NYC's Best Sports Bars For NBA Basketball

Looking for a place to watch your favorite NBA team play? Here are five sports bars that offer plenty of big screens, drink specials, and great food that will keep you coming back every week. By Carly Petrone.

The Grayson

16 First Avenue
New York, NY

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Head over to The Grayson in the East Village and take advantage of their daily happy hour specials and drink deals. With over 40 TVs to choose from you'll have a great view no matter where you're sitting. Plus, you can be sure that the sound will be on for all New York games so you can route for the Nets or the Knicks.

The Ainsworth

Multiple Locations

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If you want a bit of an upscale place to cheer on your team then make your way to The Ainsworth. With three locations in Gramercy, Midtown, and Chelsea, it's a great option to meet up with friends. It boasts a top-of-the-line A/V system with tons of TVs, pull-down screens, and multiple feeds so you won't miss any of the action.

Amity Hall

80 W. 3rd St.
New York, NY

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Grab a seat at Amity Hall in Greenwich Village and watch your game on the two 20-foot projection screens and dozens of high definition televisions. Sip on craft beer like Saison Dupont Farmhouse Ale, Chimay Blue, and Allagash White as you cheer on your favorite team.

40/40 Club

6 W. 25th St.
New York, NY
https://the4040club.com
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It's game time and that means plenty of finger food and brew. The 40/40 Club, co-owned by hip hop mogul (and dedicated New York sports fan) Jay Z, offers tons of flatscreens and plenty of space  for everyone to enjoy the game. It feels a bit like a nightclub but that's part of the fun. You can even reserve a private VIP lounge with your own billiard table, two 55-inch screen HD televisions, and much more. Bottoms up!

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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.