As I sit here eating soup due to my annual pre-travers cold, the excitement around American Pharoah arriving tomorrow and racing on Saturday is becoming greater and greater.
Up until last night, I personally didn’t think I was attending the big race, but thanks to some fabulous friends (shout out to Matt and Erin Mary!!), I am officially attending Travers on Saturday and am SO excited.
But trust me, friends – I still feel for those who did not get tickets in time, and because it really pisses me off that people are selling their “extra” tickets for an absurd amount of money, I’m going to help you do something else.
It just so happens that many Saratoga restaurants and bars have decided to throw viewing parties, which is exactly why I’m making a pretty serious list for you guys to choose from.
Here we go:
The Barrelhouse
Tapping a keg of Dogfish Head Brewery’s “Midas Touch”, a beer brewed with ingredients dating back to The Pyramids and unveiling their “Pharoahtoga” Sandwich (A Triple Crown of Beef, Turkey, and Ham on sourdough topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, guacamole, bacon and smoked gouda on three slices of fresh sourdough.
This even will offer 3 hours of open bar and BBQ dinner for $50 in advance and $55 on the day of the event, air conditioned bar or out on the patio, on flat screen televisions. American Pharoah merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Saratoga Casino & Raceway
Watch and Wager at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, with plenty of free parking, free admission and it’s the only place in town you can still bet! Watch the heart-pounding action on our massive 16-foot screen and wager right in Vapor. $3 Blue Moons and $4 Ketel One Citroen cocktails. Doors open at 4pm with FREE admission.
Starting at noon, Fortunes will be open to watch the races right from your table! You can also feast on their $32.95 Travers Day Buffet.
The Lodge, also owned and operated by Saratoga Casino & Raceway will open for cocktails and wagering at 5:00 PM.
Brook Tavern
Watch the races just down the street from Saratoga Race Course and enjoy happy hour specials from 4-6pm, with $5 drafts and wine on tap, as well as 1/2 priced snacks.
Saratoga National Golf Club
Several large screen TV’s for easy viewing, seats 250 people. Prime steak and seafood buffet at the Blue Stone Tent Pad, Reservations available between 7PM-10PM.
BWP
Live NBC coverage on all 7 TV’s inside and out, $5 cheese and pepperoni pizzas, $3 Heinekens, $15 buckets of Bud and Bud Light, Happy Hour from 3-6PM, Superfecta ticket giveaways, live music starting at 7PM.
West Side Sports Bar & Grill
25 TV’s around the restaurant, offering a view from every angle of the Travers Race! Reservations recommended, no cover.
The Crown Grill
The Crown Grill will be having a Travers Viewing Party this Saturday from 4-6pm, where you can order from their three course prix fixe menu for just $18.64 PLUS Triple Crown Cocktails and signature Saratoga Mules. Make reservations now, because these spots will fill up quickly. The race can be viewed from the bar featuring surround sound quality stereo at 5:45 PM.
Harveys Irish Restaurant and Bar
Harveys will be celebrating the big race with a special Travers Day viewing party. With many TVs throughout the restaurant to watch the races on and drink specials throughout the day, you might want to consider making reservations for this spot.
The Parting Glass
The Parting Glass is opening their doors at 10:00AM, serving traditional Irish Breakfast. At 6:00PM, they’ll be having a patio cookout where you can watch the races on their large flat screen TV’s. No reservations necessary here!
Restaurant at 62 Beekman
The party kicks off at 11:45 AM at Restaurant at 62 Beekman Street. Brunch will be served from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Watch the races on one of three 42″ TVs, and enjoy specials to be served in the bar area only throughout the 13 races and includes two for one drinks, drafts and wine, $5 tapas, silent auction for a $50 gift card and a $25 gift card for the best Travers hat or fascinator.
The Ice House
With many large screen TV’s and surround sound, enjoy appetizer and beer specials, live music after the race, and no cover until 8PM ($10).
Wheatfields Saratoga
At Wheatfields, enjoy complimentary appetizers, a pizza buffet, Travers drink and draft beer specials, a hat contest, superfecta tickets, prizes and more starting at 3:00PM.
Whichever party you decide to go to, you can watch the Travers race on NBC from the comfort of wherever you choose.
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