Look, we get it, your NYC apartment is too small to host your five best friends for the big game, we’ve been there. Finding the right bar, not just a subpar watering hole, to watch the game is no walk in the park though. There’s no need to give up and go to a generic midtown sports bar that’s overcrowded and overpriced just because you know they’ll be showing your team. NoHo is home to some of the city’s very best bars for watching sports for every kind of fan. We’ve put together our guide to the neighborhood’s best spots to catch any game that’s on.
Bleecker Street Bar: This beloved spot on Bleecker Street is a crowd-pleaser. It’s got enough TVs that any spot in the house is able to keep an eye on the game. Moreover, it’s got specials, including 5 for $25 buckets of beer and White Claw, so you won’t have to rush to the bar during commercial break. With plenty of tables, you won’t have to cram six people at a tiny high-top table – it’s a perfect option for groups! Find more info here.
Sláinte: It’s so easy to way overpay for less-than-great bar food in New York, so stop spending $20 on nachos and start eating good. Every night from Monday to Thursday they’ve got delicious specials from steak dinners, to $1 tacos and $1 sliders. It’s hard to find a better place to watch a game, eat cheap, and drink well all at once, but weeknight games at Slainte make it happen. If you’re catching a weekend game, no problem, they’ve still got the same tasty food that far surpasses standard bar fare. Learn more here.
Rocco’s Sports & Recreation: Rocco’s puts an upscale twist on the classic sports bar tradition. If you’re looking to watch the game, they have plenty of screens around the interior and a wide selection of draft beers to knock back as you watch. Importantly, they also have a mouth-watering collection of food, from sliders, to wings, chips and dip, and more unique options like fried pickles. You can even drop by on weekends for brunch! Check out their full menu and hours here.
310 Bowery Bar: While the mouth-watering pizza is reason enough to venture to this brick-lined Bowery bar, we like it for the game-watching too. Take your normal pub, mix it with a fancy lounge, shake it all up, and you’ve got 310 Bowery Bar. It’s dependable enough to walk in and catch a game at anytime, but with a fun, upbeat atmosphere. You’ll never want to celebrate a win anywhere else. Find more information here.
Tom and Jerry’s: This NoHo staple is an absolute vibe. Stuffed animal heads on the walls combine with the worn wood interior to create a vintage and authentic ambiance. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for watching a Sunday night football game on one of their few TV monitors. For bigger games, they’ll turn on their projector screen in the back for a truly fantastic viewing experience. T&J’s doesn’t have a website (they’re that old school), so check out their Yelp, or check them out in person at 288 Elizabeth St!
Photo by Rocco’s Sports & Recreation
