When I think of bars on the UWS, my mind immediately goes to the stretch from 79th to 86th. So it's nice to have an option further north, The Throwback is a solid sports bar near 95th. The interior is very well lit, don't expect a dark broody dive bar vibe. Sports memorabilia cover nearly every inch of every wall, lots of signed photos from athletes and actors everywhere. Very fun, upbeat vibes. There are plenty of tables available, as well as chairs at the bar. And, of course, TVs throughout, both near the bar and across the floor seating. No bad angles for watching sports here! I just came for a few beers, and enjoyed the atmosphere. Our bartender was great. If I lived in this area, I'd definitely post up at The Throwback for a low key drink and/or to watch some football. read more

So first off the drinks where terrible and the bartender did not know what was in them or how to make other drinks that weren't on the menu . They all came out tasting different I opted out and drank vodka straight easy. The best was the charcuterie everybody enjoy that. We had a private area for a party but still had to order are drinks from the bar. I was confused if you get a section is should have a waitress. But whatever it is a sports bar nice decor but hopefully the drinks get better tasting 6/10 read more

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Throwback food, warm atmosphere and welcoming people allowed me to have a wonderful retirement and birthday events. I love this place. I sang I danced and I ate at 70 years old. read more

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The throwback was excellent, a welcome addition to the neighborhood in a much needed area (there are almost no bars in the 90s, let alone sports bars) - all respect given where it is due to dive bar but some company is welcome around here! It's clean, well run and the atmosphere was lively with a dash of family friendly. All of this is good and well, and would probably get it the 5 stars just on its own, but now we're here to talk about the thing that makes this place legitimately special - the food. I don't know what I was expecting, but hot damn, it wasn't that. The food is unbelievable. Whoever they've got running the kitchen is incredible, it's some of the best "bar food" I've ever had. Air quotes on bar food because the place is too clean and well to really count as what I'd call classic bar fare but my god it's actually special. Whatever that little dash of maple magic they're doing with the sweet potato waffle fries is legitimate alchemy. Don't waste your time reading on, if you're walking distance just go and find out for yourself - I'm going to be back very soon. read more

It's so nice to have a sports bar in the West 90s. The menu is small but everything is good. There is a full bar and for a sports bar the cocktails are quite great. There are pinball machines downstairs. read more

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I used to wonder what a bar that paid for a bunch of good reviews look like. Now I know. The bartender insisted that we walk up to the bar to give our order, even though they were three people at his bar and one table in the bar area. This is Monday Night Football playoff with the Steelers versus the Houston Texans, and he had the TV all on different stations and only one on the game until I asked him to put it up on all TVs. When I did ask him if he was gonna put it on the TVs, he said, "I'm actually going to turn them all off. Of course I'm gonna put the game on the TVs, what kind of sports bar would this be if we didn't have important games on the TV?" Never mind that four people had walked in to his empty bar in the last half hour, and he didn't say a word to them until they came up to the bar. Never mind that he was having beers and shots with one of his regulars and ignoring the other people at the bar. Never mind that when I asked for a refill of diet soda for my wife, he didn't add any ice and just poured the flat Diet Coke over the top of the water down Coke that was already in the glass. I seriously think he must be the owner, he's a billionaire, and it's just looking for a tax write off. The food was made, but the girl who cooked it at least came upstairs and talked to us, so we knew we weren't in a twilight zone episode, where people who work in a bar don't actually ever talk to you. I can't recommend Blondies enough. Super helpful staff, they were super fast, and they were packed for the games yesterday. Way different than this place. The picture of the excellent Bartender is attached. read more

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The BEST sports bar on the upper west side with great drinks, awesome food, pinball games, and a man cave downstairs. Come through! read more

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Came by spontaneously to watch a UCL game on a Wednesday early afternoon. They were very accommodating finding the game for me, they also know how to pour a pint of Guinness which for me watching a game is a must! Food is pretty tasty as well, Dimitri the bartender was very nice. I'd come back anytime to watch a game here. read more

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This is the bar you want to go to if you want to have an amazing time with great food and a staff that actually cares if you have a good time. Couldn't recommend it more. The owners (Alex and Britt) have created a space that feels like your local bar that you go to see all of your friends after a long day. If you live anywhere near here and you haven't been, you're missing out. Be sure to ask when Danny and Chante are working. But every single bartender at this place is amazing. read more

