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13 Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City and Environs

New Year’s celebrations in New York City can be over-the-top or serene if you’d prefer. There are so many choices that it might be hard to choose. Here are 11 of the most interesting ones still available for booking plus two outside of the city.

Restaurants and Clubs

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La Mercerie

Join La Mercerie in Soho for an exuberant and elegant New Year’s Eve celebration complete with live music and dancing, a cocktail party at Guild Bar and exquisite Champagne—all inspired by the raucous splendor of a 1950s French-Caribbean resort. Included on the New York Times “Best Restaurants of 2023” list, La Mercerie is offering a special prix fixe menu from Chef Marie-Aude Rose with dishes like papillote of red snapper, beef filet with green pepper sauce, and spicy chocolate truffles. Two seatings are available. Reservations via Resy.

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Loreley Beer Garden

The New Year’s Eve Masquerade celebration at Loreley Beer Garden on the Lower East Side starts with a happy hour from 5pm – 10pm and continues with a Champagne toast at midnight for the ball drop. Masquerade masks will be provided but it’s fine to bring your own in exchange for a free drink. Instead of a prix fixe menu, the beer garden’s full menu will be offered à la carte. Guests can enjoy festive holiday drinks like Boozy Bourbon Black & White Hot Chocolate with toasted marshmallows, Spiked Eggnog with whipped cream and caramel, Hot Bourbon Apple CiderPeppermint Nitro Martini with a candy cane, hot Gluhwein, winter sangria, seasonal craft beers, and hot toddies in their Winter Wonderland decked out with over-the-top holiday lights and décor both indoors and outdoors – don’t worry both are heated! Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are accepted.

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9 Jones

Sophistication reigns supreme for New Year’s Eve at  West Village’s 9 Jones, a British-inspired semi-private club that blends New York City edge with refined elegance. The restaurant transforms for the evening  into a Champagne and caviar lounge featuring an interactive bespoke cocktail cart in a sexy atmosphere enhanced by silent black and white movies projected onto the ceiling and the celebratory ball drop at midnight. The evening’s party and caviar-centric prix fixe menu paired with bubbly cocktails and Champagne can be reserved on Resy .

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Alligator Pear

Steps from Madison Square Garden, Alligator Pear celebrates its first New  Year’s bash with a premium open bar showcasing its creative, curated selection of cocktails (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), wines, fine beers and spirits. Guests are invited to attend in their finest attire for an evening of live DJ performances, libations and a glittering Champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Chef Dominick Lee’s Louisiana-inspired menu will be available. Reservations/tickets through Eventbrite.

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Caviar Russe

Recently awarded its 10th Michelin star in a row, the Midtown eatery is offering a decadent New Year’s Eve celebration, with various tiers depending on how you’re seeking to indulge. For an early seating in its dining room, Executive Chef Edgar Panchernikov will prepare a special prix fixe caviar-centric menu of seared foie gras, its signature Golden Egg with caviar and parmesan foam, Dover Sole in a caviar beurre blanc sauce and a canelle with caviar. Also included are 25g of its signature Gold Osetra caviar and a glass of Dom Perignon. The second seating adds white truffle tagliatelle to ring in the New Year with special booth seating pricing available. For those seeking a more festive, lively atmosphere guests may reserve spots in its ground floor bar and lounge area where live modern jazz plays throughout the evening by Richie Nuzz and his band. A select menu with caviar and other options is available. Reservations through Resy .

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Agency of Record

Located in the heart of Midtown, the swanky Midtown cocktail bar and restaurant invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve old-style – think 1960s —  with a DJ booth spinning records on vinyl, Mad Men-inspired decor, inventive drinks (try the A+B test, made with blanco tequila, aged cachaca, sotol, Thai chili, lychee and lime) and celebratory bites from Ed Carew (standouts are the lobster cocktail and duck fat fries. Reservations through Resy.

