Top 10 New York Mets Sports Bars

Best place to watch the Mets is Citi Field in the Flushing section of Qheens. But what if  it’s an away game, you can’t get (or afford) a ticket, or you live out of town? Here’s your guide to the best bars to root for the Mets in New York City, Long Island, and out of state.

UPDATED FOR THE 2024 SEASON

New York Mets Team History

The New York Mets play in the East Division of Major League Baseball’s National League. They are one of two professional baseball teams representing New York City, the other being the New York Yankees.

Founded in 1962, the New York Mets were an expansion team established to fill the gap that was created when the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to the West Coast, becoming the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Their colours, orange and blue, were  drawn from the colours of the two departing baseball teams: orange and black for the Giants and blue and white for the Dodgers.

The New York Mets won the World Series in 1969 and 1986. The baseball team has won five National League pennants, six East Division titles, including in 2015, and three Wild Card berths, including in 2016.

Citi Field – Home of the New York Mets

The New York Mets play at Citi Field in the Flushing Meadows – Corona Park section of Queens, New York.

The best place to root for the Mets is at Citi Field in Queens. If you can’t get tickets – or the Mets are playing baseball on the road – the 10 best spots to root for the Mets in New York City follow.

Some of the best sports bars to root for the Mets out of town are also listed.

Where to Watch the New York Mets

The following sports bars and restaurants are popular with New York Mets fans. Some fans like to watch games at them. And others stop by before or after the game for a drink or a bite to eat.

Best Mets Bars in New York City

1. Foley’s – 18 West 33^rd Street, Manhattan, New York. Telephone: (212) 290-0080. Social Media: Facebook
2. Blondies Sports – 212 West 79^th Street, Manhattan, New York. Telephone: (212) 362-4360. Social Media: Facebook
3. Changing Times Pub – 147-01 14th Avenue, Flushing, Queens, New York.
4. The Playwright Irish Pub – 27 West 35^th Street, Manhattan, New York. Telephone: (212) Social Media: Facebook
5. Alewife Brewing: – 41-11 39th Street, Sunnyside, Queens, New York. Facebook
6. Standings – 43 East Seventh Street, Manhattan, New York. Telephone: (212) 420-0671. STILL OPEN?
7. Dewy’s Pub – 135 West 30^th Street, Manhattan, New York. Telephone: (212) 685-7781. STILL OPEN?
8. McFadden’s Citi Field – 3 6-2, 126th Street, Queens, New York.  – CLOSED!
9. Roosevelt Sports Bar – 133-45 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, Queens, New York. CLOSED!

 

Best New York Mets Bars on Long Island

• Farmington Changing Times – 1247 Melville Road, Farmington, New York. Facebook
• East Northport Changing Times  – 526B Larkfield Road, East Northport, New York. Facebook 
• Bay Shore Changing Times – 29 East Main Street, Bay Shore,   New York. Telephone: Facebook

 

Best New York Mets Bars in Other States

• Jack’s Goal Line Stand – 149 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch, New Jersey. Telephone: (732) 870-8800. Social Media: Facebook 
• Racine Plumbing Bar and Grill – 2642 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Telephone: (773) 871-1600. Social Media: Facebook 
• West 4^th and Jane – 1432A 4^th Street, Santa Monica, California. Telephone: (310) 395-6705. Social Media: Facebook 
• Ace’s – 998 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. Telephone: (415) 673-0644. Social Media: Facebook 
• Double Dogs Restaurant – 1807 – 21st Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee. Social Media: Facebook 
• 51st State Bar – 2521 L Street NW. Washington, DC. – CLOSED

 

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Airports Near Citi Field

Should you fly, drive, or take the train to Citi Field?  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.

Citi Field is located in Queens. And New York has three airports. So which airport should you fly into?

• LaGuardia Airport (LGA) –  1.9 miles from Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.
• New York JFK Airport (JFK) – 8.5 miles from Citi Field.
• Newark Airport (EWR) – 26 miles from Citi Field.

 

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Hotels Near Citi Field

If you’re going to New York to root for the Mets, why not spend the night? The following hotels are all within 7.1 miles of Citi Field.

Generally speaking, hotels near LaGuardia and JFK and the Bronx are cheaper than hotels in Manhattan. And some of those near the airport offer a free shuttle service.

However, if you want to do some sightseeing – and you’ve got deep pockets – a hotel located in Manhattan might be a better choice.

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• Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport – 1.6 miles to Citi Field.
• Courtyard New Manhattan/Upper East Side –  5.5 miles to  Citi Field.
• Residence Inn New York The Bronx at Metro Center Atrium – 6.4 miles to Citi Field.
• Residence Inn New York JFK Airport – 6.7 miles to Citi Field.
• Marriott New  York JFK Airport – 6.7 miles to Citi Field
• Courtyard New York JFK Airport – 6.8 miles to Citi Field.
• The Ritz-Carlson New York, Central Park – 6.8 miles to Citi Field.
• Le Meridien New York, Central Park – 7 miles to Citi Field.
• Fairfield Inn New York JFK Airport – 7.1 miles to Citi Field.

 

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