NYC's Best Basketball Bars
New York takes basketball very personally. Whether it’s the Knicks or a random Tuesday game, it’s loud, stressful, and not something you can watch just anywhere. You need to set the vibe... big screens, strong drinks, and a locked-in crowd, and yes, we’re including the couch if you’ve got cable and a full bar cart. These are the NYC spots that get it right.
7 E 42nd St | Midtown Center
Photo: T-Squared Social
Yeah, they’ve got darts and golf simulators, but the real win is the setup. Huge TVs, tons of space, and high ceilings to kill that cramped bar feel. It's an easy choice when you don’t want to risk a bad viewing situation or a bad cocktail.
215 W 35th Street | Garment District
Photo: Stout NYC
Just steps from the Garden, Stout Penn Station delivers a solid game-day setup for anyone coming from the train, meeting friends, or trying to get as close to Brunson as possible without paying for a seat. Tons of screens, strong sound, and it’s one of the few local spots that can make a proper Kingsman Cocktail.
135 W 30th St | Chelsea
Photo: Goldie's Tavern
Goldie’s is a neighborhood favorite with genuinely good cocktails (which we take very seriously). Along with weekly trivia and solid happy hour deals, it also doubles as an easy game-day home base. With tons of TVs and lots of seating, you can actually sit and still be in the action.
45 E 33rd St | Midtown
Photo: Ainsworth Midtown
Let's just say Ainsworth Midtown is prepped and ready for game day. Big screens, a solid setup, and just a step up from your usual sports bar. Don’t skip their famous burgers, and grab a cocktail to go with it. It’s the kind of spot you’ll come back to even when the Knicks aren’t on.
80 W 3rd St | Greenwich Village
Photo: Amity Hall
The Village got lucky with this one. Amity Hall has been a longtime local favorite, with 10+ TVs and two of the biggest projectors around, so you’re covered on game day. If you see a Maker’s Sour, that’s the move. If not, just ask for one. Trust, it hits harder than a beer.
648 Broadway | NoHo
Photo: Bleecker Street Bar
BSB! BSB! Bleecker Street Bar is a go-to in NoHo, busy year-round. It’s the perfect place to meet friends or bring coworkers for a post-work watch party. Plus, it’s spacious, with high ceilings and even has pool tables for when the Knicks are blowing out the competition.
493 3rd Ave | Murray Hill
Photo: Blue Haven East
Reliable, loud, and built for games like this. It’s packed with TVs, a crowd that locks in at tip-off, and food that hits when you realize you haven’t eaten since lunch. They’ll even bring out the bubble gun if you’re lucky. If you want a fun one, this is it.
352 7th Ave | Chelsea
You know it, you love it. Mustang Harry’s is an NYC staple for a reason. Classic bar food, Maker’s cocktails, and a packed room where you’re yelling with strangers who become your new best friends. This place is pure Knicks energy.
Watching From Home?
Not every game needs a crowd. Sometimes it’s just you, your couch, and the emotional rollercoaster. If you’re staying in, grab some Maker’s Mark at these local shops, and you're set.
Manhattan
Bowery & Vine - 269 Bowery | Bowery
21st and Vine - 260 Park Ave S | Flatiron
Warehouse Wines & Spirits - 735 Broadway | Greenwich Village
Astor Wines & Spirits - 399 Lafayette St | NoHo
Union Square Wine & Spirits - 140 4th Ave | Union Square
Brooklyn
Goodfellas Wine and Spirits - 1295 Broadway | Bushwick
Prime Time Liquors - 430 5th Ave | Park Slope
Bronx
Lehigh Wines & Liquors - 2929 Westchester Ave | Pelham Bay
Wine & Liquor Superstore - 815 Hutchinson River Pkwy | Throggs Neck
Long Island & Westchester
Westbury Liquors - 1250 Old Country | Westbury
All Seasons Wine & Spirits - 3333 Crompound Rd | Yorktown Heights
Liquor & Wine Warehouse - Green Acres Mall - 22 W Circle Dr | Valley Stream
The Wine Guy - 220 W Main St | Smithtown
Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits - 210 Airport Plaza Blvd | Farmingdale
Same game, same stress, same drinks. Enjoy!
Updated May 2026
