When watching from home doesn’t cut it, these sports bars offer buckets of beer, plenty of TVs, and dozens of fans.
NYC is as much a sports townsfolk as it is anything else . After all , we have the most major league sports teams in the country — that ’s nine in total , in sheath you were inquire . And we ’re also a metropolis of graft , meaning fandom is fractured beyond even the Yankees vs Mets contention in our own city . And while there are plenty ofstellar raw barsandsultry nightclubsaround the urban center to grab a cocktail or two , there ’s really nothing like catch the game at a through - and - through sports saloon . We ’re talk sight of TVs , buckets of beer , and throng of cheer fans .
From shiny new outside spot to longtime stalwart that have witnessed the entire spectrum of human emotion , these NYC sports bars are the seat to be .
Sports bars in Manhattan
Rocco’s Sports and Recreation
NoHoRocco ’s is the sceney hotspot to go “ watch out ” sport and flirt with cuties by the bar . With sleek regal and brownish booths , vintage memorabilia on the walls , a fake jumbotron , and a hoops shooting game in the recession , there ’s deal of opportunity to snatch up a cute flick or two . play - revolutionize drinks like the large - format Waterboy ( vodka , cherry , down blast , electrolyte ) and Nascar Beertails ( lager , aperol , stinker ) might leave you with a tease katzenjammer , but they sure taste good going down .
Bleecker Street Bar
NoHoBleecker Street Bar is for sports lover calculate for a lively surroundings , subway - inspired decor , and plenty of room to trip the light fantastic . As many may cognize , Bleecker Street Bar first gathered a furore - similar following at its original location with 30 year on the corner of Bleecker and Crosby . The new and improved locale on Broadway now sports booths perfect for bombastic grouping of looker , a with child wraparound bar , and a couple of pool tables .
Blondie’s
Upper West SideBlondies is a popular sports legal community and hearty dive with quite a little of boob tube , bar menu standard , and reasonably priced drinks . The spot is especially know for wings and a personable faculty who ’ll make even UWS interlopers feel welcome , while make regulars feel like they ’re cheer up on the plot from a crowded dwelling arena .
Boxers
Multiple locationsBoxers is New York City ’s resident homo sports barroom . A favourite of all , whether you ’re into sport or not , the blot has two Manhattan outposts in Chelsea and Hell ’s Kitchen . The mixologist here only bust tiny pairs of boxers as they serve up stiff drinks and dashing good looks . We ’re particularly big devotee of the Hell ’s Kitchen venue , which features three floors of mingling space , a Brobdingnagian projector , and rooftop seat .
Josie Woods Pub
Greenwich VillageA pet of locals and NYU student is Josie Woods . Within the ulterior space , guests will come up walls lined with TVs , the beers are passably priced , and the kitchen turn out more fried food than you could shake a mozzarella stick at . Dart plug-in and puddle tables keep the free-enterprise momentum going during time - outs .
Lion’s Head Tavern
Upper West SideTouting itself as “ Manhattan ’s Mets Bar since 2002 , ” Lion ’s Head offers big enough screens throughout the taproom along with cocktail , beer , and eight diverseness of wings ranging from barbeque and cajun to the fear - inducing Ass Burner . The end of the week is designate as NFL Sundays and include orbiter coverage of games , raffles , giveaway , and both indoor and outside seats .
Standings
East VillageOpen since 2005 , Standings remains the gilt standard of NYC sport bars . As a festivity of all thing sports , the soundtrack here does n’t include music , but rather , is draw up of athlete and their pep up buff only . All manner of memorabilia is welcome here , and expect Minnesota wrestling pennants flow next to Jets jerseys . Rotating beer on pat , eight TVs , and a bring - your - own - food for thought policy trust to reward fans who are able to jibe into its cramped quarters .
Sports bars in Brooklyn
BK Backyard Bar
WilliamsburgFear not , our favored outside variation legal community is almost back . BK Backyard Bar will debut its Modern locale ( just around the recession on Banker Street ) on September 28 . antecedently called TailGate Outdoor Sports Bar , this position boast heaps of television , piece of cake tables , game , and DJs playing playfulness music . The Backyard Buckets ( six cans ) and Backyard Coolers ( 24 buttocks ) are ideal for groups of beer drinkers , but even the anti - brew common people can dictate up a seasonal frozen drink or cocktail like the Backyard Twist ( Twisted Tea , peach vodka ) .
The Kent Ale House
WilliamsburgWhether football game , baseball game , soccer , or rugby , Kent Ale House near the Williamsburg waterfront does n’t play favourite . Plop down in front of one of the 11 indoor television set or opt for some new air watching the outdoor idiot box . Additional draw of this maculation let in its backroom , which feature tabular array tennis and a hearth . With a focal point on local NY brands , the beer menu includes 24 craft selections and over 30 bottled choice .
Sports bars in The Bronx
Stan’s Sports Bar
ConcourseLocated across the street from Yankee Stadium and under the phantom of the elevated 4 Train , Stan ’s Sports Bar has been a haven for hardcore Yankee fans since 1979 . Only open during home game and with wall covered in Yankees memorabilia , there ’s no good place to pregame or , in the subject you did n’t tear tickets , observe the full secret plan . It ’s almost always packed , so picture up early is always a smart move .
Rocco’s Sports and Recreation in NoHo|Photo courtesy of Rocco’s Sports and Recreation
Bleecker Street Bar in NoHo|Photo courtesy of Bleecker Street Bar
The Kent Ale House
Stan’s Sports Bar
