A Long Beach Post investigation has uncovered that on Sunday, Feb. 3, a football game going by the pseudonym of Super Bowl—or words to that effect—will take place in Atlanta. And we have it on good authority that one of the teams participating in this is the Rams. The Los Angeles, Rams.
No, really. Anyway, since this is happening and it figures that people will want to watch it happen or perhaps even do something on the day, we offer a short list of places to go, things to do. Call it a start, let us know if there are other things or places people should check out. C’mon, don’t make us beg…
LEGENDS
Legends is not only the original sports bar, but one of its founders was Dennis Harrah, an offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams. Given the fact the Rams are in the Super Bowl, you can pretty much bet the place is going to be packed, Sunday, watching those movie screen-sized TVs. Those who get inside can participate in huge raffles giving away gift baskets, skateboards and bikes. Now, as for getting in, well, Legends won’t be taking reservations, so you might want to arrive early. The place opens for breakfast at 9 a.m., you might try getting a table then and, as long as you and your party keep eating and drinking, you can keep the table. Perhaps to get in shape for that kind of consumption, try a nice cleanse on Saturday.
Legends is located at 5236 E. Second St.
ROUNDIN’ 3RD
The first thing you’ll notice when you walk inside Roundin’ 3rd is the big, U-shaped bar and the clear line of sight you’ll have to the HD TVs all around you; 25 in all. Roundin’ 3rd is keeping things pretty simple: you give them 65 bucks, they give you, among other things, reserved seating, four pints of either beer, glasses of wine or well drinks, a $10 gift card and a T-shirt. Not a bad exchange. If you give them 75 bucks, the well drinks become a you-call situation.
Roundin’ 3rd is located at 4133 E. Anaheim St.
SUPER BOWL PARTY AT SEA
They’re billing it as the “Ultimate 2019 Super Bowl Party at Sea!” We don’t have much to compare it to, the closest we get to water on Super Bowl Sunday is using it—very judiciously—as a mixer. Carnival Cruise’s Inspiration will be the site of the fun. Fun meaning all-you-can eat food, nightlife, spa treatments and shopping, because what’s the Super Bowl without commerce? You’ll leave on Friday from Long Beach, arrive in Ensenada, Mexico on Saturday, head back out to sea on Sunday where you’ll watch the Super Bowl on big screens and by Monday morning, be back in Long Beach, just in time for the victory parade.
Carnival Cruise Inspiration Cruise Terminal is located at 231 Windsor Way.
BADDELEY’S POURHOUSE
Baddeley’s has plenty of TVs for you to watch the game; seven new HD flat screens along with a huge 84-inch monitor. There will be special prizes for the first 30 guests, so set your alarms. There are other things including various swag and drink specials and, word to the wise, Baddeley’s is renowned for their Mimosa and Bloody Mary specials on the weekend. Still, what might separate Baddeley’s on Sunday is what happens at halftime. That’s when the joint will roll out its spread from, wait for it, The Attic! Awww, we love The Attic. Who doesn’t?
Baddeley’s Pourhouse is located at 3348 E. Broadway.
GALLAGHER’S
The Irish pub will have specials on pitchers of beer as well as pints of Bud and Bud Light and some appetizer deals. It figures to be a very packed house as Gallagher’s is in the tradition of the neighborhood pub, dropped smack dab in the middle of, well, a neighborhood. Just so you know, the bar is traditionally a gathering place for fans of the San Francisco 49ers, so you may get a bit of that but, in the end, when the Rams are victorious, there’s no doubt our friends from the north will be effusive in their praise of Southern California as well as happy for our good fortune, as they always are.
Gallagher’s is located at 2751 E. Broadway.
RILEY’S
Riley’s is keeping this pretty simple. You pay them $60, they let you eat and drink anything you want, as much as you want, from 3 p.m. until the end of the game. It’s like being at your parent’s house without the not-so-subtle disappointment. You can reserve your tables now but, be aware if you don’t arrive by 3:15 p.m., the table will go to someone else. Perhaps that guy you hate. Man, that guy, am I right?
Riley’s is located at 5331 E. Second St.
LONG BEACH STATE REVERSE TRIATHLON
And no, this doesn’t mean you perform the disciplines of a triathlon—running, swimming, cycling—backwards, though, come to think of it, that would be a race to watch. No, the Long Beach State Reverse Triathalon means the usual order of events is flipped so that competitors begin with the 5K run, then do the 20K bike ride and finish with the swim. If you’re concerned about the swim, know that it’s only—easy for me to say—400 meters and that it will take place in a pool, not the ocean. Race packets will begin being passed out at 6 a.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., all ages and experience-levels are welcome. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each race category.
The Long Beach State Reverse Triathlon begins at 1212 Bellflower Blvd.
DIRTBAG BAR
The Dirtbag is well-known for the coldness of its beer—frosty—and the quality and variety of their Micheladas—they do one with mango; wrap your head around that. On Sunday, they’ll offer that and $10 buckets of Budweiser and $5 Jolly Rancher shots. They’ll also have raffles with mystery gifts. You heard right, Merlin, mystery gifts.
Dirtbag Bar is located at 710 Wardlow Road.