10 of NYC's Best Sports Bars

New York City has hundreds of venues catering to sports fans. When it comes to bars where people can relax, savor a drink, and watch the games they love, the following are 10 worth visiting

1) Brooklyn Tap House

The Brooklyn Tap House is a huge beer hall and sports bar with a down-to-earth atmosphere. Offering 7,000 square feet of space, including a large patio, it broadcasts games on an outdoor screen and on multiple TVs indoors. While watching sports, people can enjoy dozens of craft beers and international beer brands. The decor includes a graffiti art mural of subway trains.

2) Dark Horse

This upscale and inviting sports bar is ideal for unwinding after a long day of work or after exploring the nearby Financial District and Tribeca neighborhoods. It offers 20 flat-screen TVs, including several located in private booths. People appreciate the attentive bartenders, quick service, and delicious burgers.

3) Finnerty’s

Although located in Manhattan’s East Village, Finnerty’s showcases sports from the West Coast, particularly the Bay Area. Football, baseball, basketball, and hockey all play on 24 high-definition TVs. The warm-colored woodwork gives the bar a cozy feeling. Groups of people can reserve a special keg service.

4) Foley’s

This beloved pub and restaurant is definitely worth a visit from anyone who’s into sports, especially if they love baseball. Foley’s has an enormous collection of sports memorabilia, including thousands of baseballs and signed jerseys. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the pub also serves more than 115 varieties of craft beer.

5) The Grayson

The Grayson is another East Village gem, a wildly popular bar with at least 45 high-definition TVs showing a variety of games. Their weekend brunch and drink specials come highly recommended, and they’re also a notable party and nightlife venue.

6) Jack Demsey’s

Its location near Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building is only part of what makes Jack Demsey's popular. It has a convivial atmosphere, and the menu includes both cheeseburgers and an Irish breakfast. Along with American sports, people can watch Irish rugby and Celtic Football Club matches. The largest TV on the premises is 96 inches in width.

7) Kettle of Fish

People planning to watch a Green Bay Packers game should head to Kettle of Fish. It's a homey, historic Greenwich Village bar that boasts Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan as past patrons. Cheap drinks and comfortable sofas give it a relaxed atmosphere.

8) Mullanes Bar & Grill

Located less than half a mile from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, this casual and welcoming Irish pub shows a variety of games. The pub is known for its assortment of superb comfort food, including burgers, shepherd's pie, and macaroni and cheese.

9) Studio Square

Studio Square is a 30,000-square-foot entertainment complex located in Long Island City, a neighborhood in Queens. It includes both a bar and an enormous Bavarian beer garden. Hundreds of people watch games in the garden or in beautiful indoor spaces that are full of flat-screen TVs.

10) Woodwork

A beautiful oak bar and a strong selection of beer are among Woodwork's charms. Other attractions include its assortment of delicious sandwiches and comfort foods. Set in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, Woodwork shows a variety of games but focuses primarily on soccer.

Each of these New York City venues has unique features worth experiencing. At the same time, they share the qualities people typically love about sports bars, including high-quality drinks and food, a choice of games to watch, and a friendly atmosphere.