Staten Island Taverns With Darts, Live Bands and a Back Deck

4.4 (240)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

3932 Amboy Road

Three electronic dartboards with serious lighting and iPad scoreboards anchor this Great Kills tavern. Wings, shepherd's pie and local Killsboro beer lead the menu, and live bands play at volumes that still allow conversation. Private dining events are hosted too.

4.4 (548)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

3823 Richmond Ave

Run by the O'Toole family in Eltingville from 1966, this tavern pairs seasonal fare and Irish coffee with a back deck shielded from main street traffic. Specialty cocktails join the draft list, gluten-free options are available, and the space fits large groups.

4.2 (302)

Mon, 17:00 – 23:00; Tue, Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2484 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309

Chili draws the most praise at this Old West-style saloon, alongside pub grub and cold beer. Indoor tables suit catching a game, an outdoor area adds seating, and weekend live music packs the rooms with no cover charge. Closed on Wednesdays.

4.4 (120)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

24 Giffords Ln

Two dartboards with a scoreboard and a well-liked shuffleboard table set the pace at this no-frills Giffords Lane bar. Drinks are budget-friendly and poured into large glasses, pickle vodka shots are the local favorite, and a jukebox and sports TVs line the long bar.