NYC’s best sports bars to watch your favorite NFL team
For tourists and non-native New Yorkers, it can be easy to feel lost or left out when trying to find a place to cheer on their hometown’s football team. Fortunately, with the city’s countless pubs and watering holes, there’s a place to catch the action for nearly every NFL team.
You may notice that not all 32 teams are included in this list (We’re looking at you Titans, Falcons, Rams, and Cardinals fans). While we’ve tried to identify bars for every team, there may be some we overlooked. If your team’s bar is missing, please let us know!
American Football Conference (AFC)
AFC North
Ravens
Mustang Harry’s
352 7th Avenue, Midtown
Every Ravens game day, Mustang Harry’s offers a special fan appreciation menu, featuring dishes inspired by football and the state of Maryland. Items include Baltimore pit beef sandwiches, Maryland crab cake sliders, pretzels, and drinks like “Raven on the Rocks,” “Baltimore Sunrise,” and more.
Browns
Haswell Green’s
240 West 52nd Street, Midtown
Haswell Green’s is the largest Cleveland Browns backers bar in the five boroughs, featuring a game day menu with favorites like chips and guacamole, buffalo wings, burgers, chicken wings, and more.
Bengals
Phebe’s Tavern
361 Bowery, Noho
Phebe’s is the only verified Bengals bar in town, providing New Yorkers with the chance to enjoy every regular and postseason game with fellow die-hard Bengals fans, creating an exciting atmosphere for both locals and tourists on game days.
Steelers
Hibernia Bar
401 West 50th Street, Midtown West
Root for the black and gold at one of the only establishments in the five boroughs dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, with large TV screens on every wall so you don’t miss a second of the action.
Printers Alley
215 West 40th Street, Midtown
Midtown’s Printers Alley prides itself as the ultimate fan haven for the Steelers. The expansive bar provides plenty of space to cheer, imbibe, and celebrate with other fans.
AFC East
Bills
Pennsylvania 6
132 West 21st Street, Midtown
Organized by the NYC Bill Backers at Pennsylvania 6 in Midtown, these Buffalo Bills watch parties feature happy hour food and drink specials, giveaways, DJs, and more.
Murphy’s Sports Bar
45-01 23rd Avenue, Astoria
Murphy’s hosts Bills games in partnership with the Astoria Bills Backers, offering raffles, drink specials, and festive game day activities to keep the excitement high throughout each watch party.
Redd’s Tavern
511 Grand Street, Williamsburg
Redd’s Tavern offers a selection of game day drink specials, including $12 pitchers of Coors Light and Labatt Blue, $12 buckets of Genesse and Genesse Cream Ale, $20 buckets of Labatt Blue Light, and $30 towers of Labatt Blue and Coors Light.
Dolphins
Slattery’s
8 East 36th Street, Midtown
The Dolphins fans of NYC invite guests to party with them on game days at Midtown’s Slattery’s pub.
Patriots
The Three Monkeys
795 8th Avenue 3rd Floor, Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen’s Three Monkeys bar features 36 beers on draft, 16 screens, 14 TVs, and 2 big screens, making it a top spot to watch the Patriots.
Halyards
406 3rd Avenue, Gowanus
Gowanus’ Halyards shows all Patriots games on its 100-foot HD projector screen with full sound, alongside creative cocktails and delicious food.
Jets
Break Bar
32-04 Broadway, Astoria
Join fellow Jets fans at Astoria’s Break Bar on Sundays to enjoy game day while shooting pool, playing fun table games, and enjoying great cocktails and bar bites.
O’Neill’s
64-21 53rd Drive, Maspeth
Maspeth’s beloved Irish pub O’Neill’s is a hub for Queens Jets fans, offering cold beers and delicious burgers for the perfect game day experience.
The Tap House
7207 Austin Street, Forest Hills
Listed as an official member of the Jets Bar Network, Forest Hills’ Tap House is a prime destination for celebrating New York’s own.
AFC South
Texans
Avenida
1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Midtown
Houston Texans fans can feel right at home at Midtown’s Avenida, where every game is broadcast on all screens. The lively cantina offers game day bucket and pitcher specials, including discounted buckets of Lone Star and Tecate beers, as well as pitchers of Shiner Bock.
Jaguars
St. Pat’s Bar & Grill
22 West 46th Street, Midtown
Midtown’s St. Pat’s Bar & Grill is a go-to destination for Jacksonville Jaguars fans, where game days bring crowds of blue-jersey-clad supporters. The bar features special game day menu items named after players and happy hour drink specials.
Colts
Keats Bar
842 2nd Avenue, Midtown East
Eat, drink, and sing along to karaoke with fellow Colts fans on Sunday evenings at Keats. This Midtown East bar is known for its daily karaoke, wings, beer-battered chicken fingers, and beer bucket specials.
AFC West
Broncos
Stout NYC
133 West 33rd Street, Midtown
As the official headquarters for the Denver Broncos’ NYC fan base, Stout NYC hosts watch parties featuring giveaways, mascot appearances, and other exciting programming to enhance the game day experience.
