To the untrained eye, an NFL game looks like a four-hour commercial with a smattering of football in between. However, it’s become a national pastime for Aussies looking for any excuse to spend a Monday at the pub. So, with Super Bowl LVIII starting Monday, February 12th, at 10:30 a.m. AEST, it’s about time you start thinking about calling in sick and securing a place to watch the big game.
Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LVIII in Sydney at a Glance
Our list of the best Super Bowl 2024 venues in Sydney goes like this:
- Best place to watch the Super Bowl overall: Forrester’s
- For viewing experience: 24/7 Sports Bar at The Star Sydney
- For large group bookings: Cargo Bar
- For value-for-money: The Light Brigade
Now we’ve rounded up our favourites, let’s check out the complete list.
Table of contents
- Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LVIII in Sydney at a Glance
- 1. SEADECK Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- 2. Taphouse, Darlinghurst
- 3. Forresters
- 4. 24/7 Sports Bar at The Star Sydney
- 5. The Edinburgh Castle, CBD
- 6. Cargo Bar
- 7. The Marlborough Hotel, Newtown
- 8. Henley’s Bar & Kitchen
- 9. El Camino Cantina
- 10. Shelbourne Hotel
- 11. The Erko Hotel
- 12. Coogee Bay Hotel
- 13. Hotel Steyne
- 14. Merivale Super Bowl Venues
- 15. The Light Brigade
- 16. Hotel Harry
- What Time Does the 2024 Super Bowl Start in Australia?
- Why You Should Trust Our List
- Super Bowl Sydney FAQs
1. SEADECK Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Price: from AU$229 per person
The NFL is hosting the first official watch party for the Super Bowl in Australia on a SEADECK Cruise around Sydney Harbour. Without a shadow of a doubt, this will be the best place to watch the teams fight for glory, but you’ll have to get in quickly with a limited capacity of 400 people. Tickets cost $229 per person and include 5-hour admission so it’s not a great option for the budget-conscious, however, there’s plenty to take in with 13 screens, American-style food, partner activations and giveaways, live DJ, photo opportunity with Vince Lombardi trophy, and you even get your very own Super Bowl Mitchell & Ness heritage t-shirt to take home.
Hours: from 9 am
2. Taphouse, Darlinghurst
The newly updated Taphouse in Darlinghurst is going to be one of the best places to watch the Superbowl in Sydney this year. They’re putting a twist on your average watch part with $30 dim sum platters paired with the best American beers: $8 bottles of Coors Light (4x bottle for $25, 6x bottles for $36). You’ll want to get your bookings in early as people flock to this spo. The doors open from 10am on Monday, 12th February.
Address: 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Hours: from 10am-4pm
Phone: (02) 8313 1909
3. Forresters
A favourite of the team here at Man of Many, Forrester’s opens its doors at 9:30 am for an early morning pre-game session before the big game. Multiple TVs around the bar will be playing the game, and there’s a seriously tasty special offer on the day. For $48pp, Forry’s Super Bowl Viewing Party package will get you a Coors Light beer on arrival, Buffalo wings, hotdog and chips at half-time. But wait, there’s more. How about 4 x Coors Light beers for an additional $25 or 6 beers for $36.
Address: 336 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Hours: Superbowl viewing from 9 am
Phone: (02) 8033 2665
4. 24/7 Sports Bar at The Star Sydney
This one is for you diehard NFL fans. If you want to watch the Super Bowl LVIII live, large and loud then the Star Casino’s 24/7 Sports Bar is the place to be. We had a chance to hang out last year, and with over 50 TVs and a massive 36 square metre mega screen, you’ll be spoilt for choice for the big game. If you’re feeling adventurous there’s the annual Hotdog Eating Competition, live entertainment, special guests, and beverage specials. This is THE place to be in Sydney, and walk-ins are welcome.