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The Pierre

The Pierre offers multiple options for a festive New Year’s Eve. Enjoy Big Band-style music by Antonio Ciacca and his trio in The Pierre’s iconic Rotunda with a midnight Champagne toast.  Early seating starting at 5pm features a three-course menu. The second seating at 8:30 pm offers 5-course menu with a live performance in Perrine restaurant  followed by dancing in the Rotunda and a midnight toast.  A third option, KT Sullivan and the Sutton Place Trio entertain with American Songbook standards in the TwoE lounge. After a festive lite menu and a Taittinger toast along with a “live” large-screen ball-drop broadcast from Times Square, dancing continues into the wee hourss. Masks, hats, party favors, cow bells and noise makers will be given out as the clock strikes midnight.

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Boqueria

Boqueria’s multiple Spanish tapas emporiums will ring in 2024 with a generous prix fixe tapas feast and unlimited drinks at its Soho, Flatiron, Upper East Side and West 40th Street locations. The tapas menu includes albóndigas (meatballs), gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic), patatas bravas, pan con tamate y jamón serrano (tomato bread with jamón serrano), short rib stuffed piquillo peppers, bacon-wrapped stuffed dates, churros with chocolate and more. During each of the three evening seatings, Boqueria will observe  the traditional Spanish ritual of las doce uvas de la suerte (the twelve grapes of luck). The tradition dates back to 1895 and is meant to bring good luck and prosperity in the year to come. As the clock chimes 12 times, guests will eat one grape each time the bell tolls, making a wish for each grape. The 12 grapes and bell tolls represent the 12 months of the year. Reservations through Resy.

Manhattan Hotels to Overnight

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Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Tempo by Hilton Times Square brings you up close and personal with the Times Square Ball Drop without needing to join the crowds outdoors. The hotel’s ritzy cocktail lounge and restaurant Highball is hosting a festive New Year’s Eve. Celebration. Skip the trip home and book the hotel’s “NYE Ticket and Room” package — the Ball Drop Rooms offer coveted birds-eye views of the Times Square Ball and the crowds just beneath. Tickets for the party as well as the hotel stay are available here.

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The Knickerbocker

In the heart of Times Square, only 150 feet from the Ball Drop,  The Knickerbocker, is a perfect stage for viewing the New Year’s event below. Select the rooftop party package or an overnight stay following the party (included). A variety of packages are available. You can also add a Champagne welcome and midnight Dom Perigon toast, a buffet dinner at Charlie Palmer at The Knick, and open bar at the rooftop St. Cloud for entertainment, live DJ music and amazing views.

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Arlo NoMad

Opulence is the watchword for New Year’s at trendsetter Arlo NoMad hotel. Indulge in a night of luxury with a four-hour open bar and two dance floors covering a variety of genres of music from top 40 hits to, Afrobeats, hip hop, house music or classics. Book a table for the hotel’s exquisite dinner experience from Lamalo and then head up to ART NoMad on the rooftop for a Champagne toast while experiencing the light show on the Empire State Building at midnight. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. For table reservations, contact info@trulyyoursnyc.com.

Hotels Close to New York City

Looking for an escape from the city? Here are two getaways within several hours of NYC.

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Canoe Place – Hampton Bays, New York

Celebrate at gorgeous Canoe Place for their first New Year’s Eve bash. At the Hampton’s newest resort, the Celebration Escape package includes luxurious accommodations, a five-course prix fixe dinner for two, endless Champagne, live music featuring the Ken Fowser Trio, and an exclusive invitation to welcome 2024 in The Study with dancing and a celebratory countdown. After, enjoy your luxe room or sit by the fireplace and soak in the history of this amazing building that dates from the 1920s. Reservations here.

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Urban Cowboy Lodge – Catskills, New York

Ring in 2024 at the mountain lodge in the Big Indian Wilderness. Set on 68 acres in the heart of the Catskills, the 26-room boutique hotel is a world away from NYC. Enjoy a forest bath in the soaking tubs, eat and drink at the award-winning Public House restaurant, warm up in the Estonian sauna, or just relax by the roaring fire and star watch. On New Year’s Eve, the fires will be glowing, drinks will be flowing, and music will be playing. And that’s only the beginning. The evening includes a spectacular fireworks display, a tasting menu offered at multiple seatings, a Champagne toast, and a DJ for late-night dancing. Timed for both early and late risers, there’s also brunch on New Year’s Day.

