no1fanofno21 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Hey moved to the city a few months ago. Was in manhattan now living in Queens. Wondering if there is a good bar to see Redskins games. Obviously there is ESPNZone but looking for something in Queens would be nice or just more a Redskins themed bar. I did search and the last time someone posted was in 2005 so figure things have changed since then. Thanks in Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I don't know anywhere to watch in Queens (which part are you in) but there is a hardcore skins bar in Manhattan called Redsky. Someone told me there is a skins bar in Williamsburg too but I haven't seen it yet. I did watch the Skins-Steelers game here in Williamsburg at Mulholland's @ Grand and Havemeyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Oh and there is another one on the UES, but I've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCav06 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 There are two redskins bars that I know of but they are both in Manhattan. There's Dorians on 84th and 2nd which is pretty chill and laid back. If you show up early, you can get a table and you'll be able to see the game. The other skins' bar that I know of is Red Sky on 29th and Park. I would recommend that bar if you like big rowdy crowds. It certainly has more of a football atmosphere to it. Chances are you'll be standing the whole time, and it'll be a lot harder to grab a beer. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Redsky is where all the hardcore fans go that want to scream and yell, it's a awesome atmosphere, full on songs and "We Want Dallas" chants and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 RedSky has Dorrian's beat hands down. RedSky is full of Redskins fans. Dorrian's has a lot of Redskins fans mixed in with people who are out for Brunch and get in the way. Prices are a lot higher at Dorrian's too. Plus, Dorrian's has that whole Robert Chambers connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheusmeyers Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Dorian's is a Redskins bar? Didn't know that. When I lived in NYC in the late 90's I used to go to The Ship of Fools on 2nd Avenue in the low 80's, not far from Dorian's. It wasn't a Redskins bar. Just carried all the games. Was there every week early, to stake out a good seat at the bar and grab brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1fanofno21 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 I don't know anywhere to watch in Queens (which part are you in) but there is a hardcore skins bar in Manhattan called Redsky. Someone told me there is a skins bar in Williamsburg too but I haven't seen it yet. I did watch the Skins-Steelers game here in Williamsburg at Mulholland's @ Grand and Havemeyer im living in MiddleVillage now (have a car) and probably moving to Astoria in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 It wouldn't take you too long to get to Redsky from Astoria at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Just drove through queens (sort of) yesterday on my way to a wedding on Long Island lol (Syosset NY) but have NO clue, GL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 It wouldn't take you too long to get to Redsky from Astoria at least. R train to 34th Street and walk East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1fanofno21 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 at least the skins play the giants in week 1 so i got some time to figure things out. i work in midtown so maybe i can check out Red Sky sometime this week. thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 When people say Redsky is "full" of Redskins fans they mean it. Not only is everyone in there a Skins fan. But when I was there last year for the Saints game it was slam packed full. And about 200 degrees. Getting a beer was a pain. I would get there early to even be able to stand close to the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Im in Skins fan who lives in queens.. though that dosnt help much..like most said there isnt a place i know of in Queens, you would have to go to the Manhattan for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1fanofno21 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 anyone go to espnzone to watch games? either in the times square sport or anywhere else in the states? im not liking the idea of standing, and would rather just be in a more chill relaxed spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 As far as ESPN zone goes, I try and stay away from Times Sq as much as I can. The last 2 years I've been going to Redsky about an hour early and by then the first floor is packed but I almost always got a table on the 2nd floor. Only problem is by half time it gets so packed up there too you usually have to stand up. I never have issues with the beer though, just get a pitcher each time and your straight. And as someone else pointed out, it gets packed and every single person has a skins jersey on, it's packed in a fun good way. If you go on a non game day it's usually just a douche bag bar. Keep this in mind, Redsky is going to be the only bar in the city you go to where every single tv and PA/speakers are going to be tuned into the skins game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aszumilo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Been a long time since I moved away from Queens (grew up in Jamaica) and I have no clue on the Redskins bar there, but, might try this site and see if they can give you some info. http://www.meetup.com/The-New-York-City-NYC-Washington-Redskins-Meetup-Group/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 As far as ESPN zone goes, I try and stay away from Times Sq as much as I can.The last 2 years I've been going to Redsky about an hour early and by then the first floor is packed but I almost always got a table on the 2nd floor. Only problem is by half time it gets so packed up there too you usually have to stand up. I never have issues with the beer though, just get a pitcher each time and your straight. And as someone else pointed out, it gets packed and every single person has a skins jersey on, it's packed in a fun good way. If you go on a non game day it's usually just a douche bag bar. Keep this in mind, Redsky is going to be the only bar in the city you go to where every single tv and PA/speakers are going to be tuned into the skins game. Thankd for this - really useful info on Redsky. I'm going to be in Manhattan on the 27 and 28th on business and I was hoping I could find a Skins bar where I could watch the game. Search over ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 where to watch games in NYC/Queens On a TV? I have been to the ESPN Zone, very nice. Been about five years, though. I caught one of the games vs. philly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbws Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Been a long time since I moved away from Queens (grew up in Jamaica) and I have no clue on the Redskins bar there, but, might try this site and see if they can give you some info.http://www.meetup.com/The-New-York-City-NYC-Washington-Redskins-Meetup-Group/ The organizer of this group tried, unsucessfully, to move this meetup to another bar. We suspect it was for a commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGhost Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I suggest that, if you are a skins fan in NY, that you go to the game... that would be the best place for skins fans to be if they can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikbug Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thankd for this - really useful info on Redsky. I'm going to be in Manhattan on the 27 and 28th on business and I was hoping I could find a Skins bar where I could watch the game. Search over ...... I'll be there for that game too actually. You won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 go to the game week 1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1fanofno21 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 i don't give a damn about week one i can watch that on fox. I have Directv where im staying but i can't get that for a month....you have to buy the whole package or can pay some crazy price like $45 a day. Then directv has that deal for people who live in Manhattan where you can watch online ....does anyone know if you literally have to be in Manhattan I got friends where i can put the address but will it work if im not where i say i am. Don't wanna pay 300 and then not see it. Yes Red Sky would work as an option so would ESPNzone and other little bars but just for chilling on a sunday afternoon to rewind for the week it would be nice to just chill in the comfort of my own home. Or if some nice person(s) live in queens wanna invite me over to watch on their Directv sunday ticket package or however they see the Skins i could bring beer/pizza/food of some sort for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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