The fall brings a distinct hustle and bustle to Westchester County. School is back in session, the orchards are ripe, and that long-vacant retail space is donning a vibrant and welcoming banner that reads “Spirit Halloween.” However, for many of us, there is no better signifier of autumn’s arrival than football games on TV. Whether it’s a college matchup on Saturday afternoon or the hometown crew on Sunday night, a pint of icy domestic and an appetizer sampler platter will have you feeling like the true champion. These are some of the top bars in Westchester to order up the apps and watch a game this fall.
Beekman Ale House
92 Beekman Ave, Sleepy Hollow; 845.827.3505
Nestled amid the taquerias and delicatessens on Sleepy Hollow’s vibrant Beekman Avenue, you will happen upon a midnight blue facade with darkly reflective windows that read “Beekman Ale House.” A step through the door and you’re already feeling like you’ve made one good decision today. Patrons are enjoying frosty glasses of sunshine-colored ale and watching football on large screens throughout the house. Winning best bar pie in Westchester Magazine’s 2023 Best of Westchester Awards, Beekman Ale House’s bar pie is the go-to here, and you don’t want to miss it. A buttery, thin crust with crispy edges is cut into eight shareable slices, although you should order one all for yourself. Try the hot honey pie with Fresno chilis, chicken cutlet, Frank’s Red Hot, and Mike’s Hot Honey. With more than 20 draft beers on rotation and a killer cocktail list, Beekman Ale House is an oasis for football fans looking to enjoy a game this fall.
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Game Day Grille
1927 Commerce St, Yorktown Heights; 914.302.6390
Game Day Grille in Yorktown Heights really hits the nail on the head. This sports bar is all about ordering up the apps and watching the game. With a wing list that spans 31 different flavors like honey sriracha, hot lemon pepper, and mango habanero, it caters to every fan’s palate. If wings aren’t your thing, Game Day Grille still has you covered with options like fried mac and cheese bites, loaded nachos, and Buffalo chicken egg rolls to go with the extensive selection of fall-flavored beers and IPAs. If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere with more screens than you can keep track of and a laundry list of enticing apps, head north to Yorktown and spend a Sunday at Game Day Grille.
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Uncle Henry’s Bar & Grill
309-311 Halstead Ave, Harrison; 914.835.0804
Located on Halstead Avenue in Harrison is a no frills, family-friendly bar and restaurant that’s been dedicated to serving the community since 1996. Uncle Henry’s has an old-school vibe with exposed brick walls and $3 beers on tap. The menu is small, but the eatery prides itself on traditional wings, burgers, and keeping the prices reasonable, even as that becomes a rather tall task. This year, Uncle Henry’s is doing it big for game day. There are 19 TVs throughout the bar and, with NFL Sunday Ticket, the venue will have every game from every market.
The Irish Bank
230 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale; 914.713.8840
The Irish Bank on Hartsdale Avenue is a real-deal Irish pub with American sensibilities. The pub opens at noon on the weekends, and takes its sports seriously, showing every NFL game, as well as MLB, MLS, and NHL. The Bank goes a step further than the traditional sports bar experience, posting schedules for Irish football (soccer), golf tournaments, and boxing matches, all to be shown on the oversized screens which adorn the pub. Pints of draft Guinness are the drink of choice here, and the app selection is bolstered by a Buffalo wing made with the practiced ease of a longstanding public house, served with chunky blue cheese dressing, carrots, and celery. With a myriad of sports on a multitude of screens, The Irish Bank is a local haven for fans looking to have pint and watch a game (or a match).
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Tuck’d Away Bar and Grill
90 Yonkers Ave, Tuckahoe; 914.222.9162
Tuck’d Away in Tuckahoe is a lowkey sports bar with numerous appetizer options and a laid-back, football-friendly atmosphere. The oversized and enticing sampler platter is the move here. For $39, you can snack all game long with a mega platter that includes Tuck’d wings, pork wontons, mozzarella wedges, fried pickles, cheeseburger sliders, and a choice between turkey chili or mussels. Tuck’d zeroes in on wings, thinking outside the box with flavors such as Wasabi-aki, Taquilla Lime, and Scarpariello. Stop in between 7-9 p.m. on a Wednesday night for unlimited beer and wings for $30.
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