Billys Sports Bar

Located in New York,

Address: 856 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10451, United States

Phone: +1 718-585-9400

Rating: 4.2

Services

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Live performances
Sport
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Food
Food at bar
Happy-hour drinks
Spirits
Wine
Seating
Toilets
Casual
Trendy
Groups
Tourists
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)
Being in Billys pre-Yankees game felt like I had time traveled back into the Lambda Chi Atrium on a USC gameday. Just straight trench work.The mid EDM mixes are so loud the only way you can have a conversation is to yell in someones ear, the youthful crowd all dressed in sports memorabilia starting to get loose after their 2nd white claw, the air tangible with mango flavored vape smoke, etc.You can actually get a drink pretty quick which is not the norm at these kinds of places. They got the kinks worked out. Couple $18 tequila sodas high and tight never hurt nobody.Its fun to move through life and get little memories of what your life used to be like. Stare at your past and youll end up staying there, but its fun to reminisce every now and then and see how far youve come. Its like inspiring yourself.New York or Nowhere…IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Review 2 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 4)
I wish I had a chair to watch the game but that’s the price of not paying to go to the game. Thank the lord I didn’t stand on the first floor to get splashed with beers. I love a dj to sound out the game. fun fun fun!

Review 3 (2022-05-01 - Rating: 4)
Solid place to visit before or after a game. Very big sports bar with a roof option. There isn’t much to set up there but at least you can get great air. The music inside is loud but if you are into that type of bar, it fits the mold and does its job. It has multiple bars and bathrooms to host large parties. Definitely worth a stop.

Review 4 (2019-09-25 - Rating: 5)
It was my first time there. The staff was very friendly. The food was good. So was the drinks. I was amazed how big the place was. It seems like it has a great night life there. There is a outdoor bar facing Yankees stadium on the second floor.

Review 5 (2024-10-31 - Rating: 5)
This review is purely to highlight the phenomenal service I received from Vida. She is truly a gem and such a positive light in a crazy place like Billys. Thank you for your service Vida! We wont forget you and we will be back!

Review 6 (2024-10-30 - Rating: 5)
Came here for a World Series game, obviously packedddddddd af. everyone was beyond kind. Working soooooooo hard. The kitchen staff deserves all good things

Review 7 (2019-04-14 - Rating: 5)
A huge space Drinks are strong,,, well atleast the 2nd and 3rd one were. It was a black and Gold and Blue ice event. The Legendary DJ Hollywood was in the place to be. Surprise guest INTRO was there. Singing theyre classics R&B joints. I love the exposed Brick. Some money went into this place.

Review 8 (2024-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Great food the watch party was nice there and I enjoyed the burger sliders and the Buffalo wings was excellent

Review 9 (2024-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Excellent place to watch the baseball game and spending time with your friends.

Review 10 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)
Fettuccine Carbonara was delicious and love the Garlic bread. Good portion and filling meal.

Review 11 (2019-12-31 - Rating: 4)
Space was great. Service was nice and friendly. Venue was beautiful and clean. My only critique would be drink pricing was too high for the amount of water that was in the alcohol.

Review 12 (2023-09-10 - Rating: 4)
We went to visit Billy’s across Yankees Stadium after the Yankees game ( that had a rain delay for two hours) Sadly the Yankees lost. I heard about this bar which was one of the oldest bar next to the stadium. The bar IDs everyone regardless of age at the door. The place is huge ( looks like a prior warehouse) there were several bars- two on the first floor and an additional bar upstairs. Good music and neon lighting. The drinks are limited - not a full bar. Surprised they didn’t have Jack Daniels regular only honey and fire. They had grey goose and Tito’s and beers and hard seltzers. Servings are in 3oz glasses with lots of ice. It tasted watered down. I think sticking to beers would be a better option. Security was everywhere. I liked that there was amble security and the bathrooms had attendants.Seems like a lot of younger adults and college vibes. Good for visiting when going to the game. A big negative for me was that the stairs and floors on the upstairs area were sticky and dirty .

Review 13 (2023-04-20 - Rating: 5)
The best spot to go before a Yankee game. It’s huge and has plenty of options to grab a drink inside or out.

