Whether you watch for the commercials or the halftime show--or even for the game--you'll want to be with a festive crowd on Super Bowl Sunday. Touch down at one of these spots for wings, beer and big-screen football action.
Los Angeles Barney's Beanery 323-654-2287; This 'nonindustry' 'alternative to the all-too-plastic Sunset Strip' 'reeks' of 'rock/porn history,' though that smell might be the 'greasy grub' or the 'smoking porch' or the rampant 'testosterone' at this joint in WeHo; 'the best-looking staff around' pouring a great suds selection might explain why it's 'too crowded but better for it.'
APPEAL 19 | DECOR 12 | SERVICE 16 | COST $7
New York Buster's Garage 212-226-6811; Bringing 'sports-bar action' to Tribeca, this former auto-body shop offers a 'no-frills,' TV-lined 'open space,' where jocks can 'catch the game with buddies,' soak up suds and chow on a 'monster pile of buffalo wings'; think 'college revisited' with 'four guys to every gal' though the 'outdoor deck' promises a 'good scene come summer.'
APPEAL 22 | DECOR 16 | SERVICE 20 | COST $7
New Orleans Fox & Hound English Pub 504-731-6000; 'Plenty of big-screen TVs' and 'nice pool tables.' plus shuffleboard and video poker, supply the 'decent' ambience at this Harahan sports bar, a link of a national chain that athletic supporters say is 'not a bad place to catch a game'; foes fret that 'nothing stands out' at this 'Brit wanna-be,' including the only 'OK' grub.
APPEAL 17 | DECOR 18 | SERVICE 17 | COST $6
San Francisco Greens Sports Bar 415-775-4287; 'Expect a crowd'--and a 'boisterous, postcollegiate' one at that--because this 'fun sports bar' is 'Polk Street's best for live, televised games' thanks to 'tons of screens' and 'cheap beer'; timeouts are taken on its patio or at the pool table, and while there's no food, you can order from the 'many eateries in the area.'
APPEAL 20 | DECOR 15 | SERVICE 18 | COST $5
CAPTION(S): TIME OUT: Game day at Barney's Beanery
