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Best Bars To Watch Super Bowl 50 On CBS 62 In Detroit

Detroit is a sport lover's town; with four major pro sports teams and a plethora of fans around the metro area all clamoring for a place to feed their addiction, there's no shortage of sports bars in the Motown area. But when it comes to the biggest game of the year, Detroiters prefer to have things perfect. From a wide range of food choices to the availability of specialty beers, location in the city and number of televisions to watch the game, there's so many different aspects to finding the perfect bar. Here are some of Detroit's most well-loved establishments to watch Super Bowl 50 in the Motor City.
Harry's Detroit
2482 Clifford St.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 964-1575
www.harrysdetroit.comHarry's Detroit is quintessentially known as one of Detroit's most classic sports bars. And for the foodie enthusiast who also happens to be a football fan, it's also one of the most well-respected sports bars in the city. At Harry's, you won't have to make a choice between having a great place to watch the game and enjoying some great grub in the process. From their top-of-the-line Angus steak burgers to ample finger foods and even seafood choices (like their popular salmon BLT), Harry's is the place to go for great food and classic sports bar nostalgia.
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TAP At MGM Grand
1777 3rd St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 465-1234
www.mgmgranddetroit.com/tapPerhaps you have big plans for the night of Super Bowl 50, and as soon as the game ends, you and your friends will be ready for action. If this is the case, TAP at the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit is the perfect place to watch the game before you head out. With scores of different beers on tap (hence the name) and an upscale locale with plenty of televisions to watch the game on, TAP at MGM gives you the perfect place to party with friends and watch the game before heading to the game floor to try your own luck.

Thomas Magee's Sporting House Whiskey Bar
1408 E Fisher Service Drive
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 263-4342
www.thomasmagees.comIf you're more of a whiskey drinker, Thomas Magee's Sporting House Whiskey Bar is your type of place. Sure, they have plenty of beer and good food, but ample selections of amazing whiskey are what makes this bar so well known with sports fans. Nestled neatly in the Eastern Market district of Detroit, Thomas Magee's is a great place to try out all of those fancy whiskeys that you've only heard about up until now. Plus, what better time than in the throes of Super Bowl 50?

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The Detroiter Bar
655 Beaubien St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-3355
www.thedetroiterbar.comFor all things Detroit-centric, the top sports bar in the city is none other than The Detroiter Bar. On a day when two teams, neither of which are Detroit, battle for the top honor in football, Detroiters can watch side-by-side in good company. The beer and food are all Detroit's best offerings, with coneys and Motor City drinks, as well as other Motown staples filling up the menus. It could be the next best thing until the Lions finally make their way into the Super Bowl.
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Nemo's in Detroit; Photo courtesy of Michael Ferro

Nemo's Bar
1384 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 965-3180
www.nemosdetroit.comWith its classic old-time sports atmosphere, Nemo's Bar is a favorite for locals looking for a great place to watch the game. Though they specialize in Detroit's top teams, when it comes to the Super Bowl, places like Nemo's pull out all the stops on the biggest sporting event of the year. Their famous shuttle may not need to get you anywhere, but Nemo's itself is a great place to be when it comes to this year's most-watch sporting match up. Their pub fare is second-to-none, and you can't beat the gritty old school sports decor.

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Michael Ferro is freelance writer and a graduate of Michigan State University where he majored in Creative Writing and received the Jim Cash Creative Writing Award. Born and bred in Detroit, he currently resides in Ypsilanti Township. Additional writing can be found at Examiner.com.
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