Standings

I agree with all the comments here. Standings is a very small, sports dive bar with a great beer selection. And the bartender (on Friday eves) is aloof/grumpy/ill-informed about the beers. But the overall experience is quite good. Pros: Terrific selection Cons: Beers are a bit too warm more

I went with a bunch of people and was amazed by how many TV's they had . Great place to just go and hang out and watch any sporting event. The owner Gary was really cool and they had a nice selection of beer. Pros: Great Beer, Friendly Atmosphere, Lots of TVS more

I love this place! Ok, partly because they seem to be going in the direction of being a Cubs bar. As a lifelong Chicagoan transplanted to New York, this is great! But the beer selection and the atmosphere are huge pluses. (The beer selection regularly rotates!) And I am definitely looking forward to football season, as this seems like a nice place to hang out on a cold winter's day or night and shoot the breeze with any conversational clientele. Don't let the amount of TVs stop you from coming in. This is not an ""in your face"", blaring, glaring sports bar. It is a place to catch a variety of different games and meet a nice mix of friendly bartenders and patrons. The special free food nights are fantastic. And you've got Pommes Frites around the corner where you can purchase all fries all the time, with any of a number of sauces, and bring them to the bar! Don't forget to look up at the ceiling for an endless array of sports jerseys and paraphernalia and check out the train track running along the upper wall of the bar. Pros: Great beer, friendly atmosphere, unique sports bar. Not like those overly commerical ones. Cons: None, though some day I'd like to see the train running on the little track along the wall... more

an exemplary selection of ever-rotating microbrews and great sports coverage are the key points to this small east village pub. theme nights featuring top breweries are very appreciated. free food hours are also quite nice. the only niggle i have with this bar is one of the regular bar tenders. his 'don't bother me i'm hanging with my buddies' attitude is bizarre. maybe if he actually got into what it is he's there for, he'd get bigger tips? the only downer to an otherwise terrific place. more

Bummah!!! So Standings, yeah? Best spaahhhts bahhh evahh (in New York). But here it is, Game 2 of the ALCS, and we?ve invited people from Way Far Away to come with us to the BEST RED SOX BAR IN NEW YORK CITY, and guess what? Sox on two tiny TVs, and NO SOUND! Why? Cuz there?s CAL fans there. Actual other regular(ish)es, as they were walking out of the bar, said to us, ?Dude?this is most definitely not the place to see the Sox game tonight.? Sad, so sad. And the owner? He said, ?Too bad the Sox are crossing seasons this year. It?s tough.? Guess I should go to Professor Tom?s now that Standings has sold out. Particularly if anything in the World Series falls on a CAL game Saturday. Pros: Red Sox, Sports Bar Cons: NoRedSox more

Hands down the best place in the neighborhood to watch a game & socialize complete with STANDINGS board, fantasy leagues and some nice beers on tap...Bring in a burger from Paul's (around the corner) and settle in for the night...can't wait for pigskin season... Pros: Bring in your own food more

Even by New York standard this place is Tiny! We were there mid-afternoon so to comment on the clientele wouldn't be fair. However, it's essentially a dive by any reasonable standards. Pros: Um, can't think of any. Maybe if you lived in the neighborhood.....maybe Cons: Dumpy more

This place rocks...relaxed vibe with game sound...although I respect the Red Sox my mission is to convert this place to a Cus hangout!! Go Cubbies!! Get some Goose Island on tap and I think I'd live here... Pros: Great microbrews Cons: No liquor more

I 'm from out of town but had to sign up and give this place a plug...great beer selection for a sports bar and an intimate, friendly environment where everybody is discussing sports and fantasy leagues...will definitely come back on my next visit to NYC... Pros: It's all about sports more

Overwhelming number of t.v's for a small space...and it was perfect!! Was able to keep tabs on all key games...friendly staff that lets you bring in your own outside food and an interesting selection of local and national microbrews on tap...Question: When is ""TRIBUTE TO THE MARLINS NIGHT""? Pros: Plenty of t.v.'s, friendly place to meet sports fans... more

Sports, sports, sports....T.V.'s all over the palce so you never miss any action dominate the somewhat small space - very eclectic memorabilia and very warm and welcoming. Stopped by last Saturday afternoon and stumbled upon a University of Missouri Alumni basketball party for their game against K.U. The place was packed and most t.v.'s seemed tuned to that game - - so, if you go, call ahead to make sure they will be showing your game. The brews were awesome - many I had never seen before and free pizza was being served over in the corner. Definitely worth the stumble down the block from McSorley's... Pros: Tons of t.v.'s, fun crowd, awesome microbrews Cons: A little small which could be fun with the right crowd more

