Best Bars To Watch Super Bowl 50 In Pittsburgh
As the Super Bowl approaches and each team prepares for the onslaught of competition, energetic fans around the Pittsburgh region are preparing to seek out the best bars in the area to celebrate the season with friends or family. The liquid refreshments, entrees, appetizers and snacks are a vital part of the Super Bowl extravaganza. What better way to spend the day in celebration until the final whistle succumbs to the last digits on the scoreboard.
Red Beard's Bar & Grill
144 6th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 261-2324
www.redbeardspgh.com
You won't miss a second of the action with the ample screens at Red Beard's. There are specials for an inside tailgating experience, and the lineup of starters, domestic drafts, well drinks and wine at reduced prices are perfect for the Super Bowl experience. The festivities include a menu of appetizers, entrees and sandwiches that will complement a full day of Super Bowl frenzy. The downtown Pittsburgh and Mt. Washington venues provide promotions throughout the season, and the televisions, memorabilia and framed photographs make for a cozy atmosphere to share memories of past and present Steelers in a tradition of football excellence.
Dive Bar & Grille
12017 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 719-2060
5147 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 408-2015
www.facebook.com/Dive-Bar-Grille
Dive Bar & Grille has lounge areas that seem like a personal atmosphere of a corner bar, but with enough room to mingle with friends and watch all the football action of Super Bowl 50. Patrons are greeted by a staff that will prepare you for a pleasurable experience with happy hour, 1/2 priced appetizers and reduced prices for craft drafts, specialty drinks and house wines. Settle down on a comfy couch while watching the game, cozy on over to the bar or grab a bite at the well-arranged tables with a clear view of the game from almost any angle. The food menu for the pre-game and the Super Bowl experience has varied selections of salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and desserts.
Sidelines Bar & Grill
621 Evergreen Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 821-4492
518 Locust Place
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-0300
www.sidelinesbarandgrill.com
Sidelines Bar & Grill and the Sidelines Beer House are two great venues to share with friends or locals who know about the daily promotions. Part of that celebration is the availability to experience the immense variety beer selections. There are specialties of burgers and wings, with weekly features and specials. The Sewickley location has a sports bar feel and a larger beer selection, larger menu, and the focus is on burgers and wings with more seasonal fare.
Bado's Pizza Grill & Ale House
307 Beverly Road
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
(412) 563-5300
www.badospizzagrill.com
If you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy Super Bowl 50, Bado's will be the perfect fit to watch the game in comfort. The options for the game are the same as a Steeler Sunday, and the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet will complement all the Super Bowl action. Even though there are only two TV screens, it gives the feel of being in close contact with family and friends. The variety of 20 draft beer selections, the usual Coor's beer and $3 Yingling specials are the same each Sunday. Stop in for the pre-game, halftime and during the Super Bowl for liquid refreshment, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, burgers, soups, wings, pasta, fish, breakfast and bar specials.
Hog's Head Bar & Grill
3433 Spring Garden Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 251-0439
www.hogsheadbarandgrill.com
The bar is situated in a great place to watch the game, and the TV screens offer a chance to compare notes with opposing predictions. What makes it even better is the diverse menu and drink specials. Sunday is usually a Steeler Game Day Special, and the $13.99 pizza and wing special fits right in with a 20 ounce domestic draft at $2.50.
Gerry Cernicky is a retired health and physical education teacher with 36 years of experience. He is a former teacher of the year and a sports writer for the Vandergrift News. He delivers podcasts, and maintains a website and blog. He currently resides in Pittsburgh. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
