Yankee stadium area (Jay: house, closing, price)

[bigdaz]

I recently went to an afternoon Yankees game, they beat the Blue Jays by the way, afterwards we went to Stan's Sports Bar for a few beers, it was fun, as it was closing I asked a local police officer if 'there were any local bars he'd like to suggest that we could head to', whilst giving a 'hand gun' gesture, he informed me 'not to go to any local bars' meaning that some locals carried guns and wouldn't really like tourists like myself invading their local, that my best plan would be to 'get back on the subway to Manhattan' he even warned against heading to Arthur Ave as we 'didn't know the area'. This police officer had the best intentions and our interest and well being at heart, but was he being over zealous with his advice or was his caution warranted?

[hotblue78]

Thank God he told you that. Cuz other wise you might been jump around that area. See people likes to go to the game and enjoy after. But on real talk is dangerous, and is not the bars, is the gangs and crack heads that waits for the moment. The best once the game or activity finishes go away!! And if the subway is kind of empty be careful!!!!!!!!!

[lhf1979]

Originally Posted by bigdaz

I recently went to an afternoon Yankees game, they beat the Blue Jays by the way, afterwards we went to Stan's Sports Bar for a few beers, it was fun, as it was closing I asked a local police officer if 'there were any local bars he'd like to suggest that we could head to', whilst giving a 'hand gun' gesture, he informed me 'not to go to any local bars' meaning that some locals carried guns and wouldn't really like tourists like myself invading their local, that my best plan would be to 'get back on the subway to Manhattan' he even warned against heading to Arthur Ave as we 'didn't know the area'. This police officer had the best intentions and our interest and well being at heart, but was he being over zealous with his advice or was his caution warranted?

Over zealous in my opinion and ignorant as well. By the way in case you're wondering there are at least three other bars in the area and by the way in the area means within a one-block vicinity of the stadium.

In case you're wondering what they are, they are the Yankee Tavern where the Babe is said to have kicked back one or two beers after a game. Also is Billy's which I went to six years ago and found vastly overpriced. And directly across River Avenue from the Stadium is the Dugout, good name for a bar.

So keep that in mind for your next trip to a Yankee game.

[Bronxguyanese]

Those bars are yankee bars great for pre-game drinking and also post-game drinking. IF your an opposing team please check else and go to the Transplant bars that dominate much of Manhattan especially those in the village which does not cater to much NYC sports enthusiasts. The cop was just looking out for you, just mind your business and you should be ok. Besides lots of youths in the hood especially the ghetto types wear all sorts of baseball caps and logos from all across the nation because of hip hop urban fashion. But if you plan on going to those bars after games or to watch a game on the big screen either wear a Yankee cap or NFL Giants or even a Knicks Jersey of some sorts and patrons and local wonts ridicule you or even worse. As for going to Arthur Avenue at night the cop gave you some wise information it gets dangerous there after dark, your probably more safer around the Yankee stadium area due to police presence and Court House and other civil buildings in that area. Two weeks ago I was at a Transplant bar in the village called Riviera I was the only guy with a Yankees cap and a NFL giants Jersey, everyone was was wearing out of state crap, I was really out of place!

[Northwindsforever]

Originally Posted by bigdaz

heading to Arthur Ave

Please, don't go looking for any Arthur Ave.

[lhf1979]

Originally Posted by Bronxguyanese

Those bars are yankee bars great for pre-game drinking and also post-game drinking. IF your an opposing team please check else and go to the Transplant bars that dominate much of Manhattan especially those in the village which does not cater to much NYC sports enthusiasts. The cop was just looking out for you, just mind your business and you should be ok. Besides lots of youths in the hood especially the ghetto types wear all sorts of baseball caps and logos from all across the nation because of hip hop urban fashion. But if you plan on going to those bars after games or to watch a game on the big screen either wear a Yankee cap or NFL Giants or even a Knicks Jersey of some sorts and patrons and local wonts ridicule you or even worse. As for going to Arthur Avenue at night the cop gave you some wise information it gets dangerous there after dark, your probably more safer around the Yankee stadium area due to police presence and Court House and other civil buildings in that area. Two weeks ago I was at a Transplant bar in the village called Riviera I was the only guy with a Yankees cap and a NFL giants Jersey, everyone was was wearing out of state crap, I was really out of place!

A lot of bars become team bars because things like meetup groups of teams go there and they have arrangements with the owners. My favorite midtown bar is a St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Penguins spot because of that. I was there Wednesday with the Cardinal fans and we were all rooting against the Red Sox.

[Bronxguyanese]

Originally Posted by lhf1979

A lot of bars become team bars because things like meetup groups of teams go there and they have arrangements with the owners. My favorite midtown bar is a St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Penguins spot because of that. I was there Wednesday with the Cardinal fans and we were all rooting against the Red Sox.

Good for you! I hope the Redsox lost!

[lhf1979]

Originally Posted by Bronxguyanese

Good for you! I hope the Redsox lost!

Greatest collapse ever in the regular season.

[Mr.Triny33]

Always love to witness the misery of RedSox fans, LoL...