Ahhh, Super Bowl Sunday. The best day of the year for some, and the most heartbreaking for others.
This year’s game will take place on Sunday, February 3 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, about 210 miles west on I-20. Kickoff for the Los Angeles Rams + the New England Patriots is at 6:30 p.m. At halftime: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and ATL native Big Boi (formerly of Outkast).
A few quick facts to impress your gameday group:
- 33-year old Sean McVay of the Rams is the youngest head coach to coach in the Super Bowl. He was also the youngest coach ever in the NFL when he was hired at 30.
- Tom Brady, who will be 41, is the oldest quarterback to play in the Super Bowl.
- This is the Rams’ first Super Bowl appearance since relocating to L.A. from St. Louis.
- This is the Patriots’ third straight Super Bowl appearance and 11th total.
Here are a few watch parties in Columbia to check out:
🏈Dave & Buster’s | 100 Columbiana Cir. | 5:30-11 p.m. | Special packages from $10 - $35 which include all you can eat wings, unlimited video game play + more.
🏈The Gwynn | 533 Clemson Rd. | 2-11 p.m. | $10 | Cash bar, food trucks + giveaways at each quarter.
🏈River Rat Brewery | 1231 Shop Rd. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | $1.25 off every pint + a wings and pint special for $12.
🏈Craft and Draft | 2706 Devine St. | 1-9 p.m. | free | beer specials, outdoor games + BBQ.
🏈Random Tap | 10509 Two Notch Rd. | 4:30-11 p.m. | free | Random taps got the beer & the game, they just ask you bring an app to share.
🏈 3 Doors Down Club | 10299 Two Notch Rd. | 6-11 p.m. | Think you’ve got the best chili in town? Bring it by for a tasting & the winner will receive a bar tab.
🏈 J’s Corner | 1015 Rosewood Dr. | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Get the day started with brunch and $7 Bud Light + Shock Top Pitchers, 18 flat screen tvs between the inside and outdoor spaces, and a leash friendly patio.
🏈Topgolf Swing Suite | 1624 Main St. | 3 p.m.-12 a.m. | Work on your swing while waiting for kickoff. Bucket of beer and two pizzas for $35 or a 10 inch pizza for $10.
🏈Village Idiot | all locations | 11 a.m.-close | Order dine-in, pickup, or delivery and get a two-topping pizza and two pounds of wings for $30
🏈 World of Beer | 902 Gervais St., Suite F, | A pound of wings + a pint for $10; choose between a west coast IPA for the Rams or go for a New England IPA if you’re rooting for the Patriots.
If you’re having a get together at home (even if it’s just you and your dog),pick up some things from Lowes Foods to make these game day recipes – or go for some ready-made essentials like Bavarian Brats, Honey Citrus Wings or Pick & Prep fruit trays. All from the comfort of your own couch.
Bonus: Want to give back before you go all in? YMCA Judson Community Center is hosting a different kind of party tomorrow – the 2019 Souper Bowl, a silent auction + soup lunch benefiting the Center’s preschool + afterschool programs from 12-1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 + include soups from local restaurants like Trio + Larkin’s. Call 864-271-8800 ext. 25 for more info + tix.