Well, I guess I came at the wrong time on the wrong night. It was a Monday, 6:00. The place was pretty much empty (which is more than fine), and there was a 20 something ""kid"" behind the bar. There are a lot of specialty taps at Standings, and he had no knowledge of any of them. He stood there expressionless, it was actually uncomfortable, so I just ordered the first tap that caught my eye. Whatever I ordered cost $6, so I guess happy hour prices are not really much of a discount. I was about to inquire about a ""special"" sign that said ""free sausage & pepper heros tonight from 6-8"" or something to that effect, but figured I'd better not. The tables and chairs were a mess, the lights were like a construction zone. There are plenty of TVs, and an interesting tap selection, and maybe under different circumstances it would be a cool place. Pros: interesting beer selection, lots of TVs Cons: incompetant service, very bright, happy hour not so happy more

I had been looking for a while for a low-key, friendly place to catch sports events and just hang out and Standings is that place! It reminded me a lot of an English pub - small, great beers, not over-crowded, friendly staff and clientele. It's the sort of place you can go to when you just want to get out of your apartment and meet a couple buddies for a beer and a football game. Pros: Great atmosphere, plenty of TVs, free food Cons: Small space, not ideal for a large group of friends more

What a spot! Been here a few times now on trips to NYC. A relatively small selection of beers compared to some places in the East Village and Lower East Side. However, they are always interesting and always taste great. Had an amazing Mojo IPA there in March 06 and a stonking Endurance IPA in Oct 06. Last trip we walked in on a Uni of Missouri alumni bash. Cracking crowd. Even though it was rammed, the place felt relaxed and welcoming. They brought in some superb looking pizza from round the corner, but didn't get a chance to sample as we were off to dinner else where. Great place to catch all the US sports action. Only issue would be the barmaid on our last trip who wasn't the best and clearly was more interested in getting the free food down her neck even though she had just started her shift! A minor point. We'll be back and back again! Pros: beer, sport, atmosphere Cons: a little cramped, lacklustre bar work on occasions more

Really great place. Popped in for a college football Saturday and it seemed like every big game was on...it's a small place and is apparently well known for its eclectic beer selection. Had a pumpkin ale for the first time an was pleasantly surprised. Very friendly staff and crowd. No food served but they encourage you to order in...I got to order from Paul's Burgers around the corner...sweet...will definitely be back. Pros: Fun environment, spirited crowd, great t'v's which are everywhere Cons: Get there early for a seat more

I guess it depends what you're looking for but I went here last weekend and it was right on. Small, cozy, and great beer. They had about 6-7 TVs so almost every game was on somewhere in the place. They had free bagels from 12-5pm on Saturday. When we wanted warm food, we brought in Thai food from across the street or Pomme frites and drank great beer from 3:30pm until 11pm. The bartenders are nice folks too. Plus, a lot of Cal fans go to this bar. Go Bears! Pros: Good beer, Nice crowd, All the games Cons: Could be tough to find a seat, No outside food more

I found the athmosphere here to be really cool and the selection is right up my street. Beer Beer Beer all the way !. more

my friends recommended we meet here and they were right. this place has a great vibe going and is going to be a regular for me more

This is a very small sports bar with limited seating (doesn't look like it can hold more than 50). There are about 8 flat screens located throughout the bar. It can get very warm inside even when it's not crowded. It seems to draw more of a college type crowd as not only was the clientele in their early to mid 20's, but there are numerous stickers, dolls, street signs, etc from universities. Other than the heat, it's a good place to watch games. The beer menu is eclectic although of ""name beers"" only Bud Light and Guinness are available on draft. They do not serve food however there are numerous menus in case you want to order something from a local place. Bathrooms are 1 at a time. Pros: TV's Cons: Very Warm more

A Red Sox-friendly bar in NYC? Yup...Sox fans outnumbered Yankees fans this past Friday night 9 to 1...This place really seems to cater not so much to the local teams but to groups from around the country (as evidenced by their eclectic banners & pennants collection...Marshall? where the heck IS THAT?)... Pros: Spirited atmosphere, free food, friendly customers & staff Cons: Too many Red Sox fans!! more