7 Broadway Shows Closing in December, January, February and March

These 7 musicals and plays have set closing dates before the end of 2023 or early in 2024. Hurry to get tickets before they’re gone forever.

I Need That © Joan Marcus

I Need That

Danny DeVito and daughter Lucy DeVito star in Teresa Rebeck’s comedy about trash, treasure and how to tell the difference between the two. Closing December 30, 2023

Roundabout Theatre, https://www.roundabouttheatre.org

Some Like It Hot © Marc J Franklin

Some Like It Hot

Do you remember Tony Randall, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe in the award-winning movie of the same name? No matter if you don’t. This is a must-see, very current update of the film about two musicians witness to a mob hit in gangster-infested Chicago. Forced to take on disguises as females to join an all-girl band led by the feisty Sweet Sue, Joe/Josephine and Jerry/Daphne travel cross-country where confusion reigns supreme as unexpected love interests intrude. Adrianna Hicks is superb as Sugar. Closing December 30.

Shubert Theatre, https://somelikeithotmusical.com

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Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch

The Broadway revival of Ossie Davis’s comedy, Purlie Victorious features Leslie Odom Jr. as Preacher Victorious Judson who returns to his Georgia hometown. Closing February 4.

Music Box Theatre, www.purlievictorious.com

Shucked © Emilio Madrid

Shucked

Is it Hee Haw? Is it a Broadway musical? It’s both. Shucked is a hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can’t get enough of: corn. Rapid-fire, raunchy dialogue, puns and songs keep this musical on its corny mission. Alex Newell, well-known as Unique on Glee, is a standout as Lulu, the diva who doesn’t kowtow to anyone. Closing January 14.

Nederlander Theatre, www.shuckedmusical.com

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Gutenberg! The Musical

It’s a happy reunion of the two original stars of The Book of Mormon, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad, in this spoof of musicals. The duo attempts writing a new musical about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. In the process they play every role and sing every song at an audition for the musical. It’s a light-hearted romp that will keep you laughing. Closing January 28.

James Earl Jones Theatre, www.gutenbergthemusical.com

Prayer for the French Republic courtesy of Manhattan Theatre Club

Prayer for the French Republic

Returning after an extended, celebrated run at Manhattan Theatre Club in 2022, Prayer for the French Republic fluctuates between vignettes about a contemporary Jewish family facing antisemitism in France and their ancestors living in 1944 times. Closing February 18.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, www.manhattantheatreclub.com

Elle Fanning in Appropriate © Gareth Gatrell

Appropriate

A darkly comic tale about a family reuniting to settle the estate of their deceased father, Appropriate brings to light issues that surface during the process. Each family member has a different agenda. Closing March 3.

Hayes Theatre, https://2st.com/shows/appropriate

Fantastic Sports Bars for Flyers Fans in Philadelphia – Book a Hotel, Too and Make It a Getaway

Sometimes going to a Rangers game in Manhattan is just too much – too much of a travel hassle, too much money, too many crowds. So why not consider a road trip or train trip to Philadelphia? It’s a one-hour trip to the City of Brotherly Love and you’ll be in the heartland of hockey fandom.

Hockey season means lots of cheering, camaraderie and group gatherings. Here’s where to get your hockey fix when you can’t make it to the arena.

You can be as loud as you want at these Philadelphia sports bars.

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Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse

Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse has been a staple among Philadelphia Flyer fans for the past 15 years. Now in a new Rittenhouse location on 1921 Sansom Street, the popular pub serves up a broad food menu along with nearly 50 brews on draft and in bottles and cans including IPAs, sour beers and international favorites. Ciders and the ever-popular “mystery beer” — you pay an extra-low price for whatever strikes the brewmaster’s fancy — keep the place hopping. Cav’s, as the bar and restaurant is known to locals, has 22 HD TVs to keep your attention on the ice.

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A wide-ranging food menu is available, but the Cav’s specials are the best bets. Try Cav’s acclaimed Philly cheesesteak, award-winning wings, nuggets and burgers. A pizza oven adds more choices. If you can’t decide, bring a group of friends and order the faves put together on Cav’s platter and topped with pierogis and sinfully tasty tater tots. For adults, Cav’s is open until 2am. If you bring the kids, they have their own special menu with a soft drink so they can toast and cheer as well.

