Sunnyvale checking in. Been here almost 15yrs. For the sake of my marriage and kids, I don't subscribe to DirecTV or else I'd be glued to the TV all day every fall Sunday, so I catch the Pats at local bars (my 3hr *me time*).
In '94, caught games at SJ Live in downtown SJ, but the place was a zoo, Pats always put on a crap TV, and eventually shut down due to a new city ordinance on paying for extra police on weekends.
From '95-'98, caught games at The Blue Bonnett in Sunnyvale. The owner was a 49ers season ticket holder and a big richard, so I loved when he'd be gone when the 49ers were home. Decent contingent of Pats fans as we typically got "the big screen" instead of a small TV.
From '99-'06, caught games at The Pea**** Lounge, first in Cupertino, then in Sunnyvale when they moved. I miss the Cupertino location as they served a good steak-and-eggs. The new location is more of a bar and the TVs suck. Place is the local "Bears bar", so if you're from Chicago that's where to be.
My new bar is the Brittania Arms in Cupertino. Lots of big screen TVs and the Pats are always shown on one of them with the audio cranked up. Decent contingent of Pats fans. The food isn't great, but not horrible. Owner is cool as he manages the TVs well to make sure Pats fans are set up nicely with a good TV. If you're in the area, head on over and meet me on Sundays.
Regards,
Chris