Superbowl 2012 In Los Angeles: Where To Go For Beers & Burgers

Beers & Burgers: LA's Best Superbowl Parties (PHOTOS)
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This story comes courtesy of Marpop.

By Mar Yvette

Football’s biggest game of the year is here. And you know what that means: Party time! Forget staying at home with a bag of chips and six pack of beer. There are dozens of places all over LA to watch the Super Bowl on February 5. Whether you want a raucous restaurant with cheap drinks, a hidden bar by the beach or vegan-style action, check out this list of where to watch the Super Bowl in Los Angeles and beyond. More places will be added, so check back often and leave a comment to share any events that should be included.

The Forge - Eastside(01 of16)
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What do you get when you invite a bunch of people to a creative work space on the Eastside, add two 20-foot screens that'll be playing the Super Bowl, throw in an open bar sponsored by Ketel One Vodka and Deschutes Beer, all-you-can-eat sausages from Seoul Sausage Co. and a custom nacho bar, beer pong, halftime giveaways, tasty desserts by Snow Monkey and bumpin' beats by Mister Rocks?? You get a kickass-sounding party otherwise known as the first annual Super Seoul Sausage Bowl, of course! The best part?? It's all just $20. Just make sure to get your tix in advance 'cause this thing is gonna sell out sooner than later.Event details herewww.forgela.com
Mendocino Farms - West Hollywood & Marina Del Rey(02 of16)
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If you want to watch the big game at home but don't want to pig out on greasy food, Mendocino Farms is a great option. The gourmet sandwich shop offers plenty of filling but healthier fare like vegan BLTs, vegan sloppy joes and "not-so-fried-chicken" sandwiches that you can customize for sandwich platters on Super Bowl Sunday (just order 24 hours in advance). Prices start at $65 for 5-7 people. Catering is available all day at both, and West Hollywood will deliver orders for 10 people or more.www.mendocinofarms.com
The Churchill - West Third Street(03 of16)
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On Super Bowl Sunday, this new gastropub favorite will be showing the game on five HD big screens throughout the two-level space. There will also be specials for the duration of the Bowl including $4 Modelo Especial, $4 well drinks, wines and drafts, $6 Svedka Infusion (Chili Cucumber) with 7Up along with beef, pork or fried chicken sliders (2 for $10 including fries), tacos and nachos. Of course, you can also get some of that delish pizza.www.the-churchill.com
City Tavern - Culver City (04 of16)
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To celebrate the Super Bowl, City Tavern is "going long" on February 5 with an all-day happy hour featuring meatballs, chorizo pigs in a blanket, $10 craft beer growlers and more. The best seats in the house will be at the Table Tap booths, where groups of 8 can pour their own beer and have prime views of the flat screen TVs. The bar also opens early at 2:30pm. Reservations highly recommended.www.citytavernculvercity.com (credit:Facebook: City Tavern)
Rush Street - Culver City (05 of16)
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On Sunday, February 5, this two-story bar in Culver City is showing the big game on 14 flat screens and serving up $4 Miller draft, team-themed drink specials and a Super Bowl mega menu.www.rushstreetculvercity.com (credit:Facebook: Rush Street)
Basement Tavern - Santa Monica (06 of16)
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FREE FOOD! Now that we have your attention, Basement Tavern is hosting a tailgating party with complimentary BBQ-style food (as long as you buy two drinks), an all-day happy hour with $3 beers, $5 wells, $5 house wine and 50% off bottles of vino. The game will be shown on screens throughout the main floor and bar. FYI, two packages are also available: Bourbon and Bacon ($1,000 for 10 friends) includes a bottle of engraved Woodford Reserve Bourbon + bacon-wrapped hot dogs and the Fishbowl Room, which is a private room you can reserve (decorated for your favorite team) for up to 20 people for $1,000. Tab includes open bar, food, private TV and sound.www.thevictorian.com and facebook.com/basementtavern (credit:Facebook: Basement Tavern)
Casey's Irish Pub - Downtown LA (07 of16)
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It's Football Sunday every week until the Super Bowl at Casey's Irish Pub. Watch the game on 12 HDTVs while enjoying Bloody Mary specials and plenty of beer and Irish whiskey. Breakfast is also served from 11am to 12pm while lunch and dinner is offered all day from 11:30am to close.www.caseysirishpub.com (credit:Facebook: Casey's Irish Pub)
Islands Burgers - Multiple Locations (08 of16)
