The best places to watch the Olympics in Brooklyn

By Anna Rahmanan

The 2024 summer Olympics kicked off in Paris this past weekend, with athletes from all over the world competing in a variety of sports that range from classics — swimming! Archery! Tennis! Volleyball! — to relatively new additions to the roster of games, including BMX freestyling and breakdancing (officially called breaking).

There’s quite nothing like catching the feats of athleticism while lounging with a cold one in hand, cheering on the nearly 600 American competitors that are currently in France.

To that end, here is a list of the best places to watch the Olympics in Brooklyn this summer:

Banter Bar
132 Havemeyer Street, Williamsburg
At Banter, it’s all about soccer. Following sold-out-like attendance during both Copa America and the Euro Cup, Banter has decided to broadcast all USA women’s and men’s soccer games throughout this summer’s Olympics. Other sports will be broadcast when soccer isn’t playing.

BK Backyard Bar
86 N. 11th Street, Williamsburg
There’s so much to focus on at BK Backyard Bar… starting with the on-site beach volleyball court, made that much more exciting during the Olympics when feeling an itch to partake in some of the sports on display. Add to that the nearly 30 TVs on site, the giant backyard and the top-notch drink menu and you’ve got yourself a pretty awesome destination to catch the exciting Paris event.

The Commissioner
247 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope
If the vibe during the Eurocop at The Commissioner is of any indication, Brooklynites are in for a treat during the Olympics, with the bar allowing many to hang out during the day while working and watching the games. Sounds like a perfect midweek afternoon to us.

The Custom House in Brooklyn
139 Montague Street, Brooklyn Heights
The Brooklyn Heights pub spent the past few weeks hosting Copa America viewings, so it is only natural that they have now pivoted to the next globally-watched sports event. The bar’s beer menu is pretty solid, as are the food offerings — there’s something about pizza, beer and the diving competition that makes for the perfect outing.

Dave and Buster’s
625 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill and 395 Gateway Drive, East New York
It’s all about games, after all. You might not be a swimmer or a gymnast, but we bet you’re a Mario Kart pro — so go on and show off your arcade game skills at both Brooklyn locations of Dave & Buster’s, where all screens will be broadcasting the day’s top Olympic games.

DeKalb Market
445 Albee Square West, Downtown Brooklyn
With 10 screens set up all across the market and over 35 vendor menus to choose from, DeKalb Market will give you the widest possible choice when it comes to food-and-drink while enjoying the latest games. Try out something new every day of the Olympics?

The Dram Shop Bar
339 Ninth Street, Park Slope
With six high-def TVs, a giant screen projector and two outdoor television sets, The Dram Shop Bar is a great option when it comes to catching multiple games at once. Keep in mind that seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis so you’ll want to get there pretty early to secure yourself the best viewing option while indulging in the many daily food specials in celebration of the Olympics. Check out the bar’s full Olympic schedule right here.

DSK Brooklyn
710 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
DSK Brooklyn is known for hosting pretty awesome trivia and comedy nights, so we expect no less when it comes to the Olympics. Make sure to order one of the lagers to go along with your viewing, as the bar offers a pretty unique roster of options.

Fulton Hall
250 Ashland Place, Fort Greene
There are a bunch of different TVs set up across the watering hole, and traditional bar food to boot — chips and guac! Beer burgers! Crispy calamari! Mac and cheese! Bonus point: the venue is right next to Barclays Center, making it the perfect destination pre- or post-show.

Golfzon Social
11 Hoyt Street, Boerum Hill
If it’s exciting specials that you are after, Golfzon Social is the place to be. Now through August 11, patrons can grab beers for 50 percent off and indulge in a special $8 gold medal cocktail, made with Champagne, orange juice and Aperol. Delectable food specials abound as well!

Greenwood Park
555 Seventh Avenue, South Slope
This 13,000-square-foot beer garden offers indoor and outdoor seating (and viewing) on their large patio and are showing the Games every day on their 10 large screen TVs. Feeling the urge to participate? Every Friday during the Olympics, they’ll be hosting their own beer-themed games — think beer pong, flip cup and cornhole.

Gun Hill Publick House
68 34th Street, second floor, Industry City
The brewery has vowed to show many Olympic events on their 86-inch’ big screen throughout the duration of the multi-sport extravaganza — but make sure to call in advance when planning on watching specific matches.

The Hull
66 Water Street, Dumbo
The Hull, a speakeasy-like sports bar inside of Seamore’s, has gone all in with the Olympics, pledging to show all events while hosting their own inspired challenge: If you visit the space five times between now and August 11, you may win a free round of drinks the next time you walk in. You’ll also receive a Seamore’s branded T-shirt to wear every other time you head to the destination.

Iona Bar
180 Grand Street, Williamsburg
The Scottish bar promises daily coverage of all the games all throughout the Olympics, which they suggest you enjoy alongside cold beers, wine glasses, traditional cocktails and frozen drinks.

Soccer Tavern
6004 8th Avenue, Bay Ridge
Cheap drinks, homey vibes and an authentic devotion to soccer — it’s in the name! — make Soccer Tavern one of the most relaxing venues to catch the Olympics. Rest assured that you will be surrounded by true soccer fans when at the pub.

Threes Brewing
333 Douglass Street, Gowanus
If you’re strict about your schedule and just need to know in advance what will be playing where, Threes Brewing is for you. The bar’s online schedule is constantly updated, so feel free to consult it when looking for a specific game.