Review 14 (2024-01-02 - Rating: 5)
Billys hosted my agencies Christmas party this yr...last time was on 2019 b4 the pandemic. Served as the platform for us to come back together bigger and better. Venue is huge, the food was great, bar is big, dont have to wait or fight for drinks. Great air quality, the staff is sizer courteous and its located in a great / siper accesible part of the Bronx. Steps away from 4 train and seconds away from the highway. Hope we can continue to make this an annual celebration with Billys!

Review 15 (2022-09-05 - Rating: 4)
We stopped in here before the Yankee game on Labor Day. Bar downstairs and up on the rooftop. We actually came for breakfast. Our waitress was very nice and on top of everything. Very clean inside and played lots of great music mixes. Reasonably priced for being so close to Yankee Stadium.The food was good. I got the western omelette on a roll. It barely filled me. Luckily my kids never finish their food. I got to have some crispy delicious fries. Also had sone bites of the sausage egg and cheese. They make it with links not Pattie’s. The best was the breakfast wrap. Eggs, ham, cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes. Lots of flavor tasted mixed together nicely. Nice spot to eat. Later on is a fun environment for drinks.

Review 16 (2024-07-01 - Rating: 5)
Everyone comes here after the game is over. The music is on point. Great atmosphere.

Review 17 (2024-10-30 - Rating: 5)
Great ambiance and service great to watch a game

Review 18 (2024-10-27 - Rating: 5)
This is a great place to go with friends and watch The Yankees and listen to good music. And hang out with the greatest fans in all of Baseball. This is my 2nd night coming back to back and i will be coming back in the future.

Review 19 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 4)
Very nice venue...drinks were very expensive @ $23 a pop which you can hear everyone at the bar complaining about the Midtown prices in the Bronx. Other than that no other complaints. I would go back would probably pre-game before hand😉

Review 20 (2023-08-11 - Rating: 5)
Billy’s is where it’s at for pre or post game shenanigans. It’s massive. Guaranteed to have a good time here. Just remember you’re in Yankees territory so be smart aka don’t open you’re mouth too much if you’re supporting the away team.

Review 21 (2023-06-01 - Rating: 5)
I had An Awesome Experience My Bartender Carla, was Very Knowledgeable and Professional. Billys is a Great Place For Meeting up friends Before Going See To The New York Yankees...

Review 22 (2023-05-30 - Rating: 5)
First time to yankee stadium, Billys is a great big open space to grab a few pre game drinks. Lots of space, fast service means you can focus on catching up rather than catching a queue.

Review 23 (2019-07-30 - Rating: 4)
Cool place to pregame before a Yankee game. The prices werent too bad (cheaper than Yankee stadium prices). Theres an outdoor area upstairs everyone hangs out at. The bouncers kept everyone in check, so I felt comfortable hanging out there.

Review 24 (2022-04-09 - Rating: 4)
From outside it seems very small, but it is a huge sport bar. Excellent for some drinks and appetizers before watching the game at the Yankee Stadium. It was my first time there and I had such a good time.

Review 25 (2024-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Music is on point and the staff are amazing. Always a great time!!

Review 26 (2024-10-28 - Rating: 5)
Best YANKEES sport bar, the experience is awesome the place is HUGE!

Review 27 (2018-07-10 - Rating: 5)
This is a great place to hangout before a Yankees game. It is much larger than most of the surrounding bars. Its cool how there are multiple levels and an outside area, so you can experience multiple settings in one place. There are plenty of bars throughout so you never have to wait long for your next drink.

Review 28 (2019-10-05 - Rating: 4)
On the expensive side, but what do you expect but what so close to Yankee Stadium. The best part of this venue is It Wide Open downstairs dance floor. Equally as interesting and unique is the open-air bar upstairs. Security could have been a little friendlier but I can only imagine the nonsense they deal with being so close to a professional sports venue.

Review 29 (2023-09-15 - Rating: 5)
Had a great time there!!!!

Review 30 (2022-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Best place in town to watch the Astros own the Yankees again. Love the hospitality. They really know how to treat daddy. 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2022.

Review 31 (2017-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Real big and nice drinks are pricey..

