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For those interested in the normal menu of beer, wings, and hamburgers, most restaurants and bars around Denver will have specials as the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. However, here are a few standouts with unique deals, foods, and viewing experiences.
1. Biscuits All Day
The Atomic Cowboy/Denver Biscuit Company/Fat Sully’s Pizza is using its combined weight for this Super Bowl party. Both locations will be serving biscuits all day. Brunch is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. before the establishment opens again at 4 p.m. 3237 E Colfax Ave.; 141 S. Broadway, 303-377-7900, atomiccowboy.net
2. United in Orange Beer
Along with their normal happy hour specials, The Cherry Cricket is offering orange Coors Light, blue and orange chips for the con queso, and their orange crush cocktail (Sobieski orange vodka, Grand Marnier, and orange juice). 2641 E. 2nd Ave., 303-322-7666, cherrycricket.com
3. Beat the Buffet
After its counterpart, Zengo, is open for brunch most of the day, La Biblioteca begins its Super Bowl party at 4 p.m. For $35, each guest can enjoy infinite food and cocktails. 1610 Little Raven St., 720-904-0965, richardsandoval.com/labibliotecadenver
4. Support Children’s Hospital
LoHi SteakBar will trade $25 donations to Children’s Hospital for complimentary appetizers, beer, and cocktails. 3200 Tejon St., 303-927-6334, lohisteakbar.com
5. Shots When the Broncos Score
Every time the Broncos score, the Mellow Mushroom Downtown will pass out free orange Jell-O shots. The shots are $1 all other times, and medium cheese pizzas are just $9. 1201 16th St., mellowmushroom.com/colorado
6. Underwater Super Bowl
The Oceanaire Seafood room is offering Happy Hour specials all night and $1 oysters at the bar. 1400 Arapahoe St., 303-991-2277, theoceanaire.com
7. The Movie Theatre experience
The Soiled Dove Underground is opening its theatre for a viewing party. For $60 in advance and $65 at the door, patrons can watch the Super Bowl theatre style, with free beer, food, and prizes. 7041 E. 1st Ave., 303-366-0007, Tickets available at soileddove.com
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