50 Best Sports Bars in New York

“Wow! After looking at many places on Columbus that just didn’t thrill us, we were SO happy to find the incredibly delicious Mexican cuisine at Nina’s last night I had the Cochinita Pibil (with an orange habanero salsa on the side that will let you know who’s boss…) and my old friend had Enchiladas Mole with chicken. Excellent and authentic food with warm, friendly staff, and a great bar selection with many tequilas. Nina’s is great! Reasonable too! Glad to give credit where it’s due to this 7mo old establishment that I hope stays for many years! Will return for more!“

“Great food y great drink and great service by Lucy I definitely recommend this place“

“We went there for a union get together. It was nice.“

“Great happy hour specials and friendly service!“

“Absolutely my favorite hidden gem!“

“The band, The Gyst were fantastic. They are a professional band, sound great, and I drove 3 hours to hear them play. The place and people loved them, I would suggest having them play at your establishment more often. The food was also phenomenal.“

“Was in Printers Alley this weekend with my parents for the first time staying in a hotel nearby and found this place really nice and chill with good food, loads of TVs for games with a big NFL game on while we were in - We sat at the bar as a lot of the tables were reserved but Thomas was so nice and took great care of us while checking in regularly with us to make sure we were okay while also giving my parents a laugh and recommendations on what to do around the city. Can't fault this bar at all and will definitely be back next time in NYC!“

“The Stumble in is one of my go to spots when I'm in the neighborhood. Good selection of beers on tap, fantastic burgers and onion rings, been slinging tasty wings since it was Moe's way back in the day and attentive bartenders. If you're in the neighborhood and don't know where to go, give them a try. You won't be disappointed,“

“5 STAR 🌟 service yesterday food & Drinks outstanding my waitress was awesome. Beautiful place beautiful atmosphere.“

“Came in before a funeral because we were early and needed somewhere to sit for a bit, and ended up finding one of those places that completely changes the tone of your day in the best way possible. Danny took incredible care of us from the moment we walked in- service was genuinely warm, the vibe was perfect, and it somehow became a bright spot on a really heavy day.

We loved it so much that we came back after the service for food and drinks, and it was even better the second time around. At one point, Danny even convinced the famous Target Santa to come by and meet us, which gave our group the exact comedic relief we needed.

Excellent hospitality, great energy, and a team that clearly knows how to make people feel welcome. 5 stars without question.

P.S. Don’t miss the breakfast burrito, life changing…“

“Great space to have a fundraiser and birthday party. Staff and owner are so wonderful and helpful. Great prices for cocktails and beers/drinks“

“Had a wonderful evening with my aunt. The service, food and drinks was excellent.“

“Great location; close to Metro North. Quality Food, Service and Friendly Staff😀“

“I went there with friends. All the staff are very friendly and always with a big smile. Affordable prices for drinks and appetizers. We did have a great time.“

“First time there and it was a fun time!“

“Amazing place, great atmosphere. Food was delicious and the cocktails were lethal. Thank you to the staff, we made some brilliant memories!“

“Hidden gem. More like a neighborhood bar than one of the touristy Time Square traps. Great, attentive, friendly bar staff. California Burger is a knockout. Good fish and chips. Good range of non-alcoholic drinks. Head here to get away from the maddening crowds.“

“Great service! Amazing food! Simply feels like home!!!!!“

“What’s to Share. Claire and Nikki and Cahir are rockstars. Foods is good, service is the best I’ve seen next to me pouring rockstars to those who want to drink. If only you could See my shoulders wiggle and rock right now, you’d get it If you don’t go get you don’t know how to live.“

“Emphasis on the friendly bartenders ;) Come check out Music Tuesdays @Blondies starting 1/16!“

“Not sure what an “elevated sports bar” meant before I came here, but this definitely fits the bill! Themed drinks, a wide array of games on the tv, with a classy interior make for a good time. My only negative is the music is a smidge loud. Would absolutely come back though. Xoxo, grandma.“

“Sehr gute Tische, aber keine brauchbaren Schläger. Tischmiete sehr teuer (bis zu 59 $ die Stunde), Dienstags ab 9 pm allerdings nur 9 $.“

“construction guy here. I’ve been working in the city for 30 years and have bought lunch every work day, in all the burroughs. I can honestly say…You can’t get a better cheesesteak anywhere else!!!“

“Mellers is great! My friends and I came here for multiple football playoff games and other sporting events. Everyone is very nice especially the owner who is there and greeting and checking in on folks. Great neighborhood spot with good beer and food. We are back often!“

“Great place!! Good food(especially the burgers), great selection of craft beer and super friendly staff. Would definitely go back.“

“This is the best bar on the East Coast. Feels like you’re stepping into a private club. Vibes are immaculate. I do not have enough awesome things to say about this place. My only regret is that I do not have 6 stars to give it. Additionally, the general manager, Zach, is awesome.“

“We have been using Hair of the Dog for about 4years now and is really impressed by the quality of work they do on our dog. Very convenient to every family needs. Always willing to help you with your concerns and always give us the best advice when we ask. We use Carolina who is absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend her and the company for your pets needs.“

“fun staff, great food. chill vibe“

“Nice place. Definitely will be back“

“construction guy here. I’ve been working in the city for 30 years and have bought lunch every work day, in all the burroughs. I can honestly say…You can’t get a better cheesesteak anywhere else!!!“

