CAVS vs Celtics watch party in NYC! Sunday, Feb 11th at Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill

Lebron James dunking basketball in Boston
The Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC will be hosting a watch party for the Cavs vs Celtics game on Sunday, Feb 11th, 2018 at our home-base of Brother’s Jimmy Murray Hill, 181 Lexington Ave (NE corner of E. 31st). Tip-off is 3:30pm. Who’s in for a SUNDAY FUNDAY?!

Cleveland fans, we’re the largest and rowdiest Browns Backers club in New York City (and arguably the country) — this is our second watch party at our new Cleveland bar. First one was a huge hit. Spread the word: we moved from our old Union Square location (which is now permanently closed to all business). Continue reading

CAVS vs Warriors watch party in NYC! Jan 15th at our new home: Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill

Cavs bar NYC watch party Warriors Browns Backers
The Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC will be hosting a watch party for the Cavs vs Warriors game on Monday, Jan 15th, 2018 (MLK day) at our home-base of Brother’s Jimmy Murray Hill, 181 Lexington Ave (NE corner of E. 31st).

Tip-off is 8pm. Come celebrate with us!

Cleveland fans, we’re the largest and most rowdy Browns Backers club in NYC (and arguably the country) — this will be the first event at our new Cleveland bar. Spread the word: we moved from our old Union Square location (which is now permanently closed to all business). Continue reading

We’re now the ‘Big Apple Browns Backers’ and moved to Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill

Cleveland Browns Backers NYC Brother Jimmys Murray Hill
Effective immediately, we’re moving our location from Union Square to Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill and re-branding as the Big Apple Browns Backers.

We’re still your home for all future Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Indians watch parties in New York City, but we’re getting a well deserved upgrade and face-lift.

We’re also the same folks running the show — Noah, Sean, Lexi and yes, the beloved Shot Penguin.

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ – Murray Hill
181 Lexington Ave (NE corner of E. 31st)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 779-7427
» Click here for Map

Formerly the Union Square Browns Backers, we are using this opportunity to better serve Cleveland sports fans in the Big Apple. Over the past 7 years, we’ve grown to become THE destination for all Cleveland sports in NYC, with crowds topping 700+ for Cavs and Indians playoff games. Thank you, the fans, for all your dedication and support.

Because of this, our loyal friends at Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill have renovated their massive basement just for us to create a Cleveland safe-haven for our fans: a full bar with familiar bartenders, full-menu & dedicated wait-staff, 12 TVs plus 2 projectors, full audio, and Cleveland-only food & drink specials.

For Cavs and Indians playoff games, we’ll have the entire bar and dining areas, upstairs and downstairs.

What can you do to help?

1 – Tell your CLE friends that we’ve moved. The Union Square Brother Jimmy’s location is permanently closed to all business.

2 – Give us a positive review on Google. We really appreciate this one. If you feel so kind, give us a positive review on Facebook as well.

3- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We won’t spam you with nonsense, but it’s the best way to stay informed about watch-party announcements and the occasional dank meme when applicable.

4 – Officially join our chapter. It’s 100% free and takes 5 mins to join through the Browns Backers Worldwide website.

Big Apple Cleveland Browns Backers NYC Sunset

Discounted CAVS vs Nets tickets in Brooklyn, Only for Union Square Browns Backers – Wed, Oct 25, 2017

Lebron James Cavs Nets Game
We’ve worked with the Nets to set aside discounted tickets for the Cavs vs Nets game in Brooklyn on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Inventory has been reserved in specific sections to make sure everyone sits together no matter the price point chosen. Tickets are already discounted from face value; full breakdown below.

Everyone in NYC will want to see Lebron James, Kevin Love and the rest of your Cleveland Cavaliers put on a spectacle at the Barclays Center. Don’t miss your chance to snag cheap tickets plus the opportunity to sit with all your fellow Union Square Browns Backers of NYC and other CLE fans.

Update 10/24 – Deadline has passed. Ticket sales are now closed.

Section 214, Rows 6+
$69.30/seat  — face value: $99

Section 212 + 213, Rows 1-2 (Cavs Side)
$87.50/seat  — face value: $125

Section 10, Rows 17+ (behind Cavs bench)
$300/seat — currently going for $450 on StubHub
All-Access (Free food/non-alcoholic drinks at all fixed concession stands. Just show the ticket bar-code at the concession register)

We’ve highlighted our  sections on the below seating chart. The Nets ticket office will be monitoring inventory — so as our allocated tickets get purchased, they will continuously add more to the portal.

Questions? Don’t see enough tickets available in the section you want? Contact Mark Shlyankevich from the Nets and he’ll help you out:

And if you haven’t already, please take 5 minutes to join our chapter through the Browns Backers website. It’s free and helps us gain recognition among other chapters around the country.

Cavs Nets Brooklyn Union Square Browns Backers Tickets

Thank you for making us the best Cavs bar in NYC and the country

Lebron James Kyrie Irving

Update January 3, 2018: We have moved our Cleveland club viewing location to Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill, 181 Lexington Ave & E 31st, and re-branded as the Big Apple Browns Backers. The Brother Jimmy’s Union Square location is permanently closed.


The day after a loss is always difficult, but today is a little easier knowing the Cavs gave us a championship last year and for that we are eternally grateful.

Thank you to all the 500+ rabid fans who came to our NYC watch parties throughout the playoff run. You guys are awesome and the reason we have arguably the best atmosphere of any Cavs bar in the country.

Also, a HUGE thank you to all the staff at Brother Jimmy’s. You gave us a home away from Cleveland and made us feel welcomed.

Food was on point, as always. The playlists had everyone dancing and engaged even when the games weren’t going well (thank you Justin Bieber). Servers were top notch and always hustling. Bartenders kept us drunk and were always smiling even though they were crushed behind the bar. Bus boys busted their asses. Security managed the overflow (and kicked out the one jackass Golden State fan last night). And the Shot Penguin made sure no one went home without smelling like Jack Fire.

Now rest up and detox. You’ve got a few months before the Browns are back in September and hopefully Tribe playoff baseball in October.

CAVS fans: Watch the 2017 NBA Finals in NYC with your fellow Cleveland fans

NYC Cavs Bar, NBA Finals 2017
Update January 3, 2018: We have moved our Cleveland club viewing location to Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill, 181 Lexington Ave & E 31st, and re-branded as the Big Apple Browns Backers. The Brother Jimmy’s Union Square location is permanently closed.


Cleveland Fans! The Union Square Browns Backers of NYC are hosting watch-parties for every Cavs vs Warriors 2017 NBA Finals game at our official NYC Cavs bar: Brother Jimmy’s Union Square.

Full schedule below.

Please CALL or EMAIL to make a table reservation. Otherwise it’s first come, first served, with lots of standing room by the bar both upstairs and downstairs & bar seats for those who arrive early.

All our normal Cleveland specials will be available during CAVS games: half price wings & rib-tips, $3 Coors Light drafts, $12 Coors Light pitchers, $4 Blue Moon drafts, $16 Blue Moon pitchers.

Plus halftime hi-jinks with our infamous Shot Penguin and a 50/50 raffle every game supporting Team Continuum, a pediatric cancer non-profit we proudly stand by.

Cleveland Browns Backers in NYC celebrate the Cavs NBA Finals championship at Brother Jimmy's Union Square