| Wondering where to find the Best British meet-ups in | | | | viewing and reading of classic and modern British |
| New York, New York, a city that never sleeps? In | | | | books, theatre, and comedy. Just this past year, |
| those copious waking hours, there seems to be a | | | | some of the best British Meet-Ups in New York City |
| never-ending series of places to go, things to do, and | | | | offered exclusive tickets and giveaways to top UK |
| people to meet. Having never stepped foot in this | | | | imports, including In The Loop, Sherlock Holmes, and |
| insomnia ridden metropolis before now, you might be | | | | The Young Victoria. Savvy New Yorkers, native as |
| asking yourself, where does one begin this behemoth | | | | well as transplanted, are very familiar with British TV |
| task of breaking down the barriers? And more | | | | shows, which have made quite the resurgence |
| importantly, where does someone like ME begin? As | | | | across the pond in the last few years. Ex Pats will be |
| an ex-pat, or perhaps an Anglophile in American's | | | | delighted to find there are events and activities |
| clothing, it can be positively overwhelming visiting or | | | | centered on these imported gems, including an |
| moving to the Big Apple. While the city offers so | | | | Eastenders anniversary screening as well as comedy |
| much in the way of culture, food, and nightlife, | | | | nights that include new and old British TV comedies. |
| deciphering the city's endless options is exhausting. So | | | | Another mainstay of British culture is sport, |
| make way and allow New York's numerous British ex | | | | highlighted most predominantly in the three largest |
| pat meet-up communities to step in and offer an | | | | sports in the UK, football (the kind where you use |
| inviting and warm welcome. | | | | your feet), rugby, and cricket. Because of football's |
| Currently containing over 1,500 members across | | | | international appeal, a number of pubs across New |
| Manhattan and neighboring boroughs, the various | | | | York have sprung up to showcase the world's |
| British Meet-up groups across the city have created | | | | greatest game on a daily basis. From the English |
| an expansive network of places to go, things to do, | | | | Premier League, to international competitions including |
| and most importantly people to meet; people just like | | | | the Champions League and World Cup, Ex Pats are |
| you. Come and enjoy a drink at many of the groups' | | | | never far from a match. There are even a number |
| casual, as well as sophisticated, event nights out. As | | | | of locations that host supporters clubs for the |
| British meet-ups go, convening at the pub is one of | | | | biggest teams in England. For instance, The Liverpool |
| the most time-honored traditions. The venues vary | | | | Supporters Club is at a small, but cozy bar in the East |
| from traditional English/Irish fare such as St. | | | | Village, aptly named The 11th Street Bar after its |
| Dymphna's in the East Village, to more Americanized | | | | location. While just a few blocks away, the world |
| British watering holes such as the Telephone Bar on | | | | famous Nevada Smiths plays host to numerous |
| 2nd Avenue. As is part of the experience of | | | | supporters clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, |
| discovering familiar, yet disparate pubs around town, | | | | and Arsenal. Although rugby and cricket aren't as |
| the venues chosen by the best British Meet-Up | | | | readily available as football, British Meet-ups make the |
| groups in New York City, always have one thing in | | | | effort to gather at various locations around the city |
| common; the warmth and comfort of a pub full of | | | | that showcase big international tournaments for Six |
| great beer and scrumptious pub food. | | | | Nations Rugby and cricket test matches. Rest |
| In the spirit of one of the greatest examples of pub | | | | assured if England, Wales, Scotland, or Ireland are |
| food, relax and take pleasure in a traditional roast | | | | playing, British Meet-ups will make sure you have an |
| dinner in the Big Apple, with Yorkshire pudding that | | | | entertaining place to view the game, along with first |
| tastes as delectable as it did back home. The | | | | class company to share it with. |
| tradition of a Sunday roast dinner has carefully made | | | | For all the music lovers across New York, British |
| its way across the Atlantic, to the delight of Ex Pats | | | | Meet-ups organize a diverse smattering of live bands |
| all over the city. This hasn't gone unnoticed by British | | | | and DJ's, descending upon New York from within the |
| Meet-Up groups, as many of them have started | | | | city and beyond its borders across the globe. The UK |
| organizing a Sunday roast at least once a month. | | | | is famous for its music, especially its innovations in |
| Once again the venues for these savory meals of | | | | electronica. Luckily for ex pats and music loving |
| roast beef, roast potatoes, and all the lashings of | | | | Anglophiles, the Big Apple plays host to a number of |
| gravy one could ever want are handpicked. Two of | | | | venues for bands and DJ's. One example is the |
| the most popular are the newly established | | | | emergence of the British Meet-Up DJ night the third |
| Clerkenwell on the Lower East Side, as well as The | | | | Friday of every month. Typically hosted at a small, |
| Black Horse Pub in Brooklyn. Both serve up delectable | | | | but comfortable bar, most notably The Stone Creek |
| versions of the traditional roast, while the Clerkenwell | | | | Lounge on 27th street, these nights include fantastic |
| also provides a warm atmosphere, complete with | | | | house music and an atmosphere that is loungy and |
| toasty fireplace and casual board games. | | | | laidback. Most importantly, wherever the music nights |
| While drinking and eating are a great way to get out, | | | | are hosted, British Meet-Ups always look for locals |
| see the city, and enjoy new company amongst other | | | | that are upscale, while also being affordable. For |
| ex-pats and Anglophiles, cultural events are also a big | | | | anyone that has spent a night out in Manhattan, |
| part of the British Meet-Up. Different meet-up | | | | British or otherwise, they understand the cost of |
| communities offer varying ways of enjoying British | | | | enjoyment can often be a deterring factor for |
| culture, which includes, but is not limited to exclusive | | | | where to go.The best British Meet-ups in New York |
| engagements of British made films, British sports | | | | City make a point to always look for places that |
| events both international and domestic, and an | | | | don't break the bank for it's loyal members. |
| assortment of evenings and afternoons filled with the | | | | |