I came for the World Cup 2x. Love the place in every way. The food is very good and home cooked. The drinks also were great. Every seat has a view of a TV. I'm coming back sometime just for the food. J read more

We came for a late in the day lunch, and the food (2 kinds of sliders and a nachos) was so delicious and the portions large that we gladly took the rest home for dinner. Great flavor, and we asked for spicy and they did it perfectly. A really large selection of small dishes, so sharing a meal is fun. Very good Happy Hour with full choices, and attentive service. On a personal note, I had an accident outside this restaurant last week, and the staff came running out, brought me inside, gave me water and ice and more attentive care than I would have thought possible. Highly recommend Bodega 88, and I'm not at all a fan of sports bars. read more

Drinks are okay and food is okay/below average... price are within reasonable. Dont come here to watch any kind of sport, went there to watch soccer as they advertised it on the windows saying they will show the games and the manager told me they just saw the play without any sound, doesn't make any sense... excuse was that it was no enough ppl to watch the game when it was about 3/4 of the bar watching it ...so to resume they show the game but WITHOUT sound what kind of sport bar is that, just a bar trying to get more sport fans making false advertising. Instead of that we had load RnB music, they ruined the atmosphere of the match seriously! So if you want to watch any kind of sport in a wannabe sport bar with loud RnB music this is a place to go ... after asking again the manager ( large men with glasses and blakc curly hair) who was reluctant for the whole match finally accept to put on the sound for the last 10 min lol also to add it up to the experience one restroom for the all place male and female so be ready to queue up m. read more

Bodega 88 - Everyone watching the match without sound... - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Detail oriented from the perfect nacho toppings (picked jalapeños, peppers & garlic, guac, black beans, pernil & two types of cheese on perfectly thin and salted tortilla chips) to the super comfortable bar stools and a bartender who noticed I had dropped my napkin and handed me two more- I'll be back. A neighborhood gem. I'm not a huge fan of the (huge) TV's but it's a sports bar- except it's not. It's a sports cocktail lounge with creative and well executed dishes that nicely meld comfort food with exciting flavors. read more

There are a couple of very subtle things this bar in which this bar excels.The bartenders and staff all know your name and are quick to greet you. The food is amazing (empanadas, tacos, wings 3 ways). Also a pet peeve of mine are so called "sports bars" where the bartender has no clue what games are on and what channel. At Bodega they usually have the best games on and if I am looking for something specific they have a great system that they get the channel in a snap. There is none of that pointing a remote at a TV while people say "no...no....no...go up..wait..go back down" read more

This is a great lively atmosphere neighborhood spot. It's a sports bar but you don't get hit over the head with it. Delicious tapas, fun cocktails with generous pour, and great selection of beer. I love a place where the owner is on hand every night making you feel welcome and making sure everyone's happy. Great vibe. And hey, they're backed by Calle Ocho so you can be sure they know what they're doing. So happy they're in the hood. read more

Great place to drink beer, eat well and watch soccer. Nice friendly atmosphere. Lots of screens!

Amazing, amazing, amazing! We had the calamari, nachos, soy-garlic wings, ​and salmon poke bowl, all of which was delicious. The drinks were also really good. We had great service and the ambiance​ was perfect as well. After we left we stopped at Milk Bar which is up the block. Our evening was perfect! read more

Great service, impeccable food. A neighborhood hotspot at night, for a quieter feel come during the day. Staff is friendly, but not overbearing, very easy to talk to. Alana is the nicest, great bartender. read more

Awesome lunch special! I ordered the Cuban and it was awesome! Great deal on beer during happy hour (all during lunch hours) as well. One of our best meals in NY so far and awesome price! read more

Friendly bartender and fantastic tacos! Will definitely be coming back. Can't wait to try the happy hour specials.

