Best Places To Watch The NFL Draft
The NFL's labor situation may have added a layer of intrigue and perhaps a bit of a damper on the 2011 NFL Draft, but we're still pumped — and you should be too. After all, your favorite team is about to add a hungry young stud to its roster. Round one begins at Radio City Music Hall tonight, Thursday, April 28, at 8 p.m. The Jets and Giants both have mid-to-late picks, so the question is: Which rookies are about to take a bite out of the Big Apple? Don't feel like a loser and watch the flat screen in your boxer shorts at home. Join da boys at one of our fave places here at CBSNewYork.com.
The Pourhouse
With three locations, the Pourhouse is one of the most well-known sports bars in Manhattan. Weekdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, you'll find $2 Bud and Bud Light Drafts and $10 pitchers of Bud Light. If you're downtown. Same deals at their Midtown location.
982 Amsterdam Ave. (at 109th Street) (212) 979-2337
64 Third Avenue (at 11th Street) (212) 879-2337
366 W 46th Street (At 9th Avenue) (212) 979-2337
TG Whitney's
Head to TG Whitney's for Thirsty Thursdays for 2-for-1 drink specials, $10 pitchers from 4:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. and $5 premium pints. During the NFL season, this East side favorite offers prizes and giveaways so even if your team loses, you could still win!
244 E. 53rd Street (at 2nd Avenue) / (212) 888-5772
The East End Bar & Grill
The Upper East Side's East End Bar & Grill hosts a $20 open bar on Thursday nights (with a wristband) and half-off wings from 7:00 - 10:00pm. Coors Light pints go for three bucks and well drinks for four.
1664 1st Avenue (at 86th Street)
(917) 720 - 5930
MJ Armstrong's
If you're in Chelsea, MJ Armstrong's is the place to be for their Thursday Night specials of $3 Coors light, $4 Sam Adams, $5 appetizers and 50 cent wings .
329 First Avenue (at 19th Street)
(212) 358 - 9946
Third And Long
While Third and Long calls itself New York's home for Florida Dolphins Fans, that doesn't mean locals can't have a blast there also. On Thursday nights, the establishment features $20 buckets of Full Sail Session Ale (Red or Black) and $4 mixed well drinks.
523 Third Ave. (at 35th Street)
(212) 447-5711
Jake's Dilemma
With $12 domestic buckets (5 bottles) and 1/2 bombs from 8 p.m. til closing, there's no dilemma - Jake's it is for the NFL drat!
430 Amsterdam Avenue (between 80 & 81st Streets)
(212) 580-0556
