It’s time for the Big Game once again, as the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the Bucs’ home field in Super Bowl LV this Sunday.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are planning to watch the game from home, and only 28 percent of viewers plan to party or watch the game at a bar, according to the National Retail Federation.
For those who do plan to venture out, there are a number of Orlando-area venues hosting Super Bowl events, many of them with capacity restrictions and safety precautions in place.
Here are ideas for catching the Big Game in Central Florida.
Sideshow in downtown Orlando will host a free watch party with drink specials, food deals and a live DJ. Masks are required for entry to the venue. An RSVP is required through Eventbrite. 5-11:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at 15 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; eventbrite.com
Orlando Brewing in SoDo will host a tailgate and Super Bowl watch party with $12 core beer pitchers and food from Big Lee’s – Serious About Barbecue. The brewery doesn’t endorse one team but encourages fans to wear their gear. The free event begins at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at 1301 Atlanta Ave. in Orlando; orlandobrewing.com
Castle Church Brewing is welcoming in guests to catch the game in their indoor beer garden setting with food specials available. The free event is 6-10 p.m. Feb. 7 at 6820 Hoffner Ave. in Orlando; castlechurchbrewing.com
Pepe’s Cantina Winter Park will help football fans “calm their anxiety” with Super Bowl Sunday specials. For $25 per person, attendees receive unlimited beer and one order of six wings each. The party begins 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at 433 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park; facebook.com
Duffy’s Sports Grill, which has four Central Florida locations, is offering advanced reserved seating for $25 to parties of 10 or fewer. Each reservation comes with a welcome drink and game snacks, Duffy’s merch and $10 in Duffy’s rewards for a future visit. The restaurant will also offer advanced ordering for party packages of wings, sides and curbside cocktails and beer, which are available for pick up. Feb. 7 at multiple locations; duffysmvp.com
The Twisted Handle on Mills Avenue is inviting football fans and their pups for a watch party of the Super Bowl and Puppy Bowl. Dog owners who bring their pooch will receive 10 percent off their bill. Festivities kick off at noon Feb. 7 at 1632 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; facebook.com
Harry Buffalo on Church Street in downtown Orlando will bring in fans with a pizza and wings special (dine-in and takeout) and opportunities to catch the Big Game. The restaurant is offering free delivery on Uber Eats all weekend. Watch the Super Bowl Feb. 7 at 129 W. Church St. in Orlando; harrybuffalo.com
The Promenade at Sunset Walk near Margaritaville Resort Orlando will host an outdoor watch party featuring a “gigantic video wall,” pre-game live music with the Thompson Browne Trio, street performers and restaurants with food and drink specials. Fans can enjoy outdoor activities including cornhole and bingo. The free festivities begin at 2 p.m. at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; eventbrite.com
Miller’s Ale House is welcoming in fans at all Central Florida locations and asking that attendees reserve a space ahead of time for $25 per person, which will be applied toward the check on game day. Those interested can reserve a spot by speaking with the manager at each location. For more details, visit millersalehouse.com.
Yard House at ICON Park will be showing the Super Bowl in its screens and offering the usual selection of cuisine and draft beer from 130 taps. Catch the game Feb. 7 at 8367 International Dr. in Orlando; yardhouse.com
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