You don’t have to fly to Houston and drop thousands of dollars to live it up on Super Bowl Sunday. There are plenty of hot wings, kegs and hoppin’ parties right here in New York City.
DOWNTOWN
Pinks
The retro East Village cocktail bar combines some of America’s favorite past times: cars and football. A ticket gets you a seat for comfortable viewing, four hours of open bar, and one Super Bowl special entree. Ticket sales are limited; early birds get a seat. $60. 4:30 p.m. 242 E. 10th St.; 646-918-6231, Pinks.nyc
Arlo Hudson Sq.
This Soho hotel may look swanky, but its Super Bowl keg party will be anything but. With games such as beer pong and cornhole, plus chili-cheese fries and pigs in a blanket, this game-day celebration Is all about keeping it real. $49. 5 p.m. 231 Hudson St.; 212-342-7000, ArloHotels.com
Spring Lounge
Who doesn’t need a hero? This Nolita dive bar will break out a complimentary 6-foot sub sandwich at halftime. No cover charge. 6:30 p.m. 48 Spring St.; 212-965-1774, TheSpringLounge.com
Bleecker Street Bar
Along with their regular Sunday happy hour of select $5 tallboys, well drinks and $6 house wines, this Noho sports bar will serve complimentary snacks and host giveaways and games until kickoff. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you’re coming with a group, call ahead ASAP to reserve. No cover charge. 4 p.m., 56-58 Bleecker St.; 212-334-0244, BleeckerStreetBarNYC.com
MIDTOWN
Bierhaus NYC
Starting at kickoff, you can score spicy or Jäger BBQ wings for half-price at this East Village beer hall (below). They’ll project the game on their 82-inch screen, so every seat should be a good one. No cover charge. 6:30 p.m. 712 Third Ave.; 212-867-2337, BierhausNYC.com
123 Burger Shot Beer
There are plenty of perks in store at this Hell’s Kitchen bar, including ice-cold shots from their “ice luge” and giveaways such as NFL merchandise — but if you want to get a seat, you’d better RSVP on Saturday. No cover charge. 4:30 p.m., 738 10th Ave.; 212-315-0123; 123BurgerShotBeer.com
Tender Restaurant at Sanctuary Hotel
This Theater District hotel is offering two Super Bowl packages: “The Kickoff,” which gets you inside with two drinks for $30, and the “Touchdown Table,” which buys an appetizer platter, pitcher of beer and a guaranteed seat for $60. Online ticket sales close before the game, so reserve on Saturday. $30 to $60. 6:30 p.m. 130 W. 47th St.; 212-514-6000, TenderNYC.com
Virgil’s Real Barbecue
The Theater District barbecue joint will air the game on its projector screen. Alongside their slow-cooked menu selections, they’ll have Budweiser and Bud Light pitchers for $12, and Goose Island for $16. Listen up because they’ll be calling out raffle winners for gift cards, shirts, cookbooks and more. No cover. 5 p.m. 152 W. 44th St.; 212-921-9494, VirgilsBBQ.com
UPTOWN
Bodega Pizza
Once the $15 bottomless-mimosa brunch winds up at 4 p.m., the Washington Heights eatery will be setting up grub for the game: Expect there to be 50-cent wings, $10 pizzas and $3 draft beers. No cover. 4455 Broadway, 917-675-7707; BodegaPizza.com
Bar-Coastal
You can watch the game on Bar-Coastal’s 11 big-screen HD TVs and giant projector. When hunger pangs strike, there’s a $40 buffet featuring their signature atomic wings, plus a cocktail or beer. No cover. 6:30 p.m. 1495 First Ave.; 212-288-6635, BarCoastal.com
Hi Life Bar & Grill
Chow down on “Sushi Bowl 51,” “Matty Ice” frozen shots, “The Dirty Bird” fried chicken and other punny selections this Super Bowl Sunday, while the game plays off on several HDTVs. Reservations recommended. No cover. 477 Amsterdam Ave.; 212-787-7199, Hi-Life.com
OUTER BOROUGHS
Studio Square NYC
With more than 25 flat screens, 300 seats and unlimited beer, wine and cocktails until halftime, the Super Bowl party in the Bulb Room at this mammoth Long Island City bar has plenty of space for anyone 21 and up. $40 online in advance, $50 at door. 4:30 p.m. 35-33 36th St.; 718-383-1001, http://www.studiosquarebeergarden.com/
Westlight at the William Vale
Chef Andrew Carmellini is cooking up a football lover’s prix-fixe buffet featuring short rib chili, sliders, wings and more at this Williamsburg high-rise bar. The views of the Manhattan skyline will just have to compete with the HDTV. Reservations recommended. $51. 5 p.m. 111 N. 12th St.; 718-307-7100, TheWilliamVale.com
The Kings Beer Hall
This Park Slope beer mecca has multiple screens, arcade games and more than 30 international brews on tap. There will be $5 beers and $3 shots, as well as a $60 “Touchdown” package (beer and wine open bar and dinner). Look for drink specials throughout the after party. No cover. 4 p.m. 84 Saint Marks Place; 347-227-7238, TheKBH.com