Roosevelt Sports Bar

In a hood so heavily dominated by KTVs, bottle service lounges, and Asian venues, it's nice to see a place like Roosevelt Sports Bar (RSB) to provide a refreshing neighborhood alternative. First timers might notice that RSB looks a lot like many bars throughout Queens and the rest of NYC, but it is tucked away (read: buried) in a congested spot of salons / barbershops / and divey establishments.

There are (count em!) 9 flat screen HD quality TVs spaced across the bar so that no one misses a game. In the event there are multiple big games on, the staff will usually try to accommodate, but be prepared for boos / cheers if there is a large crowd that night. I've enjoyed watching NFL games out here in the past, especially if it's a Jets / Giants night. The sports angle is clearly their biggest asset.

The bar tends to boast the 45 ft of space, which is necessary because the place doesn't look that big from the outside. It should also be noted that the space is pretty narrow, which means it can be a real challenge for larger groups or if someone needs to have a seat. The bigger challenge with all crowds is navigating through the sea of people when venturing to the other side - a problem that any popular place is likely to have and it's never more evident than at RSB.

Drinks are reasonable and the bartenders are pretty generous with buybacks and shots on the house. Cocktails can be a little watery at times, but just be sure to ask for your drinks to be extra strong. It can be a semi-challenge getting their attention when people are jockeying for position, but I recommend scoring a seat at the bar to avoid any complication. Overall, the staff is nice and know their regulars quite well.

RSB might not be a glorious bar by any real standards, but it serves a good purpose as a solid neighborhood sports bar. On occasion, they'll bust out a mini buffet of food for bigger events and can be a fun spot with a good group of people.

great sports bar. Have a main TV to watch the game even though there are about seven other tV. Drink is decent. Crowd is mixed. Bartebders are pretty cool. Overall. great bar to enjoy the games and have a good time.

Went here the night before Thanksgiving with some friends & was surprised.  There's a nice mix of asian, white, hispanic & black patrons.  They were predominantly young but had a good mix of older folks as well.
I'd definitely be back for happy hour.