2022 marks our 12th season as a Browns Backers bar in NYC! We are the ONLY Cleveland Browns Backer location in New York City and the most exciting (and rowdiest) chapter in the entire country.

We will be hosting NYC watch parties for EVERY Cleveland Browns preseason and regular game this season.

Preseason Browns Watch Parties this season:

• Browns vs Jags: Fri, Aug 12 @ 7pm
• Browns vs Eagles: Sun, Aug 21 @ 1pm
• Browns vs Bears: Sat, Aug 27 @ 7pm

OUR VIEWING SITE LOCATION:

We host all Cleveland Browns games at The Liberty, located just one block from Herald Square — easily accessible from almost any Subway line.

The Liberty
29 W. 35th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10001
» Click here for Map

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• No Reservations! Seating starts 90 minutes before kickoff for regular season games (ie, 11:30 AM for 1pm games). Folks start lining up 10-15 minutes before seating begins so plan accordingly!
• Inside the bar, we can accommodate 300+ people. Seating options include 30+ solo seats at our center bar, dozens of 4-tops and 2-tops, loads of family style tables for 10 & 8 and a massive basement event space that can seat another 75 folks. We combine smaller parties like we’ve always done — so feel free to come with a group or solo and we’ll find you a spot!
• Our beautiful outdoor space can accommodate 75+ people. Heaters, comfy couches and lots of tables. 
• We also have TONS of standing room by the bar for those that show up closer to kickoff. 
• Get drunk. Order lots of food. Tip well. Don’t be an idiot.
  
• NO FANS FROM TEAMS WE’RE PLAYING THAT WEEK! If for some stupid reason you’re rooting for our opponent, or wearing their gear, you will NOT BE PERMITTED to watch the game (this counts for any friends or significant others that Browns fans might bring).
• NO STEELERS FANS! They are strictly prohibited, mocked relentlessly and cannot enter our establishment.

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You’re reading a post from last season — check out this article for updated information about our NYC Browns Backers watch parties for 2022.

2021 marks our 11th season as a Browns Backers bar in NYC! We are the ONLY Cleveland Browns Backer location in New York City and the most exciting (and rowdiest) chapter in the entire country.

We will be hosting NYC watch parties for EVERY Cleveland Browns game this season.

OUR VIEWING SITE LOCATION:

We host all Cleveland Browns games at The Liberty, located just one block from Herald Square — easily accessible from almost any Subway line.

The Liberty
29 W. 35th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10001
» Click here for Map

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• No Reservations! Seating starts 90 minutes before kickoff for regular season games (ie, 11:30 AM for 1pm games). Folks start lining up 10-15 minutes before seating begins so plan accordingly!
• Inside the bar, we can accommodate 300+ people. Seating options include 30+ solo seats at our center bar, dozens of 4-tops and 2-tops, loads of family style tables for 10 & 8 and a massive basement event space that can seat another 75 folks. We combine smaller parties like we’ve always done — so feel free to come with a group or solo and we’ll find you a spot!
• Our beautiful outdoor space can accommodate 75+ people. Heaters, comfy couches and lots of tables. 
• We also have TONS of standing room by the bar for those that show up closer to kickoff. 
• Get drunk. Order lots of food. Tip well. Don’t be an idiot.
  
• NO FANS FROM TEAMS WE’RE PLAYING THAT WEEK! If for some stupid reason you’re rooting for our opponent, or wearing their gear, you will NOT BE PERMITTED to watch the game (this counts for any friends or significant others that Browns fans might bring).
• NO STEELERS FANS! They are strictly prohibited, mocked relentlessly and cannot enter our establishment.
• NYC now requires all restaurants to check COVID Vaccination Cards upon entry — a simple photo of your card on your phone will suffice. If you don’t have proof of vaccination you can still watch in our outside area. 

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We wanted to kick off the much anticipated 2021 Browns season with BRAND NEW merch from the Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC…

Meet King Dawg!

Inspired by our bar’s proximity to the Empire State Building, this playful design reimagines King Kong as a member of the Dawg Pound and even includes our beloved “Shot Penguin” as his damsel in distress.

Now available on Adult unisex t-shirts, hoodies & sweatshirts in multiple colors & sizes :

• King Dawg T-Shirts: orange, brown, white
• King Dawg Hoodies: white, gray, black
• King Dawg Sweatshirts: white, black, light gray, dark gray

We’ve also got t-shirts available for the kiddos:

• Youth, King Dawg T-Shirts
• Toddler, King Dawg T-Shirts

As always, we’ve priced these new shirts with as little margin as possible to keep them friendly on your wallet. Any profit we make will be donated to an animal rescue organization located here in New York City.

These items are printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you.

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Looking for our classic logo merch?

We’ve still got all your favorites, featuring out classic Lady Liberty logo in various colors:

• Men’s / Unisex T-shirts: orange, brown, tan, white
• Women’s T-shirts: orange, brown (clay), tan, white, gray
• Tank tops: tan, white, gray
• Women’s racer-back tank tops: gray only
• Sweatshirts: white, light gray
• Sweatshirts (dark): black, dark gray
• Hoodies: white, gray
• Long sleeve shirts: white, tan, gray
• Youth T-shirts: white, gray

What are you waiting for? Buy them for yourself, your family or that special-someone you’re trying to trick into becoming a Brown’s fan.

Many thanks to talented artist Davide Zamberlan for the new King Dawg art!

The Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC will be hosting our 2021 NFL Draft watch party on Thursday, April 29th, at our official viewing site The Liberty.

Doors open 7:30pm with the Draft kicking off at 8pm.

We’ll be towards the back of the main bar, with lots of reserved tables for Backers. No reservations needed — just show up!

We hope you can join our annual draft party, aka The Super Bowl Warm-Up Party, to talk football with your fellow Browns fans, get drunk and welcome new fans who have recently moved to the Big Apple.

The Liberty
29 W. 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th)
New York, NY 10001
» Click here for Map

Most of our normal Cleveland food & drink specials will be available: $6 Well spirits, house wines, & draft beer, $20 beer pitchers, $12 food options (nachos, cheeseburgers, pizzas & fried chicken sandwiches) plus $1 WINGS!

And if you haven’t already, please do officially join our chapter. It’s absolutely free and helps us get recognition by the Cleveland Browns organization and among other chapters around the country.

Lastly, be sure to check out our Merch Store for Big Apple Browns t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and other gear.