For all those die-hard American football fans out there, we realize how important it is to select the right bar for your game time experience. Game day is almost here and we want to prepare you for where to watch the big game, check out our list below!
5 0’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill
Location: In the center of Renaissance Marketplace, near Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort.
Game highlights: It’s a well-known fact that time is irrelevant when you’re in a Margaritaville state of mind (or should we say an Aruba state of mind); after all, it’s always 5 o’Clock here! This rustic outdoor bar has good music, delicious bar bites, drinks, live entertainment, weekly specials, and plenty of good vibes. For the Super Bowl they will offer a special menu.
5 0’Clock Par & Chill
Location: Also in Renaissance Marketplace, near Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort.
Game highlights: This is the perfect place for adults to play like kids again! Drinks, games (play your favorite sports virtually), and bites, what could be better? On game day they are setting up screen viewings at each of the booths which will be available to rent allowing for a unique and intimate game viewing experience for you and your group!
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
Location: Situated right alongside the Renaissance Marina across from Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort in downtown Oranjestad.
Game highlights: This fun, colorful and chill spot brings all the right vibes to the island. Located downtown, Lucy’s offers a different setting than the usual beach or resort area. The giant, spacious bar has plenty of tall, comfortable beach-style chairs and more than enough flat-screen TV’s for your viewing pleasure. Quite possibly the best part, their food menu! Their menu is quite extensive. They have daily happy hour and weekly specials!
Double Down Sports Bar & Grill
Location: Eagle Aruba Resort
Game highlights: A convenient spot for those staying in the Eagle Beach, low-rise hotel area. It’s a popular bar for both locals and tourists who want to catch the big game yet avoid crowded venues. Guests can watch the big game on multiple HD big-screen TVs, projectors, and participate in fun interactive games. The bar is on the smaller side, making for a fun, more intimate game-time experience. Their menu has plenty of delicious food and drink specials!
MooMba Beach Bar
Location: On Palm Beach, located between the Marriott Surf Club and Holiday Inn Resort.
Game highlights: For just about every big game they set up their jumbo screen right on the beach. Yes, that’s right you can watch the game with your toes in the sand, sea by your side, and a cold drink in your hand! It’s never a dull moment at MooMba Beach so get ready for a Super Bowl beach party to remember! Tip: to join their “stadium seating” for the big game make sure to reserve your seat ahead of time, as this beach bar is quite popular on the island and you can always expect a crowd!
Kokoa Restaurant & Bar
Location: Aruba Beach Club Resort in the low-rise hotel area, located just past the pool area you will find the bar and restaurant nestled on the beach.
Game highlights: Kokoa located beachfront is offering three different fun and convenient ways to watch the big game. Choose from joining their beach seating to watch it on the big screen, sit by the pool bar with multiple screens or reserve a table on their beachside deck and enjoy a special 3-course dinner menu. If you want to join the beach seating you must reserve your chair head of time ($10 per chair), tables on the deck must also be reserved and seating by their pool bar is free and first come first serve!
Carlitos Bar Aruba
Location of watering hole: On Palm Beach, located in between the Holiday Inn Resort and Playa Linda Resort.
Game highlights: This cozy beach bar is known for its exciting and fun sports bar atmosphere. You can always count on Carlitos to be playing the game you want to see! For the Super Bowl they usually set up big screens on their sandy beach area. Not only does the beachfront view make for the perfect, laid-back ambiance but they also serve delicious food for you to snack on throughout the game!
Staying at a resort? The majority of resorts will offer large game screenings, so be sure to reach out to them for more details!
*Main featured photo by Kokoa Restaurant & Bar