Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Sportsbook Review

Lisa Spencer By Lisa Spencer Senior Editor at Betting.us Updated: January 19, 2022
Lisa Spencer Lisa Spencer Senior Editor at Betting.us

Hailing from New Orleans, Lisa Spencer brings together math expertise and gambling know-how as Betting.us' editor. With a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, she excels in game theory. Using statistical models and game theory, she develops and publishes betting strategies for Betting.us. Outside work, Lisa surfs the web for betting insights and does sports.

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar
Official Name Churchill's Restaurant and Bar
Type Off-Track
Full address 18 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5213, USA
Rating:
4.0 /5

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Sportsbook

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar, Rockville Centre sportsbook is a Fast Track location where you can wine, dine, watch and wager. Due to the laws of New York, there can be no sports betting in a bricks and mortar establishment, with the exception of Horse Racing and Daily Fantasy Sports.

As we've already mentioned in our Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook review, there can be no sports betting due to the laws of New York, however you are able to wager on the horse racing and watch the New York and college teams play on the 32 flatscreen televisions.

Popular Sports to Bet at Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar

Horse Racing
...and many more

What Types of Bets Can I Make at Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar?

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sports betting is only allowed on horse racing markets due to the laws of New York. Horse race wagering is parimutuel, meaning the gambler bets against others, not the house. Off-track betting wagers are categorised as Basic (Win, Place, Show, and Across the Board) and Exotic. Here are the wagers available:

  • Win
  • Place
  • Show
  • Across the Board
  • Quinella
  • Trifecta
  • Exacta
  • Superfecta
  • Daily Double
  • Pick-3
  • Pick-4
  • Pick-6

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Sportsbook Details

Before you go racing off to the venue, we've compiled some important information to help your visit go smoothly, for example, the Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook hours of opening. It's a fast track venue for Nassau off-track betting on horse racing, what the legal age to gamble is, and so on.

Open Hours 11:30am-10pm
Betting Operator Nassau OTB
Live Betting Available
Mobile Betting App Not Available
Simulcast/Off-Track Betting Offered Yes
Betting Limits $1 Min
Gambling Legal Age
Seating Places 20+
Entrance Fee No Entrance Fee
Number of Screens/Info Tables 32 Flat Screens

Explore Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Racetrack

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook is more aligned to a race book as you are only allowed to bet on horse racing, both harness and thoroughbred inside and outside of New York. You can watch the action on the 32 flatscreens available in the venue, grabbing some food and drink whilst there.

Casino at Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar

In the state of New York, you are only able to bet on horse racing or at a casino within a brick and mortar establishment. The Churchill's Restaurant and Bar does not have a casino inside its premises, so horse racing is the only option available to place a wager.

  • 0 Slots
  • 0 Table Games
  • 0 Poker Tables

How to Get to the Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar?

You can reach Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook by public transport or vehicle. It is best to plan your route, and then on the day of travel, make sure you check for any updates regarding possible travel restrictions, weather disruptions, or traffic delays, as these can change overnight.

  • City Bus Lines

    To reach Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook by bus, you could take the Q30/Q31 route from Utopia Pkway/75 Av in Queens, New York for 18 stops to Archer Ave/Sutphin Pl. Here you will need to change and pick up the LIRR train (Babylon) at Jamaica station for 2 stops to arrive at Rockville Centre and then walk for about 6 mins to South Park Avenue.
  • Airport Shuttle

    There is no airport shuttle, however, you can pick up a subway train from Jamaica Station to Farmers Blvd/Merrick Blvd, change and pick up the n4 Freeport Nassau Inter-County Express bus for 22 stops to Rockville Centre and then walk for about 2 mins to arrive at Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook.
  • Parking

    There is metered parking on the street outside Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook, or further up the avenue there is a parking lot. You will not need transportation from parking your vehicle to the venue as it will only take a couple of minutes walking, if that.

About Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Hotel

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar has been operating for over 20 years in Rockville Centre, New York. In fact, it has been open since the year 2000. It is famous for its indoor and outdoor dining. They offer lots of great food with a menu to please everyone, plus private and group dining packages.

Whilst researching for our Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook review, we came across a sister restaurant which has recently opened next door to the venue called Mangia Bene, which offers an Italian-style menu. Churchill's is open seven days a week and is owned by Kevin Culhane. It offers excellent service and good old-fashioned American cuisine.

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar Amenities

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook not only has a successful off-track betting service where you can bet on any horse race at any track within the United States, it also offers food, drink, and live entertainment. To see upcoming events, you can check out their Facebook page, which is regularly updated.

You are able to watch New York and college team sports via the 32 flatscreen televisions which are all around the establishment, plus take advantage of the specials like Happy Hour and the Early Bird Menu, which are both available Mon-Fri, or the Kids Eat Free Family Night every Wednesday.

Accommodation N/A Hotel Rooms and Suites
Restaurants Churchill's Restaurant and Bar,
Bars Churchill's Restaurant and Bar,
Contacts
Address 18 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5213, USA
Email info@churchillsli.com
Phone 516-766-2500
Website www.churchillsny.com

FAQ

What sportsbook does Churchill's Restaurant and Bar use?

Due to the New York state laws, sports betting is not allowed in any bricks and mortar establishment aside from horse racing. For this reason, Churchill's Restaurant and Bar does not use a sportsbook. However, it is known for its' Nassau off-track betting service as a fast track location.

How to get free drinks at Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook?

Churchill's Restaurant and Bar don't advertise free drinks as it is a paying establishment, however, you could take advantage of the complimentary (free) draft beer or glass of wine with the purchase of any burger on Tuesday nights. There is also Happy Hour, where you can get a draft beer for $5 alongside some $6 appetizers.

What are Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook opening hours?

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar opens every day at the following times: Monday 4pm-10pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30am-10pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-11pm; Sunday 11am-9pm. Plenty of opportunity to eat good food, drink tasty beverages watch some sport and wager on a couple of horse races.

Are children allowed at the Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sports betting establishment?

Yes, children are allowed inside Churchill's Restaurant and Bar establishment, in fact, you can take advantage of Family Night every Wednesday where kids eat free. That's two kids' meals free for every adult entrée (dine-in only) from 4 pm. For the deal, children are classed as 12yrs and under.

What types of bets can you make at the Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sports book?

As you are only allowed to make wagers on horse racing, the bets you can expect to make are the off-track betting wagers which are categorized into Basic or Exotic: Basic are Win, Place, Show, Across the Board and Exotic are Quinella, Trifecta, Exacta, Daily Double, Superfecta, Pick-3, Pick-4, Pick-6.

What is the Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sportsbook address?

Churchill’s Restaurant and Bar is located at 18 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5213. You can travel to the establishment via public transport or your own vehicle. There is metered on-street parking or a parking lot a couple of strides up the block.

Are there any other gambling services besides sports betting at Churchill's Restaurant and Bar?

As we've already mentioned in our review, there is no sports betting at Churchill' Restaurant and Bar, it is not really a sportsbook, but more of a race book. Due to New York state law, you are only able to wager on horse racing. There are no gambling facilities in the venue.

What is the minimum age to visit Churchill's Restaurant and Bar sports betting?

There is no minimum age to visit Churchill's Restaurant and Bar as far as we can see, as they are open to family dining. For off-track betting on horse racing, the minimum age is 18yrs as stated in the New York gambling laws, but other than that, children are allowed to enter the venue.

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