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P.J. Clarke’s

Building on the popularity of its locations in New York City and Washington, DC, P.J. Clarke’s is centrally located near Independence Hall. More of a sports bar than its siblings, the Philadelphia outpost is a go-to for watching the Flyers while enjoying P.J. Clarke’s signature burgers, cottage fries and raw bar.

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In addition, they recently updated their Philly menu to include new items you can only find at this location including the Jumbo Philly Soft Pretzel with Yards Philly Pale Ale Beer Cheese and the Salmon 6th & Walnut Chopped Salad. For another Philly-only fave, try the popular Curtis Burger with Horseradish Cheddar Cheese, Griddled Tomato and Chipotle Mayo – you won’t find that in NYC or DC.

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Do take note: having a burger here is a much as a Philadelphia rite of passage as showing your FlyGuy fanaticism. Park yourself in front of the TV screens adorning all walls, and cheer for that extra hat trick.

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Xfinity Live!

You might have missed out getting tickets to the Flyers, but you still want to be as close to the action as possible. Flyers fans unite! Xfinity Live! makes that possible with their entertainment center set smack in the middle of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. With a mix of restaurants, all with TVs, and an outdoor space featuring a 24-foot-wide HD screen, you can scream along with your fan friends whether they are at the actual game at the Wells Fargo Center or sitting with you just feet away from the bar. Choose from the outdoor space, weather-dependent, or indoor restaurants including 1100 Social, PBR Philly Victory Beer Hall, Chickies and Pete’s for unmatched crabfries and cutlets, Lorenzo and Sons’ pizza, a cheesesteak at Philly’s own Geno’s, or the Broad Street Bullies Pub, a pub with an added attraction of hockey memorabilia from the legendary Broad Street Bullies team of the 70s.

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Garage Passyunk and Garage Fishtown

Philadelphia’s Garages give you two colorful neighborhood choices to watch the Flyers skate to victory. Garage Passyunk in the Italian market area in South Philly has five large flat screen TVs to keep you glued to the action at the arena as you toast with any of 150 cans of beers. Between periods, you can play pool, skeeball or check out some of Garage’s pinball machines.

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Just four miles away, Garage Fishtown, in Philly’s artsy nabe, has 400 beers, whiskey and pickle backs, plus a similar array of pool tables, skeeball and nine large flat screen TVs to keep you entertained. Try Garage’s handmade pierogis, smash burgers and Polish nachos for some unusual finger food munchies– they pair perfectly with Garage’s varied brews.

Wondering Where to Stay?

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You don’t want to travel late night back to NYC. Make it an overnight or even a weekend by booking a room at the centrally located Loews Hotel Philadelphia in Center City.

Courtesy Loews Hotel Philadelphia - Turkish Bath

The historic hotel has everything you could think of to make this a special getaway from an outstanding spa with its own hammam for a Turkish bath experience and a full menu of treatments for men and women alike – try the unusual Soft Pack Float;

Courtesy Loews Hotel Philadelphia - Bank and Bourbon Restaurant

The Bank and Bourbon whiskey bar/sports bar that stays open late and features 92 varieties of the amber brew plus an extensive menu of whiskeys; and an all-day restaurant with hearty dishes for cold-weather travel.

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Additionally, the hotel is a few minutes’ walk from Reading Terminal Market where you can drink and dine in a fun, lively food hall setting that’s as historic (it dates from 1893) as it is varied. If you book a stay by January 24, Loews has a special Tailgate Rate that includes a complimentary room upgrade and a daily food and beverage credit.

NYC HOTEL WEEK LAUNCHES AGAIN IN JANUARY WITH DEEP DISCOUNTS ON HOTELS THROUGHOUT THE CITY FOLLOWED BY THE NYC WINTER OUTING PROGRAM

It’s good news for travelers to New York City. While Thanksgiving and Christmas may be appealing with all the festivities, decorations, and holiday spirit, smart travelers know to wait until after New Year’s for the best deals.