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Certainly the best sports bar I've ever been to. Independently owned. Affordable. Welcoming of all folk - young, old, die-hard fans, and those just along for the ride. The food is made fresh with real ingredients (give me more Mac and cheese bites) and they offer a great selection of drinks (who knew there were more than 1 flavor of Sun Cruiser?!). The place is tastefully adorned with classic memorabilia and even a few arcade games. Pennants on TVs indicating who's playing was a cute touch. Our server Christina was fantastic. Cheers Throwback - thanks for a genuinely grand time! read more

Good food in a great place to have a drink and see a game. Had the wings which were very good and the truffle tater tots were excellent. The service is very good and the bartenders are very nice and accommodating with great drink suggestions. read more

What an incredibly cool bar and in a place that really needed an incredibly cool bar. I met some friends there on Valentine's Day because I was visiting the city. I moved from NYC a few years ago and bars like this makes me want to move back so bad. You walk in and it's got this cool vibe, a mixture of retro and polished. I didn't spend any time upstairs, we went straight downstairs, but that's where the party was. They have pinball machines and a jukebox and you can play video games on their two screens set up by the bar. They have a nice sitting area arranged around the video game area. We sat at the bar. I read a review about someone saying the people here weren't friendly, I would venture to say they are more friendly than any NY bar i've ever been to. We were waited on by more than one person at a time. Service was excellent. Me and my two friends ordered drinks, I don't know what they had, but I had a really great IPA. We also ordered the mozz sticks, the TB Crash Board, and the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. The V-Day meal was spectacular! I don't remember what everything was called but the salad they brought out was so fresh and so good, the mac & cheese balls, obviously epic, the shrimp with truffle tots, oh my God what in the world? Amazing. The peach cobbler, coming from someone from Texas, was extra elevated, whew. This bar is a keeper, even if you're just there for drinks and games, it's cozy, it's welcoming and it's perfect. As an aside, I believe one of the owners is from Wisconsin and I know for a fact, it's in their state charter, they're not allowed to be rude. Best V-Day ever! read more

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What a beautiful new spot on the UWS. You want a game to watch? they got it. You want a beer? they got it, you want delicious food? They got it!!! Can't recommend this place enough!!! You will be happy you went!!! read more

So happy to have the throwback in the neighborhood! Great service, food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!

The bartenders and everyone working there are awesome. The wings were great. Solid beer selection with a long happy hour. Plenty of TVs on the walls for Sunday. A couple pinball machines if you're up for a game. Loved it read more

This neighborhood needed this place. But, it gets better - the people who work here are so lovely to one another - as well as embracing the patrons. That sounds so formal - because this is a place that is so chill and welcoming. I was 2nd customer - and proud - have been here more times to count. You can hang, you can play pinball, you can read, you can watch sports or chat with all the awesome people on both sides of the bar. Haven't had food except for fries and they might change your life. Depending on your life, I guess. The ones to ask for are Michael, Demetris, Annabelle, Alex (owner)...these are the ones I've just met. read more

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This place is very cool spot with great bartenders. I would highly recommend checking it out. John and Mason are the best bartenders around. read more

great atmosphere, loads of games to play. service was fantastic very helpful and friendly we had a blast hanging out with the bartenders and kitchen staff talking about southern pork meals. HUGE SHOUT OUT TO Chef Bri !!! she's as talented in the kitchen as she is beautiful. one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. drinks were delicious and prices are not bad. kid friendly and pets to if that's your thing. ill def be going back esp. for another meal made by her. read more

Friendly staff and a great place to watch a game with all the beverages and tasty food! When you arrive here, you are one of the gang.

Amazing place. Nice people, good food, plenty of TVs. So rare to encounter an NYC bar that is welcoming. Shout out to Demitri and his wife for being terrific hosts. Cant wait to return. read more

My husband and I previously had gone just us and our young daughter to watch a Yankees game and enjoyed the ambiance and apps we ordered, and more recently, we hosted an event at the Throwback last weekend when family was in town in the downstairs lounge - each time we had a great experience! They were so accommodating of our group with several small kids and sent out some kid friendly Mac and cheese wedges beyond the yummy food we had ordered. Would highly recommend them in general and for any events! read more