This week's drinking events

SUN 7 SUPER BOWL PARTIES

FUN AND FREE

STANDINGS BAR
Craft-beer lovers should swing by this East Village man-cave. Specials ($6 pints, $20 “mega-pitchers”) will represent the two teams: Abita Purple Haze and Turbo Dog for NOLA, Tripel for Indy. Did we mention free Ray’s pizza? FREE 43 E 7th St between Bowery and Second Ave (212-420-0671)

GYM SPORTSBAR
Andy Milonakis once sang, “The Super Bowl is gay,” and at this Chelsea sports bar, he’s right. The hangout will offer three-buck Buds (until 9pm) and plenty of free grub. An after-party features a DJ and $3 well drinks until 2am. FREE 167 Eighth Ave between 18th and 19th Sts (212-337-2439). 1pm–2am.

BROOKLYN BOWL
Casual sports fans can ward off NFL-induced boredom at Brooklyn Bowl (lanes are $20 per half hour). With ten massive HD screens, you’ll have no problem peeking at the score while you roll and boogie to the sounds of DJ Jonny Santos. FREE 61 Wythe Ave between North 11th and 12th Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-963-3369)

SIDEBAR
Grown-up fratboys can high-five and slap ass to their hearts’ content at this boozy blowout. Expect 12-buck pitchers, 15 flat-screen TVs and a half-time Bud Light–chugging contest. Snag a free raffle ticket in hopes of winning a Grooler (grill-cooler combo) or a Jäger machine. FREE 118 E 15th St at Irving Pl (212-677-2900)

BUFFETS, BBQ AND BOOZE

200 FIFTH
Head to this Park Slope sports bar for 65 TV screens and 40 beers on tap. There’s a $25 minimum in the restaurant and a $30 minimum at the main bar; a full deposit is required for reservations. 200 Fifth Ave between Sackett and Union Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-638-2925). $25–$30 minimum.

THE FULL SHILLING
Financial District dwellers who don’t have the bank for Cipriani (see “High rollers only”) can find an everyman affair at this Irish pub. A 50 spot gets you access to an open bar (with 20 beers on tap) and unlimited eats. 160 Pearl St between Pine and Wall Sts (212-422-3855). $50.

HILL COUNTRY
The Cowboys may have fallen to the Vikings, but you can still enjoy a Texas-style Super Bowl. Nosh on finger food like pit-smoked chicken wings (ten for $20) and sliders (three for $8). A $20 six-pack of Lone Star should suffice for the game. FREE 30 W 26th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave (212-255-4544)

BROTHER JIMMY’S BBQ
New Orleans fans can find a kindred crowd at Bro Jo’s—Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is a partner. Starting at 3pm, the fratty Murray Hill location will dole out Mardi Gras–themed specials like crawfish boils ($10), along with $22 Abita buckets. >FREE 181 Lexington Ave between 31st and 32nd Sts (212-779-7427)

HIGH ROLLERS ONLY

THE BLUE SEATS
Fulfill your yuppie football fantasies at this sleek LES clubhouse. Strict minimums will be enforced, ranging from $200 for high-top tables to $2,000 for the private skybox. Starting at 5pm, a $10 cover charge will also be collected at the door. 157 Ludlow St between Rivington and Stanton Sts (212-614-1494). $10 plus minimum.

CIPRIANI WALL STREET
The Cip loosens up its membership rules for this swank shindig. Once you’re past the velvet rope, storm the open bar—expect Bellinis, not PBR—and buffet. Arrive at 5:30pm to stake out a chair in the clubby screening room. 55 Wall St between Hanover and William Sts (646-723-0897). Men $100, women $50.

HUDSON TERRACE
If you can’t watch your favorite players this Super Bowl, you might as well party with them. Stars like Justin Tuck (New York Giants) will show up for this A-list do. Beware of the top-shelf open bar—you don’t want to get sloppy and yell at Brandon Jacobs for ruining fantasy football. 621 W 46th St between Eleventh and Twelfth Aves (212-315-9400). 6pm–midnight; $150, VIP $200.

THE EDISON BALLROOM
The game will be projected onto an 18-foot screen at this gussied-up viewing party. In addition to an open bar, attendees can dig into BBQ ribs and sloppy joes. 240 W 47th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave (212-201-7650). $125.

FOOTBALL FOR FOODIES

FATTY CRAB UPTOWN
Get your fix of barbecue and beer at Zak Pelaccio’s UWS joint. Starting at 6pm, dig into specials ($12–$18) like smoked brisket and Heritage Farms pork ribs. An extra $15 gets you all-you-can-drink Kingfisher. FREE 2170 Broadway at 77th St (212-496-2722)

THE HARRISON
For “one time only,” this restaurant will roll out a lone flat-screen for the game. Chef Amanda Freitag’s special menu of haute game-day eats (available from 5pm; dishes $8–20) includes short ribs and meatball heroes. FREE 355 Greenwich St at Harrison St (212-274-9310)

KYOTOFU
Avoid the game altogether at this Japanese spot’s anti–Super Bowl party. Catch the classic film Tampopo while tucking into half-priced drinks and snacks like “pigs in a duvet.” Walk away with a packet of minicupcakes for the road. FREE 705 Ninth Ave between 48th and 49th Sts (212-974-6012). 5:30pm–12:30am.

All Super Bowl parties begin at 6pm and run through the end of the game, unless otherwise noted.

THU 11 PAJAMA MEATUP
Breaking the ice shouldn’t be too hard at this pre–Valentine’s Day mixer. If male lap-dancing, speed-dating sessions ($8; sign up in advance) and a room of people wearing pjs don’t cut through the awkwardness, the drink specials should. Loosen up with free Lillet cocktails and Smuttynose IPA before 8pm, plus $3 Busch all night. The Bell House, 149 7th St between Second and Third Aves, Gowanus, Brooklyn (718-643-6510). 7pm; advance $12, at door $15.

FRI 12 MARDI GRAS PARTY
Dig your beads out of the closet for this Fat Tuesday tune-up. The eight-piece Sugartone Brass Band will rock the house with NOLA-style jazz and funk starting at 9pm, and the bar will dole out $5 hurricanes all night. Flashing optional. Berry Park, 4 Berry St at North 14th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-782-2829, berryparkbk.com). 8:30pm, $5.

FRI 12–SUN 14 BREWSKEE-BALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The nation’s best Skee-Ball players converge on Williamsburg for this 64-player showdown. The main event (Saturday and Sunday) is for pros only, but anyone can compete for an iPod touch in Friday night’s Skee-Ball App Tournament (9:30pm; devices will be provided). Drink $2 Genesee Cream Ale all weekend. Visit brewskeeball.com for the full schedule. FREE Full Circle Bar, 318 Grand St between Havemeyer St and Marcy Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (347-725-4588, fullcirclebar.com)

SAT 13 EASTENDERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BASH
Celebrate a quarter century of the British soap opera Eastenders at this all-evening affair, featuring a talk by Albert Square & Me author Larry Jaffee (6pm), trivia (7:30pm), a screening of classic clips and karaoke. Line your stomach with “Ian Beale–style chips” covered in salt, vinegar and ketchup. Registration at bigapplebrits.com scores a $5 discount. The Grisly Pear, 107 MacDougal St between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (212-529-3808). 5pm–2am; $15, advance $10.

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