Where To Watch College Football In New York City
It may surprise you to know that we here at Guest of a Guest love football. Or, ok, more accurately speaking, we love tailgating and nachos. And while New York City may not seem like a football-loving town, there is plenty of college football fun to be had right here in the Big Apple. Not sure where to go to cheer on your beloved team? Well, check out our very (very.) comprehensive guide to official game watching bars for the 2009 season. Just find your college, break out your school spirit, and be prepared to cheer your team to victory with equally enthusiastic Manhattanites. They're out there, we promise.
Alabama: Crimson Tide fans can watch every Alabama game at The Ainsworth, where apparently the Staff will be decked out in red and white, and there will be drink and food specials for Alabama fans.
Arkansas: Mad Hatter Saloon is the place to go for Razorback fans. Not only that, but the owners have consented to displaying Razorback memorabilia on the walls of the bar, so if you have any spare Arkansas t-shirts or hog hats (pictured here, if you, like me, have no idea what a hog hat is), bring them over! Drink specials include $10 Razorback Red Ale.
Berkeley: CAL fans can go hate on Stanford at MJ Armstrong's in Manhattan or Pacific Standard in Brooklyn. Go Bears!
Boston College: Eagle Fans can head to Still in Grammercy to cheer for their team!
Colorado: Bar XII is gonna be Buff central for Colorado fans this year.
Duke: The Village Pourhouse is where the NYC Blue Devils are gonna be tailgating this year.
Florida State: Dewey's Flatiron is the 2009 home of New York Seminoles. There is a $5 fee for non-members (wah-wah), but special game-themed promotions at each event.
University of Florida: Gator Fans should head to the Gin Mill on the Upper West Side!
Georgia Tech: F.A.T.S. (Fat Annie's Truck Stop) is the place to catch Georgia Tech games.
Georgia: Cheer on the Dawgs at Firefly Bar and Restaurant
Iowa: Are you a Hawkeye fan? Then head to Opal Bar. Hawkeye Specials include $5 nachos and $1 shots every time Iowa makes a touchdown.
Illinois: NYC isn't exactly Champaigne, but whatevs, you can still celebrate your awkwardly controversial mascot at The Australian, and enjoy $3 'Fighting Ilini", aka some sort of blue shot.
LSU: Legends is the official spot for LSU games this season. Drinks specials galore. Do you know what Geaux Tigers means? Yeah, that just means "Go Tigers", but spelled ridiculously. Who knew?
Maryland: Terps will be meeting up for games at The Copper Door Tavern. Bring your Terp spirit and get drink specials all night long.
Miami: There's a Hurricane Warning at Brother Jimmy's on Lexington.
Michigan: Metro and Professor Thom's are the two go-to bars to catch Wolverine Games.
Michigan State: Go to Blondies West or Mercury Bar East on game day, and you'll find drink specials, green shots, and possibly our own Sarah Kunst.
Ole Miss: Cheer on the Rebels at Joshua Tree, where you can also enjoy $5 nachos and well drinks.
Nebraska: Husker Fans can gather at The Irish Rogue in Hell's Kitchen. Maybe you'll run into Rachelle there?
North Carolina: Wolfpacks can gather at Brother Jimmy's BBQ and enjoy pulled pork, sweet tea, cheerwine, and hush puppies, PLUS 35 cent wings for the duration of the game.
Notre Dame: It's sort of hard to believe Notre Dame fans won't all be flying back to South Bend for the games, that's how intense they all are, but the Mighty Irish who are stuck in the city can find solace at The Public House, where for $10 you get unlimited soda, juice, and water! (But let's be serious: most people will be getting unlimited alcoholic drinks for $40).
Ohio: Why, oh why, oh why oh...why did you ever leave Ohio? Feel like you're back at home at Tonic Times Square. 50 cent wings and $5 Buckeye Bombs!
Oklahoma: The Overlook is the place for Sooners fans. And, by the way, what is a Sooner?
Penn State: Littany Lions can gather at Tonic East, and enjoy a Nittany Nacho Platter, and, uhm, Thai Chicken.
Purdue: Dorrian's Red Hand is the offical bar for NYC Boilers this year.
Rutgers: If New Jersey is just too far for you to go cheer on the Scarlet Knights, you can head to Butterfield 8, between 5th and Madison!
Syracuse: Syracuse can rally at Professor Thom's and hope for a good season for the Syracuse Orange.
