World Baseball Classic<\/a> looks to continue until the finale on March 17th. Right as the World Classic ends, we are blessed with March Madness. College hoops will carry us to the start of the MLB season. All of this is taking place as the NBA and NHL regular seasons both come to an end, and the playoffs begin. All this to say, it\u2019s a great time to hit up a sports bar!<\/span><\/p>\nWhether you want to root for the Yankees or the Mets as they start their season or you want to pray for the Knicks to return to their first NBA Finals since 1999, there are some legendary spots to catch the big game.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Bronx – <\/span>5 Sports Bars to Check Out\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Stan’s Sports Bar – 836 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10451<\/span><\/li>\n
- Billy’s Sports Bar – 856 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10451<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dugout – 880 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bronx Alehouse – 216 W 238th St, Bronx, NY 10463<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Bronx Public – 170 W 231st St, Bronx, NY 10463<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Brooklyn – <\/span>5 Sports Bars to Check Out<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Brooklyn Public House – 247 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205<\/span><\/li>\n
- Teddy’s Bar & Grill – 96 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249<\/span><\/li>\n
- Park Slope Ale House – 356 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215<\/span><\/li>\n
- Montero Bar & Grill – 73 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fulton Hall – 250 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Manhattan – <\/span>5 Sports Bars to Check Out<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar – 232 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mustang Harry’s – 352 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001<\/span><\/li>\n
- Football Factory at Legends – 6 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Throwback – 710 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025<\/span><\/li>\n
- Beckett’s Sports Bar – 81 Pearl Street, 48 Stone St, New York, NY 10004<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Queens – <\/span>5 Sports Bars to Check Out<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Neir’s Tavern – 87-48 78th St, Woodhaven, NY 11421<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bridie’s Grill Room – 64-54 Dry Harbor Rd, Middle Village, NY 11379<\/span><\/li>\n
- Donovan’s Pub – 57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377<\/span><\/li>\n
- Connolly’s Corner – 71-15 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fillmore’s Tavern – 166-02 65th Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Staten Island – <\/span>5 Sports Bars to Check Out<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Lee’s Tavern – 60 Hancock St, Staten Island, NY 10305<\/span><\/li>\n
- Ralph’s Sports Bar – 1571 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10304<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mother Pug’s Saloon – 1371 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302<\/span><\/li>\n
- Buddy’s Wonder Bar – 17 Harrison Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302<\/span><\/li>\n
- Jody’s Club Forest – 372 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Sports Bars for New York-Based Teams\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nNothing beats watching your home team with your fellow fans. If you are not able to make it to the stadium to cheer on your favorite local team, check out some of the bars below to root for local New York teams.<\/span><\/p>\nBaseball<\/strong><\/h3>\nWith the new season on the horizon, here are some local spots to catch the Yankees and Mets as they both look to bring home a World Series victory.<\/p>\n
Yankees<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Yankee Tavern – 72 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rudy’s Bar & Grill – 627 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Stumble Inn – 1454 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mets<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- The Playwright Irish Pub – 27 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blondies Sports – 212 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024<\/span><\/li>\n
- Finn\u2019s Corner – 660 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Basketball<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Liberty ended the drought for all New York teams by winning their first WNBA championship in 2024. The Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and look to go further this season and win their first championship since 1973. The Nets are not likely to make the playoffs this year, so make sure to catch them before the season is over!<\/p>\n
Knicks<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Pig Beach BBQ Queens – 35-37 36th St Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106<\/span><\/li>\n
- Brickyard Craft Kitchen & Bar – 23 Park Pl, New York, NY 10007<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tara Mor | NYC – 150 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nets<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Tipsy Turtle Bar and Cafe – 1003 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Hidden Pearl – 621 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Owl Farm – 297 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Liberty<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Singers – 30 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn, NY 11205<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blue Haven SOUTH – 121 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038<\/span><\/li>\n
- Uncle Barry’s – 58 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hockey<\/strong><\/h3>\nPending a miracle run, the Rangers don’t look like they will be making the playoffs this season. While you can, catch them at Madison Square Garden or at any of the following bars below!<\/p>\n
Rangers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Jack Doyle’s – 240 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pig n Whistle – 202 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018<\/span><\/li>\n
- Wicked Wolf North – 2 Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers, NY 10707<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Football<\/strong><\/h3>\nEven though the NFL season is over, get ready to check out these bars for your favorite New York Team. The Bills have provided fans with 7 straight playoff appearances and provide an electric atmosphere anywhere their fans watch the games. The Giants and Jets look to return to the playoffs after droughts of three years and 15 years, respectfully.<\/span><\/p>\nBills<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Redd\u2019s Tavern – 511 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Gaf West – 401 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036<\/span><\/li>\n
- Murphy’s Sports Bar – 45-01 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Giants<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Turkey\u2019s Nest – 94 Bedtime Ave, Brooklyn, NY<\/span><\/li>\n
- Jimmy Maxx – 280 Watchouge Road, Staten Island, NY<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blue Haven South – 121 Fulton St, New York, NY<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jets<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Kelly’s Sports Bar – 12 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rivercrest – 33-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kent Ale House – 51 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n