A new sports bar has quietly opened inside one of Long Island's oldest pizzerias. The Baymen, a sports bar and cocktail lounge, is now open inside Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria, giving locals a dedicated spot to watch the game without leaving their neighborhood pizza shop behind, according to Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria.
The name is a tribute to the Hampton Bays Baymen sports teams, and jerseys representing those local squads line the walls of the new space, giving the room a hometown feel before a single game even starts.
Five Screens and a 100-Inch Centerpiece
The Baymen comes equipped with five screens total, anchored by a 100-inch big screen built for the kind of games that draw a crowd, as reported by Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria. Football, baseball, basketball and hockey all get airtime, so the lounge is set up to stay busy across every season rather than just during one sport's calendar.
The concept is built around being a low-key hangout rather than a destination bar. The space is designed with the neighborhood in mind, offering what the report describes as a relaxed setting to enjoy the game, grab a drink, and catch up with friends.
Bar Food, Boards and Rotating Drinks
On the food side, The Baymen's menu leans into classic game-day fare, including wings, nachos, loaded tots, flatbreads, and bar pies, the report notes. For groups looking to share, there are sliders and boards for the table, along with appetizers like fried mozzarella rounding out the lineup.
To wash it down, the lounge pours a selection of brews, craft cocktails, and rotating game-day drinks that change with the schedule. Combined with the food menu, the setup positions The Baymen as a one-stop spot for fans who want more than just a television and a stool.
A New Chapter for a Longtime Local Pizzeria
Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria, the host restaurant for the new lounge, sits at 42 East Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays, according to Uncle Joe's own site. The pizzeria traces its roots back to 1968, when it was founded by Giuseppe “Joe” Sciara, making The Baymen the newest addition to a business with decades of history in the hamlet. Uncle Joe's describes the new lounge as a neighborhood sports bar, for locals, by locals, a framing that lines up with the jerseys on the wall and the community-first pitch behind the concept.
