Watching the Super Bowl at a sports bar is one thing. Watching it in a bar packed with people rooting for the same team is another… For Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots fans both have established gathering spots where local supporters regularly meet for NFL games. So, pick your side, grab your jersey and head to one of these fan-approved bars.
For Seattle Seahawks Fans
- Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco: If you want to be surrounded by the 12s in San Francisco, Danny Coyle’s is the standout choice. The Lower Haight pub has developed into an unofficial Seahawks headquarters over roughly two decades, with Seattle supporters regularly gathering here for games.
Address: 668 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
For Super Bowl LX, Seahawks fans packed the bar hours before kickoff, with some arriving in the morning just to secure a spot. Expect a lively, crowded and very Seattle-friendly atmosphere rather than a neutral Super Bowl watch party.
Best for: The strongest Seahawks fan atmosphere in San Francisco.
- McNally’s Irish Pub, Oakland: Across the Bay, McNally’s has its own long-running Seahawks following. Owner Tobias Hampton is originally from Seattle and has been a Seahawks fan since the franchise’s first season in 1976. Over the years, the pub developed a dedicated Seahawks area known as “The Nest,” with crowds growing from a handful of fans to dozens on game days.
Address: 5352 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
For Super Bowl LX, the pub prepared for a major Seahawks turnout with additional viewing space and even stocked Rainier beer for visiting Seattle fans.
Best for: Seahawks fans staying in Oakland or the East Bay.
- St. Stephen’s Green, Mountain View: St. Stephen’s Green is particularly useful for Seahawks fans staying closer to Santa Clara. Bay Area Seahawks supporters have identified the Mountain View pub as a regular South Bay gathering spot for Seattle games, and it hosted a ticketed Super Bowl LX watch party.
Address: 223 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
It is also considerably closer to Levi’s Stadium than the San Francisco options, making it a practical alternative for fans staying around Santa Clara, Mountain View or San Jose.
Best for: Seahawks fans staying in the South Bay.
For New England Patriots Fans
- Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco: For Patriots fans, Connecticut Yankee is probably the clearest first choice. The Potrero Hill bar is an established New England sports hub, complete with Patriots memorabilia and a regular crowd of Boston sports fans.
Address: 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
It is also listed in the Patriots’ official fan club and bar registry as a “die-hard Pats bar.” On a typical Patriots Sunday, the bar can draw more than 100 fans, and Super Bowl LX brought an even larger crowd of local supporters and visiting New England fans.
Best for: The full Patriots fan experience.
- Red Jack Saloon, San Francisco: Red Jack Saloon is another genuine Patriots gathering place rather than simply a bar showing the game. The Patriots themselves have previously highlighted Red Jack as a destination for New England fans in San Francisco, with Patriots supporters regularly filling the bar on game days.
Address: 131 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
The atmosphere is more neighborhood dive bar than polished sports complex, making this a good choice if you want beers, Patriots fans and a more casual game-day setting near Fisherman’s Wharf.
Best for: A laid-back Patriots watch party.
- The Buccaneer, San Francisco: The Buccaneer is another San Francisco bar where Patriots fans have traditionally gathered. Local Super Bowl coverage specifically identified it alongside Connecticut Yankee and Red Jack as one of the places New England supporters could find fellow Patriots fans during Super Bowl LX.
Address: 2155 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
It is a small, casual Polk Street dive rather than a huge sports bar, so it suits fans who would rather watch among Patriots supporters in a neighborhood-bar setting.
Best for: A smaller, casual Patriots crowd.
Which Sports Bar Should You Choose?
Best overall for Seahawks fans: Danny Coyle’s
Best Seahawks bar in the East Bay: McNally’s Irish Pub
Best Seahawks option near Santa Clara: St. Stephen’s Green
Best overall for Patriots fans: Connecticut Yankee
Best casual Patriots bar: Red Jack Saloon
Best small Patriots dive bar: The Buccaneer
Whichever side you are supporting, do not expect to stroll in five minutes before kickoff and find the best seat in the house. These are established fan gathering spots, and major games can bring serious crowds. For the Super Bowl, arriving early is part of the game plan.
