A number of Hilo bars and restaurants are preparing for a busy Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the 57th Super Bowl.
The Chiefs (14-6) are aiming to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champs in 19 years when they face the 49ers (14-5) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“From our perspective, we couldn’t have asked for a better match-up,” said Cronies Bar and Grill manager Makena Bedsaul. “We have a lot of Chief and 49ers fans, so it should be a fun time.”
The game begins at 1:30 HST and will be broadcast on CBS and on Nickelodeon. Usher will be performing in the halftime show.
For those wanting get out of the house and watch the big game in public, here are 10 Hilo venues where you can watch, drink and eat:
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CRONIES BAR and GRILL
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 15
Specials: Regular menu
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 11 Waianuenue Ave.
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E KOMO MAI DINER, BAR and GRILL
Hours: 10 a.m. to pau
No. of TV screens: 5
Specials: Happy hour 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; food available
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 1550 Kamehameha Ave.
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FAIRWAY GRILLE
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 4
Specials: Regular menu
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 340 Haihai St.
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HALE INU SPORTS BAR
Hours: 12 p.m to 2 a.m.
No. of TV screens: 2
Specials: $4 Bud Lights; bring your own pupus
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 399 Hualani St. #17A
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HILO BURGER JOINT
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 6
Specials: Specials announced day of
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 776 Kilauea Ave.
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HILO TOWN TAVERN
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to pau
No. of TV screens: 7 inside, 86-inch TV outside
Specials: Bloody Marys, loco mocos and hot dog special menu
Seating: Reservations welcomed
Location: 168 Keawe St.
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WAI‘OLI HILO ICAFE and LOUNGE
Hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 4
Specials: $65 crab bucket with all of the fixings, $4 Bud Lights, raffles
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 71 Banyan Dr.
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HULA HULAS
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 3
Specials: Regular menu
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 93 Banyan Dr.
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OLA BREW
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 3
Specials: Cocktail special to be announced
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 1177 Kilauea Ave.
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THE TEMPLE BAR
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
No. of TV screens: 3
Specials: Regular menu
Seating: First come, first served
Location: 64 Keawe St.
