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.

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.

The day after a loss is always difficult, but today is a little easier knowing the Browns gave us one of the BEST seasons of Cleveland football in decades.

It was a wild year — COVID prevented us from hosting two NYC tailgates, it threw a wrench in hosting night games with state-mandated curfews, and it had us going from outdoor-only to partial indoor to outdoor-only yet again.

Through it all, our chapter members and fellow Browns fans came out to cheer on the team they love. We wanted to thank everyone for their diehard support, especially in these uncertain times.

You are the reason we do this and why the Big Apple Browns Backers are the most exciting backer chapter in the world.

HUGE shout out and thanks to the entire staff & ownership at The Liberty bar. You gave us a new home in a season of uncertainty, filled our bellies with delicious food and kept us sufficiently drunk — doing so with extreme professionalism and thoughtful execution. THANK YOU!

We’ll see everyone next year for our SUPER BOWL run!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with the latest chapter updates.

GO BROWNS!

We WILL be having an outdoor watch-party in NYC for the Cleveland Browns divisional playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, January 13th!

WHERE: At our home bar, The Liberty, 29 W. 35th Street

WHEN: Seating starts at 1:30pm & kickoff is 3pm. As always, seating is first-come, first-seated and we don’t do reservations.

WHAT: Indoor dining is still banned in NYC (fuck off, Governor Cuomo). Fear not: we’ve got a massive socially-distanced outdoor setup with lots of comfy seats, plenty of heaters and fabulous food & drink specials (plus a full menu). Remember to dress warm just in case. You can still use the indoor restrooms. 

WE’VE GOT MERCH FOR SALE: Use code FUCKCUOMO for 15% off your entire order at our Big Apple Browns merch store.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with the latest chapter updates.

GO BROWNS!

On Friday, December 11th, Governor Cuomo announced indoor dining in NYC will close for a yet to be determined time, due to the rising infection rate of COVID-19.

Combined with the 10pm curfew for outdoor dining, we have no other choice but to cancel our next two Cleveland Browns watch parties as they are both night games:

• Monday, Dec 12 vs the Ravens
• Sunday, Dec 20 vs the Giants

We will resume outdoor watch parties, in our beautiful & heated setup provided by The Liberty, for the games thereafter:

• Sunday, Dec 27 vs the Jets
• Sunday, Jan 3 vs the Steelers
• Knock on wood… a playoff game or two

As soon as the indoor dining ban is lifted, we’ll be back to normal with lots of socially-distance seating options inside.

Hopefully that will occur in time for the Jets game, but either way we’ll be holding down our own version of the Muni Lot here in NYC.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with the latest updates.

GO BROWNS!