Address: 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009The Star Sydney
Hours: Sun-Thur 12am-12pm, Fri 12am-3am, Sat 12pm-5am
Phone: (02) 9777 9000
5. The Edinburgh Castle, CBD
The Eddy has been standing as a landmark of Sydney’s Pub-scene since 1885 and they’re putting on a banging show for the SuperBowl in Sydney. Of course, they’re serving up American beers by the bottle with $25 beer buckets and game day food specials for you and your mates to enjoy while watching one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
Address: 294 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Hours: Open from 9:30am
Phone: (02) 9264 8616
6. Cargo Bar
If you’re looking to make a group booking come Super Bowl Monday in Sydney, Cargo Bar has you covered with a full food and drinks package deal. They’re offering an ‘Owners Box Seats’ package in the lounge bar where you can watch the game from your very own private balcony booth with your own TV, and sound, and are bookable for groups of 20 or more from $79pp. This price includes a 3-hour beverage package (ALL tap beers and ciders, bottles of Budweiser and select wines), plus a choice of Kransky Hot Dog or Philly Cheesesteak (one per person) served with UNLIMITED sides (chips, onions rings and wings) during the game! Seriously good value for money.
7. The Marlborough Hotel, Newtown
Arguably the best place to watch the Superbowl if you’re around Newtown, The Marly is putting on a feat for gridiron fans on Monday from 9am. We’re talking about $25 beer buckets, chicken Wings (half a kilo, with your choice of BBQ or Buffalo sauce), B&E Rolls, share fries with sauce, and more gameday giveaways than you can poke a stick at. Don’t worry about missing the action because they’re dedicating the big screen in the front bar and on ALL SCREENS on the ground floor to this event.
Address: 145 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Hours: Open from 9am
Phone: (02) 9519 1222
8. Henley’s Bar & Kitchen
If a waterside viewing experience is what you’re seeking come Super Bowl Monday in Sydney, Henley’s Bar & Kitchen should be on your radar. Located in Darling Harbour, the venue is offering American brews, including Brooklyn Brewery’s Pulp Art Hazy IPA, for $10 a pint for the duration of the game. If you’re getting toey, we suggest you grab the TWO pints of American beer and New York-style Kransky Hot Dog deal for $39pp.
Located in: Darling Harbour
Address: 9 Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000
Hours: Super Bowl viewing from 10 am
Phone: (02) 8322 2020
9. El Camino Cantina
Touchdown at El Camino Cantina for Super Bowl LVII this year and treat yourself to their annual Super Bowl Party broadcast across 11 screens. Returning to the lineup is the Quarterback Pack with bottomless tacos and wings, plus two hours of signature margaritas, beer, wine & soft drinks for $89pp. Walk-ins are welcome, although we highly recommend booking via the link below. Doors open at 10 am.
Address: 18 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Hours: Super Bowl viewing from 10 am
10. Shelbourne Hotel
The Shelbourne Hotel is one of the best places in Sydney CBD to watch the NFL Super Bowl each year. Be warned, it’s always at total capacity, but the sell-out crowd is packed with NFL fans dying to watch on the big projector screens. Specials on the day include; $15 Bowls of Hot Wings, $15 Bad Ass Bloody Mary Cocktails, $25 Beer Jugs, and $35 Corona Buckets. If you’re planning on getting in early, the $35pp package includes a breakfast burrito and your first drink.
Address: 200 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Hours: Open from 9am
Phone: (02) 9267 3100
11. The Erko Hotel
Doors open at 10 am for a little morning session at The Erko before the game starts at 10:30 am Sydney time. Specials include $25 buckets of beer, guac and corn chips, hot wings, and loaded fries. Spots are filling up fast, so get a wriggle on and book a table for you and your group by clicking the link below.
Address: 102 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
Hours: Open from 10am
Phone: (02) 8587 4400
12. Coogee Bay Hotel
With one of the best beer gardens in all of Sydney, there really isn’t a better place to have a Monday morning hootenanny. Doors open from 9 am on Monday, so head on inside the infamous Selinas and watch it live and loud on the big screen. The CBH is running free general admission for the Super Bowl, however, there aren’t any food and drink packages available. Expect some of the best chicken wings in Sydney and a plethora of classic American eats including hot dogs.