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This island-inspired burger chain is offering the $10 "Burger & Beer" Combo during all playoff games and the Super Bowl. Just sit at the bar and order any burger you want and pair it with one of their new signature beers-Islands Brown Ale, Islands IPA and Islands Golden Ale. Touchdown.www.islandsrestaurants.com (credit:Facebook: Islands Burgers)
The Counter - Multiple Locations (09 of16)
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The place that brought countless build-it-yourself burger options to the masses is introducing a new Burger Bar just in time for the Super Bowl. Delivered right to your home or prepared for pick up, the Counter's at-home Burger Bar comes with all the fixings and patty types of your choice for $9.95 per person. BONUS: For everyone who orders the Burger Bar to be delivered on Sunday, February 5, if the second half kickoff is returned for a touchdown, the order will be FREE! Now that's a serious score.www.thecounterburger.com/burgerbar (credit:Facebook: The Counter)
Lazy Dog Cafe - Multiple Locations (10 of16)
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It's an all-day happy hour on Super Bowl Sunday at every Lazy Dog Cafe location. That means more than 20 drinks for $6 or less and lots of food (about 18 different options) from $3 loaded potato hushpuppies and $4 pizza, chicken wings and lettuce cups to $6 hummus trio, spinach & cheese dip or wok-fired calamari.www.lazydogcafe.com (credit:Lazy Dog Cafe)
Alegria Cocina Latina - Long Beach (11 of16)
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This Long Beach hangout is offering a Latin-style and inexpensive Taco Fiesta on Super Bowl Sunday. For just $8 per person, you get homemade mango salsa, homemade guacamole (mild or spicy), tortilla chips, fresh margaritas and a taco platter with a chicken and vegetarian combo.www.alegriacocinalatina.com (credit:Facebook: Alegria Cocina Latina)
Clancy's Clubhouse - Anaheim (12 of16)
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If you're the kind of football fan who postpones bathroom breaks for fear of missing a single pass or possible touchdown, it's time to say hello to your new best friend: Clancy's Clubhouse. This upscale bar has 36 plasma TVs including a few in the bathroom so you won't miss a minute of the action. The $20 Super Bowl Sunday party starts at 2pm and includes a $20 food credit, two raffle tickets and one entry on the game board. There's also plenty of brew and those infamous hot wings. Dare to take the Stupid Hot Wing Challenge you might end up on the Stupid Hall of Fame.www.clancysclubhouse.com (credit:Facebook: Clancy's Clubhouse)
Back Bay Bistro - Newport Beach (13 of16)
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There's a big tailgate party at Back Bay Bistro on Super Bowl Sunday from 2pm to close with free chips & salsa and popcorn for anyone stopping by. There's also a $25 all-you-can-eat buffet with specials like Chef Mike's Texas chili, sausage & pepper dogs, potato skins, bistro wings, brisket beans, garlic mashed potatoes, chowder in a bread bowl and salads. Drink deals include $3 domestics, $4 imports, $4 margaritas and $5 wine.www.backbaybistronewportbeach.com (credit:Facebook: Back Bay Bistro)
Barney's Beanery - Pasadena (14 of16)
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A perennial favorite for sports bar hounds, Barney's Beanery is showing the big game on more than 160 HD TVs (crazy!) at the Pasadena location as well as offering drink specials and free raffle tickets for giveaways. And lest you forget, there are more than 200 beers and 700 menu items to keep you going even if there's overtime.www.barneysbeanery.com (credit:Facebook: Barney's Beanery)
Z'Tejas - Costa Mesa (15 of16)
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If you're watching the big game at home but don't want to cook, this Tex-Mex spot at South Coast Plaza is offering Time To-Go both on January 22 for the Conference Championship and Super Bowl Sunday on February 5. Mention "Super Bowl" either day for 20% off.www.ztejas.com (credit:Facebook: Z'Tejas)
Tony's Darts Away - Burbank (16 of16)
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Did somebody say Vegan Super Bowl?? Yes, folks. This cool and cozy bar in the Valley is perfect for those who don't know what to do with that friend who likes watching the pigskin tossed but doesn't want to actually eat the pig. From open to close on February 5, Tony's will feature a number of vegan Super Bowl specials including hot buffalo-style 'wings," five-layer vegan spicy dip served with housemade tortilla chips, Fritos pie (yes, that's Fritos as in Frito Lay and you can get it vegan or not), vegan pozole (!) and BBQ sliders on biscuits with slaw and jackfruit. Meat eaters, there's plenty of edibles for you, too.www.tonysda.com (credit:Facebook: Tony's Darts Away)

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