22 Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Matawan-Aberdeen

MATAWAN, NJ — The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs for the big game Sunday, Feb. 9 in New Orleans, and it's not too early to scout the best places to watch in Matawan, Aberdeen and the area:

If you want someone else to make the snacks and pour the beer, several sports bars in Matawan, Aberdeen, Marlboro, Hazlet and the greater Red Bank area are primed for the hand-off. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Feb. 9, but you’ll want to get to your favorite spot earlier.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play. Patch staff favorites:

• MJ's, 845 Route 34, Matawan; 732-566-6220
• The Court Jester, Saloon and eatery in Aberdeen Town Square Center 1077 NJ-34 a, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747
• Nic’s Hometown Tavern (180 Rt. 36, Hazlet – 732-769-2200)
• Colts Neck Pub, 270 Route 34, Colts Neck; 732-431-8755
• Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse, 191 Route 537 W., Colts Neck; 732-462-0383

• Fireside Grill & Bar, 133 S. Main St., Unit A, Marlboro; 732-780-7900
• Huddy's Inn, 206 Route 537, Colts Neck; 732-431-0194

In the area:

• MJ's Restaurant Bar & Grill, 1005 NJ-35, Middletown Township, NJ 07748
• Olde Village Pub 1211 NJ-35, Middletown
• Portside Bar & Liquors, Port Monmouth
• Ross Brewing in Belford. Permanently closed.
• Jack's Goal Line Stand, 583 River Road, Fair Haven; 732-747-6522
• Murphy's Tavern, 17 Ward Lane, Rumson; 732-842-1600
• Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Avenue; Rumson, 732-933-9272
• Val's Tavern, 123 E. River Road, Rumson; 732-842-3452
• Baseline Social, at the former Fort Monmouth, 675 Oceanport Way, Oceanport 07757; 732-430-2533.
• Dublin House, 30 Monmouth St. Red Bank; 732-747-6699
• Jamian's Food and Drink, 79 Monmouth St., Red Bank; 732-747-8050
• Red Rock Tap + Grille, 14 Wharf Ave.; Red Bank; 732- 747-2999
• Robinson Ale House, 26 Broad St., Red Bank; 732-383-8219

Our top picks for places to take kids:

• Applebee's on Rt. 35 in Middletown
• Houlihan's, 2136 Route 35, Holmdel, The Commons at Holmdel; 732-671-6633
• TGI Friday's, Hazlet Town Center, 3054 Route 35, Hazlet; 732-888-7800

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