Where is the best sports bar in Hoboken? The Ainsworth on the waterfront at 310 Sinatra Drive is the city’s game-day headquarters — big screens with the sound on, an elevated gastropub menu built around the Mac & Cheese Burger, and the Manhattan skyline across the water.
Hoboken’s game-day headquarters
For a long time, watching a game in Hoboken, NJ meant choosing between a cramped neighborhood tavern and a quiet restaurant with one television in the corner. The Ainsworth was built to close that gap. We sit directly on the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, with high-definition screens set at proper viewing angles so no seat loses the play, and a room comfortable enough that you are not standing shoulder to shoulder for four hours.
For the featured matchup of the day we turn the sound on, so the room gets the play-by-play and the crowd noise rather than a muted picture. That combination — real screens, real sound, and a kitchen that holds its own among the best restaurants in Hoboken — is what makes this an upscale sports destination rather than a sports bar with good views.
What we show, and where to find the details
Each of the big viewing occasions has its own page with the specifics — kickoff timing, what goes on the main screens, and how to get a group in.
- NFL Sundays — the full Sunday slate, with the Giants and the Jets treated as the home teams
- College football Saturdays — Big Ten, SEC and the marquee Saturday matchups, with room for alum groups
- UFC fight nights — main card broadcasts and a watch-party atmosphere
- Yankees games — baseball on the waterfront through the spring and summer
Looking for something not listed, or a specific out-of-market game? Call ahead at (201) 716-7070 and we will tell you what we can put on and where to sit for it.
The game-day menu
The kitchen serves elevated American food that stands up next to a cold beer or a cocktail. The star is the Mac & Cheese Burger — a grilled patty topped with rich mac and cheese and finished with a crisp crust — and around it the Hoboken menu runs to wings, sliders and shareable plates, with vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout.
To drink, the bar menu covers craft beer, domestic and import drafts, premium spirits and cocktails, including our espresso martinis. Brunch runs every day from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, bottomless packages included, so an early kickoff and a bloody mary are not mutually exclusive. After work, the happy hour menu carries into the weeknight games.
Getting here from NYC
Take the PATH to Hoboken Terminal and skip the traffic, tolls and parking. From the terminal it is about a 10-minute walk north along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway to our doors at 310 Sinatra Drive, with the Manhattan skyline across the water the whole way. We are steps from Pier A Park and a short walk from the Stevens Institute of Technology campus, which makes us an easy meeting point for groups split between New York and New Jersey.
Private watch parties, draft parties and corporate events
We host private and corporate watch parties, fantasy football drafts and large group celebrations, from a reserved section for your league to a full buyout for the playoffs and the Super Bowl. The team will work through seating and food and beverage packages with you — start at our private events page, or reach us through contact us.
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Brunch, every day: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Frequently asked questions
What sports does The Ainsworth show?
NFL Sundays, college football Saturdays, UFC fight nights and Yankees games are all regular fixtures, and each has its own page with the details. For a specific game, call ahead at (201) 716-7070 and we will tell you what is going on which screen.
What are your hours?
Monday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 12:00 am. Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to 1:00 am. Sunday, 11:00 am to 12:00 am. Brunch runs every day from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Do you play the game sound?
Yes. We run sound-on coverage for the featured matchup of the day through the house system, which is what gives the room its stadium atmosphere.
Can I reserve a table or a section for a big game?
Yes, and we recommend it for groups, primetime games and playoff weekends. For larger parties, fantasy drafts and buyouts, start with our private events page or call (201) 716-7070.
Is there outdoor seating?
We have patio seating along Sinatra Drive with Manhattan skyline views. The screens and sound-on coverage are inside the main dining and bar areas.
Do you have vegetarian and gluten-free options?
Yes. Alongside the Mac & Cheese Burger and the rest of the gastropub menu, there are vegetarian and gluten-free choices across the menu.
Where are you, and how close is the PATH?
310 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030, on the waterfront. It is about a 10-minute walk north of Hoboken Terminal and the PATH along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.