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Returning for its third year, the NYC Hotel Week program will run from January 3 through February 4, 2024, offering a 24% savings on standard room rates at 150 hotels across New York City. Bookings are available at nyctourism.com/hotelweek with popular choices covering all boroughs. Discounted hotels include Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Conrad New York Midtown, Hotel Indigo Flushing, Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World, Le Meridien New York Fifth Avenue, Luma Hotel Times Square, Margaritaville Resort Times Square, Moxy Williamsburg, New York Marriott Marquis, Opera House Hotel, Penny Williamsburg, The Wall Street Hotel, Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, Wingate by Wyndham Bronx Haven Park and more.

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The start of reservations for NYC Hotel Week also marks the countdown to the NYC Winter Outing program, New York City’s popular winter value program which combines activities with NYC Restaurant Week®, NYC Broadway WeekSM and NYC Must-See WeekSM. From January 16 through February 4, Broadway tickets are offered at 2-for-1 prices along with discounts at attractions, museums, tours and performing art venues.

Aladdin on Broadway. Michael James Scott (Genie) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin). Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade.

Reservations and tickets will go on sale on January 9 at nyctourism.com. Full details on what is offered will be available at that time. MasterCard cardholders will have exclusive presale access to tickets and reservations for NYC Restaurant Week and NYC Broadway Week beginning January 5 at nyctourism.com/restaurant-week-presale and nyctourism.com/broadway-week-presale.

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4 Restaurants Invite Halloween Celebration and Costuming in Manhattan

It’s not too early to put together your Halloween costume for an all-out celebration this month. Four Manhattan locales are celebrating over the weekend ahead in consideration of Halloween’s October 31 work-night date.

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Alligator Pear

New kid in the Garment Center, Alligator Pear just south of Herald Square, offers up a NOLA-inspired Halloween party this year. Taking Creole and New Orleans festivity to their spooky max, the restaurant’s party will be held on Sunday, October 29 starting at 6pm and will include a costume party.  Guests will receive complimentary tarot card readings and also enjoy live DJ music. The menu is a NOLA treat, offering the only menu in NYC with an alligator dish. For reservations, visit Resy or call 646-868-7884. (150 W 30th Street at Seventh Avenue)

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The Ellington

On the Upper West Side, The Ellington will be celebrating Halloween on both October 28 and October 29 with holiday-themed events. On Saturday, guests to the American-inspired restaurant and bar are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes from 10am to 3pm.  Musical entertainment will be provided by noted DJ Stef Nava, a perfect accompaniment to signature Halloween cocktails including the “Black Widow” (a take on the Bloody Mary with black vodka), “Witches’ Brew” (absinthe and prosecco), “Poisoned Apple Cider” (apple cider with tequila and anise), and non-alcoholic “Grave Digger” (apple cider, lemon juice, ginger beer and rosemary). Adult trick-or-treaters will choose craft goodies while children will receive candy and freshly baked, Halloween-themed cookies. The party continues on Sunday with a special Halloween brunch with live jazz and other musical entertainment from 12 Noon -3pm.

For reservations visit Resy or call (212)-281-3011. (2745 Broadway at 105th Street)

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Ellington in the Park

If your preference is for outdoor celebration, sister-establishment Ellington in the Park, invites families to celebrate from 12 Noon to 2pm with free candy, coffee and hot apple cider. The outdoor restaurant and bar are located inside Riverside Park on West 105th Street. For information, call 917-280-4533.

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Tara Rose

Popular neighborhood restaurant and bar Tara Rose will be celebrating Halloween with a costume party on Saturday, October 28 starting at 7pm. Prizes will be given for the top two costumes. The party menu features American bar food and craft cocktails. For reservations, visit Resy or call 929-602-5983. (384 Third Avenue at 28th Street)

New York City Sports Bars

It’s sweltering hot and you may not be thinking football at the moment, but training camp starts before you know it and then it’s time for the Superbowl. Here are eight places to visit to get your fix of sports life and football fandom. And, of course, if football isn’t on your radar yet, you can go to these bars to watch what’s left of  baseball season.

