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Casler's Kitchen and Bar in Fishers has jumbo pretzels for dipping. (Tom Klubens / For The Star)

The Front Page Sports Bar & Grill offers Santa Fe Spring Rolls. (Michelle Pemberton / The Star file photo)

Enthusiasm ran high at RAM Restaurant and Brewery Downtown as the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in February's Super Bowl game in Miami. (Danese Kenon / The Star file photo)

The meaty kuzola pizza is a favorite at Chatham Tap Restaurant. (Frank Espich / The Star file photo)

The Mexicali Rose is among pizza variations at the Moon Dog Tavern. (John Severson / The Star file photo)

Colts fans flocked to the Blue Crew Sports Grill, 7035 E. 96th St., to watch Colts and Bears in the Super Bowl last February. (Rob Goebel / The Star file photo)

OK, so Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts aren't Super Bowl contenders this year. But at least there's a Manning in the running.

Will Eli pull off one of the biggest sports upsets by clobbering his big brother's nemesis, the New England Patriots?

Here are just a few of the bars and restaurants in which to enjoy the theatrics of the game.

Ale Emporium
8617 Allisonville Road, (317) 842-1333.

With four 100-inch and 24 other high-definition screens throughout the bar, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Arrive early for a chair, though, because sports fans flock here for games.

Food: Small three-topping pizza, small order of wings and a pitcher of Coors Light or Coke for $20; full menu.

Drinks: Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Greyhounds and most draft beers will be on special; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Alvin's Bar and Grill
7417 N. Shadeland Ave, (317) 598-9374.

This easygoing neighborhood bar seating 50 is a great place to kick back if you're not looking for a rowdy, raucous crowd.

Food: Free lasagna bar, including salad; full menu.

Drinks: $2.50 domestic long necks, $4.50 Bomb Shots; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Big Dog Saloon
2929 Kentucky Ave., (317) 244-1223.

With six TVs, including two high-definition big screens, you won't have a problem seeing the game at the Big Dog, which seats 200 people. With free grub, its' a tough deal to pass up.

Food: Free food; full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Blue Crew Sports Grill
7035 E. 96th St., (317) 536-8282.

Members of the Blue Crew fan club flock here for three huge high-def screens and nine additional TVs. Lucky for us, they welcome newcomers, too. On Super Bowl Sunday, Coors Light representatives will be in the house with giveaways.

Food: Specials will be available; full menu.

Drinks: Buckets of domestic beer are five for $13, $4 Skyy flavored vodkas; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

BadaBoomz
15 E. Maryland St., (317) 522-2666.

With 22 flat-screen TVs, there will be plenty of places for your eyes to wander during the big game. Come for the game, and stay for the food.

Food: Half-price 16-inch pizzas, $4 bowls of clam chowder; full menu.

Drinks: $2 pints of Red Hook products; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11:30.a.m. to 12:30.a.m.

Casler's Kitchen and Bar
11501 Geist Pavilion Drive, Fishers, (317) 596-9810.

Casler's is always packed, thanks to the food and the atmosphere. Specializing in pub grub, as well as more upscale fare, this place is a winner with families. And with more than 25 TVs, it's perfect for game-watching.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: $10 buckets of Coors Light, $2.50 bottles of Coors Light, $4 Bloody Marys; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Champions Sports Bar
350 W. Maryland St., (317) 405-6111.

There's no shortage of screens at this Downtown spot near the RCA Dome. If you want to go upscale, traipse through the Marriott hotel lobby to the Circle City Bar and Grill. Complimentary valet parking is available.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

Champps Americana
Northside location: 8711 N. River Crossing, (317) 574-0333.

Visiting Champps is like walking into a relative's house -- everybody seems to know everybody else. If you want to get in for the game-time action, you'd be wise to make a reservation.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: 10.a.m. to midnight.

Chatham Tap Restaurant
719 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 917-8425

Expect a house party atmosphere for the big showdown. From the free food to the TVs (including two 42-inch and three 32-inch HD televisions), it will feel just like you're at home with the family and friends.

Food: Free buffet (including pasta salad, barbecue sausage and more). Full menu.

Drinks: $12 bucket of domestic beer; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

Claude & Annie's
1229 S. Girls School Road, (317) 247-8124; 8130 E. 21st St., (317) 897-7791; 9251 E. 141st St. (317) 774-8124; 5162 Pike Plaza Road, (317) 298-8124; 5450 W. 86th St., (317) 875-8124

While the Fishers location offers family dining and welcomes an all-ages audience, the rest are strictly 21-and-older. Reservations are being accepted. At the Pike Plaza location, DJ Jesse James will spin tunes during halftime and after the game. All locations will be giving away Bud Bowl tailgate packages.

