Looking for the best places to watch the the biggest sporting event on the planet in the greatest city in the world? Here are the top spots in town according to the Hudson River Blue contributors and readers who make up the New York City FC community.
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Manhattan
- 11th St Bar
510 E 11th St, East Village
11thstbar.com
11th St Bar has several screens and always has the sound on. –Damian Monzillo - 181 Cabrini
854 W 181st St, Washington Heights
181cabrininewyork.com
A local bar in Washington Heights serving an assortment of draft beers, cocktails and food. Opens at 10 am. –Gerardo Pelati - Bar Goyana
177 E 100th St, East Harlem
bargoyana.com
A Brazilian bar with good drinks, legendary feijoada, excellent food, delicious baked goods. –Steven Yung - Bierhaus NYC
712 Third Avenue, Midtown East
bierhausnyc.com
The cavernous Midtown beer garden is one of the great soccer bars in the city (it’s an NYCFC Pub Partner), and will be showing World Cup games on their massive projector screens. Note that they open only for games at 11 am and later, and they’ll be closed for Thanksgiving. - Buenos Aires
513 E 6th St, East Village
buenosairesnyc.com
The name says it all: This Argentine restaurant is open for lunch, and will be serving empanadas, hearts of palm salad, provoleta, and steaks while broadcasting the World Cup. –Rafael Noboya y Rivera - Carragher’s
17 John Street, Financial District
carraghersnyc.com
Liverpool footballer Jamie Carragher owns it. –Damian Monzillo - Crossbar
crossbarnyc.com
250 W 86th St, Upper West Side
The cafe next to Soccer Point (formerly Upper 90) opens every day at 7:30 am and has a bank of TVs that will show all the games. –@julieonthemic - Dog and Bone Tavern
338 Third Ave, Murray Hill
dogandboneny.com
A fun English pub right on the corner of Baruch College’s campus off E 25th St. It’s not big, but they’ll show every game: They have a bunch of TVs, friendly staff, and a great indoor/outdoor vibe. If you’re looking to watch an England match with those who support the Three Lions, this is your place. –John Baney - Féile
131 W 33rd St, Herald Square
www.feilenyc.com
Friendly Irish pub showing all the games after 10 am, with a brunch menu served until 12:30 pm and regular fare after then. The games are booking up, so reserve soon. –Rod - Felix
340 West Broadway, SoHo
felixnyc.com
Block becomes very lively with Felix and all the other local bars watching, especially if France are playing. Word is they’ll be open for the 5 am games. –AJ - Football Factory at Legends
6 W 33rd St, Midtown
legends33.com
Yes, you found it: A sports bar in NYC that will open their doors for the 5 am games. The Football Factory at Legends is, well, legendary.
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- Fort Washington Public House
3938 Broadway, Washington Heights
fwpublichouse.com
Huge pub menu, large selection of beers on tap. Opens at 11 am. –@NYC_BX_OG - The Greene Space
44 Charlton St, SoHo
thegreenespace.org
The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR will host World Cup watch parties in an all-ages, fully-accessible venue. Hosted by WNYC’s John Schaefer, there’s a cash bar, guaranteed seating, games, trivia, and live interviews. A day pass is $10, children 13 and under are free with ticketed adult. –@TheGreeneSpace - Jack Demsey’s
36 W 33rd St, Midtown
jackdemseys.com
One of the great Irish pubs and sports bars in New York City, Jack Dempsey’s four floors have plenty of TVs and places to sit. Opens daily at 11 am. –@StuG92 - Lily’s Craft and Kitchen
675 Ninth Ave, Hell’s Kitchen
lillyscraftandkitchennyc.com
Great drinks, great food, great staff, seven large TVs and they say they’ll show every game live. –Cesar Razuri - Los Mariscos
409 W 15th St, Chelsea
losmariscos1.com
This offshoot of Los Tacos No. 1 has delicious ceviches, coctelles, a devastating Baja-style fish taco, and a bank of TVs above the bar. This is where you want to catch the 2 pm games: Get a coctel, a michelada. Life is good. –Oliver Strand - Midnight Theater Soccer Club
75 Manhattan West Plaza, Hudson Yards
midnighttheatre.com
Watch the game in luxury at the Midnight Theatre screening room. The $55 day pass includes complimentary continental breakfast and access to the day’s matches; venue opens at 7:30 am for 8 am games. Lunch menu and drinks also available. –Josh - Religion of Sports: House of Fútbol
141 Chrystie St, NoLIta
futbol.religionofsports.com
Tap into the soul of sport: We bring together Religion of Sports’ co-founder Gotham Chopra and his father Deepak Chopra for an evening of meditation and will lead a fireside chat on why fútbol is religion. The interactive space will host free World Cup watch parties, screenings of our favorite soccer films, and other events. –Religion of Sports - Ribalta
48 E 12th St, Union Square
ribaltapizzarestaurant.com
Great food, a huge screen with sound, and football! –Damian Monzillo - Red Lion
151 Bleecker St, Greenwich Village
redlionnyc.com
Another NYC soccer institution, the Red Lion opens its doors at 11 am and will be showing all the late-morning and afternoon games. - Smithfield Hall
138 West 25th St, Chelsea
smithfieldnyc.com
