Billy’s Sports Bar
“Just kidding, come to Billy's and drown your sorrows and/or dance away your problems.”
“I went to Billy's Sports Bar this past week before heading over to Yankee Stadium.”
“The bar is usually less crowded than Stan's and its pretty easy to get up to the bar for a drink.”
Billy’s Sports Bar
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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In terms of a nice place to go, pre or post Yankee/NYC FC games, this is a huge venue with plenty of space. Didn't come for the post game, but I can imagine it's a lot of fun. Because of the potential fun I see stemming from this place, I gave it a 3, but our actual experience was underwhelming. Let me back up. We definitely had a good time, but our group can have a good time anywhere. From the actual establishment, I was hoping for more.
As for the pre game, we ate beforehand and had a beer. The service was pretty horrendous, but she was new, so I'm giving her a break. My friend ordered a Red Bull and Vodka and received some sort of Vodka concoction. It may have been Vodka and Club. I don't know, but it was strong, and not in a good way. Then, our food came out. I had the Billy's wrap, and it was fine. Average. The Super Burger looked more like a regular burger..that is until the bacon that was supposed to be on the burger randomly came out on a plate 5 minutes later. Not too sure what that miscommunication was about.
On a positive note, service was quick, and we had no difficulties being sat right away. Want to try it out more for it's entertainment next time. I'm giving this place the benefit of the doubt with a 3 and hoping it was an off night with the service; however, if the experience is similar next time, my rating will drop.
Popped in before an NYCFC match. Was quickly met by bartender Chris, who was friendly and quick, even though they were busy.
We had a couple and then he told us about the back area. We went to check it out and there was a club with an outdoor area (never been). Not usually my kind of place but it looked pretty cool!
We went back to the front bar and had a couple more and talked to Chris for a bit and then we were on our way.
Nice work, good service, Chris did a great job!
I can't really be mad that I didn't love this place. Yelp warned me. It isn't a terrible place by any means, it just isn't MY kind of place to party. My issues were two fold. One, the drinks were crazy expensive. I got a better deal in Yankee Stadium, that alone made me weep into my $14 TINY pour Whiskey and Coke. Three drunk people bumped into me within 20 feet of the bar, so I think I lost about $5 worth of "booze" by the time I met up with my group. Secondly, I hate that they regulated who gets to go up to the second floor. One minute they roped the stairs so we couldn't get in, then 1 minute later they let a flood of people go upstairs. We eventually made it upstairs and proceeded to witness the next wave of people getting nixed entry upstairs….yet there was PLENTY of room around us. I weeped for the outsiders into my now empty tiny whisky and coke.
On the plus side, If you like music to dance to and top hits, then the DJ is your man. I didn't dislike the music at all, it was lively and got people pumped up….maybe too pumped for some Yo Bro Drunk Yankee Fans.
Scored some great tickets to see the Yankees take on the Orioles. The Yankees won that game by the way but ended up losing the next game so 1-1.
Group of my friends were killing time waiting for the game to start. Walked around and stumbled upon this spot which looks small from the outside. Once we walk in, this spot is HUGE!! The spot was packed but because of the size, we weren't directly on other people. We ended up grabbing a cocktail from the bar which were done well and priced well. We decided to sit down for a quick bite to save money before going into the stadium.
We ordered chicken fingers and a Philly which were well prepared & delicious. Our waitress was very attentive although the place was busy so very impressed as restaurants always use this as an excuse for poor service.
Overall, really chill place and will definitely go back again.
Never eaten here but have had quite a few experiences before games. It is certainly a lively and fun atmosphere. I can't say the inside is really for me, but the roof deck in the back is really nice. Particularly a lot of fun to get a couple of drinks in the late afternoon before a night game.
My biggest complaint would be the prices are pretty high – they don't have the cheap options that some other bars in the area have. I've also gotten a beer that was incredibly warm – as if it had been refrigerated for 5 minutes and served.
Servers and staff are always attentive and friendly, even as it fills up before games.
Get your postgame dance on
I am sure that there is more to Billy's but I only go there after the Yanks win or lose. This place reminds me of my college clubbing days but without a stupid cover. You know the typical:
1. Loud top 40 music
2. Drunken nuts screaming
3. Overpriced and half-ass prepared drinks.
4. Sticky floors
And what do all of those things equal?!!! PURE FUN!!!
We needed a place to chill before the game & decided to stop by this place.
The bar itself doesn't look like much in the sense of space wise simply because when u come in u have a nice open area up front with some seating , now unless u come in through the back or take a walk back u would not know this place is pretty big … Crazy big open space in the back , some seating , open area my guess for dancing plus a bar not bad.
Once seated for drinks I went with a Yuengling beer , good beer nice & cold.
My friend went with Blue Moon , good as well but then tried the Coco Loco? Not sure if that's the exact name this was ok.
We were a little hungry so decide to try the bone less wings , Honey BBQ flavor these were pretty good nice taste & crunchy too the wings came with fries , the fries were great , nice & crispy.
Nice place to hang out before the game , prices are ok a bit high for the type of food , good service we enjoyed our time before the game.
We checked this place out prior to a Saturday Yankees game. It had a lot of promise with a large area to sit and drink and a decent amount of space to sit down for a meal.
We should have known to walk out when it took 40 minutes to get our beers (during which time we went to the bar twice to supplement our growing thirst.) The straw that broke the sober camel's back was when we were informed 45 minutes after placing our order that one guest's dish was sold out. Really? It takes upwards of 45 minutes to realize that you ran out of LETTUCE for a salad?! Which I also find funny considering that the turkey sandwich I ordered with cheese, tomato and lettuce only came with lettuce.
And nothing says "thank you for you patience" like spilling a beer all over someone and not bringing him a fresh one!
One manager came over to speak to us but he did nothing to move the process along. A second manager came over to ask how our meal was, but I didn't know what else to say other than this warm beer is totally worth $7 and my imaginary sandwich is out of this world.
Nothing was comped on our bill despite the fact that they kept 10 people waiting for their meals and sent them to the baseball game practically sober. There's probably someone selling hot dogs on the corner who could have given us a better meal.