From waterside beach clubs to breezy rooftops complete with drag queen performances, these are the absolute best places to catch the Big Game in Miami.
LessIf you couldn’t care less about the game and just want an excuse to take tequila shots on a Sunday, Bodega’s your spot. They’ll have $30 margarita pitchers, five-for-$25 Chido tequila cocktails, and six-for-$30 Patron shots, in case you feel like buying for the bar. There’ll also be $4 Buffalo Pollo Tacos alongside Bodega’s regular menu starting at 5 pm.
Bask in the full spectrum of masculinity by spending the day on No. 3 Social’s rooftop. The fun starts with a special drag brunch, where the queens will be emceeing bingo games that run four cards for $20. Once that’s over, it’s on to the Big Game, where they’ll have the game on a big screen outside as well as a $65 open bar from 6 to 9 pm.
Kush once again tries to reverse the Dolphins’ cinematic curse, hosting their annual Forgive Us, Ray Finkle party at noon. The festivities include a recreation of the Ace Ventura kicker’s bedroom, a Dan Marino pinata, football-shaped cookies, and a card-burning ceremony at 3:05 pm. You’ll also find Finkle-themed Brugal cocktails like the Laces Out, an aqua-hued tipple with an orange sugar rim and gummy dolphin garnish.
A gourmet pizza restaurant isn’t normally topping a list of Game Day watch parties. But this year, Michael Schwartz is using the Big Game as an excuse to kick off his new daily happy hour, where you’ll get half-off wine, beer, mixed drinks, and pizza. It might be the best deal, dollar-for-dollar, on Game Day Sunday, and marches on every weekday from 4 to 7 pm.
TimeOut will have the biggest screens in South Beach showing the Big Game, where whopping 17-foot surfaces will broadcast the matchup. On top of larger-than-life Joe Burrow, you’ll get $20 buckets of beers, $14 Sriracha Maple Wing Buckets from Chick’n Jones, and other specials from the food hall’s many vendors.
Wanna watch the Big Game, but also take advantage of our glorious February weather? Head to this legendary two-story Key Biscayne sailor bar, where you can down fresh seafood, cold beers, and fruity island drinks to your heart’s content. And if the Big Game turns into a Super Blowout, you’ve got a perfect view of the Miami skyline to keep you good and distracted.
One of South Florida’s most beloved sports bars is offering a best-in-class drink deal, serving two-for-one bevs all game long across all five locations. Pro tip: Relax and have a few more after the final whistle, so you can wait out the surge charge for your Uber ride back from Lauderdale.
Wynwood’s OG brewery is going clucking crazy for the Big Game, hosting a chicken wing eating contest at 4 pm. Once a wing king (or queen) is crowned, their fifedome will be rewarded with $4 La Rubia pints all game long, with the game on a giant projection screen.
The fanciest way to watch this year’s Big Game will be at the 1 Hotel’s scenic rooftop, where VIP cabanas will make you feel like an NFL player who just narrowly missed the playoffs. Packages include private bottle service with three menu items and two bottles of vodka, tequila, cognac, or Champagne. You’ll also have your own TV and dedicated server, in case you feel like switching to the Puppy Bowl when the action slows.
No Game Day spread in South Florida is going to top Oasis, who’ll be showing the Rams and Bengals on big screens spread across the venue. As for eats, Alidoro will be dishing up three-for-$18 sliders, Chikin will give you 20 wings for $35, Los Buenos has your taco fix, plating a full 10 for $40, and Mr. Mandolin lets you enjoy the game with beef skewers and tzatziki for $28. You’ll also find five-for-$25 beer buckets.