Review 32 (2022-08-24 - Rating: 4)
If you go to yankee stadium this is the place to be either before or after the game.. drinks are expensive so be prepared, but its were everyone shows up. Get to the stadium early, stop in and relax with a couple drinks, get in the mood and then head across the street,

Review 33 (2024-10-04 - Rating: 4)
The ambience was awesome. Great music 👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺❤️

Review 34 (2023-10-02 - Rating: 5)
Went to Billy’s while the warehouse was playing, it was electric

Review 35 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Went during the Subway Series game for a packed bar very good service

Review 36 (2024-09-17 - Rating: 5)
On of the best (maybe Top1) places to go after a Yankees game. By the ballpark

Review 37 (2017-08-01 - Rating: 4)
Billys is an expansively large place. Plenty of room to move around and the roof deck is really cool on a nice day. The downside is that theres not much of a vibe and just not that exciting to me. Beer list is limited and can get alot of bros. Fantastic location though right next to Yankee stadium.

Review 38 (2022-10-09 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere, great service. Fantastic place to hang out, have a few beers and a bite to eat before heading over to Yankee Stadium.

Review 39 (2016-06-17 - Rating: 4)
If you like going to a bar/dance club before seeing the Yankees or your team (if theyre playing them) then this is the place for you. Amazingly large space, big games equal a packed bar for sure.

Review 40 (2019-06-03 - Rating: 5)
Great place for Yankees Pre & Post game celebration. Plenty of room inside and additional outside bar. Music also pumps you up. Get your game on!

Review 41 (2022-09-07 - Rating: 5)
An absolutely enormous place. Good spot to get a beer before the game. Fast service, reasonable prices, and plenty of security keeping things safe

Review 42 (2018-12-31 - Rating: 4)
Ive eaten at the restaurant portion a few times. It has a decent number of options. Nothing stellar but most people will find something they like.I have no experience with the bar on game days but I hear its a good place.

Review 43 (2016-08-17 - Rating: 4)
Cool place to hang out after a Yankee game. Nice outdoor seating with its own bar and views. Prices arent too crazy but the place can get packed sometimes.

Review 44 (2022-04-12 - Rating: 5)
So much energy, I want to come every week regardless of game! But it’s definitely a go-to for a drink if you’re going to a Yankees game.

Review 45 (2023-04-11 - Rating: 4)
Great atmosphere and music. Its best not to drive because finding parking is ridiculous. Drinks are expensive.

Review 46 (2018-08-14 - Rating: 4)
Nice place but it has more potential than just a sports bar.

Review 47 (2022-09-22 - Rating: 5)
Great open space for pre Yankee game. Multiple bars open with many bartenders. Never waited for a drink....best place near the Stadium.

Review 48 (2022-07-20 - Rating: 5)
Awesome bar just next to Yankee Stadium !The place to be before or after a game if you want a good looking very spacious bar with good music and an awesome vibe

Review 49 (2018-06-04 - Rating: 4)
Fun bar. Huge venue. Closes early if it is dead which is kind of annoying uf youre trying to have fun. Would always recommend after a Yankees game.

Review 50 (2023-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Super bar, good service, not expensive, interesting events, we rented a sports bar for a private party. I recommend everything..

Review 51 (2018-05-12 - Rating: 5)
Great music and atmosphere for after Yankees games.

Review 52 (2024-06-21 - Rating: 5)
Place is huge! Good place to party before or after a game.Order from the first bar and then make your way inside to where you want to go!

Review 53 (2019-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Even for a Red Sox fan like myself, this is a great place for pre or post game drinks. Try the side door across from McDonalds...the line was much shorter there after the game.

Review 54 (2017-11-15 - Rating: 5)
I met Lea DeLaria here, she was awesome. Oh! Yeah, that place serves drinks too. Its New York City, so the place is going to be kind of pricey, but whatever, youre in New York.

Review 55 (2024-07-07 - Rating: 4)
Great bar and enough space. Amazing music and atmosphere, expensive drinks but expected.

Review 56 (2015-07-03 - Rating: 4)
Well, I like it, this is my neighborhood, and I can tell you that it is 1 of the best places that I have gone to eat with my sisters, I have to point out that I do NOT go there during the Yankees games, the food is amazing and the staff is really friendly, I give it 4 out of 5 because nothing is perfect.

Review 57 (2023-08-21 - Rating: 5)
Really great burger. Very friendly staff. Elijah is a fantastic waiter.

