Best place to watch the New York Knicks is Madison Square Garden. But what if the Knicks are playing on the road? Or what if you can’t get (or afford) a ticket to the game? Check out the best New York Knicks bars in Brooklyn the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester County, and New Jersey. Watch the game with other Knicks fans!
Updated: 5 June 2026
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New York Knicks Team History
The New York Knicks are a professional basketball team in the United States. And they compete in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The Knicks were established in 1946. And they originally called themselves the New York Knickerbockers.
In fact, the Knicks are one of only two NBA teams that still play in its original city. And the other is the Boston Celtics.
The New York Knicks are one of two NBA teams based in the Big Apple. The other team is the Brooklyn Nets, which play in the neighboring borough of Brooklyn.
The Knicks have won eight division titles. And they have won four conference titles. Most importantly, they have won the NBA Championship twice: in 1970 and 1973.
The New York Knicks play home games at Madison Square Garden in mid-town Manhattan. And they share the arena with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Where to Watch the New York Knicks in New York
This New York Knicks sports bar guide started out as a top 10 list, but over the years, we’ve had to expand it to include more choices in all five boroughs.
The Bronx
Last Stop Bar – 5977 Broadway, Bronx, New York
Rambling House – 4292 Katonah Avenue, Bronx, New York. Telephone: 718-798-4510.
Brooklyn
O’Keefe’s Bar & Grill – 62 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York. Facebook
BK Backyard – 151 Banker Street, Brooklyn, New York.
Manhattan
American Whiskey – 247 West 30th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 967-1070. Facebook
Blarney Stone – 410 – 8th Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 594-5100. Facebook
Continental Sports Lounge – 82 Beaver Street, New York, New York Telephone: 646-370-1217. Facebook
Cornerstone Tavern – 961 – 2nd Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 888-7403. Facebook
Goldie’s Tavern – 135 West 30th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212)-465-3437.
Harlem Tavern – 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, New York. Telephone: (212)-866-4500 Facebook
Hudson Hound – 575 Hudson Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 796 6213. Facebook
Pennsylvania 6 – 132 West 31st Street, New York, New York. Facebook
Smithfield Hall – 138 West 25th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 929-9677. Facebook
Stout NYC Flagship – 133 West 33rd Street, New York, New York — and three other Manhattan locations Facebook
The Stumble Inn – 1454 – 2nd Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 650-0561. Facebook
Tara Mor – 150 30th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (646) 868-7884 Facebook
The Three Monkeys – 236 West 54th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 586-2080. Facebook
The 40/40 Club – 6 West 25th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 832-4040. Facebook – temporarily closed
Queens
Break Bar – 3204 Broadway, Astoria, New York
Monahan & Fitzgerald Pub – 214-17 – 41st Street, Bayside, New York Facebook
One Station Pizza – 35-37 36th St, Queens, New York
Pig Beach BBQ – 35-37 – 36th Street, Queens, New York
Rivercrest – 33-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, New York
Staten Island
Jimmy Max – 80 Watchogue Road, Staten Island, New York
Westchester County
Brazen Fox -174 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York. Telephone: (914) 358-5911. Facebook
Where to Watch the New York Knicks in New Jersey
This guide to New York Knicks sports bars started out as a top 10 list, but we’ve expanded it to include a short list of sports bars for Knicks fans in New Jersey.
Edison
Fox & Hound Pub & Grille – 250 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, New Jersey. Telephone: (732) 452-9100. Facebook
Hoboken
The Shepard and The Knucklehead – 1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey
Jersey City
Hudson Hall – 364 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey.
These spots Have Closed
Clyde Frazer’s Wine and Dine – 485 – 10th Avenue, New York, New York.
Mr. McGoo’s – 5602 Broadway, Bronx, New York.
Dewey’s Pub – 135 W 30th St, New York
Féile – 131 W 33rd St, New York, NY
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A Word to the Wise
While most of these venues tend to attract New York Knicks fans on game day, there are no guarantees.
Sometimes they won’t turn on the sound. Other times they might show other events. And there is always the chance the venue might be booked for special events.
Also, fans sometimes migrate to other venues. And bars sometimes close.
Therefore, you should always call ahead to make sure that the game you want to watch will be broadcast.
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Your Input on New York Knicks Bars Wanted
If you have patronized and of these Knicks sports bars, please leave comments (pro or con) in the COMMENT box below.
You can mention the ambiance for New York Knicks fans, the visibility of TV screens, the quality of the sound, the food, the service – whatever!
Also, please let me know if any of these New York Knicks watch bars have closed – or if New York fans are no longer watching Knicks games at them.
Your own recommendations on where to watch the New York Knicks play will also be greatly appreciated! Especially welcome would be Knicks-friendly sports bars in other cities!
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Traveling to a New York Knicks Game?
Should you fly, drive, or take the train? If you live nearby, driving or taking the train, subway, or bus is probably the best option.
However, if you are traveling from a distance, flying would be the fastest and most convenient way to go.
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League play homes games at Madison Square Garden in the heart of Manhattan. And New York has three airports. So which airport should you fly into?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) – 7 miles from Madison Square Garden.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) – 13 miles Madison Square Garden.
Newark Airport (EWR) – 28 miles from Madison Square Garden.
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This list of the best New York Knicks sports bars is part of a series of posts on sports bars for fans of NBA teams. This post contains affiliate links.
