New York Knicks playing at Madison Square Garden in mid-town Manhattan. Photo Credit: Miltiatis Fragkidis.This post has been updated for the 2022 -23 NBA season!
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 to watch the game with other Knicks fans.
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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 neighbouring 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).
Best New York Knicks Bars in New York and New Jersey
The following sports bars and restaurants are popular with New York Knicks fans.
However, many establishments have closed owing to COVID-19.and not all of them show all games. So you should call ahead to make sure they are still open and will show the game.
- Hudson Hound – 575 Hudson Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 796 6213. Facebook
- Cornerstone Tavern – 961 – 2nd Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 888-7403. Facebook
- The Three Monkeys – 236 West 54th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 586-2080. Facebook
- Smithfield Hall – 138 West 25th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 929-9677. Facebook
- The Stumble Inn – 1454 – 2nd Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 650-0561. Facebook
- Clyde Frazer’s Wine and Dine – 485 – 10th Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) Facebook
- The 40/40 Club – 6 West 25th Street, New York,, New York. Telephone: (212) 832-4040. Facebook
- Brazen Fox -174 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York. Telephone: (914) 358-5911. Facebook
- Fox & Hound Pub & Grille – 250 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, New Jersey. Telephone: (732) 452-9100. Facebook
- American Whiskey – 247 West 30th Street, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 967-1070. Facebook– STILL OPEN?
- Monahan & Fitzgerald Pub – 214-17 – 41st Street, Bayside, New York. Facebook – STILL OPEN?
- Mr. McGoo’s – 5602 Broadway, Bronx, New York. Telephone: (212) 279-4450. Facebook – STILL OPEN?
- Blarney Stone – 410 – 8th Avenue, New York, New York. Telephone: (212) 594-5100. Facebook – STILL OPEN?
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.
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.
Check out cheapOair for the best New York travel deals. When searching flights, use NYC if you don’t care which airport you want to fly into. Otherwise, use the specific airport code: LGA, JFK, or EWR.
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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.