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Bounce

Want some DJ music to accompany the triples and touchdowns?  Bounce is the place for you. With more of a club feel than a sports bar, Bounce sets a new tone in Chelsea with bottle service to keep the vibe with a mix of music and sport. You might need to dress up a bit for this one, or at least trade your ripped blue jeans for a pair of tailored black ones. Reservations are needed and there’s even a tab on the website to let you know what the wait time is. A curated wings menu complements trendier bites like poke tacos, truffle mushroom flatbread and avocado toast with black kale. https://bouncesportingclub.com/

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The Supply House

If you find yourself on the Upper East Side, The Supply House is a comfortable favorite for watching the game and enjoying a day or evening with friends. You’re invited to pre-game, too, as The Supply House opens at 10am daily. Lined with brick walls, The Supply House has an industrial-meets-my favorite apartment feel and has large glass windows that are open during warmer months. The beer menu is fiercely local with a variety of unusual craft brews, and the burgers feature Pat LaFrieda’s incomparable blend of brisket, chuck and short rib. https://www.thesupplyhousenyc.com

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Blondies

Upper West Siders have been flocking to Blondies for years for a basic sports bar experience. Reservations are accepted for large groups and are advisable on key game days. The bonus here is that screens actually play the games with volume so diehards don’t have to listen with earbuds on their phone while they watch. Along with typical burgers, tacos and other sports bar fare, the smothered wafer fries topped with cheese, chili, jalapenos, onions and sour cream are a messy standout.  Don’t miss their popular chicken wings either.  https://www.blondiessports.getsauce.com/

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Off the Wagon

For the past 26 years, Off the Wagon has been the home for NYU students and Greenwich Village locals to watch sports in its bi-level space. Open well past the final touchdown until 4am, the sports bar has 17 TV’s and a giant 100” screen showing games all over the country. There are 29 draft, bottled and canned beers; hard seltzers; and lots of other spirits to keep you animated. Food choices range from tacos and burgers to a variety of wraps. There are also choices for vegetarians. On select nights, DJs amp up the spirit.  https://www.offthewagonnyc.com/

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BK Backyard Bar

Brooklynites can replicate their stadium experiences at Williamsburg’s outdoor sports bar. With heated cabanas with personal TVs when the weather finally turns chilly, the shipping containers-turned-bar offers two rustic settings for drinking, eating and cheering, designed during Covid times to avoid a rave-like crush. Bottle service adds a bit of cachet. BK’s Mexican street food menu comes from Brooklyn’s Mr. Taco. Reservations are accepted for parties of four or more. https://www.tailgatebk.com/

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Smithfield Hall NYC

A hybrid for indoor and outdoor sports watching, Manhattan’s Smithfield Hall is an easy walk from Madison Square Garden. The outdoor covered area has nine heated tables with eight television screens to entertain you even in inclement weather. Indoors there are two bars, 27 tables and 26 TVs, accommodating fans of all teams (the bar conveniently posts a schedule of games on their website). The diverse menu includes vegetarian as well as fan-fave dishes. Wear your team jersey and enjoy the experience. https://smithfieldnyc.com

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Down the Hatch

If the first pitch or kickoff time right, book a table to enjoy Down the Hatch’s Bottomless Basement Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The popular Greenwich Village college favorite offers unlimited domestic drafts, seltzers and mimosas to wash down wings, waffle fries or tater tots and onion rings for a set price of $40 per person. On other days or evenings, get ready for the game opening with a Ghost Pepper Spicy Margarita, jello shot or creative menu of craft beers. If you’re a Jets fan, you’ll have lots of company here. https://www.downthehatchnyc.com

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Redemption
The haven for Washington fans, Redemption guarantees a solid Midtown East sports bar experience without your needing to shell out big bucks. The brick-walled sports lounge is a blend of sports bar and night club. The beer menu of some 30 draft, bottled and craft choices spans the globe. Not into beer? There are many creative libations including their version of frosé, made with Champagne and strawberry puree. The food menu includes burgers, wings, tacos and finger food. You can also reserve one of their private rooms and bring all your besties together for a spirited evening. https://redemptionnyc.com/

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