Love it! Had amazing shrimp tacos and a yummy cocktail and beers with my husband. Amazing add to the neighborhood with a nice buzz. read more

Happy Hour 11a-7p ... any beer is $4 ... in NYC ... now that's a deal! Great tapas sized food. I had the chorizo. My tab was under $20. Great ambiance, clean & appealing place. A great find! read more

Wow! Just a quick stop for shots. Ready, willing and able to pay top dollar for Patron Silver shots! The waiter asks if we would like the shots chilled. We said yes of course! Unfortunately we got a Luke Warm watered down shot. Truly it was water. At $13 a shot! It was really not worth it! read more

Cool place! First, major props to the designer who did a great job with the layout, lighting and decor. Food was very good and reasonably priced, as were the beers. Service was a bit off, so not quite a five star rating (more of a 4.5). Would definitely return. read more

Good food, but don't go if you are hungry. VERY pricey for the portion size. One order of $10 skewers comes with a total of 2-3 oz of meat. One order of $10 guacamole comes in a small ramekin with five plantain chips. An order of empanadas for $6 comes with two, but each one is the size of a dumpling (found at a Chinese restaurant), $50 for three mini appetizers and one drink and you aren't close to being full. For these prices, you can get better value/experience at peer restaurants (Mexican/Latin and non-Mexican/Latin) in the area or just about anywhere in the city. read more

This place is amazing!! Hanger steak tacos (2) and chimichuri fries are beyond delicious! The service/staff is great! And their chocolate-dulce de leche cake?!?! I couldn't deal from the first bite. Absolutely amazing!! read more

Awesome new bar on the UWS! My girlfriends and I went here last night, settled into one of the cozy booths, and proceeded to stay much longer than we had anticipated. We started with cocktails - big thumbs up on the cucumber coolers and caipirinhas! The food was top notch as well - we ordered guacamole, steak tacos, calamari, the Cuban sandwich, and their special of the day, which was sweet plantains stuffed with shrimp. Delicious! The waitress and bartenders were all super friendly and on point. And the owner, David, took the time to introduce himself and treated us to complimentary shots and food - amazing shrimp skewers and the sautéed mushrooms with garlic toast - sooo good! Most places that are this new go through a phase of growing pains, but this place is off to an impressive start and I look forward to many more good times there. read more

This is probably one of the best kept secrets in NY. Came for happy hour. My brother had the chicken panecillos and he said it was the "best chicken I've ever had." Happy hour beer was only 4 dollars, and my brother said the mojito was great. Great little spot. read more

Lived in the neighborhood for 6+ years and thrilled to have local bar where both my husband and I are happy. He loves the sports on TV with upscale bar food (the food is SOOO good!) and I love the quality cocktails (pomegranate mojito) in the laid back/intimate environment. read more

New neighborhood bar. Latin inspired small bites and nicely crafted cocktails. Mojitos are fresh and well blended. The bartenders are friendly. TVs everywhere even in the booths, going to be a great place to watch some football games! Love the lay out design as this place used to be a bodega! read more

Most probably my new favorite bar. It seems small but can hold up a good amount of people. We were able to get a table right away at 8 pm on a Wednesday. Booths on the right side all have heir individual tv sets. High top cocktail tables with seats in the middle. And then of course the bar. Our server Daniel was the best. He's been there since they opened and he is incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We got the hanger steak tacos and two cocktails. The El Jefe and the Low Rider which was ah-mazing! The avocados make it such a creamy (in a non overpowering way) cocktail and the little zing from chilis is just the perfect contrast. He was so kind to also bring us a plate of their empanadas, the spinach and the melted nutty manchego cheese inside the slightly sweet dough was so well worth it. The music isn't loud so you can have a nice chat. Or watch basically any game you want. read more

Bodega 88 - Hanger Steak Tacos and the cocktails Low Rider and El Jefe. Delicious!!!! - Sports Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is really good! We got the shrimp in garlic sauce for only $13 - SO good. Nachos are delicious. Pork tacos were weird though. It is a sport bar so a bit noisy sometimes. Otherwise, just great! read more