Food: All new menu items are half-price (items vary per location); full menu.

Drinks: $5 Blue Horseshoes, $4 for 34-ounce Budweisers, as well as other drink specials; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight at all locations, except Pike Plaza, which is open from 4.p.m. to midnight.

Crown's Pub
8758 Crawfordsville Road, (317) 291-4054.

Eight TVs and two big screens (two of which are high-definition) fill out Crown's media mix. A regular hangout for Colts fans -- especially season-ticket holders during away games -- this is a perfect spot to cheer on the other Manning brother.

Food: Pizza discounts; full menu.

Drinks: $1.75 for longnecks; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

Downtown Olly's
822 N. Illinois St., (317) 636-5597.

A large flat screen in the bar and two more in the dining room will beam the game, while wall-mounted TVs will provide additional moving pictures.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: $1.50 for well drinks; full bar.

Game-day hours: 10.a.m. to midnight.

English Ivy's
944 N. Alabama St., (317) 822-5070.

Primarily known for its food, the spacious dining room at English Ivy's is also a good spot for Super Bowl viewing, with three TVs, including one big screen.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: 10.a.m. to midnight.

Free Spirit Lounge
8110 N. Shadeland Ave., (317) 842-0200.

NASCAR normally rules here, but this neighborhood bar will have its two 52-inch screens and additional smaller screens tuned to the game.

Food: Giant hot dogs for $1, three wings for $1; full menu.

Drinks: $2 16-ounce domestic drafts, $11.50 bucket of beer; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Front Page Sports Bar & Grill
310 Massachusetts Ave., (317) 631-6682.

Festivities start at noon at this Mass Ave. watering hole, where prizes will be given away. And there are more than enough TVs here, with four plasmas and one large projection.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: $2 Coors Light, Miller Light and Jaeger Bombs; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to 1.a.m.

Hooters
6426 E. 82nd St., (317) 577-1477; 5314 W. 38th St., (317) 387-9464; 7551 U.S. 31 South, Greenwood, (317) 887-9464

So maybe Hooters isn't your first choice to watch the game. Then again, maybe it's your first choice for everything. With more than 20 flat-screen plasma TVs, there will be plenty to watch.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to 11.p.m.

Joe's Grill 2
8932 E. 96th St., (317) 842-8010.

Multiple flat-screen plasma and large HD projection screens will illuminate the action; T-shirts and other door prizes will be given away.

Food: $16 for a 16-inch cheese pizza and a 60-oz pitcher of beer; full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Moe & Johnny's
5380 N. College Ave., (317) 255-6376.

With four 120-inch HD projection screens, six 50-inch plasmas and several other televisions, Moe & Johnny's arguably is the king of sports-viewing in the Broad Ripple area.

Food: Full menu.

Drinks: $4 Bloody Marys and $3.50 import drafts; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to 12:30.a.m.

Moon Dog Tavern
4825 E. 96th St, (317) 575-6364.

The expansive bar area features six 120-inch projection TVs, six 50-inch plasma TVs and three 60-inch TVs -- all in high definition. Voted best Northeastside bar for two consecutive years in INtake (now Indy.com the Magazine) bar wars, it's a destination that deserves consideration.

Food: Half-price pizzas all day; full menu.

Drinks: Specials on Coors Light and Blue Moon products; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

Pub Indianapolis
30 E. Georgia St., (317) 822-9730.

The Pub, across from Conseco Fieldhouse, is a perfect destination for Super Bowl revelry. Opens at noon. Game will be on six high-def screens and 20 additional TVs.

Food: Chili and wing bar; full menu.

Drinks: $12 buckets of five domestic beers; full bar.

Game-day hours: Noon to midnight.

RAM Restaurant and Brewery
140 S. Illinois St., (317) 955-9900; 12750 Parkside Drive, Fishers, (317) 596-0079.

For $25 for two, you get appetizers, entrees and drinks Downtown. And for $25 at Fishers, get an appetizer, an entree, all-you-can-eat black bean chili, chips, salsa and a beer. Plenty of high-definition TVs to watch, too.

Food: $25 specials at the Downtown and Fishers locations (see details above); full menu.

Drinks: Full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

Scotty's Brewhouse
3905 E. 96th St., (317) 574-0101

Featuring good food, lots of TVs and good blues music, Scotty's is a fun place to gather; kids eat free.

Food: $10 flatiron steaks; kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree; full menu.

Drinks: $4.50 23-ounce Miller Light, $5.50 Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, $6 for champagne drinks, bloody Marys, screwdrivers; full bar.

Game-day hours: 11.a.m. to midnight.

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