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Patch Picks: Take a Super Bowl Crawl at These Great Local Bars and Restaurants

The best hangouts to watch the game and celebrate with other fans.

The inaugural "Patch Picks," a weekly list of the best, most and newest in the Southampton area, tackles the Super Bowl. Here, in no particular order, are 10 of the best places in town to catch Super Bowl XLV this Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Look no further than the Taproom at the in the village for a relaxed spot to catch the Super Bowl. The Publick House's microbrew ales are the perfect complement to an exciting night of football.

Voted one of the "Best Bars in America" by Esquire, in Southampton Village is the local area's "real" sports bar. It's the perfect spot to meet friends, order an ice cold Bud and get ready for some Steelers-Packers action.

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If you are looking for good food and a family friendly atmosphere, come over to in Water Mill. Order one of their whole-wheat pizzas for the family and then step over to the bar to check on the game.

Head to in Southampton Village, where things are always jumping. Get a drink, order your favorite from their excellent selection of bar food and then settle back to watch the game — or stay on your feet, if you're a diehard fan.

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Stop in on Sunday at in Southampton Village and catch the Super Bowl on the bar's two giant flat screens with surround sound. Owner Jim Reister said there will be a free buffet and Happy Hour all day.

The next best thing to a seat on the 50-yard line: a seat at the bar at in Southampton Village. While you catch the game, enjoy the great food and the friendly atmosphere.

If you are more a wine and tapas type, enjoy both while you keep tabs on the game at in Bridgehampton. Watch your team win on one of their big screen TVs. Why not stay for a celebratory meal?

Stop in at in Bridgehampton and grab a seat at the bar. You'll get a great view of the TV and the perfect spot to enjoy a "Global Appetizer" or one of their .

A traditional hangout for sports fans and steak lovers alike, Bobby Van's on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton is the place to cheer the Jets on to victory. Join the crowd around the bar and get ready to shout "Touchdown!"

Get a few buddies and head to in Sag Harbor. They have five giant TVs with Sunday games via satellite, a full bar with wine by the glass and a wide selection of draft and domestic beers to wet your whistle as you cheer and shout.

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