Kelly's Sports Bar

Name: Kelly's Sports Bar
Address: 1154 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10065
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

Upper East Side · American

1154 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10065Directions

4.488 reviews

People say this sports bar serves delicious Guinness and buffalo wings. They also highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the fun addition of a pool table.

Game-night American bar with data-backed midweek energy.

Kelly's Sports Bar is a $ American restaurant in Upper East Side, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Kelly's Sports Bar is a $ American spot with a 4.5 Google rating from 101 reviews, and the praise is notably specific: reviewers call the food “exceptional,” “not your typical bar food,” and lighter than expected. Service is a recurring headline too, with Zen, Joe, and Diana all singled out by name.

The Blackbird signal shows 152 all-time on-chain check-ins, recorded from Jan. 30 to Mar. 26, 2026. Its busiest check-in days are Wednesday and Tuesday.

Reviews place it squarely in sports-watching territory, from NBA Finals to World Cup visits, with food, beers, and staff doing the heavy lifting even when the Knicks do not.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Kelly's Sports Bar has a 4.5 Google rating from 101 reviews.
Blackbird shows 152 all-time on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Wednesday and Tuesday.
Reviewers specifically praise staffers Zen, Joe, and Diana.
Google reviewers mention watching the NBA Finals and World Cup here.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blackbird users have logged 152 on-chain check-ins, with Wednesday and Tuesday as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinner

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Activity

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Flynet check ins

152

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Inside Kelly's Sports Bar

Review signal

4.4

88 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does Kelly's Sports Bar serve?

Kelly's Sports Bar serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Kelly's Sports Bar?

Kelly's Sports Bar is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Kelly's Sports Bar located?

Kelly's Sports Bar is located at 1154 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10065.

How do I check in at Kelly's Sports Bar?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Kelly's Sports Bar in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.