Can't Make The Trip: Five Weekly Parties That Make You Feel Like You're At A Patriots Game
On game days when the New England Patriots are away like today, each and every neighborhood has something going on. TVs throughout the city will be tuned in at 1 p.m. for the big game with pitchers of beers flowing and American pub grub being consumed eagerly as fans cheer on their favorite team. If a road trip to Buffalo didn't happen and you're looking for a place to watch the Pats amongst other like-minded fans, look no further then these five spots. Perfect for today's game or really any time the Patriots play and you don't have tickets, the locations below are sure to beat out your couch.
McGreevy's
911 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 262-0911
www.mcgreevysboston.com
Located in the Back Bay, McGreevy's is making football viewing fun with weekly parties. Bartenders are armed with confetti launchers and attendees have the chance to win prizes when the Patriots score a touchdown. This spot has more than 15 HD TVs with surround sound and three bars to get your drink on. Best of all, the party is easy on your wallet. McGreevy's offers $3 beers, $9 pitchers, 25-cent wings and delicious food from the brunch and dining menus. For groups of 15 people or more, McGreevy's also hosts Patriots games in its VIP Players Lounge with reservations.
The Living Room
101 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 723-5101
www.thelivingroomboston.com
The Living Room in the North End offers an unbeatable deal during all NFL games on Sundays or Monday nights. It has ridiculously cheap beer with 35-cent jumbo wings in the lounge. Guests can make themselves at home on the couches, sit at tall tables or alongside the bar and watch one of the many TVs while enjoying some of the best wings Boston has to offer.
Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill
1265 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 236-7369
www.jerryremys.com
The Sox and Pats are both away Sunday afternoon, so why not watch both games simultaneously on one of the many TVs at Jerry Remy's, just steps from Fenway Park near Kenmore Square? Both locations will be bumping since the food, drinks and numerous flat screens draw crowds any day of the week. If the sun is shining, guests can even enjoy the beer selection and watch the Patriots and other local teams from the spacious roof deck.
Stadium Sports Bar and Grill
232 Old Colony Ave.
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 269-5100
www.stadiumbars.com
South Boston bar Stadium is a great place to watch the Patriots play on one of the 20 HD TVs. Play some pool pre or post game, sip hand-crafted beers and keep up on the scores of more than just the Pats since Stadium has the NFL Sunday Ticket. Affordable food options include pizza for around $10 or appetizers perfect for sharing like calamari or quesadillas for under $8.
Sports Grille Boston
132 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-9302
www.sportsgrilleboston.com
Also featuring NFL Sunday Ticket, visitors won't have trouble viewing football games on one of the over 100 plasma televisions. Located just steps from the TD Garden in the West End area, it's a low-key sports bar that even has patio seating. American pub grub fills the menu and there are over 25 beers on tap. Because of its location, it is great for pre and post Bruins or Celtics games, but it's just as fun for watching a Patriots game when they are away or you can't make it down to Gillette for a home game.
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