Drink · Beer, pubs and breweries · 2026
The best sports bars in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 15 places.
It should go without saying, New Yorkers are passionate. Passionate about their food, passionate about their neighborhoods, passionate about their sports teams.
Hanging out at some of the best sports bars in New York City where everyone is rooting for the same team is nothing short of exhilarating. Whether it’s celebratory high fives with strangers or the colorful language used after a bad play, experiencing the best sports bars NYC has to offer should be on everyone’s bucket list.
- 3 SheetsBar · Greenwich VillageFor a college reunion vibe, head straight to 3 Sheets in the West Village, one of the city’s top sports bars.
- All Star Sports Bar & GrillBar · Upper West SideLocated just steps away from Central Park on the Upper West Side, All Stars Sports Bar & Grill holds a special place as one of the best sports bars in New York City.
- Blondies SportsBar · Upper West SideBut for those who take sports just as serious as their food, Blondie’s takes the crown when it comes to best sports bars in NYC.
- LegendsBar · MidtownFor one of NYC’s best sports bars, just look for the Empire State Building and head across the street to Legends.
- Mercury Bar WestBar · MidtownFor years, Mercury Bar in Hell’s Kitchen has held its position as one of NYC’s best sports bars.
- Off The WagonBar · West Village
- Smithfield HallBar · Midtown
- StandingsBar · East VillageSmall but mighty, Standings in the East Village is one of the best sports bars in NYC.
- Stout NYCBar · MidtownAll this to say, the easygoing atmosphere and easy accessibility make Stout one of the best sports bars in NYC.
- Tap Haus 33Bar · MidtownAmong all the sports bars in NYC, Tap Haus 33 stands out as one of the most original, offering a unique self-serve beer experience.
- The Irish American PubBar · Financial DistrictWith amenities like pool tables, ping pong, and karaoke, it’s solidified as one of NYC’s top sports bars.
- The JunctionBar · Murray HillFor fast and friendly service while catching the next game, The Junction stands out as one of the best sports bars in NYC.
- The Stumble InnBar · Upper East SideIf you’re looking for one of the best sports bars in NYC to get loud and have fun, The Stumble Inn fits the bill.
- The Three MonkeysBar · MidtownDespite being a Patriots’ home bar (boo!), the friendly vibe cements The Three Monkeys as one of NYC’s best sports bars.
- Yard HouseBar · MidtownThanks to its prime location it’s one of the busiest sports bars in New York City.
3 Sheets
Bar · Greenwich Village · 134 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012
For a college reunion vibe, head straight to 3 Sheets in the West Village, one of the city’s top sports bars.
All Star Sports Bar & Grill
Bar · Upper West Side · 327 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
Located just steps away from Central Park on the Upper West Side, All Stars Sports Bar & Grill holds a special place as one of the best sports bars in New York City.
Blondies Sports
Bar · Upper West Side · 212 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
But for those who take sports just as serious as their food, Blondie’s takes the crown when it comes to best sports bars in NYC.
Legends
Bar · Midtown · 6 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001
For one of NYC’s best sports bars, just look for the Empire State Building and head across the street to Legends.
Mercury Bar West
Bar · Midtown · 659 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
For years, Mercury Bar in Hell’s Kitchen has held its position as one of NYC’s best sports bars.
Smithfield Hall
Bar · Midtown · 138 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001
With its two bars and an impressive lineup of 26 TVs showcasing basketball, football, hockey, baseball, rugby, cricket, and track and field, this joint has all the makings of your new favorite hangout.
Standings
Bar · East Village · 43 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Small but mighty, Standings in the East Village is one of the best sports bars in NYC.
Stout NYC
Bar · Midtown · 133 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001
All this to say, the easygoing atmosphere and easy accessibility make Stout one of the best sports bars in NYC.
Tap Haus 33
Bar · Midtown · 14 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016
Among all the sports bars in NYC, Tap Haus 33 stands out as one of the most original, offering a unique self-serve beer experience.
The Irish American Pub
Bar · Financial District · 17 John St, New York, NY 10038
With amenities like pool tables, ping pong, and karaoke, it’s solidified as one of NYC’s top sports bars.
The Junction
Bar · Murray Hill · 329 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
For fast and friendly service while catching the next game, The Junction stands out as one of the best sports bars in NYC.
The Stumble Inn
Bar · Upper East Side · 1454 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
If you’re looking for one of the best sports bars in NYC to get loud and have fun, The Stumble Inn fits the bill.
The Three Monkeys
Bar · Midtown · 236 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Despite being a Patriots’ home bar (boo!), the friendly vibe cements The Three Monkeys as one of NYC’s best sports bars.
Yard House
Bar · Midtown · 575 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Thanks to its prime location it’s one of the busiest sports bars in New York City.
Best sports bars in New York, 2026
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