Race fans in NYC.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by GoIrish

Hello. Does anyone know of a good spot to watch the Derby in Manhattan? Not an OTB, but maybe a pub or someplace that has a racing theme or crowd? The wife and I will be in the city that weekend for our anniversay and we're looking for a nice spot to catch the Derby. Thanks.

- Brett

If you can't make it out to Belmont as Blackthroatedwind suggested (best choice) try the Playwright, W 35th between 5th & 6th. It will be busy, however.

[gales0678]

The OTB's are an obvious stay away from for all the actors and side shows going on in there for a nice out of town couple , but, if you don't go to belmont and can't get in the playwright - the otb tele-thearters are not a bad back up plan

you would probably need a reservation but the food is good , there are plenty of windows and machines and you won't get the feeling that you are at an otb - they keep these places clean and charge $$$ to get in the door

there is one on 2nd ave in the 50's and another on 7th ave in the 30's

[philcski]

Originally Posted by gales0678

The OTB's are an obvious stay away from for all the actors and side shows going on in there for a nice out of town couple , but, if you don't go to belmont and can't get in the playwright - the otb tele-thearters are not a bad back up plan

you would probably need a reservation but the food is good , there are plenty of windows and machines and you won't get the feeling that you are at an otb - they keep these places clean and charge $$$ to get in the door

there is one on 2nd ave in the 50's and another on 7th ave in the 30's

That one is pleasant if you go upstairs. On-track prices. Downstairs is your typical cell block OTB hell.