Super and bowl. Two words that you would never think to put together but through the fine American tradition of hyperbole and sport has become to mean so much to so many (mostly Americans). For the rest of us, it's a time to look on in bafflement and perhaps an excuse to sneak in a few drinks before 8am, potentially derailing an entire day of Monday work in the process.
READ: All of 2018's Super Bowl Parties
This year's competition, which takes place between the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadephia Eagles in Minneapolis' Bank Stadium (pictured above), will be no different, bar additional screeching and bird mascots² running wild around the stadium. Sadly, some cursory YouTubing to find out who might win such a real-life nature battle were too gory to show here. Nevertheless, head to any of the Beijing venues below on Monday, Feb 5 to glimpse what those feathered scraps may look like if they were reenacted by men, in pads, who are paid too much, and roided out the wazoo (unfounded). The action kicks off at 6.30pm US Eastern Time, 7.30am Beijing time. In alphabetical order:
Beersmith Gastropub
The CBD's only craft beer joint will serve tea, coffee, and of course beer as well as a range of American breakfasts including steak, sausages, omelet, eggs of all kinds, and all of the trimmings. RMB 98-148. 7am. Beersmith Gastropub
Caravan
Caravan host the 52nd Super Bowl and keep things simple with a number of drinks specials to see you through the game. 6am. Free. Caravan
Home Plate BBQ
Home Plate hold their annual Home Plate Super Bowl extravaganza with free-flow Budweiser, mixed drinks, bloody mary's, screwdrivers, mimosas, as well as a huge American buffet breakfast (fluffy pancakes, maple bacon, and more). There'll also be a raffle during the game for NFL prizes to be won. RMB 300, RMB 275 (advance). 6.30am-midday. Home Plate BBQ
Joe's Bar & Kitchen
Joe's invite you to watch the big game plus Justin Timberlake’s halftime show at their Gongti-adjacent spot. They'll have two breakfast menus on offer, including sausage, bacon egg, combos plus a drink (Tsingtao, Carlsberg, bloody mary). Mixed drinks will also be buy-one-get-one-free throughout the morning. 7am. RMB 99. Joe's Bar & Kitchen
Kerry Hotel
Kerry Hotel broadcast the game via large screens in their Kowloon Ballroom featuring a full American buffet breakfast, unlimited Budweiser beer, fruit juices, interactive games, and lucky draws for NFL memorabilia. Go crazy and splash out on a room package for the evening for RMB 1,388 for a double, including party access. RMB 388. 4-11am. Kowloon Ballroom, Kerry Hotel
The Local
The Local hosts a limited viewing of this year's Super Bowl and while they do guarantee you a seat, we will not be taking reservations. Tickets include a guaranteed seat, breakfast (a breakfast sandwich or breakfast wrap served with home fries), as well as your choice of a Tiger draft, mixed drink, or standard soft drink and juice, coffee and black tea. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 7am-1pm. The Local
Paddy O'Shea's
The city's primo Irish pub Paddy O'Shea's shows the Super Bowl alongside drink and food specials. 6am-2pm. Free. Paddy O'Shea's
Plan B
Plan B offers patrons to their Super Bowl party a full breakfast, free-flow Caesars, bloody mary's, Tiger draft beer, coffee or soft drinks from the kick-off to the final whistle. 7am. RMB 200. Plan B
Slow Boat
Slow Boat kit out their third floor with three large flatscreens and an open breakfast buffet stacked with scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, toast, and pancakes plus a choice of coffee, a soft drink, or a draft beer for the game. For the rowdy, they'll also be offering RMB 150 free-flow on beer. 7-10am. RMB 150 (spots limited). Slow Boat
VSports
Gongti's primo sports bar, VSports, hosts a Super Bowl party that promises a great view for every seat in the house given that they will be showing the action on not only two huge projection screens but also the 25 TVs dotted throughout the venue. Their breakfast buffet includes an egg station, breakfast sausages, ham, pancakes etc. There's also all-you-can-drink on craft beer, bloody mary's, house pours, soda, juices, and coffee. RMB 228, RMB 198 (advance). 6.15am-midday. VSports
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