Best Spots to Watch the Game
By Justine Goodman, Nightlife Editor
From the pre-season to the playoffs, these top New York sports bars (and the booze they serve) will make sure that you win on game day, even if your team doesn't.
-
ESPN Zone
1472 Broadway, New York, NY
For all the sports enthusiasts crowding Times Square, this is Shangri-La. -
The Village Pourhouse
64 3rd Ave, New York, NY
At NYU's doorstep, a sports bar and lounge where mingling is as vital as the score. -
Coppersmiths
793 9th Ave, New York, NY
An Everyman's after-work and sports bar in Hell's Kitchen. -
Blind Pig
233 E 14th St, New York, NY
A sports-focused bar with all the modern amenities. -
Bounce Deuce
103 2nd Ave, New York, NY
An upscale sports bar with hit-spinning DJs to cover the downtime. -
40/40
6 W 25th St, New York, NY
The game isn't the only attraction at Jay-Z's swinging sports bar-cum-nightclub. -
Ship of Fools
1590 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Drinking is not a spectator sport at this Upper East Side bar, where patrons are nearly outnumbered by TV sets. -
The Blue Seats
157 Ludlow St, New York, NY
Lower East Side sports bar classes it up with a raw bar, drink list and full menu. -
Stout NYC
133 W 33rd St, New York, NY
Inside this friendly giant of a pub, the commuter quest for a fine midtown pint is over. -
Jimmy's Corner
140 W 44th St, New York, NY
Stars and slackers alike adore this glamorous dive.

