football
Smithfield Hall NYC
138 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001
There are many great bars where you can watch the Prem (and the EPL too) in NYC. Smithfield Hall is a cut above the rest. Footie is taken seriously here. There are many screens, showing a selection of games, so you’ll always find the game you’re after. For many Premiership fans this is their fave bar. The Hammers, City, Man U and Chelsea always draw a crowd. There’s a warm welcome from everyone, with bar staff who know how to work under the pressure of a demanding audience. They have a wide selection of beers and the food is perfect for sustaining you through a tough match.
Football Factory at Legends
6 W 33rd St, New York City, NY 10001-3321
This is a Cathedral to football, If soccer is your religion, this is where the saints go marching in. It’s a huge bar, with a massive basement and it gets packed out on Saturday mornings during the season, so get there in plenty of time is you want to get a seat. Many Supporters clubs call this home and they have their own section downstairs (there’s a mini Selhurst Park for Palace fans). They do a great fry up brekkie and there’s a good choice of beers.
Soccer Republic at McHales
251 W 51st St New York, NY 10019
Located in the heart of Broadway, just steps from Times Square & Radio City Music Hall, McHale’s Bar brings a little taste of comfort and home to the hustle of the city. Hearty meals, award winning Bloody Marys, friendly staff, great atmosphere and loads of screens make this bar a perfect venue to gather for any and all sporting events!
O’Hanlons
349 E 14th St, New York, NY 10019
The Official Arsenal Bar here in NYC! This is an authentic Irish bar in the LES. Great beer, great value, great vibes to watch the footie. Obviously the Arsenal matches do take priority but shows other sporting events too.