Best hangouts for watching football

Originally published: June 21, 2009 10:03 AM
By PETER M. GIANOTTI peter.gianotti@newsday.com

Here are some local establishments where any fan will be braced for the results:

Brick House Brewery . With productions such as the dark Nitroboom Stout, Hurricane Kitty, India pale ale, and the amber Crop Circle, Brick House has become a mainstay. The food includes burgers and salads, plus main courses such as sausages and sauerkraut, sauerbraten and rib-eye steak. 67 W. Main St., Patchogue; 631-447-2337.

Canterbury Ales . The vintage establishment boasts 20 draft brews and 60 in bottles. Sample a Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, Boddingtons or Hoegaarden. And consider the shepherd's pie, with lamb; the Scotch egg; burgers; prime rib; or simply a basket of pretzels. 314 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-549-4404.

Croxley Ales . This is a first-class threefer, with locations in Franklin Square, Rockville Centre and Farmingdale. The choices are varied and excellent, with 60 brews on tap at the Franklin Square location and 52 in Rockville Centre. International and domestic are well-represented. 129 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square; 516-326-9542; 7-9 S. Park Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-764-0470; 190 Main St., Farmingdale, 516-293-7700. Reservations for Super Bowl Sunday only.

Southampton Publick House . A consistently fine micro-brewery, with a good, casual restaurant, the Publick House has become a local landmark. Try Saison, the Belgian-style ale; the robust Imperial Porter and pretty much anything else. To dine: potato-and-pale ale soup, crab cakes, chili, pulled pork, bratwurst, burgers, wraps, steaks. 40 Bowden Square, Southampton; 631-283-2800.

Waterzooi. A solid "Belgian bistro" restaurant is fueled by 50 brews on tap and many more in the bottle. Focus on the special Belgian beers and ales. And on the table, look for the pots of mussels served with outstanding fries and mayo; the carbonnade of beef; and the namesake fish stew. 850 Franklin Ave., Garden City; 516-877-2177.