Yankee Tavern Information

Since 1923, the Yankee Tavern has been "the original sports bar". Conveniently located on 72 East 161st Street in the Bronx, one block away from Yankee Stadium. It is an ideal spot for pre-game dining and/or post game celebration. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, accepting MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. The Yankee Tavern is a spacious facility "rewarding patrons with a cold beer and good steam-table eats for a few blocks walk", according to Time Out New York Magazine. The bar decore is a virtual museum of Yankee memorabilia, with murals of Yankee greats like Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, and most prominently Babe Ruth. In fact, the Babe was known for coming in and buying a round of drinks for the house. Currently under the knowledgeable care of Joe Bastone, the Yankee Tavern has been owned and operated by the Bastone family since 1923. It's a great place to watch any sporting event, with an exciting and fun filled atmosphere open to all types. The Tavern serves some of best pastrami and corned beef in the Bronx, as well as sandwiches and entrees. The bar also stocks a variety of beer and mixed drinks.