeated us in last year’s Super Bowl, face the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia football enthusiasts are left pondering if a team outside the Bay Area or K.C. can clinch a championship.
The Inquirer publishes lists of Philadelphia sports bars to check out during big sporting events, so we compiled a set of places to check out for this year’s Super Bowl — plus the big venues so you can watch the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift phenomenon reach its peak on a big screen with hundreds of others.
Philadelphia sports bars
Ambassador: Stylish and casual restaurant with full bar, affordable prices, and specials for every Philly sports game. Perfect to watch the game, and grab a beer and a tasty meal, including vegan options.
🌐 ambassador635.com, 📍635 W. Girard Ave., 📞 267-909-8897
City Tap House Logan Square: American pub serving craft beers and a huge offering of different bites from brick oven pizza, seafood, and bar favorites — plus a wall of screens playing the latest games.
🌐 citytap.com, 📍100 N. 18th St., 📞 215-587-9040
The Post: This University City spot is on the ground floor of Cira Garage and Cira Green rooftop park, serving modern pub favorites, craft beer, and house cocktails with weekly specials on game days.
🌐 thepostphl.com, 📍129 S. 30th St., 📞 267-353-8521
Fishtown Tavern: A neighborhood bar decked out for the Eagles with local craft beer and food at great prices. When the Eagles are playing, TV volume goes up and no one’s changing the channel.
🌐 fishtowntavern.com,📍1301 Frankford Ave., 📞 267-687-8406
Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub: One of South Street’s oldest sports bars, Paddy Whacks keeps it classic. Beers on draft, a wide selection of pub grub, and plenty of large TVs to watch the big game.
🌐 paddywhackspub.com,📍150 South St., 📞 215-464-7544
Sto’s Bar: Dive bar with spirit. The bar has its own style, with walls lined with TVs playing sports, a diverse menu with vegan options , and outdoor seating.
🌐 stosbar.com,📍236 Market St., 📞 215-913-5300
Sidekick Sports Bar: Norris Square neighborhood bar with great vibes, affordable drinks, and an active Eagles community to watch the game with.
🌐 facebook.com/sidekicks.bar,📍2207 N. Second St., 📞 215-634-1161
Libertee Grounds: Spacious and hip restaurant on West Girard Avenue that exclusively carries Philly-area beers and serves Pan-Asian food. Not that you need a break from the Birds, but they also have an whole mini-golf course on-site.
🌐 liberteegrounds.com,📍1600 W. Girard Ave., 📞 267-324-3487
Sports & Social: Inside the Live! Casino & Hotel is the sports lounge Sports & Social. Watch the game on a 52-foot screen and enjoy half-time contests, giveaways, and drink specials.
🌐 philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com,📍900 Packer Ave., 📞 267-682-7422
Woolly Mammoth: A South Street sports bar with 10 HD TVs, a boisterous sound system, and over 100 beers to choose from, plus drink and food specials. .
🌐 woollymammothphilly.com,📍430 South St., 📞 215-923-8780
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Large sports bars and venues in Philadelphia
Chickie’s & Pete’s: They’re partners of the Philadelphia Eagles, their Crabfries are a staple of Philly sports, and their bars are outfitted with dozens of TVs. Chickie’s & Pete’s has got you covered with multiple locations across Philly.
🌐 chickiesandpetes.com, 📍Multiple locations
Frankford Hall: Wash down that Bavarian pretzel with some brews at Fishtown’s famed German beer garden with indoor and outdoor seating, plus big screens for the big game.
🌐 frankfordhall.com,📍1210 Frankford Ave., 📞 215-634-3338
Independence Beer Garden: Cheer on the game while overlooking the Liberty Bell at this beer garden with dozens of beers, huge screens, and a projector for sports games. Plus, it’s large enough space to accommodate the whole squad.
🌐 phlbeergarden.com,📍100 S. Independence Mall West, 📞 215-922 -7100
Old City Beer Garden: With an expansive outdoor lot and TVs hung along the bar, Old City Beer Garden provides you with a great atmosphere and good drinks. It also offers game-day specials. Sto’s Bar is right next door too.
🌐 oldcitybeergarden.com, 📍 240 Market St., 📞 267-687-8653
Xfinity Live!: One of the biggest bars and screens for watching sports in the city. There’s always a party at Xfinity Live!, right outside the entrances to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
🌐 xfinitylive.com,📍 1100 Pattison Ave., 📞 215-372-7000