Super Bowl 2012 in Dublin

dudara

I've really gotten to love American Football over the last few years and I'd like to see the Super Bowl realtime this year. I'll be in the states for 3 weeks during the build-up, flying back to Ireland on Feb 4th, just in time to catch the event here.

Any locations already announcing their Super Bowl plans?

kmart6

Can't imagine anywhere has anything set in stone yet!

Woolshed on Parnell St is usually great for it, need to get in early cause it gets packed!

matthew8

kmart6 wrote: »

Can't imagine anywhere has anything set in stone yet!

Woolshed on Parnell St is usually great for it, need to get in early cause it gets packed!

Woolshed is the Aussie one right? If so I'd highly recommend it, great atmosphere whenever I go for Southern hemisphere rugby.

I'll just be staying at home to watch it.

kmart6

Yup...that's the one...beside the cinema for anybody wondering!

Raoul

You can also buy tickets for the woolshed to sit in the bleachers, did this last year with about 11 or 12 friends and it was great. Everyone able to see the game and still have really good craic.

helimachoptor

The Dublin Rebels will also be having a party again. It's been in Dandelion for the last couple of years.

A pretty good event i think bar the pricey platters of food.

http://www.facebook.com/events/145807682188414/

Raoul

How good is it exactly? How does it compare to the woolshed?

helimachoptor

Raoul wrote: »

How good is it exactly? How does it compare to the woolshed?

Honestly i'm not sure, I've yet to be to the Woolshed.
Its well organised, dancing cheerleaders etc .

As said the platters are pricey and non standard.
The last 2 years myself and 3 mates got 1 platter (€40) we inhaled it as there wasnt much to it, we got another one and it was the same price but 3 times the size!
Entry was free though.

You go downstairs to watch the game and tbh it can be a bit of a lottery about the view you get.
Last year we were standing for the game, but as it gets packed you have people behind asking you to move if they have seats etc.. but there isnt a whole lot of other places to move!

I think if they opened upstairs and downstairs it would be ideal.

Raoul

Apart from the dancing cheerleaders it doesn't sound as if it compares to the woolshed. Think I will be buying more tickets for the bleachers there.

dudara

So it looks like the Woolshed and Sinnott's are the top locations so far. Thanks everyone

Johnny_Fontane

looks like the Superbowl is on at 10.15pm this year which is great.

Not seeing any links on the woolshed site for bleachers tickets....do I need to be invited?

Green_Martian

helimachoptor wrote: »

Honestly i'm not sure, I've yet to be to the Woolshed.
Its well organised, dancing cheerleaders etc .

As said the platters are pricey and non standard.
The last 2 years myself and 3 mates got 1 platter (€40) we inhaled it as there wasnt much to it, we got another one and it was the same price but 3 times the size!
Entry was free though.

You go downstairs to watch the game and tbh it can be a bit of a lottery about the view you get.
Last year we were standing for the game, but as it gets packed you have people behind asking you to move if they have seats etc.. but there isnt a whole lot of other places to move!

I think if they opened upstairs and downstairs it would be ideal.

Was at this last year, have to say it was a great night, agree about the viewing being a bit awkward, we sort of just made the best of it and had a good nite.
Would defo go if on again this year:D

CHRIS JERICHO

Wollshed get ur seats in the stand early haha !

me-skywalker

I always had the impression the woolshed is full of bandwagoners? Like Champions League Final you get allsorts of characters in the pubs.

Rather watch at home with a few friends that actually like the game.

FreeOSCAR

Nope still 11:30 our time this year.

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/46

Robbannon

I was looking for decent spots to watch it this year..(I watched it in The Portabello which was great but jam packed with mostly drunk non American Football fans, but still a decent atmosphere).. and it looks like the RDS are gonna go a huge screen with grub and beer deals.. for a Price.. Check out the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-Irish-Super-Bowl-Party-2012/172431632847868


Just checked and there might be a change of venue.. keep checkin that page!!!

Chardee MacDennis

how official is this I wonder?

adrian522

Robbannon wrote: »

I was looking for decent spots to watch it this year..(I watched it in The Portabello which was great but jam packed with mostly drunk non American Football fans, but still a decent atmosphere).. and it looks like the RDS are gonna go a huge screen with grub and beer deals.. for a Price.. Check out the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-Irish-Super-Bowl-Party-2012/172431632847868


Just checked and there might be a change of venue.. keep checkin that page!!!

[RANT]
That looks pretty dodgy to be honest "we have a big announcement coming soon are you as excited as us"

I might be if you had any actual information. Also "official" super bowl party. What does that mean is it associated with the NFL? If not how is it official.

Also I hate when these things are put up only on facebook, what's wrong with having your own website, why do they need to use facebook. OK rant over but I think I'll be sticking to the woodshed or maybe just stay at home. [/RANT]

americanexpat

Originally from the sates living in Dublin 5 years now and went to the Woolshed every year for the Super Bowl. Good time great atmosphere but you have to show up early. Last year I went to Peadar Kearney's which did an open bar for 50 euro. Was there last night for some drinks and they said the were doing the same again this year. Last year was the most fun I have had for the super bowl out of the states. It's worth looking into if you think you are going to drink more the 8 drinks:D.

found a link... http://nfldublin.weebly.com/super-bowl-2012.html
I think they have the wrong date though. The 6th was last year. thuis year it's on the 5th.

sunmachine

New details of Democrats Abroad Super Bowl Party just posted here:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=2056526800

Lothaar v2

Dublin Rebels are having our Superbowl party in Capitol this year - tons of screens, drinks promotions, hot dogs, cheerleaders and fun! Also, any boardsies that buy a ticket online will enter a raffle to win two tickets to the Notre Dame v Navy game, and some goodies. Info here:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056522910

handsomecake

do these parties have a late bar? or is everyone sitting there on the dry?

