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NYC Sports Guide

The 10 Best Sports Bars in New York 2026

JH
James Harlow
7 min read

NYC sports bars are the deepest in America by sheer volume. The 10 below show where serious match-watchers go.

The 10 best sports bars in NYC

01 · New York
Connolly's Pub

Iconic Midtown sports bar — 30 TVs, full Premier League coverage.

Order: A pint of Guinness during the match

02 · New York
McGraths

Iconic Midtown Irish-American sports pub.

Order: A pint during the match

03 · New York
Jack Demsey's

Iconic Midtown sports bar with boxing history.

Order: A pint during the fight

04 · New York
The Football Factory

Premier League and Champions League specialist.

Order: A pint during the early kick-off

05 · New York
The 4-4-2

Greenwich Village soccer specialist.

Order: A pint during the World Cup

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06 · New York
Smithfield Hall

Midtown Premier League specialist.

Order: A craft IPA during the match

07 · New York
The Banshee

Midtown Irish-American sports pub.

Order: A pint of Guinness during the GAA

08 · New York
The Shillelagh Tavern

Astoria Irish-American sports pub.

Order: A pint during the GAA

09 · New York
Finnerty's

East Village casual sports bar.

Order: A craft IPA during the Yankees game

10 · New York
Foley's NY

Midtown baseball-themed sports pub.

Order: A craft IPA during the Mets game

How NYC watches sports

Connolly's and McGraths are essential. Most peak during NFL Sunday and Premier League weekends.

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