Arguably the greatest football pub to open in NYC, this comfortably large space is divided into two halls: There’s one for each team. They’ll open for the 8 am games, so yes, you can get a Bloody Mary to go with your eggs and bacon. The full schedule is posted here. Plan ahead as it can fill up. –Oliver Strand - Tampico
10 Delancey St, LES
tampiconyc.com
A tequila bar with plenty of TVs and indoor and outdoor space. Solid food and great drinks. Will open for the 2 pm games, and for the 11 am Mexico vs Poland game on November 22. –Awall - Terroir
24 Harrison St, TriBeCa
wineisterroir.com
The wine bar will be opening at 1:45 pm for 2 pm games — and will put Happy Hour Pricing into effect. –@LookAtDemTatis - Tubby Hook Tavern
4946 Broadway, Inwood
tubbyhooktavern.com
Opens daily at 11 am, full pub menu features seven different kinds of burgers. –@NYC_BX_OG - Tyron Public House
4740 Broadway, Inwood
tryonpublichouse.com
A part of the same gastropub family as Tubby Hook Tavern. –@NYC_BX_OG
Brooklyn
- Banter Bar
132 Havemeyer St, Williamsburg
banterbrooklyn.com
The No 1 go-to spot in Williamsburg — and one of the 10 Best Sports Bars in America, per CNN. Banter Bar is going all-in on this World Cup and will show every game, including the ones at 5 am. Often crowded, always lively, and family-friendly. –Oliver Strand - The Cactus Shop
231 Kent Ave, Williamsburg
thecactusshopnyc.com
Cozy speakeasy Mexican bar. Big Screens, great cocktails, two-for-one beers and mimosas during the game. Opens at 9:30 am for 10 am select games, noon for select 2 pm games. Check schedule here. –MMG - Highbury Pub
1002 Cortelyou Rd, Flatbush
They’re showing all games, even the 5 am ones. That’s why they call themselves the “World Cup 2022 HQ.” –Shea - Monro Pub
481 5th Ave, Park Slope
monropub.com
A Liverpool FC supporters’ bar transformed into a World Cup bar. Flags of each participating nation on display, and plenty of screens. Opens for 2 pm games Monday to Friday, noon games Saturday and Sunday. Bonus: Will open at noon on Friday, November 24 for USA vs England. –James Nalton - Paddy’s of Park Slope
273 13th St, Park Slope
The Irish Pub will be open for 8 am games. –Shea - Santo Brúklin
548 Court St, Gowanus
todosossantos.nyc
This large, airy Brazilian restaurant in Gowanus is one of the best places to watch a game: Amazing food, good drinks, big-screen TV, and when Brazil plays they offer all the feijoada you can eat. The place fills up, so it’s best to reserve. –Rafael Noboya y Rivera - Tacos El Bronco
4324 Fourth Ave, Sunset Park
One of the great taquerias in New York also has a few TVs mounted on the wall: It’s less a soccer scene than a good place to eat well while catching the game. The platos are fine, but the tacos are where it’s at. –Oliver Strand
Queens
- Alewife Brewing
41-11 39th Street, Sunnyside
alewife.beer
Brewery and taproom in Sunnyside that’s a five-minute walk from the 40th Street stop on the 7 line. Enjoy a wide variety of made-in-house beers. –Andrew Leigh - El Basurero Restaurante
32-17 Steinway St, Astoria
Large, lively Colombian bar and grill that’s a little like Andrés Carne de Res. Opens daily at 11 am ET. –Rafael Noboya y Rivera - The Brewery Bar & Kitchen
49-18 30th Avenue, Woodside
thebrewery.nyc
On the Woodside-Astoria border, a soccer-centric Irish bar that’s a 10-minute walk from the E/M/R stop at 46th St. They’re a former NYCFC pub partner: I watched Patrick Vieira participate in a super awkward fan Q&A here days after the 0-7 loss to the Red Bulls in 2016. –Andrew Leigh - Daly’s Pub
31-86 31st Street, Astoria
dalyspubnyc.com
This charming Irish pub right down the steps from the Broadway stop on the N/W line in Astoria is actually a destination for Croatia fans. They have a fireplace, which pairs nicely with this strangely-held-in-winter World Cup. –Andrew Leigh - Pig Beach Queens
35 – 37 36th Street, Astoria
pigbeachnyc.com
A popular destination during the 2018 World Cup in its previous incarnation as Studio Square, this is a massive indoor and outdoor space in Astoria that’s a short walk from the 36th Avenue stop on the N/W. Open at 10 am throughout the group stages, and they make some delicious barbecue. –Andrew Leigh - Rivercrest
33-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
rivercrestny.com
Spacious bar a short walk from the Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard stop on the N/W. Lots of TVs, lengthy list of craft beers on offer, and a solid food menu. Not open for the earliest kickoffs but you can post up starting with the 10 am matches, and their weekday Happy Hour starts at 3 pm, neatly overlapping with the 2 pm time slots. –Andrew Leigh - Rudar Club
34-01 45th St, Astoria
A cozy Croatian restaurant and social club will open early to play all of the Croatian games, and other select matches. Check their Facebook or Instagram for details. Ajmo Vatreni! –Rafael Noboya y Rivera - Shillelagh Tavern
47-22 30th Ave, Astoria
shillelaghtavern.com
The HQ of the American Outlaws in Queens will be showing all USMNT games. –Brian Toto - Soccer Republic at Bar 43
43-06 43rd St, Sunnyside
bar43.com
The “Home of Soccer” is just that: The NYCFC Pub Partner will be opening early for the 11 am games. The crowd is loud and knowledgeable. –Vito Barresi
The Bronx
- Billy’s Sports Bar
856 River Ave, South Bronx
billysbar.net
It doesn’t get any more Yankee Soccer Stadium than Billy’s. The iconic sports bar opens every day at 9 am, perfect for catching the late-morning World Cup games. –Oliver Strand
