Best bars to watch Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets in NYC

The New York City bar scene almost couldn’t ask for a better Week 1 matchup than primetime Bills-Jets in primetime.

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This Monday Night Football tilt already features two of the city’s biggest NFL fanbases, but it gets some added juice from Aaron Rodgers’ debut in Jets green.

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Rodgers’ arrival in New York has put the Jets hype to a fever pitch, and “Hard Knocks” didn’t do anything to relieve that. Meanwhile, the Bills see some have some unfinished business themselves after three straight division titles followed by three straight exits in the AFC playoffs.

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The game kicks off at MetLife Stadium in North Jersey, but there will be dozens – if not, hundreds – of bars to watch with fellow fans, be it Bills Mafia or Jets nation. Here are some of the best.

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Buffalo Bills bars

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Bills Mafia travels as well as any fanbase in the NFL, and that certainly applies to New York. They boast 11 verified game watch bars on the 2nd Home Sports Map.

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Pennsylvania 6 NYC

Penn 6 is home of the NYC Bills Backers, an army of Bills fans that floods Manhattan with red, blue and broken-table energy every Sunday.

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Penn 6 offers drink deals for Bills games, including unlimited wings/beer for $45.

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132 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001

(212) 727-3666

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The Gaf West

This Bills bar is a little less scaled back than Penn 6, but you’ll still find plenty of Bills spirit here.

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“Catch every game with full volume and LaBatt Blue Buckets and Draft specials ALL game long,” The Gaf West tells Bills fans.

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401 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

(212) 307-7536

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East End Bar & Grill

East End is the home of NYC North Bills Backers, a smaller fan Bills fan group based in the Upper East Side.

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The bar gets a solid Bills draw on gamedays.

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1672 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

(212) 348-3783

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All Stars Sports Bar & Grill

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This sports bar just south of Central Park shows off Bills memorabilia and gets a nice draw for gameday.

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327 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019

(212) 956-1606

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The Shannon

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A Hoboken staple, The Shannon is an officially recognized Bills Backers bar. Be ready for a louder environment with club vibes.
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106 1st St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

(201) 656-9820

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Hatchets & Hops

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Bills games while axe throwing is the combination you never knew you needed. This Brooklyn bar offers both.

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98 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

(855) 951-2973

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Redd’s Tavern

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Redd’s was packed inside and outside on the patio for last year’s pivotal regular season matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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511 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

(718) 913-8711

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Fulton Ale House

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Home of the Brooklyn Bills Backers, Fulton Ale House has been a hot spot for Bills Mafia since 2017. The bar bumps game sound, plays “Shout” for every touchdown and offers plenty of Western New York beer.

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You’ll feel at home here.

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1446 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

(718) 450-3038

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Shenanigan’s Pub

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This cozy Brooklyn pub draws a nice crowd for Bills games. You’ll find flags hanging and decor on the walls. They’re probably the most dedicated Bills bar when it comes to counting down to the season.

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802 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 633-3689

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Stone & Rail

Based in the North Jersey suburbs? This one could be for you.

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The NJ Bills Backers were previously at at Duffy’s Tavern in Paterson, moving to Stone and Rail for 2023.

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175 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452

201-345-0709

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Burkes Restaurant and Bar

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Burkes is the home of the Yonkers Buffalo Bills Backers.

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645 Bronx River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10704

(914) 237-5137

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New York Jets bars

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Being in New York City, any number of bars could be a good fit for a Jets fan on gameday. Here are a handful that stuck out to us.

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Shades of Green

Shades of Green will host the New York New York Jets Meetup Group on gamedays for the 2023 season.

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125 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003

(212) 674-1394

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Redd’s Restaurant & Bar

Less than a mile from MetLife stadium, Redd’s offers a shuttle service to the stadium. Target Jets home games if you want to watch with friendly fans, because they also serve the Giants.

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317 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

(201) 933-0015

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Bailey’s Corner Pub

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Jets fans looking to hit Bailey’s in 2023 could be greeted by an infiltration of Lions fans, who have established the pub as their 2023 home base, but the bar insists it will still play every Jets game.

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1607 York Ave, New York, NY 10028

(212) 650-1341

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Mustang Harry’s

A good all-around for sports watching, Mustang Harry’s owner Patrick Mulcahy takes pride in being a Jets bar in Manhattan. The bar is also the home of NYC Ravens fans, so you may see some purple and black as well.

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352 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA

212-268-8930

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Horseshoe Tavern

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Horseshoe Tavern’s NFL Sundays feel like “a continuation of Saturday night,” the bar told 2nd Home Sports. The bar often draws a full house on Sundays, with a line out the door starting at 11:45 a.m.

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Horseshoe hosts giveaways as well, and not for just a koozie or a keychain. They’ll give out TVs, jerseys, golf bags and more.

Unclear if a Monday night brings quite the same energy as an NFL Sunday at Horseshoe, but with Aaron Rodgers’ debut going on, I wouldn’t be surprised.

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36 Speedwell Avenue Morristown, NJ

(973) 998-8447

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Bourbon Street

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Bourbon Street is a Jets bar in Queens, known for hosting an annual retreat to the Meadowlands for a game. The outing will be in its 9th year in 2023.

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40-10 Bell Blvd Queens, NY

(718)224-2200

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