“One of my fav bars in the neighborhood EVER! Crowd and staff are sweeties, the space is gorgeous (big but still friendly), the women’s sports are on point, the drinks and nosh are lovely, ugh it’s the best. I made all my bud meet up there to watch the Olympics and it was a DREAM! Plenty of space to sit together, but not weird and empty, Lauren and Sasha were so helpful and thoughtful getting the tvs set up with the event we requested, and so attentive throughout the night even though it was busy. Was so excited to introduce my friends to this sick spot. Everyone go, book a party, bring all your friends, have a great time!“

“What an awesome place. came in for the flyers/rangers game. wanted a spot with tvs, and great food and drink. Awesome music, and it's one of the more refined sports bars in the area with only a 2 min walk to Madison Square Garden. The staff was amazing and so welcoming. Will definitely be returning soon. The Assistant General manager was a babe!“

“Jimmy's Corner is a must stop every time we're in NYC! The bar tenders are the best part of this place. We can't wait to go back!“

“Ayg 25th drove up from CT to this spot because we heard their wings were excellent and we love good wings. As a foodie and blogger we will travel for good wings and great service...sadly the wings was a total let down.😕. our waitress bless her heart recommended our picks and she stated they didn't look up to par after I asked why the lemon pepper I ordered was wet and it says dry rub. literally tasted like fried dirt with lemon juice squeezed over it. my other flavor garlic teriyaki was flavorful but salty. our picks were also underwhelming. I asked if the manager could take off 10.00 as 20 wings was 30. n change and I couldn't even stomach those wings. he told the waitress no flat out, didn't offer to even remake or select another flavor.. when I asked her if I could speak with him directly bc maybe she didn't convey my disappointment well...she said he'll come over. waited 25 minutes...I watched him do everything he could like fake clean the bar fake busy start fake conversations to never come over to our table. when we just decided to leave...he had the audacity to say have a good day adding insult to injury. you would think if a combined tab is near 200.00 you would be more accommodating and hospitable. this was by far the worst city restaurant experience. no way this mediocre establishment is 5.0 stars. I will be going on every review platform to share my horrible experience and share among my fellow bloggers to avoid this establishment at all costs. Never again!“

“Great bar food coupled with attentive staff works.“

“Excellent atmosphere for football/soccer matches while in NYC. This is a MANU bar. Visited to watch the end of one FIFA match and stayed to enjoy an England match. Felt like being in London. The football songs and cheering were absolutely electric.“

“Lovely, lovely landlord a pleasure to chat too and fantastic staff just wish we could have had time to return. If you’re looking for great food and drink this is a must visit. When we were there a couple from Ireland came in after just getting married. Hope you’re able to get over for some more games next season.“

“I'm not a person that goes to bars often and I did it because of an organized event, however I do have experience reviewing restaurants and so I am confident in my assessment. Given the subfreezing weather there wasn't a lot of people so for an introvert like me I didn't mind the quiet atmosphere. Though the staff weren't exactly informed about my event they were extremely courteous and helpful with me needs. Special thanks goes to Ryan because on that Friday around 6:30PM he was sensible and informative to whatever inquiries or request I had.“

“Best and only Bar In NYC 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻“

“The help was very friendly. Service was great! The food was all good!“

“Had a fantastic experience at Haswell Green’s. Fun drinks, great service …will absolutely be back for happy hour!“

“A must visit for out of town Michigan football fans to take in the game. Get there early on game day it’s wall to wall & you’ll feel like you’re in Ann Arbor!! Accommodating management & awesome staff!!“

“Best place for Sports and the Comfy Comedy Show. Glenn is great. Fish (the bartender) is great, too. Can't go wrong by stopping in at the Hairy Lemon.“

“The atmosphere is chill. The venue is intimate however it is comfortable. The D.J was amazing in Saturday night. He keot up with the vibe and it was a great time. I love the pinball machine, its a cool touch. It was giving urban dive bar with the great tunes shoutout D.J Vizzy Von Doom“

“Great food and drink, great music and a nice atmosphere. Loved watching the sports (NYC just won the basketball)!“

“Had lunch there with 8 ladies. Had the Bowery burger. Excellent! Cooked medium, was delicious! The hummas was also delicious. We also Shared the beet salad. I would recommend this restaurant in the Union Square area.“

“Love the vibe of this place but the only downside was, though food is advertised, when we ordered, it didn't come for over an hour and we ended up leaving to get something somewhere else. They don' have an on-site kitchen. The bar staff was great though so if youre going for drinks, you'll have a great time!“

“#AmazingBar #Dive75NYC 🥰“

“I eat @ Wonder (Hudson Sq. location) about 2 times a week. Food is amazing (Tejas, Limesalt and Streetbird are my go-to's) and always on time. Staff are helpful and polite. The Top 40 music they play from the 90's into current is a highlight as well.“

“Nice little Bar/Restaurant within walking distance from the Museum of Natural History. Outdoor seated is covered to keep diners out of the sun or rain. Tables are very small, not ideal for big parties or for families with strollers.

Drinks (The Dude) were very well made (strong!) and Downeast Cider on tap was an added bonus.

Bathrooms are small but clean and sufficient.

Double Smash burger was smaller than expected but it was very tasty as were the fries that came with it. Hot honey chicken sandwich was delicious (bigger than the burger) and the truffle fries were very flavorful.“