Gear up for the biggest game of the year with these Super Bowl parties and dining specials around town.
Commonwealth Tavern
“Table-gate”
- Sunday, February 3
- $3 to $50 food and drink specials
Football fans will enjoy an indoor tailgate with Commonwealth Tavern’s “Table-gate Party Package” on Super Bowl Sunday. The $50 (normally $65) spread includes a dozen wings, nachos, cheese curds, soft pretzels and a bucket of Miller Lite and Coors Light bottles.
From open to close, Commonwealth will also offer brunch cocktails including a $3 Build-Your-Own Mimosa Bar with various fruits and juices and a $6 Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar stacked with hot sauces, veggies, meats and more.
Joy District and Parlay at Joy District
Private Igloo Super Bowl Viewing at Joy District
- Sunday, February 3
- Price: based on a food and beverage minimum spend starting at $500
Chicagoans can catch all the big game action at Joy’s Winter Wonderland in private heated igloos set against a city background with impeccable views of River North. The igloos seat up to 8 guests around a heated faux fire pit and are decorated in shades of white, light blue and silver with string lights, ornaments, winter props, blankets and more. Each igloo will be equipped with one 32-inch TV that will broadcast the Super Bowl.
Joy District’s first floor mezzanine will also be available for private parties (up to 34 guests seated and 60 guests reception-style) featuring a private bar and two private 45-inch TVs.
Football fans hosting parties at home can let Joy District do the cooking with catering options from Executive Chef Jason Hedin. The game day to-go menu features appetizers, entrees and sides ranging in price from $50 to $200 featuring items like Lamb Meatballs with spicy tomato sauce, Ribs, Turkey Chili, Wings (Asian, bbq, buffalo or lemon pepper), Beer Mac and Cheese, Sliders (filet, double stack, pork or lobster), Truffle Fries and more. All orders must be placed 72 hours in advance. Minimum order of $250 for delivery; delivery charges apply. Pick up on Sunday, February 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complete catering menu available upon request. To place an order, contact events@joychicago.com.
Super Bowl Sunday Brunch and Viewing Party at Parlay
- Sunday, February 3
- $50 per person Super Bowl brunch
- $10 to $75 Super Bowl viewing party tickets
Parlay at Joy District will host a “Brunch So Hard” Super Bowl pre-party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $50 per person, guests will enjoy a brunch buffet and mimosa bar. Created by Executive Chef Jason Hedin, brunch highlights include a carving station, seafood table and charcuterie, chili and pizza bar, waffle station, egg station, and dessert selections like cake pops, tartlets, brownies and a variety of Rice Krispie treats from Fruity Pebbles to Lucky Charms. There is also a cereal bar and a donut wall with flavors like powdered sugar, sprinkles, chocolate and vanilla.
Starting at 5 p.m., guests can catch all the big game action with sound on 21 TVs ranging from 60-inches to 100-inches as well as one 200″ projector screen. There will be food and drink specials and a half-time giveaway. General admission tickets for $10 each include guaranteed entry and one beer, wine or well cocktail. All-inclusive tickets for $75 each include guaranteed entry, beer, wine and well cocktails for the duration of the game and one appetizer per ticket. Limited tickets are available. To purchase, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-bowl-sunday-tickets-54715371148.
Old Grounds Social
Tailgate Buffet
- Sunday, February 3
- $50 per person food and drink package
Old Grounds Social in Lincoln Park will host a Tailgate Buffet in honor of the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. From 6:30 p.m. until the end of the game, guests will enjoy a $50 all-you-can-eat tailgate buffet and open bar package. Created by new Executive Chef Craig Larson, the buffet will feature items like sliders (cheeseburger, pulled pork, shrimp po boy, truffle grilled cheese), roasted jalapeno and chicken eggrolls, smoked wings (BBQ, Texan or curry served with choice of dipping sauces), salads and more. The big game will be shown with sound on 24 60-inch TVs and prizes will be given away at half-time. Space is limited. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-bowl-liii-tickets-54772293404 and for group reservations, email events@ogschicago.com.
All items in the Super Bowl buffet will also be available for catering ranging in price from $24 to $75. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance and can be picked up on Sunday, February 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The complete menu is available upon request. For catering orders, email events@ogschicago.com.
Roanoke Restaurant
Super Bowl Pregame Happy Hour
- Sunday, February 3
- $3 to $7 happy hour specials
Guests who visit Roanoke Restaurant and post up in the bar area will be treated to a pregame happy hour from 1 p.m. until the end of the game. Drink specials will include half-price bottles of select wine, $6 Tito’s Vodka cocktails and a $5 shot and beer pairing. The game day happy hour food menu will feature buffalo wings, carvery sliders, chips and guacamole, and spinach dip, available for $6 each. Guests who stick around can watch the big game on all five TVs in the bar area and 11 TVs in the upstairs lounge with sound on.