Texas: New York Texas Exes can either go to Stout Restaurant and Bar or Hill Country to enjoy their Lone Star beers and cheer on the Longhorns.
Texas A&M: Calico Jack's Cantina is going to be Aggie Central for the 2009 season. Wear Maroon and get free A&M stuff.
Tennessee: UT fans have quite a choice, with Tennessee games being shown at Legends, The Wharf Bar, and Astin Little.
UCLA: Bruins Fans in New York can curse USC at Southern Hospitality.
USC: Galway Hooker is the place for big apple Trojans.
Virginia Tech:Manhattan Hokies can cheer their team to victory at The Village Pourhouse on 3rd ave.
Wisconsin: Are you a Big Apple Badger? Head over to Mad River on 3rd and 82nd. There, you can feast on imported cheese curds and Wisconsin lager.
Did we miss your school? Do you know something we don't? Let us know and we'll add it in!
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Rachelle Hruska
October 6, 2009
3:04pm
i HAVE DEFINITELY spent more than one Saturday afternoon at the Irish Rouge. Coleman, when is our next date? -R
Sarah Mandato
October 6, 2009
3:04pm
Go ND!
David H
October 6, 2009
3:16pm
Love that you guys used Boston College as your picture. Btw their bar is Still in Gramercy. Go EAGLES!
GO VIOLETS
October 6, 2009
3:34pm
fuck duke fine
B
October 6, 2009
3:35pm
Not to be picky because I love that you made this list, but as a former alumni from The Ohio State University, I just wanted to put some more detail into the list...Ohio State, not the be confused with Ohio University, does indeed have their official watch at Tonic Times Square but Blondies Upper East is still rocking despite the construction and now "unofficial" spot. Go Bucks!
Lindseymgreen
October 6, 2009
4:19pm
You're missing the number 1 team in the country. That would be..the University of Florida! Florida Gator fans can watch at the Gin Mill on the Upper West side. lots of Gator Chomping, lots of Tebow Shirts. GO GATORS!
Lexcap
October 6, 2009
4:51pm
What about Cal?!? Golden Bear fans can watch their team at MJ Armstrong's, 329 First Avenue at 19th Street (NW corner) in Gramercy OR Pacific Standard, 82 4th Avenue between St Marks and Bergen Streets in Brooklyn.
Chiara
October 6, 2009
4:59pm
Added UF and Cal...thanks!
Eric
October 6, 2009
6:18pm
Oklahoma State University watches our games at Stillwater Bar and Grill (78 E. 4th between 2nd and Bowery) Lets Go Cowboys!!!
Micah
October 6, 2009
7:14pm
Here is a site only for NYC college football watch locations (53 locations). www.CollegeGameSpot.com. Feel free to check this out too.
Amy
October 6, 2009
7:40pm
We might be terrible, but Syracuse fans can watch at Professor Thom's in the East Village.
Colman
October 6, 2009
8:40pm
Hey Rachelle! When I saw this in the email I had to chime in...I'll be watching from home this week and I'll be in Lincoln for the Tx Tech game, but I'll be making a few Rogue appearances after that. Go Huskers!
We kick ass
October 6, 2009
9:08pm
a duke haiku everyone hates duke why is there so much hatred? no one likes winners
GO VIOLETS
October 7, 2009
4:17am
typical duke fan please don't talk about winning: its football season
Katy
October 7, 2009
2:07pm
"North Carolina" + "Wolfpacks"??? NC State alumni in NYC? Not likely. UNC-Chapel Hill is the only North Carolina school that matters, and the Tarheels hit up Brother Jimmy's at 31st/Lex!
Mizzou!
October 8, 2009
2:05am
Mizzou fan's can go to McFadden's on 42nd and 2nd. Big game tomorrow!
Virginia Boyles
October 8, 2009
3:57am
Boomer Sooner! I love that this is on GOG. Thanks Rachelle!
Jennifer Layne Cardon
October 12, 2009
6:25pm
University of South Carolina- Van Diemens, go Gamecocks :)
Laura
November 21, 2009
9:57pm
You're missing Big 10's favorite party school -- Indiana. We hang at Traffic Bar ([trafficbarnyc.com] Also, Sidebar down on Irving Place is an amazing FL bar -- all the open windows make it perfect for afternoon games.
August 1, 2010
12:38am
University of South Carolina Gamecocks Go to Van Diemen's ! Watched the CWS there-(Gamecocks National Champs 2010) Football season should be WILD !!!!!