Super Bowl Fun: Where to See The Game In Grosse Pointe or Detroit

Sunday, Feb. 4 means just one thing in these United States: It’s the Super Bowl, predicted as a win by the Philadelphia Eagles by Fiona the Hippo (if not a lot of other analysts) as they go toe-to-toe with perennial favorites and defending champs the New England Patriots. While many will observe this secular holiday at home - or at the home of the friend or family member with the biggest TV and the best food - there are plenty of options for people who’d rather leave the cooking, cleaning and cable bill to professionals. Not all Super Bowl parties center on wings and beer - in Detroit, we also watch the game while having a massage at Centre Park or smoking a blunt with the good people of Movado Social Club (people with medical marijuana cards can, anyway). Check out our list of the weirdest, wildest and best places in the Metro D to see the game - with a Grosse Pointe option or two in case you prefer staying closer to home.

SuperBall, Auburn Hills
Sun, Feb 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
The HUB Stadium, 2550 Takata Drive, Auburn Hills.

For the area’s most epic Super Bowl party, we couldn’t find anything that quite matched the offerings at SuperBall in Auburn Hills. A 21-and-over event at HUB Stadium, at SuperBall, revelers can watch the game or dance the night away to the big band sounds of The Simone Vitale Band, a 15 swing orchestra with a a 7-piece horn section, back-up singers and dancers There will be complimentary food in the event’s free food court, strolling circus performers and complimentary Bombowling and Axe-Throwing. Teams of two may enter the Timberlake Triathlon, (a competition of bombowling, Axe-throwing & Ring-on-a-String) to win a pair of tickets to see Justin Timberlake.

Tickets include admission and viewing. It also grants entry to the food court, which will serve pizza, chicken wings and fingers, gourmet hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and other delectables. Activities include bombowling and axe throwing, as mentioned, and a Bell’s Brewery tap takeover that will serve Hopslam, Mole Stout and 30th Anniversary, among many others, along with Tito’s vodka drink specials.

Nickki's 21st Annual Super Bowl Party
Sun, Feb 4 from 2 p.m. til 10 p.m.
Gigi's Gay Bar, 16920 W Warren Ave, Detroit.

Gigi’s bills this two-decades-long tradition as “Detroit’s Largest and ‘Gayest” Super Bowl Party.” There’s no cover, and the bar will offer a a large half-time buffet and prizes.

Super Bowl Pamper Party
Sun, Feb 4 from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m.
Centre Park Bar, 1407 Randolph Street, Detroit

Centre Park will combine two things no red-blooded American should be without this Sunday: football and spa treatments. Attendees who pay the $45 “pamper ticket” price get facials, massages, paraffin treatments and a full face makeup tutorial during halftime - like God and Ditka intended. There’s also a champagne toast, along with Super Bowl food and desserts. For more information text “Pamper Party” to (269) 548-5282 or call (313) 617-3324.

Movado Social Club Super Bowl Mixer
Sun, Feb 4 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.

If you’re one of Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Card (MMMC) holders, you can blaze up and enjoy this party hosted by Movado. The venue is TBD, but the party will include a “flower” Bar, a “dab” bar, food, music and, of course, the game. There will be three TVs, and the ticket gets you food, including a selection of sliders, fries, wings, burgers and the treat we all associate with tailgating, salmon croquettes with rice. MMMP or MCL 333.26428 Compliant people ONLY, please. And, of course, this one is 21 and over. While there will be marijuana to smoke in plant or way form, it’s BYOB for alcohol.

Super Bowl Party With Outer Limits Lounge
Sun, Feb 4 from 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Outer Limits Lounge, 5507 Caniff, Hamtramck.

Outer Limits is hosting a good old fashioned pot luck. The game will show on the bar’s collection of screens, and food will be provided by, well, you. There will also be drink specials and other fun, including a performance by the rock band Dick Buttkiss. The bar describes this band as “Rumored to be a small slew of retired NFL players who may have taken a few hits to the head.” This one is free.

And in Grosse Pointe….

Super Bowl Potluck Party
Sun, Feb 4 from 5 p.m. til 11 p.m.
Ye Olde Tap Room, 14915 Charlevoix St.

Bring your food and yourself and catch the game with the crowd from the Ta Room. Host of many a keg tapping of various Bell’s offerings, the bar will have its usual large and varied selection of boozy beverages to make the game a little more special.

Super Bowl Tailgate Party (BYOB, Pot Luck)
Sun, Feb 4 from 5:30 p.m. til 11 p.m.
St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, 1401 Whittier Rd, Grosse Pointe Park.
If you want the literal opposite of a potluck at a bar, you can check out…a potluck at a church. Watch the game on St. Clare’s jumbo screen while enjoying pizza and hot dogs. The church asks revelers to bring a dish to share and the beverage of their choice. This family-friendly event is $10, with a portion of the admission price returned to St. Clare Church. For more information, or to buy advance tickets, contact the Parish Office at (313) 647-5000 or Mike McDevitt (313) 647-5025.

Super Bowl Specials - At the Bar, Or Carryout
Sun, Feb 4, starting at 11 a.m.
Atwater in the Park, 1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park.
Super Bowl Sunday comes with super-sized specials at Atwater in The Park. If you’re dining in, you’ll have the usual opportunities to enjoy the converted church space’s in-house brews, along with fun Super Bowl offerings including super chili dog fries (sidewinders topped with coney chili, chopped knockwurst, beer cheese sauce, onions and mustard) for $10. The bar is running a $2 off special on Dirty Blonde pints. If you prefer to watch from home, you can take advantage of Atwater’s fun Super Bowl Carryout Special: a 1-topping pizza, 12 wings and a 12-pack of Lager, Dirty Blonde or Whango for $30 (and $2 off Growler fills until 4pm). For the carryout special, you’ll want to call (313) 344-5104 after 11 a.m. to order.

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