Review 58 (2018-12-09 - Rating: 5)
Was there for The Gatsby Black Event!!.Celebrated My 🎂 Birthday and I had a Wonderfulrful Time. Thanks to DAVE SHOO And if U Know Dave Shoo His Events Are Awesome

Review 59 (2020-01-09 - Rating: 4)
The place is spacious, music was pumping. I I didnt get to taste the food got there late. I had a great time.

Review 60 (2023-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Truly, THE BEST place to go to, either before or after the game! Plenty of room, fast quick service, outdoor seating!!

Review 61 (2023-05-13 - Rating: 4)
Great spot for pregame..... more speakers than staff ... you may go deaf! ( may be worth it?)

Review 62 (2019-03-29 - Rating: 5)
The place to be after every Yankees win! They got the patio out as well so its see a great time!

Review 63 (2023-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Excellent bar, would recommend, we went last year to the Yankees game but just came for the bars this year an Billys didnt disappoint, it was a shame to leave, thank you Billys xxx

Review 64 (2023-07-06 - Rating: 4)
Great place despite their hidden debit/ credit card charge for using a card, even though I paid cash.

Review 65 (2021-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Birthday, job events and parties. Retirement Party.

Review 66 (2023-09-11 - Rating: 5)
Really large, great place to drink for the Yankees games

Review 67 (2017-02-07 - Rating: 4)
Had our holiday party there.. Place is cavernous.. Its great and the music was good. Drinks a bit over priced..

Review 68 (2019-08-28 - Rating: 4)
Was good spot to hang with my boys before the doubleheader against the Os. Had fun and a great location to spot the field. Will be back again!

Review 69 (2023-08-09 - Rating: 5)
Perfect before a game or during , easy to get drinks multiple levels

Review 70 (2021-08-10 - Rating: 5)
Its what you expect people go in with their crowds and stick to them. 🤷🏽‍♂️ lets go Yankees. Great place for friends.

Review 71 (2023-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Pretty good night bar the food is excellent and the bar is amazing really good

Review 72 (2018-09-24 - Rating: 5)
Love the bar,,good food LG choice of alcohol to chose from, plenty of seating,spacious,and friendly atmosphere,,I would go back

Review 73 (2023-11-12 - Rating: 5)
It was a great atmosphere before the pitt game...

Review 74 (2023-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Such a great spot to go before a game or concert!

Review 75 (2018-07-03 - Rating: 5)
Wow its like a night club. Gets packed . Enough security. I like it . The bears are cold the crowd Is nice. No knuckle heads allowed.

Review 76 (2018-07-31 - Rating: 4)
Large venue and very trendy. Drinks were good. Music way too loud!

Review 77 (2019-12-30 - Rating: 4)
It was a nice place to get together with friends but I got food poisoning there so I wont be eating there again

Review 78 (2020-03-14 - Rating: 4)
I remember Billys being a topless bar because I worked there back in the day Glad to See the FACELIFT on the old Gal.

Review 79 (2024-10-20 - Rating: 5)
Awesome@bobby_d_customs.

Review 80 (2016-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Favorite bar in NYC. Big space. Multiple bars. Outdoor seating. Little pricey but always great experience

Review 81 (2024-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Billy’s Sports bar is the best Bar in NYC

Review 82 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 4)
My job xmas party was there. It was a nice place but no parking on the streets.

Review 83 (2018-05-10 - Rating: 5)
The new outdoor area and dance floor are a great way to celebrate a Yankees win

Review 84 (2022-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Great place for tailgate party they had for Cortica game!

Review 85 (2022-04-05 - Rating: 5)
Love Billys. So much space and the food is good but drinks SKY HIGH

Review 86 (2017-07-26 - Rating: 4)
Nice place, good rooftop space, drunk prices a bit high... but it is game day.

Review 87 (2018-01-17 - Rating: 5)
Pre-New Years Eve bash was a bit cold but the drinks will warm you up.

Review 88 (2022-09-15 - Rating: 5)
Great place to pre and post game for yankee stadium events

Review 89 (2018-04-10 - Rating: 5)
Decent place for events. Has upstairs and downstairs. Price for drinks, decent.

Review 90 (2022-08-30 - Rating: 4)
Great spot under the l for pre game preliminaries, a little pricey!

