Are you ready for some football? With Super Bowl LVI only a few days away, sports fans across the country will be rooting for their home team, or adopted home team, this Sunday. If you’re a recent transplant to your new city, you may be looking for a destination to celebrate (or commiserate) with other like-minded fans.
Named “Backers Bars”, many transplants utilize the community of these drinking establishments to meet other residents who have relocated and share the love of your hometown team. While not every city has a backers following, we’re here to provide you with the best bars in LA, NYC, Boston, and Houston to support your team this Super Bowl Sunday in the new city you now call home.
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Los Angeles
If you currently live in or have recently moved to LA, you’re in for a big treat, as the 2022 Super Bowl will be hosted at SoFi Stadium this Sunday. With the hefty cost of admission to the big game, you may be looking to root for either team from the comfort of a local establishment with other fans. Here are a few recommendations.
5 Line Tavern
Located in Eagle Rock between Glendale and Pasadena, you’ll find 5 Line Tavern. With 50 beers on tap and a wide selection of delicious eats, this establishment is the ideal place to watch a game. Even better, The LA/ Pasadena Cincinnati Bengals Backers call 5 Line Tavern their home bar. You’ll be able to high five touchdowns and yell at bad penalty calls with other Cincinnati transplants, as you see if your team comes home with the Lombardi trophy.
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock
Address:2136 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90041
A Mi Hacienda De Pico Rivera Restaurant
Home to the SoCal Rams Booster Club, A Mi Hacienda De Pico Rivera is a both a nightclub and a restaurant, and the prime spot to root on the Rams with other SoCal fans. Here you’ll find big screens to watch the game, and an even larger crowd to celebrate with. With an in house DJ and drink specials to enjoy, this is the ultimate destination for Rams fans who want to stay away from the gridlock traffic and high price tag game tickets.
Neighborhood: Pico Rivera
Address: 9613 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Where to watch the Super Bowl in NYC
Commonly referred to as “the melting pot”, New York City is a diverse location full of transplants and residents from all over the world. Finding community in this concrete jungle can be a challenge if you are new to the city and have yet to make new friends and acquaintances. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of bars and restaurants with opportunities to connect with former residents of your hometown and share a pint or two as you root on your team.
Phebe’s Tavern & Grill
If you are a Bengals fan who has recently moved to NYC you have to check out Phebe’s. Found on the corner of E 4th and Bowery, Phebe’s Tavern & Grill is an East Village staple. With 16 beers on tap and popular halftime eats like wings, and nachos, this establishment provides the perfect game day destination. Phebe’s even offers Cindy food specials for the game, including Skyline Chili. Home bar of the NYC Bengals Backers, you’ll feel right at home as your root for your team and connect with other Cincinnati New Yorkers.
Neighborhood: East Village
Address: 361 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
Bar Coastal NYC
Bar Coastal NYC is a unique destination for Los Angeles transplants turned New Yorkers. Located in the Upper East Side between 78th street and 1st avenue, Bar Coastal serves great drinks, amazing wings, and the ultimate California vibes. Connect with other bicoastal Rams fans as you root for your home team from your new home in the city, 2,790 miles away.
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Address: Bar Coastal NY1495 1st Ave., New York, NY 10075
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Boston
Boston is known for its pride in the city’s local sports teams. But what about Los Angeles and Cincinnati transplants? While there are no designated “backers bars” for Bengals and Rams fans in the area, consider these Beantown sports bars to watch the big game and meet some of your new Bostonian neighbors.
The Bleacher Bar
The Bleacher Bar is a popular Boston venue for all sports enthusiasts. Located underneath the centerfield bleachers of Fenway Park, the claim to fame of this venue is the window that overlooks the baseball field. But, this establishment is not just for baseball fans. As a designated Buffalo Bills backer bar, this is a great option for out of town fans to meet with other transplants and Boston locals as you cheer on your team and indulge on popular bar eats such as sliders, wings, and award winning sandwiches. Experience the history of Fenway Park as you watch your team make history in your new city, and in your new home bar.
Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore
Address: 82A Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
Banner’s Kitchen & Tap
Banner’s is a bar with a prime location to top Boston sports staples. Set near the former site of The Boston Garden, and adjacent to the TD Garden, you’ll not only find great eats and drinks, but the largest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast. Enjoy upscale tavern food, or classic game day eats as you are surrounded by the excitement of fellow football fans. You may even consider renting the Top Golf swing suite for halftime, where you can play simulation games of golf, football, baseball, and soccer.
Neighborhood: West End
Address: 82 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Houston
Texas locals know the importance of football. While Houston is home to the Texans, there are no shortage of local sports bars to frequent as you get to know your new home in H-town. Here are some recommendations for spots to check out this Super Bowl Sunday.
Christian’s Tailgate
When the word “tailgate” is in the title of the bar, you know you’ve found a great spot to watch football. Awarded Houston’s “best burgers”, Christian’s Tailgate offers not only great eats, but a dive bar atmosphere with plenty of spirits to fuel your Super Bowl celebration. Christian’s knows how to throw a Super Bowl party, offering food and drink specials and huge TV’s to watch the action. Sip on $2 mimos, or grab a bucket of domestic beer for $20 as you cheer on your team with other Houston locals.
Neighborhood:Midtown
Address: 2000 Bagby St #105/106, Houston, TX 77002
Pour Behavior
Relatively new to the Houston area, Pour Behavior advertises themselves as a “mega entertainment venue”, and it’s no surprise why. With 45 – 65” HD TV’s and 2 220” HD video walls, you’ll have a clear view of all the big plays and winning touchdowns. Serving a scratch menu, you’ll also be treated to the best quality ingredients, and tasty eats to feast on during halftime. Better yet, when the last whistle is called and the confetti settles, the party just gets started at Pour Behavior. Bottle service and top rated DJ beats are the perfect way to celebrate a win, or drown the sorrows of a loss. No matter the outcome, you’ll have a blast in your new home of Houston when making Pour Behavior your new home bar.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Address: 2211 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002
Adjusting in a new city can be challenging, especially when you’re away from your home team. Rather than watching the big game from your comfy couch, consider getting out and mingling with the other locals as you root on your team. Dawn your team jersey, share high fives, and heckle the refs with other football enthusiasts, and you’ll be feeling the community spirit of your new city by halftime.
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