The Canuck: Manhattan’s Canadian Sports Bar in Chelsea
The Canuck is the one and only Canadian-themed sports bar in Manhattan — a cozy, sports-forward Chelsea pub that embodies Canada in its décor, menu, music, and unmistakably friendly attitude. It’s built for the game: wood-paneled walls and hockey memorabilia, TVs visible from every section (ten video walls in all), and what the bar claims is the longest bar table in NYC, with Monty the moose hanging behind the rail as a nod to the Mounties.
Beer is the star — domestic, imported, and craft, plus Canadian staples like Labatt, Molson Canadian, Moosehead, Collective Arts, and Unibroue, alongside Canadian whiskeys, cocktails, and the city’s self-proclaimed best Bloody Caesar. The food sticks to hearty, shareable pub comfort: multiple iterations of poutine (a must-order), Pat LaFrieda burgers, sandwiches, wings, and nachos. Hockey is the heartbeat — NHL playoff season is peak — but they show NBA, MLB, and soccer too.
The Sports Bar
The Canuck is unapologetically friendly and low-key, blending rustic touches — wood paneling, warm lighting, sports memorabilia — with the relaxed energy of a true neighborhood pub. It’s a serious game-watching setup, with screens visible from every section and a room built around hockey, though football, basketball, baseball, and soccer all get airtime. It stays lively but never overwhelming: comfortable for die-hards and casual visitors alike, and a great stop on a Chelsea bar crawl.
The Beer & Poutine
Beer leads — a strong domestic, imported, and craft lineup plus Canadian staples like Molson, Labatt, Moosehead, and Unibroue, backed by Canadian whiskeys and the bar’s celebrated Bloody Caesar. The kitchen does game-day comfort food: poutine in several iterations (the must-order for the full Canuck experience), Pat LaFrieda beef-patty burgers, sandwiches, wings, and nachos — hearty, shareable, and made for a long afternoon of sports. Expect crowds on major hockey nights, so arrive early for the best seats.
The Room
The Canuck sits at 202 Ninth Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd in Chelsea — a wood-paneled, memorabilia-filled room with screens everywhere and Monty the moose behind the bar. It’s open daily from 11am to midnight, with weekday afternoons running quieter and big hockey nights packing out. The C/E at 23rd St and the 1 at 23rd St are both a short walk.
Who The Canuck Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Hockey fans | Manhattan’s only Canadian sports bar — ten video walls and a room built for the NHL |
| Poutine & Caesars | Several iterations of poutine and the city’s self-proclaimed best Bloody Caesar |
| Canadian beer | Molson, Labatt, Moosehead, Unibroue, and Canadian whiskeys, eh |
| A casual group night | Low-key, friendly, and screen-filled — great for groups or a Chelsea bar crawl |
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The Canuck FAQ
Does The Canuck have a happy hour?
Yes — happy hour and food specials run weekday afternoons, though the bar is currently refreshing its pricing, so check for the latest deal. The bigger draw is the Canadian sports-bar setup: hockey on every screen, poutine, and Bloody Caesars.
Where is The Canuck?
202 Ninth Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd Streets in Chelsea. The C/E at 23rd St and the 1 at 23rd St are both a short walk. It’s open daily from 11am to midnight.
What’s The Canuck known for?
Being Manhattan’s only Canadian-themed sports bar — hockey-first but showing all the major sports, with a deep Canadian beer list (Molson, Labatt, Moosehead, Unibroue), the city’s self-proclaimed best poutine and Bloody Caesar, and Monty the moose behind the bar.
Is it good for watching hockey?
Very — it’s built for it, with ten video walls and screens visible from every section, plus what the bar claims is the longest bar table in NYC. NHL playoff season is its peak, so arrive early on big nights for the best seats.
The Canuck runs a weekday-afternoon happy hour, but the bar is refreshing its pricing, so specifics aren’t posted; details last checked June 2026. Confirm the current deal before visiting.