Johnny_Fontane

more importantly, are they showing it in HD?

I'm in with a couple of mates, but hate watching these games on rubbish feed tvs....

The Showstopper

Is the woolshed over 18s or 21

adamski8

handsomecake wrote: »

do these parties have a late bar? or is everyone sitting there on the dry?

usually serving until the last quarter. i think thats up to 1.30am

gdkaufmann

Can it be seen at home on any of the UPC cannels?

adrian522

Should be on BBC ...

D3PO

gdkaufmann wrote: »

Can it be seen at home on any of the UPC cannels?

Expect it to be on Channel 4, BBC & TV3 if last year is anything to go by.

adrian522

seems to be just BBC 1 and Sky sports 1.

sunmachine

The Arlington Dame Street will be showing and serving until the last play. Only Super Bowl bash thrown by actual Americans. On the big screen on the stage and on the flat screens all around- no sight line issues.
http://da-ireland-superbowlbash-esearch.eventbrite.ie

tallaghtoutlaws

sunmachine wrote: »

The Arlington Dame Street will be showing and serving until the last play. Only Super Bowl bash thrown by actual Americans. On the big screen on the stage and on the flat screens all around- no sight line issues.
http://da-ireland-superbowlbash-esearch.eventbrite.ie

Don't you need an American Citizen to buy you a ticket?

Lothaar v2

handsomecake wrote: »

do these parties have a late bar? or is everyone sitting there on the dry?

Capitol has a late licence, which covers serving until 2.30am (I think... not sure how licences work on Sundays). I don't know for certain if this will be extended for the Superbowl... it's possible... either way, the game usually finishes at around 3-3.15. With last orders at 2.30, you'll only need a pint or three to tide you by until the final whistle. I can't see anyone sitting there on the dry.

Mr Simpson

Lothaar v2 wrote: »

handsomecake wrote: »

do these parties have a late bar? or is everyone sitting there on the dry?

Capitol has a late licence, which covers serving until 2.30am (I think... not sure how licences work on Sundays). I don't know for certain if this will be extended for the Superbowl... it's possible... either way, the game usually finishes at around 3-3.15. With last orders at 2.30, you'll only need a pint or three to tide you by until the final whistle. I can't see anyone sitting there on the dry.

They can still serve till half 2 on sundays. Somebody should organise a Party in a hotel with cheap rooms, Residents Bar all night!!!

jack presley

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

Don't you need an American Citizen to buy you a ticket?

Yeah, and probably one who isn't a fan of Mitt Romney

BohsCeltic

I'm going to Peadar Kearney's again this year, was great the last time. €50 entry and that includes all your drink and hot dogs, wings e.t.c. Beer pong competition on at half time aswell. Should be good

sunmachine

mmcn90 wrote: »

Lothaar v2 wrote: »

handsomecake wrote: »

do these parties have a late bar? or is everyone sitting there on the dry?

Capitol has a late licence, which covers serving until 2.30am (I think... not sure how licences work on Sundays). I don't know for certain if this will be extended for the Superbowl... it's possible... either way, the game usually finishes at around 3-3.15. With last orders at 2.30, you'll only need a pint or three to tide you by until the final whistle. I can't see anyone sitting there on the dry.

They can still serve till half 2 on sundays. Somebody should organise a Party in a hotel with cheap rooms, Residents Bar all night!!!

Bash at th Arlington on Dame St. has late bar & 55euro rooms. You need to call Arlington's front desk to see if they have any left.

raheny red

BohsCeltic wrote: »

I'm going to Peadar Kearney's again this year, was great the last time. €50 entry and that includes all your drink and hot dogs, wings e.t.c. Beer pong competition on at half time aswell. Should be good

It doesn't start till 11.30 -EV!

BohsCeltic

raheny red wrote: »

It doesn't start till 11.30 -EV!

The game doesn't start untill then but the room opens at 10pm

Call Me Jimmy

Are there any of these pubs that ye can arrive around/just before kick-off and get in?

Lothaar v2

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Are there any of these pubs that ye can arrive around/just before kick-off and get in?

If you buy a ticket for the Rebels SB party, you can arrive whenever you want and you'll get in!

Use this link to purchase a ticket - http://www.eventelephant.com/dublinr...owl-party-2012

... make sure to enter 'Andy Dennehy' in the field marked 'Which Dublin Rebels player referred you?'

raheny red

BohsCeltic wrote: »

The game doesn't start untill then but the room opens at 10pm

I rang during the week. The promotion doesn't start till kick off. Rip off!

BohsCeltic

raheny red wrote: »

I rang during the week. The promotion doesn't start till kick off. Rip off!

It certainly wasn't a rip off . Big head on me today. Any drink you wanted was given plus lots of food. Great night apart from the result.