On Sunday, February 5, 2012, sports fans will be settling down to watch the New England Patriots and the New York Giants battle it out in Super Bowl XLVI. Where will you be? Don’t spend this year sitting at home watching the game alone on a small TV. Get out, enjoy the game with other fans around greater Austin, and be a part of all the excitement.
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Here are five of the best places to watch Super Bowl XLVI in Austin, Texas:
Aussie’s Grill & Sports Bar
306 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-480-0962
Aussie’s Grill & Sports Bar is a great place where you can watch the Super Bowl in a relaxing environment. They have 12 high-definition flat-panel TV screens and some of the best food you’ll ever eat. Sit back, have a few drinks, and enjoy the game. Six of the TVs are located in the bar area, and the other six are in the dining room, so no matter where you are, you won’t miss any action.
The Ranch
710 W. Sixth St., Suite A
Austin, TX 78701
512-465-2016
The Ranch offers a unique experience where you can watch the Super Bowl in style. It has granite bar tops, live music, and 24 HD TVs. Reserve your table or seat today so you can enjoy one of the biggest sports events of the year at one of the best bars in Austin.
Third Base Sports Bar
1717 W. Sixth St.
Austin, TX 78703
512-476-2273
Third Base Sports Bar is a great little place where you can go to enjoy the game, but since they don’t have a lot of space, you do want to get there early to get a good seat. If you don’t like large crowds but want a nice place to have a cold one while watching the Super Bowl, this is the place to be. It’s cozy but likely to be crowded for this big event.
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Plucker’s Wing Bar
2222 Rio Grande St., Suite D116
Austin, TX 78705
512-469-9464
Plucker’s Wing Bar is a wonderful place to watch the Super Bowl and enjoy some excellent wings with your beer. They’re known for having some of the best wings you’ll ever eat. I’m not a wing fan, but even I love them. The service is fast and friendly, which makes it a relaxing place to be. There is a TV screen everywhere you look, so you don’t have to worry about having a good view of the game.
The Tavern
922 W. 12th St.
Austin, TX 78703
512-320-8377
With 50 high-definition LCD TVs, you won’t miss a minute of the game while enjoying a great beer selection and good food at The Tavern. This sports bar closely resembles the traditional English pub with wood paneling and a low ceiling, which creates a great atmosphere in which to watch the biggest football game of the year.