Welcome to Wilka’s (Vil-kah), a bold and vibrant space where women’s sports take the spotlight. Inspired by the strength and unity of a wolf pack—"Wilk" means wolf in Polish—Wilka’s embodies a fresh start and a sense of togetherness.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, we’re redefining the sports bar experience. Whether you’re a dedicated fan, a former athlete, or just here for the energy, Wilka’s welcomes you with open arms—and signature cocktails, crisp beers, and game-day snacks to match. Come for the games, stay for the connections, and join our growing pack.

Join Wilka’s Wolfpack!

By joining our Wolfpack, you’re supporting something unique and becoming part of a movement. Your contribution, big or small, helps us create a space where women’s sports thrive. As a token of our gratitude, you’ll gain access to exclusive, locally sourced swag carefully crafted just for our supporters. Show up as you are, give what you can, and know that every contribution makes a difference. Together, as Wilka’s Wolfpack, we’re building something extraordinary. At Wilka’s, the win is always shared!

Here’s how it works:

The levels are cumulative, meaning you get all the goodies from your donation level and all the ones below it.
- Example: A donation of $250 gets you an exclusive Wilka’s tote bag, and you’ll snag the wolfpack tee, two drink tickets, and a sticker!
Donations $50 and up will receive two complimentary drinks for your first visit to Wilka’s. Na zdrowie!
Donations $1000+ will receive an invite with a plus one to our opening parties!

Let’s make it official! Just hit that "Join the Wolfpack" button at the top right corner and you're in, a-wooooooooooo! *howls at the full moon*

Why Crowdfunding?

Wilka’s was born from the dream of two friends who believe in the incredible power of women’s sports to inspire, empower, and bring people together. With years of industry experience and the skills to make this vision a success, we’ve been encouraged and uplifted by the passionate, sports-loving community around us.

Even though we’re working with a tight budget (NYC is expensive, Y'all!), our determination and belief in the importance of this mission drive us forward. At Wilka’s, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional experience for fans of women’s sports because we know they deserve nothing less. Together, we’re not just opening a bar—we’re building a hub for connection, celebration, and community.

With the help of money raised from this campaign, we can make this bar the luxury space it deserves to be (we have all seen the Unrivaled roll out!). Our main goal is to install an Allonis matrix system to ensure a seamless viewing experience for our Wolfpack! In our renovation, we guarantee perfect sightlines to every game, a sound system that finally lets you hear games with the sound on, your friends at your table, and music jams during the ads because we care about vibes!

We have also connected with and started to partner with The Safe Bar Network to make sure our staff are fully trained in using active bystander skills to actively prevent overconsumption, harassment, and other forms of harm. We want to make sure we are active in creating a safe space for all our patrons.

Does this sound like the women’s sports bar of your dreams too? Join us!

What's Next?

The funds raised from this campaign will be put to work immediately. The countdown to opening is on! We’ve signed a lease on The Bowery and are locking down our liquor license with the city. We’re aiming to welcome you into Wilka’s in early 2025, we have already started making the dream happen!

Obviously, starting a bar costs a whole lot more than what we are asking, so even if our goal is met early we ask that you keep giving if you can. Any additional funds will be essential and used towards the immense amount of working capital necessary to run a great bar.

In the meantime, stay connected by following us on Instagram. Want to know more? Reach out to us directly at hello@wilkasnyc.com

Thank you for your support—we hear you, we see you, and we appreciate you! 💕

BRING IT ON!

Melissa and Lauren

Wilka's Sports Bar

Join Wilka's Wolfpack and help us to raise 75K to open the doors of NYC's most exciting sports bar!