Pigskins aren’t just for eating! Some athletes like to toss ’em around (footballs) for a few months out of the year, and come February, two teams face off in something called the Super Bowl.
Here in Tucson, there are a few super options to celebrate the big game on Sunday, February 9. No matter how you celebrate, try keeping it local with the following opportunities.
Disclaimer: These are just a few of the football-themed events happening in/near Tucson.
Arnette Creek Watering Hole
7215 E. 22nd St. #101
Beginning at 4 p.m., the bar is serving $3 pints and appetizers, free snacks, and $10 cocktails.
AZ Hops and Vines
3450 Highway 82
“If you are like us, the search for the perfect pairing is a never-ending quest! This is especially true when it comes to football! So, when presented with the idea of Super Bowl party foods, we naturally rose to the challenge. Each pairing includes six wines with six different foods and a souvenir glass.”
The pairings start at noon on Sunday, February 9 (see the menu above in the photo).
Barrio Brewing Company
800 E. 16th St.
The brewery is offering takeout specials. Food orders must be placed by Thursday, February 6 and may be picked up after 11:30 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.
Starters (Serves 12 people):
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip $40 (with fresh tortilla chips)
- Fried Pickles $35 (with buttermilk ranch)
- Potato Skins $35 (with buttermilk ranch)
- 25 wings $40 (with buttermilk ranch)
- Choice of: Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Tequila Cilantro, Medium or Habanero
They’re also offering cases of beer for $30 each (takeout only).
Big Bad Wolf
3700 N. Oracle Rd.
Starting at 3 p.m., everything on the menu is 50% off. There’s no cover either!
Button Brew House
6800 N. Camino Martin #160
“Bring your grills, bring food to grill, and bring game day snacks. Tailgating begins at noon. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m.”
Catalina Brewing Company
6918 N. Camino Martin #120
Starting at 2 p.m., the brew crew will have outdoor games, grills, game squares, and cold beers. Bring a dish to share or some meat to throw on the grill. Watch the game inside or out.
The Dugout Sports Bar and Grill
4880 E. 22nd St.
Starting at 4:30 p.m., they’ll be serving $20 unlimited boneless wings and $3 Bud Light bottles.
Kingston Kitchen
5305 E. Speedway Blvd.
Starting at noon, $10 to get in to Kingston Kitchen’s Reggae Super Bowl Party. There’s going to be music in a separate room from their TVs, BOGO Jamaican Rum Punch, $3 Bud Lights, $3 Miller Lights, and $9 jerk wings. Prizes, too!
The Maverick
6622 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
They’re open at 2 p.m. and offering $3 domestic bottles, $5 Crown Royal, and $5 Tito’s. Oh, and there are 17 big-screen TVs to catch the game on.
Monkey Bar
1120 S. Wilmot Rd.
“We’ll be providing snacks and drink specials all day long! Please feel free to bring in any additional items for the potluck! After the game, we’ll have our weekly pool tournament starting at 8 p.m.”
Salty Dawg II
6121 E. Broadway Blvd.
The bar will be offering $0.50 wings along with other food and drink specials, promos, and raffles. Sports! Party starts at 2 p.m.
The Water Hole
16540 W. Avra Valley Rd.
The Marana bar is hosting a potluck — bring one of your favorite dishes. Also, there will be drink specials (TBA) starting at 2 p.m.
Whiskey Roads
2290 W. Ina Rd.
The northwest side sports bar and restaurant is hosting a Super Bowl Party/Biker Night that also happens to be a fundraiser. They’ll have a raffle with prizes, which will support two great causes: Casa Maria Soup Kitchen and Youth on Their Own.
FOOD SPECIALS:
- $2 Hot Dogs
- $10 Kansas City Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders
- $12 Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
DRINK SPECIALS:
- $3 Domestic Beer Pints
- $5 Mini Beers
- $6 Domestic Pitchers
- $20 Domestic Beer Buckets
- $25 Seltzer Buckets
The party starts at 2 p.m.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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