There is an international love for American football that stretches beyond the states into Barcelona as bars throughout the city are preparing special Super Bowl 2023 watch parties. From jumbo screens to food and drink deals, these bars create an environment where fans can cheer alongside peers as if they were truly at the game. Whether you are rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, here are 5 bars where you can have the Barcelona Super Bowl experience! It is of course played in the dead of night Barcelona time - with kick off just after midnight Sunday at 12:30am and a game lasting three hours plus - so you should note that some bars are legally forced to close before the end. But those venues will give you first half thrills and Rihanna's performance during the halftime show!
1. The George Payne: Barcelona's favourite Super Bowl party
Stated online as “Barcelona’s Favourite Super Bowl Party,” The George Payne (Pl. d'Urquinaona, 5) has a reputation as one of the most popular bars in Barcelona for people from the US and UK to watch sports. Styled as a traditional Irish pub, The George Payne has a unique atmosphere with a set of stairs leading to the iconic stained-glass window which marks the entrance to the second level. You will never have to worry about not seeing or hearing the game because there are more than 10 large TVs, one giant screen and surround sound all throughout the bar broadcasting the game. Due to The George Payne’s popularity, tickets are only available for €10 at the door starting at 7pm February 12. Although the game does not begin until 12:30am, fans can find good seating and eat dinner at the bar ranging from cheeseburgers to nachos to wings. The George Payne also has a wide assortment of beers and other cocktails to enjoy before and during the game. No wonder The George Payne is known for its Super Bowl Party!
2. Belushi’s: American experience with 13 HD screens
Sports viewing in Barcelona is not complete without a visit to Belushi’s (Carrer de Bergara 3). With 13 HD screens and three projectors, Belushi’s is prepared to give you an incredible Super Bowl viewing experience so you never miss a single play. While surrounded by fans watching the game, enjoy a refreshing American beer or any other drink from Belushi’s wide variety of international beers and spirits. Belushi’s will also have a buffet of classic American football snacks, as well as a special Super Bowl hamburger called Lombardi Pigskin after Vince Lombardi, the revered American football coach and National Football League executive. General admission tickets cost €10 to attend with a drink included, but there are also packages including tapas, burgers, drinks and more up for purchase on their website. Make sure you don't miss out: buy tickets today to guarantee your spot at Belushi’s!
3. Hard Rock Cafe: cheerleaders, raffles and more surprises
For a more traditional American Super Bowl experience in Barcelona, Hard Rock Cafe (Plaça Catalunya 21) is the place to be. Broadcasting the game from 11pm until 4am, fans should be able to watch most of the game while enjoying Hard Rock Cafe’s special food menu including their best traditional American dishes. Hard Rock Cafe’s Super Bowl experience attempts to make fans feel as if they are in the football stadium by having surprise cheerleaders, raffles and gifts. The ticket price to attend Hard Rock Cafe’s Super Bowl watch party is €15 and it includes two Estrella Damm beers or two soft drinks. You can reserve a table on their website to guarantee your spot for this all-American football experience.
4. CocoVail Beer Hall: a watch party in a California beach-style bar
CocoVail Beer Hall is known for three things: their savoury wings, variety of beers and “cultivating an international community.” This makes CocoVail (Carrer d’Aragó, 284) the perfect spot to gather with other American football fans to watch the 2023 Super Bowl. With six TV sets and 20 craft beers on tap, this California beach-style bar provides a spectacular viewing experience. Due to Barcelona city restrictions, CocoVail can only show the game until the end of the halftime show at 3am, but this means there is no entry fee so fans can come to watch the game for free. Make sure to arrive early since seating is first come first served, and try the famous, flavourful wings while playing games like Jenga before the Super Bowl starts.
5. Flaherty’s Irish Bar: a relaxed Super Bowl viewing experience
Wanting a more relaxed Super Bowl viewing experience? Flaherty’s Irish Bar is the spot for you! With mood lighting and dark wood surrounding the bar, Flaherty’s (Plaça de Joaquim Xirau) ambience transfers you right to Ireland. Flaherty’s large sports screens make it an excellent spot to watch the Super Bowl while enjoying the company of other fans. It is important to note that Flaherty’s also falls under the Barcelona city restrictions and has to close at halftime. But if you want a free place to watch the first half, Flaherty’s is a great choice. You also cannot miss Flaherty’s famous three-litre Gulp Beer Tower and other classic Irish dishes like bangers and mash or cottage pie to share with friends.