Address: 253 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee NSW 2034
Hours: Open from 8:30 am
Phone: (02) 9665 0000
13. Hotel Steyne
For those American Football fans north of the bridge, you really can’t go past the Hotel Steyne in Manly. The beer’s cold, the crowd’s flaring and the screen is enormous. Be sure to get down early to secure a spot and catch the official NFL Trophy fresh in from the USA as it’s showcased (alongside some security guards). After the game, we recommend heading across the esplanade to the beach for a sober-up swim.
Address: 75 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095
Hours: Open from 10:30am
Phone: (02) 9977 4977
14. Merivale Super Bowl Venues
Merivale has drawn Super Bowl interest at a host of venues this year, celebrating the day of hotdogs and beer with a special offer across a number of its venues. Round up your mates and catch the 57th annual Super Bowl (and RiRi’s halftime show) at any of the venues listed below and take advantage of $30 buckets of beer, $10 Jim Beam peach iced tea cocktails, and American-inspired menus at participating venues. Get down early, and you’ll find buckets of beer going for $25 pre-kick-off.
Participating venues: The Alex, Hotel CBD, The Vic On The Park, The Newport, Angel Hotel, The DOG, The Collaroy Ground Floor, Coogee Ground Floor, Royal George, The Allawah, Queens Hotel.
15. The Light Brigade
Those in Sydney’s East looking for a beer garden atmosphere with a great view of the game should check out The Light Brigade for Super Bowl LVIII. Doors open from 10 am, so you can start your week right with the ground floor offering $25 Bud Buckets, $10 Bloody Marys, and all the action on a massive 103-inch plasma. Upstairs, The Brigade Bistro on Level 1 will be slinging $30 tickets that are redeemable for food and drink on the day, bookings only.
Address: Oxford St &, Jersey Rd, Woollahra NSW 2025
Hours: Super Bowl viewing from 10 am
Phone: (02) 9357 0888
16. Hotel Harry
If you work in the city and are looking for a cheeky place to catch the game on the commute in – you can’t go past Hotel Harry’s. Established in 1912, this joint has seen a lot of debauchery in its tenure at the edge of Surry Hills but a recent renovation took things up a level. We’re sure Super Bowl Monday will be no different, with a range of beers alongside a hall-of-fame menu that includes a breakfast burrito, hot wings, and KC BBQ Roll. This is as authentic as Super Bowl venues get in Sydney.
Address: 40-44 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Hours: Super Bowl viewing from 9:30 am
Phone: (02) 8262 8800
What Time Does the 2024 Super Bowl Start in Australia?
Super Bowl LVIII (58) will occur on Monday, February 12 at 10:30 am.
Superbowl coverage start times for states in Australia are as follows:
- Sydney: 10:30am
- Melbourne: 10:30am
- Brisbane: 9:30am
- Adelaide: 10am
- Perth: 8:30am
- Hobart: 10:30am
- Darwin: 8:30am
- Canberra: 10:30am
Why You Should Trust Our List
With such an early kick-off, you’ll want to be parked up with a Bud Light and a bucket of wings ready for kickoff. Across Sydney, pubs and sports bars are opening their doors early to ensure you won’t miss a second of the action. We’ve compiled a list of the best places to watch the Super Bowl in all its glory. Our list considers food and beverage options, price points, and, more importantly, the number of TVs showing the event so you don’t miss a second of the action. After years of “research” and spending plenty of time out of the office on Mondays, we’ve compiled a list of our favourites.
Super Bowl Sydney FAQs
Most Sports Bars and Pubs will open early on Super Bowl Monday to show the big game from 9am.
Super Bowl LIV will be hosted by California's SoFi Stadium, home of LA Rams.
The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Los Angeles Rams.
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