Williamsburg's First Women-Owned Sports Bar Opens

Blazers founders aim to create an inclusive community space celebrating women's athletics

Feb. 20, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Blazers, Williamsburg's first women-owned sports bar, opened in December 2025 with the goal of providing a safe and welcoming space for women's sports fans to gather and celebrate female athletes. The bar was founded by Caroline Kane, Debany Dávila, and Chandler Robertson, who met on the dating app Hinge and bonded over their shared passion for women's sports.

Why it matters

The opening of Blazers represents a significant milestone for the Williamsburg community and the broader women's sports movement. By creating a dedicated space to highlight and support female athletes, the bar aims to address the historical underrepresentation of women's sports in traditional sports bars and media.

The details

After meeting on Hinge, the three founders - all former professionals in law and talent management - decided to pursue their shared dream of opening a women-focused sports bar. Over the course of more than a year of planning, they signed a lease on a Bedford Avenue location and transformed it into Blazers, which features design elements and programming centered around celebrating women's athletic achievements.

  • Blazers founders Caroline Kane, Debany Dávila, and Chandler Robertson met on the dating app Hinge in August 2023.
  • The trio officially decided to open Blazers in January 2024.
  • Blazers signed the lease on their Bedford Avenue location in July 2025.
  • Blazers opened its doors to the public in December 2025.

The players

Caroline Kane

One of the three co-founders of Blazers, a former lawyer who shared her dream of opening a women's sports bar with her Hinge match Chandler Robertson.

Debany Dávila

One of the three co-founders of Blazers, a former lawyer who joined the project after being introduced to the idea by Kane and Robertson.

Chandler Robertson

One of the three co-founders of Blazers, a former talent agent who enthusiastically agreed to partner with Kane on opening the women's sports bar.

Paige Fitzpatrick

A regular customer at Blazers who praises the bar for creating an inclusive, community-centered space that celebrates women's sports.

Heather Dismore

The author of the book "Running a Bar for Dummies", which the Blazers founders used as a resource during their planning process.

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What they’re saying

“It's a place where everybody can come together and celebrate women…even if you don't even watch sports. It's a space that really gives into the community and makes people feel safe and included.”

— Paige Fitzpatrick, Blazers regular (Brooklyn Paper)

“No matter how tired I am, every time I show up here, I have at least one really meaningful connection with someone. That's what our why has always been, creating a space for women's sports fans.”

— Debany Dávila, Blazers co-founder (Brooklyn Paper)

“This has been a space for anyone who is invested in women's sports, or wants to be a fan, or is one and wants to share that with other people.”

— Chandler Robertson, Blazers co-founder (Brooklyn Paper)

What’s next

The Blazers founders plan to continue investing in the bar and establishing it as a core part of the Williamsburg community, with the goal of making it a "force to be reckoned with" in the local sports and hospitality scene.

The takeaway

The opening of Blazers represents an important step forward in creating more inclusive and equitable spaces for women's sports fans. By centering women's athletics and fostering a welcoming community, the bar is helping to address the historical marginalization of female athletes and sports.