Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re likely very aware that Super Bowl mania will soon descend upon Houston, Texas. Since it was announced that Clutch City would play host to Super Bowl LI, restaurateurs across the city have brought an almost breathtaking number of new places to dine in the city.

On the heels of a ton of national attention for the city’s food scene, the 140,000+ fans that are expected to flood into the city ahead of February 5 to watch the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons duke it out on the field will no doubt be hungry for what Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, and more culinary experts describe as one of the country’s most diverse — and best — food cities.

Whether you’re in town for the game or a lifelong local, let this be your guide to drinking, dining, partying, and watching during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl LI at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

Where To Eat & Drink In Houston

Where To Party

It wouldn’t be the Super Bowl without an epic list of celebrity-hosted parties and ridiculously expensive shindigs. There are plenty of parties planned for Super Bowl weekend that normal folks (read: not celebrities, athletes, and VIPs) won’t be able to access.

Still, there’s plenty of options for rubbing elbows with NFL players, coaches, media personalities, and more while enjoying good food and booze. Use this guide, which only includes events that are not sold out and offer food and drinks, to plan your pre-Super Bowl partying.

Where To Watch Super Bowl LI

If you didn’t score tickets to the Super Bowl, don’t fret. Houston has plenty of great bars and restaurants that will be screening the game on HD screens, which is about as close to the real thing as you’re going to get. If you’re looking for a more low-key affair, check out Eater Houston’s guide to the city’s best sports bars. If a rowdier crowd is what you seek, choose one of these watch parties.

Note: this list of watch parties will be updated as more restaurants & bars release details on their festivities.

Super Bowl LI Watch Parties Host Location Cover? Details Time Host Location Cover? Details Time Bar Sports 14440 Hempstead No Bring your own food for a potluck while enjoying $3 wells and $5 you-call-its and watching the game on more than 400 inches of television. 3:00 p.m. Doc's Sports Bar 11950 Perry No This Houston sports bar will be serving plenty of finger foods and cocktails along with having the game on all its screens, and you're encouraged to bring a dish of your own to participate in a Super Bowl potluck. 3 p.m. Revolver Bourbon Social 6502 Washington Ave No All-you-can-eat crawfish, drink specials, and the Super Bowl on the big screens is all you'll need for a perfect gameday. 12 p.m. Lone Star Ice House 10801 Spring Cypress Rd No Free hot dog with alcohol purchase, $4.75 beer pitchers, $3.50 wells, $4 Fireball, discounted beer buckets 3 p.m. The Maple Leaf Pub 514 Elgin No If you'd rather watch the Puppy Bowl instead of football, head to the Maple Leaf for games, beer, and of course, puppies on the big screen. You can also stick around and watch the game after. 2 p.m. Pimlico Irish Pub 810 Waugh No This pub will turn its parking lot into a massive party, featuring barbecue, drink specials, and more. 12 p.m. Sweetest Sundaes at Christian's Tailgate 2820 White Oak Drive Yes, $25 general admission, $50 VIP The festivities kick off at noon at Christian's Tailgate for an "all-day, carnival style" watch party that will feature a cornhole tournament, cotton candy, and boozy snow cones. After you play, watch the game on a 5 foot screen. 12 p.m. Eight Row Flint 1039 Yale $3 tacos, $4 beers, $5 margs, old fashions, mules Park at this Heights favorite for $3 tacos, $4 beers, and $5 margaritas, then stick around for Eight Row Flint's first-ever industry potluck, where chefs from Coltivare, Revival Market, and guests will all bring a dish to share. 11 a.m.

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If you get into town early, hit one of Houston’s best Happy Hours for a little cheap booze before the weekend arrives.

If you’ve never experienced the magic of Chef Justin Yu’s Oxheart, this visit to Houston might well be your last chance. Yu will shutter Oxheart later this year to make way for a new restaurant, and you need to try that mung bean crepe.

Spend a little non-football time getting acquainted with Houston’s best foodie neighborhoods, like the Mahatma Gandhi District, Montrose and the Heights.

If you’ve got tickets to the game, make a stop at Biggio’s Sports Bar at the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Houston and take in a little pre-game analysis, beer, and good food before making your way to NRG Stadium.

If you hear of a cool, food-related Super Bowl party or spot a celebrity (like halftime performer Lady Gaga or Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his luscious locks) at one of Houston’s restaurants, drop your friendly Eater Houston staff a note via the tipline.