Since a chimney collapse caused the legendary speakeasy Chumley's to close in 2007 we've been anxiously awaiting its return to the West Village. After all, it had been active since 1831 and everyone from Faulkner to Steinbeck had done their time there. Plus, it is where the term 86'd comes from. But now it might finally be coming back and we (and apparently some neighbors) are worried. Is a Chumley's-as-sports bar still Chumley's? That might fly in Pennsylvania, but Pennsylvania is a far cry from New York. more ›

Once upon a time we found ourselves in unfamiliar territory: a sports bar. The lure of Eddie Vedder's voice singing his part in Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike," and the promise of an outdoor patio, were all the sirens we needed. Once inside Mulholland's we were pleasantly surprised to find the friendliest staff this side of the Williamsburg Bridge, and on top of that: reasonably priced drinks (and food served til late in the night). All that said, we highly recommend checking it out yourself, even the skinny-jeaned amongst you... just so long as you aren't an idiot (per their Law). more ›

Police netted the suspected gunman in a shootout that brought some real March madness to a Bronx sports bar Sunday night. Luis Paulino was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon for opening fire on the patrons and staff of the Oasis Cafe, which is located on Jamaica Avenue in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx. more ›

According to its website, Murray Hill's Tonic East “is the most well rounded sports bar in the area, with an attractive scene of locals.” But it seems black was not deemed beautiful by the management: they recently agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to the tune of $35,000. more ›

I know it may be too much to ask this question of a New York blog, but are there any Red Sox-friendly bars in New York? I want to watch them play in the World Series with some like-minded Sox fans! more ›