Best Sports Bar Restaurants in Upper East Side-Yorkville
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dylan Murphy's
A wings-forward Irish pub where hot wings headline the menu.
Notable Picks
8.2
A Yorkville Irish pub where wings are the point, not a side quest—crispy, sauced-to-order, and built for repeat visits during games or late nights. The best move is to stay disciplined: wings first, then one supporting pub-food item if you still need it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Famous Wings (Hot), BBQ Wings, Buffalo Chicken Fingers
What Makes it Special: A wings-forward Irish pub where hot wings headline the menu.
Worthy Picks
#2
Gaf East
7.8
Gaf East is a low-lit Irish-leaning pub where darts, jukebox playlists, and strong pours carry the night until 4am. The compact bar menu leans on burgers and wings for fuel, making it more of a drinks-first late-night hang that still has enough food to qualify as a post-shift stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
House pub burger, Buffalo wings, Loaded fries
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood pub where drinks, darts, and sports keep the room full until closing.
7.7
A classic Yorkville pub built around old-school neighborhood energy, big pours, and dependable bar-food comfort. It’s best approached as a wings-and-a-pint spot where the food supports the hang, not the other way around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings, Shepherd's pie, Burger
What Makes it Special: A long-running Yorkville pub where the room’s the main attraction.