I cannot believe that I have discovered a place one block from my apartment that I love. UWS restaurants and bars are packed most nights, but one questions why. The food is usually mediocre, the service inept, and the drinks overpriced. This place is different -- it's a total comfort zone that feels genuinely like the neighborhood I moved into four decades ago. The sangria is wonderful (the martinis looked pretty good also), the food is great, and the service is terrific (no attitude or gushy niceness -- just friendly and efficient). This is the real thing, and I hope they do well, but not too well, or it might turn into another typical UWS place. read more

Love this place. Exactly what the neighborhood needed - a comfortable sports bar with delicious drinks, uniquely tasty food, big screens and awesome music. People, they even have Vino Verde! read more

My son and I went there for lunch. We both ordered sliders well done and Nachos. The sliders came RARE, that they weren't cooked at all. We didn't eat them. The waiter said sorry and I asked for the check. He brought the check with the sliders on the check!!! I paid it cause I don't argue. But this was unacceptable!! read more

Being from California were used to good guacamole. This place had super good guac. Went there for the happy hour and was a cool place to pregame it. Def recommend for a pregame read more

This is an amazing restaurant, the atmosphere, the consistent quality of their food, the best drinks, nicest bartenders and customer centered servers. I have tried most items on the menu but my "go to" are the Cuban sandwich and the Chimichurri Fries ( I am hooked). It is mind boggling how much food is prepared here with the size of their kitchen but the cooks must be geniuses with time management. I keep bringing friends, just so I have a reason to patronize without becoming a stalker. I guess the size of the restaurant would be my only concern, but sometimes being this cozy is what makes or brakes some spots, so for now I will enjoy the ride. Kudos to Bodega 88! read more

Phenomenal place- To call it a "Sports Bar " isn't enough, its more of a Lounge with Sports Bar tendencies. Great date place . Food is restaurant quality, friendly staff....best place I've been in a while read more

Fantastic atmosphere! Great drinks and food! Could use a bit of soundproofing however as a bit noisy. Thanks for bringing a great hangout to the UWS! read more

So great to finally have a cool bar on Columbus above 86th street! Great food/ drinks and vibe. They will soon be open for lunch & brunch. Can't wait! read more

Great new spot on the UWS. I have lived here my whole life and Bodega 88 is a welcomed and needed addition to Columbus and the west 80's. The vibe is chill with a modern look and a plethora of televisions to watch any sport imaginable! Good service and the bartenders have a friendly attitude. The pomegranate mojitos, calamari, and ropa vieja sloppy joes were DELICIOUS -a must try!! I will definitely be back for more! LOVED IT! read more

What a refreshing new spot for the Upper West Side. Great atmosphere and food. I'll be back with the whole family!!!

Bodega, it's a gem! Great ambience, the food, drinks unequivocally delicious. You will see me there quite often!

This place is fantastic ! Great food, great drinks, awesome atmosphere. Small plates so you can sample a lot of food. Highly recommend it. Loved everything we ate. And lots of tvs so great place to go if a sports event is happening. read more

We live on W 88th and have visited Bodega 88 once. So far we like it! The atmosphere is cool and trendy and the tacos I ordered were very fresh (although kinda pricey-$8 for two tiny shrimp tacos). I also am pretty sure the shrimp were frozen. My husband and I liked how although it was a sports bar, it had a unique vibe that differed from the other pubs about town that are also sports bars. It had a hip atmosphere but had a down to earth Mexican vibe. Neat combo. The only thing about the decor they should improve is the floor. It is the original metal floor that was in the old crappy bodega that came before it and it shows. There are beautiful light fixtures and interesting wall art. They might consider having an actual large sign outside. The draft beer wasn't working but I happily ordered a blue moon for $7. They might consider having a beer on tap that is $5 on the weekend like Dead Poet does with Guinness. The only inexpensive options were Bud Light type beers. My husband loved his cocktail. I like how they play a variety of music-everything from latin to hip hop to rock. Our waitress was super friendly but we waited an insane amount of time for our check and had to go find her to get it. I think this place is off to a good start and I'm excited it's in the neighborhood! I think with a few minor tweaks and improved customer service this could be a neighborhood favorite. read more