Review 91 (2017-03-05 - Rating: 4)
The place is comfortable drinks were very much over priced overall I had a nice time

Review 92 (2018-12-30 - Rating: 4)
Exceptional size, great locationNO Parking, good 4 private rentals, probably expensive 2 rent though. Worth looking in2

Review 93 (2018-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Big place

Review 94 (2019-06-06 - Rating: 5)
Great place for after a game. Good music, place looks amazing.

Review 95 (2019-07-05 - Rating: 4)
Great location, Great Atmosphere

Review 96 (2017-09-18 - Rating: 5)
Fun place to hang out after a Yankee game. Rooftop lounge was a nice touch

Review 97 (2019-12-21 - Rating: 5)
Nice location for a holiday office party, although they are crazy with drink prices.

Review 98 (2024-01-20 - Rating: 5)
I was there for a party. It was nice and spacious good food.

Review 99 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 4)
In town for the Pinstripe Bowl!! Great pre have atmosphere...RU Rah!

Review 100 (2018-07-03 - Rating: 4)
Great music and bartenders

Review 101 (2018-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Very big & Spacious, Drinks are delicious,The food was really good.

Review 102 (2019-02-10 - Rating: 5)
Nice place very spacious good for events and to just chill.

Review 103 (2017-09-06 - Rating: 4)
Really fun place to hang out before the game. But pricey

Review 104 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 5)
Huge & fun sports bar especially if coming from the game close by

Review 105 (2019-09-02 - Rating: 5)
Fabulous sports bar the place is so big and air conditioned

Review 106 (2018-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Great place to go before and after games. Great environment.

Review 107 (2023-08-28 - Rating: 5)
They Def. Know how to throw a party. We went directly after watching the Yankees lose to the Red Sox, as did most customers. It was packed. Vibes were high And Music was spot on.

Review 108 (2017-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Awesome tail gate b4 Yankees game and even better after the game

Review 109 (2023-04-16 - Rating: 5)
Very nice. Spacious classy. and convenient

Review 110 (2018-05-27 - Rating: 5)
Great mosaic and decent prices for after game Yankee of course.

Review 111 (2019-01-31 - Rating: 4)
An excellent sports bar uptown. I only wish it was open longer outside the baseball season.

Review 112 (2021-08-20 - Rating: 5)
Love that place. Cant wait to get back there.

Review 113 (2024-05-02 - Rating: 5)
Ive never seen tv screens this huge in my life. Such a great vibe, leather banquette seating, just really a cool place. Two levels and super safe. Thank you for having us here

Review 114 (2021-09-22 - Rating: 5)
Great place to meet friends before a game.

Review 115 (2021-07-30 - Rating: 5)
Good beer and wraps. Nice atmosphere

Review 116 (2019-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Yankee nation!!

Review 117 (2018-06-28 - Rating: 5)
Good food and drinks, people and 🎶 were fantastic 😁🥂

Review 118 (2016-06-13 - Rating: 4)
Very big bar/club. Becomes packed during Yankee games.

Review 119 (2023-09-23 - Rating: 4)
Always a good Pre-game location for the game.

Review 120 (2019-06-03 - Rating: 5)
Drinks were all priced very well and the hosts and servers were on point

Review 121 (2017-05-05 - Rating: 4)
Great feel, must hit up after a Yankee Game.

Review 122 (2023-05-17 - Rating: 5)
Its a good spot for one beer before the game. Pretty expensive though.

Review 123 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 4)
Basically stadium prices but outside the stadium. Fun to grab some drinks after a game though!

Review 124 (2017-04-15 - Rating: 5)
Strange daytime nightclub/sports bar situation but was pretty cool

Review 125 (2022-07-29 - Rating: 5)
It’s a party!

Review 126 (2018-12-22 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely great food, great service and great staff.

Review 127 (2018-07-28 - Rating: 5)
This is a rocking pregame bar

Review 128 (2021-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Great pre-game spot! If you’re going to a Yankee game, you have to stop by Billy’s beforehand. It’s a huge venue, with a large indoor area and a rooftop bar. Before a Friday night game, the bar is lively and there are tons of people there. Drinks are a little expensive, but the atmosphere is incredible