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Where to Watch the Final Presidential Debate in NYC

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The third and final 2016 presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump takes place tonight, October 19. The candidates will face off at University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in a setting that will be formatted similar to the first presidential debate. The debate will be moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News.

Here is a roundup of nine New York bars hosting debate parties tonight. Make sure to get there early to ensure your seat.

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Village Pourhouse 63 Third Ave., East Village

The popular sports bar is offering $8 election-themed cocktails for the debate tonight, as well as their regular menu of wings, chili, and other bar foods.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby Street, SoHo

Before the debate starts at 9:00 p.m., comedians Keisha Zollar, Joel Kim Booster, and Connor Ratliff will stage a mock debate. Tickets are $8 and include a free drink. The mock debate starts at 8:00 p.m.

Bleecker Street Bar 56 Bleecker St., Noho

Debate bingo cards cost $5, but the proceeds go to non-profit First Descents. Bonus: Small Town Brewery will be there giving out free boozy root beer starting at 8 p.m.

Campeon 9 E 16th Street, Union Square

Debate night specials include $3 bottles of Budweiser and $3 PBRs. The offer goes from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

The Ainsworth 45 East 33rd St., Midtown

The restaurant and bar will be rolling out three special Election-themed burgers for each candidate, including an Heirloom Hillary with tomatoes and burrata and a Trump Tower with baloney sliders.

Bowery Bay Bar 19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria

A debate bingo card includes items like "huge," "Hillary asks for a fact check," "Trump interrupts Hillary," and "Trump references ‘your husband.’" The party starts at 9:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Bazaar 150 Greenpoint Avenue, Greenpoint

The Main Ballroom will be showing the debate on a large projector. There’s a $7 beer and shot specials all night long.

Lo-Res at Nitehawk Cinema 136 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg

The bar and screening room at Nitehawk will be showing the debate on a giant projector.

Threes Brewing 333 Douglass Street, Gowanus

The beer bar is rescheduling Grateful DJead to show the final debate at its Main Bar.