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Where to Watch the Bernie-Hillary Debate in NYC on April 14th

By  Anthony Izaguirre Nicole Levy and Anton K. Nilsson | October 12, 2015 1:38pm | Updated on April 8, 2016 11:12pm

 Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are two of the Democratic presidential candidates debating Nov. 14.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are two of the Democratic presidential candidates debating Nov. 14.
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Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders will be squaring off in a debate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard tonight, just five days before New Yorkers vote in the state's primary election.

The debate, which kicks off at 9 p.m. at the Duggal Greenhouse in the industrial park, will air live on CNN and NY1

While the Democratic sparring match won't be open to the public to attend,  we've got you covered, with a list of viewing parties around the city where you talk back at the candidates with a beer in hand:

Manhattan

Quinn’s Bar and Grill, 356 W. 44th Street, Hell’s Kitchen
Quinn's, a two-story sports bar that boasts more than 30 craft beers to choose from, will show the Democratic debate, starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free, and guests can make a reservation in advance.

Stitch Bar & Lounge, 247 W. 37th St., Midtown
Hillary Clinton's official Manhattan debate watch party takes place here, running from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. You can RSVP on her campaign website.

Loft 142, 3480 Broadway, Hamilton Heights
The Bernie Sanders campaign will host this uptown party which will take place from 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. RSVP here.

Paulaner NYC, 265 Bowery, Lower East Side
This pro-Bernie party is sponsored by Jeff Kurzon, a self-described Sanders Democrat running for House of Representatives in New York's 7th Congressional District. RSVP here for that. There's another pro-Bernie watch party taking place at the 12th Street Ale House 12th Street at 192 2nd Avenue. You can RSVP to that here.

Brooklyn

Banter, 132 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg
This Williamsburg pub will be showing the debate on two big screens and offering snifters of apple-flavored brandy for $6, $20 pitchers of beer, and a wine special, too. Show up at 8 p.m. for a good spot. 

Divine Bar, 896 Broadway, Bushwick
Join some Bushwick Berners for one of many of the Sanders' campaign debate watch parties happening in the city. There will be tvs inside and they'll also use a projector to show the debate outside, weather permitting. RSVP here. There's another pro-Bernie watch party taking place at new music venue Gold Sounds nearby.

Pacific Standard, 82 Fourth Ave., Park Slope
If you want to get one of the 50 seats in the back room of this bar, where a projector will be set up, you should show up an hour before debate coverage starts at 9 p.m. If you want a seat at the bar to watch the debate on a small TV screen, show up an 30 minutes in advance. Guests are prohibited from bringing outside food.

Canal Bar, 270 3rd Ave., Gowanus
The Bernie Sanders campaign has listed this Spanish and English debate watch party on their website. There will be plenty of free popcorn in addition to two specially priced draft beers and a happy hour shot special.

Van Dyke Community Center, 392 Blake Ave., Brownsville
Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and State Senator Jesse Hamilton at this debate watch party, which begins at 7 p.m. There will be a DJ and light refreshments. RSVP to the event by calling 718-284-4700.

Steiner Studios, 15 Washington Ave., Navy Yard
Hillary Clinton's campaign is all over the city with their watch parties! This one takes place close to where the debate is actually happening. Please enter from the intersection of Flushing and Washington. No parking will be available on site. RSVP here.

Queens

Raven's Head Public House, 3804 Broadway, Astoria
Raven's Head Public House is hosting the official Hillary Clinton campaign debate-watching party with drink specials. The bar has six television sets and an 80-inch projector screen. Space is limited so an early arrival is recommended, otherwise reservations may be made by calling 718-777-7565. Partake in specials like select $4 drafts and $20 beer buckets, and discount debate-themed shots.

Puebla Sea Food, 95-27 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights
National Latino Outreach Team for the Senator Bernie Sanders Campaign will host this party, which will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Be sure to RSVP here.

Staten Island

Karl's Klipper Restaurant & Bar, 40 Bay St., St. George
Another official Hillary Clinton campaign watch party will be taking place just steps away from where the Staten Island ferry terminal docks. Pick up all sorts of Hillary swag and lawn signs. RSVP here.

CWA Local 1102, 3950 Amboy Rd., Bay Terrace
If you're a Bernie Sanders supporter on Staten Island, you can meet like-minded folks at this watch party for volunteers for his campaign. RSVP here.

The Bronx

Charlie's Bar and Kitchen, 112 Lincoln Ave., Port Morris
The restaurant will be hosting a debate watching party with the Bronx Democratic County Committee starting at 8 p.m., and the first 50 attendees will get to enjoy a free drink as they watch the candidates argue.

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