Pioneers Bar NYC | Established 12-12-12

📍138 W 29th St, NYC
In the Heart of Chelsea, just steps away from:
Madison Square Garden, Moynihan & Penn Station

We-Are-Pioneers21 (1).png — **PIONEERS** is steps away from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, **The PIT Comedy Theater**, Fishbowl Comedy Room and The PIT Lab… plus Herald Square, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and the world-famous Chelsea Hotel.

When **PIONEERS** opened its doors on 12-12-12, it claimed its place in New York City history as the very first bar on 29th b/t 6th & 7th Ave.

HAPPY HOURS: MON - THURS, 2:30-6PM & 11pm-Close
PLUS ALL DAY SUNDAY $2 OFF!

JUST AN EASY WALK FROM MSG

Heading to Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks NBA Finals? Make PIONEERS BAR your go-to destination for pre-game drinks, post-game celebrations, and Knicks Finals watch parties in NYC.

Located at 138 W. 29th St. between 6th & 7th Avenues, PIONEERS is just steps from Madison Square Garden and one of the best bars near MSG to meet up with friends and fellow Knicks fans before and after the game.

This is a historic moment for New York basketball — the Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 — and there’s no better place to be surrounded by the energy than right here in the neighborhood.

Whether you’re heading into the Garden for tip-off, celebrating after a huge Knicks win, or looking for the perfect sports bar near Madison Square Garden to catch every second live, PIONEERS has cold drinks, great vibes, pool, pinball, and multiple widescreen TVs showing every Finals game.

🏀 No ticket? No problem.
Grab a seat early and watch the New York Knicks NBA Finals with fellow fans at one of NYC’s favorite bars near Madison Square Garden.

All fans are welcome. LET’S GO KNICKS! 🧡💙

MEET UP AT PIONEERS AFTER WORK

Looking for the perfect spot to get the team together? You just found it.

Whether it’s a casual happy hour, team outing, or full-on office party, PIONEERS has the vibe to make it a good one.
🍻 After-work drinks
🎯 Games, pool & pinball
🎉 Space to celebrate (or unwind after a long week)

Reach out to plan your next event — we’ll handle the drinks, you bring the crew.
📍138 W. 29th (btwn 6th & 7th)

WE NOW HAVE MS. PAC-MAN
AND GALAGA

Surprise!
This classic beauty is all the way in the back.

Just $1 per play. Challenge a friend, neighbor or stranger (A.K.A. a friend you haven’t met yet).

Cheers, Gamers!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT POOL LEAGUE
with APA NEW YORK CITY

This summer until 9/3/2025 Wednesdays (7-10PM) are Pool League Night, except for Bye Weeks (TBA)

Drop by to buy a round for the winners.
Cheer on your favorite team!

Interested in Joining?
More info here: nycpool.apaleagues.com

WEEKEND WARRIOR OPEN MIC
Every Saturday, 1 PM

Bring your "tight 5: to Pioneers, EVERY Saturday, 1 PM - 2:30 PM
SHOW UP ON TIME TO GO UP!

Reserve your spot, message Shareef Taher on IG —@shareef_taher_haha. $5 cash for 5 minutes
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Also check out mics and improv jams during the week at The PIT

“STAY COOL” WITH A
FROZEN MARGARITA

Try a classic Frozen Margarita or any one of our rotating flavors.

Be careful… the “Brain Freeze” can sneak up on you!

PINBALL IS BACK AT PIONEERS

Rated one of the Top 100 Pinball Machines by Pinside.com, Star Wars is a classic arcade hit sure to delight both serious and amateur pinballers. Just Added… we also have Godzilla!

Ask us about possible Pinball Tournaments in the Future.