The NY Yankees home opener is today, April 6, 2015 at 1pm with a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. The Yanks hope to return to the playoffs after two years out of the post-season.
If you are going to the game, here are some pre & post game suggestions:
Bars Near Yankee Stadium:
The Dugout: 880 River Ave. Bronx, NY. (718) 588-5912. sports bar directly across from Yankee Stadium.
Billy’s Sports Bar: 856 River Ave. Bronx, NY. (718) 585-1567
The Yankee Tavern: 72 E. 161st St. (at Gerard Ave.) Bronx, NY. (718) 292-6130
Stan’s Sports Bar: 863 River Ave. (E. 161st St.) Bronx, NY. (718) 993-5548
Vega Alta Sports Bar: 880 Gerard Ave. (between 161st & 162nd St.) Bronx, NY. (718) 992-2445
Yankee Bar & Grill: 844 River Ave. (E. 161st St.) Bronx, NY. (917) 337-3351
Bars & Restaurants Inside the Stadium:
Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium: 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.) Bronx, NY. (646) 977-8888 [Gate 6]
NYY Steak: 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.) Bronx, NY. (646) 977-8325
Field MVP Club Lounge: 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.) Bronx, NY. [Field level season ticket holders only]
Jim Beam Suite Lounge: 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.) Bronx, NY. [300 Level – must have suite tickets]
The Mohegan Sun Sports Bar: 1 E. 161st St. (River Ave.) Bronx, NY. (718) 293-6000 [center field above Monument Park]
If you are not going to the game, opening day is also a great day to sneak out to watch the game at a New York City pub. Check out our MurphGuide Directory of NYC sports bars for some suggestions…