Where's the Party?

Downtown Mercer

Pete, Asher and I have been trying to do a little research to see if there is some place better than home to watch Super Bowl XLV. Pete hit the phones and Asher and I hit the streets of Mercer. The holiday lights are still up in town, but I prefer to think of them as Super Bowl Super Star lights.

Johnny's is celebrating with a Super Bowl party featuring special shots, but no special food has been announced at this time.  Their menu can be found on their website Johnny's.

The Heart of the North is always a hopping place. They didn't specify any food specials, but they will have plenty of drink specials including jello shots and buckets of beer (5 for $10).

 

Unfortunately for us, Around the Corner Pub will be closed for a private Packer party. All the folks in the football pool will be attending. A good thought for next year. They are also hosting a post Super Bowl Polar Run to benefit the Mercer Food Pantry. For more information check out Around the Corner Pub

The Anchor Inn will have a potluck party with drink specials and Packer shooters. Anchor Inn

The Great Northern is just south of downtown and offers a beautiful view of the lake and the snow mobile trail from the Wolf's Den Bar and Grill. Like most of the other destinations we visited, the television situation is good. Their plans for the Super Bowl were still to be determined when we stopped in.
Great Northern

Beaver Lodge is across the road from us. They have a nice lake view as well, and lots of TVs in the bar area. They will be open for Super Bowl viewing, but no special plans.  Beaver Lodge

Asher didn't want
to sit by the bear.

If we decide to go anywhere, I may lean toward the Cranberry Inn, a bit north of town.  The restaurant just opened over the summer and we enjoyed their food at a Lions Club dinner in December. Their Sports Bar has one large TV and two smaller sets on the side walls. The viewing area is a little small, but very comfortable. They were undecided about what specials they would offer, but there was discussion about free hor d'oeuvres and special drink prices.    Cranberry Inn  


Asher and I had a great time in Mercer, but he was very disappointed that our favorite spot to find north woods tchotchkes was closed for the season. We'll have to stop by in the Spring.

"We have to wait until Spring?!"

No decision has been made yet, but I'll keep you updated. Tomorrow I will be exploring Super Bowl wardrobe options.