Chiefs
John Brown BBQ
27-20 40th Avenue, Long Island City
Long Island City’s John Brown BBQ is well-known for its tagline, the “official Kansas City Chiefs Bar in NYC, and brings the taste of authentic Kansas City BBQ to the five boroughs.
Raiders
Peter Dillon’s
130 East 40th Street, Murray Hill
Fans of the silver and black will feel at home at Murray Hill’s Peter Dillon’s. The lively bar has a welcoming atmosphere and a passionate crowd, making it the place to be for anyone in NYC rooting for the Raiders.
Chargers
District Tap House
246 West 38th Street, Midtown
Midtown’s District Tap House is a must-go destination for Los Angeles Chargers fans in NYC. The bar is home to the NYC Die Hard Bolt Club, making it a prime location for meeting other passionate Chargers fans and enjoying the games.
National Football Conference (NFC)
NFC North
Bears
Canal Bar
270 3rd Avenue, Gowanus
Canal Bar, a neighborhood Chicago-style dive in Gowanus, is one of the few hubs in NYC for Bears fans. The bar airs all of the team’s games and offers a variety of food and drink specials for patrons to enjoy while cheering them on.
Lions
Bailey’s Corner Pub
1607 York Avenue, Upper East Side
After years of no home bar in NYC for the Detroit Lions, fans banded together to establish a base for fellow die-hard supporters at the Upper East Side’s Bailey’s Corner Pub.
Vikings
Jack Doyle’s
240 West 35th Street, Midtown South
Jack Doyle’s is the top destination for Vikings fans in NYC. This Midtown South bar, the official home of NYC Vikings Fans, offers a spacious setting with an expansive menu of elevated bar food and creative cocktails.
Packers
Kettle of Fish
59 Christopher Street, Greenwich Village
Established in 1950, Kettle of Fish has been a Village staple for generations. Once a popular spot for Beat figures like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, it now serves as a gathering place for NYC’s Packers fans.
NFC East
Giants
Cobblestone’s Pub & Biergarten
117-18 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills
Join fellow Giants fans at Cobblestone’s in Forest Hills, one of the team’s official locations, for a watch party on October 28 as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch parties typically feature Modelo drink specials, giveaways, celebrity appearances, and other fun surprises.
Cowboys
Playwright Irish Pub
27 West 35th Street, Midtown
The Playwright proudly hosts the city’s newest Dallas Cowboys Supporters Club, inviting all die-hard fans to a great time watching their favorite team.
Blaggard’s Pub
8 West 38th Street, Midtown
Midtown’s Blaggard’s Pub offers an exhilarating game day experience for Cowboy fans, with a wide variety of food and drink specials to spice up the evening.
Commanders
Dorrian’s Red Hand
1616 2nd Avenue, Yorkville
Yorkville’s Dorrian’s Red Hand serves as the official home for the Washington Football Team Fans NYC group, making it an ideal spot for Commanders enthusiasts to connect with fellow supporters.
Eagles
Olde City Cheesesteaks and Brew
66 Madison Avenue, Nomad, and 576 9th Avenue, Hell’s Kitchen
Olde City’s two Manhattan locations proudly support the Eagles, inviting guests to join in the excitement on Sundays with game sound and music during commercials. They also offer various drink specials and, of course, cheesesteaks.
Merrion Square Pub
1840 Second Avenue, Upper East Side
Proudly supporting the Eagles for 19 seasons, the Upper East Side’s Merrion Square Pub is a great option for watching the birds go at it.
NFC South
Buccaneers
Wicked Willy’s
149 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village’s pirate-themed bar, Wicked Willy’s, cheers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and offers game day specials like beer pitchers and bucket deals.
Panthers
Amity Hall Downtown
80 West 3rd Street, Greenwich Village
Amity Hall serves as the home base for Big Apple Riot, NYC’s local Panthers club. The bar creates the perfect game-day atmosphere, offering an extensive menu of classic pub fare and delicious cocktails.
Saints
East End Bar & Grill
1672 3rd Avenue, Carnegie Hill
Home to NYC’s official New Orleans Saints fan group, Who Dat Nation, East End Bar & Grill in Carnegie Hill is the place to be for fans of the black and gold. On game days, the sound is on for the games, and a live DJ plays music during commercials and halftime.
NFC West
49ers
Plug Uglies
295 3rd Avenue, Gramercy, and 1495 1st Avenue, Upper East Side
With locations in Gramercy and the Upper East Side, Plug Uglies is a popular spot for San Francisco 49ers fans, featuring delicious cocktails, free shuffleboard, and all games shown on 10 TV screens.
Seahawks
Féile
131 West 33rd Street, Midtown
At Féile, all Seattle Seahawks games are shown live with sound on every TV screen. Additionally, Seattle staples like Dick’s Burgers and Konda Golden Ale are available on game day, as well as a plethora of beer specials.
