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    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
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    Melissa A.

    Well yeah I'd come again, if I want to attend a concert haha. Went to see Cardi :) drink lines were nuts, but I got my beverages and the young lady that serves me was pleasant. It was a great time! Sold out arena. Miss Cardi to the B, put on a show!....

    Elizabeth T.

    Madison Square Garden is an iconic arena for basketball games, hockey games and concerts!

    Natasha R.

    Came to msg for the cardi b concert and i must say all the staff members we encountered were nice and efficient. Esp at the food and drink areas. Even the bathroom attendant near section 210 was very friendly and thorough. I will say the only con was how slow the alcoholic drink lines were moving, they need to get better with that. Otherwise, nice clean venue with efficient staff

    The World's Most Famous Arena
    Jessica M.

    The iconic Madison Square Garden. I've already visited this arena, but it still puts me in awe. The famous concave ceiling alone is a reason to visit, but I came to watch a hockey game. The atmosphere is so lively especially during a sporting event. The concessions are fast moving and decently priced. My only complaint is the egress, but that's a problem with most venues holding such a large capacity of people.

    Jessica D.

    Had such a great time here on a Saturday night. Did not wait in line for anything despite the crowd. I was able to get through security and get drinks and snacks at the bar and concession stands without a wait. The bathrooms were clean and the bathroom attendant was friendly. The venue itself -- amazing.

    Kenny C.

    Five Stars: Madison Square Garden The World's Most Famous Arena Look, New York doesn't do subtle. It does loud, it does historic, it does "you either get it or you don't." And nothing gets it quite like stepping into the Garden. This place isn't the biggest arena on the planet hell, it's not even the biggest in the NBA anymore, clocking in around 20,000 seats while some Midwestern megadomes push past that. But size is for people who need to compensate. MSG is grand. It's elite. It's the kind of joint where the air feels thicker with ghosts the second you walk in. Four buildings have carried the name since 1879 started as P.T. Barnum's circus pit, saw a scandalous murder on the roof of the second one, hosted Ali-Frazier in '71 when the world stopped to watch two men try to kill each other and every iteration has carried the same truth: if you're playing here, singing here, fighting here, you've arrived. The location? Perfect. Right on top of Penn Station, smack in the sweaty heart of Manhattan. You stumble out of the train, up the escalators, and bam you're in it. No apologies, no excuses. Just concrete and possibility. Whether it's the Knicks dropping a heartbreaking buzzer-beater, the Rangers finally hoisting the Cup in '94, or some musician who's waited their whole career to sell this place out, the experience is the same: electric. Intimate in a way bigger venues can only dream of, thanks to that cable-suspended ceiling that keeps the sound tight and the crowd close. You feel every roar, every miss, every high note. Getting in the door feels like earning something. Doesn't matter if it's hoops, a title fight, or Springsteen it's the pinnacle. The New York pinnacle. I've eaten in better restaurants, sure. Drunk in dive bars with more soul. But nothing captures this city's arrogant, beautiful pulse like the Garden on a big night. It's not perfect lines suck, prices gouge, the acoustics can be unforgiving but who wants perfect? Perfect is boring. This is legendary. This is alive. Go. Pay the money. Fight the crowd. Feel the history hit you like a right hook. Five stars. No hesitation. The World's Most Famous Arena still earns the title.

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    Roy J.

    Phenomenally built monstrosity of a building. The lighting is spectacular. All the service people are very helpful, and always willing to help in anyway possible. The food is pricey but worth it when you're going to watch the NY Knicks play. If you're a basketball head like me, you need to visit this place at least once. Let's go Knicks!!!!

    Paramour June 2023
    Susan C.

    MSG - thought I'd written a review though apparently not! I've been here on multiple occasions in the past for sporting events, circus, concerts. It's certainly one of the premier venues for all types of sports and performances--anyone who can get booked at MSG has massive star power, it's a lifetime achievement milestone for most. Interestingly enough the current venue was only built in 1968, prior to this it existed in three other iterations in a couple locations around the city. The original building was constructed 1879, a roofless structure close to Madison Square Park initially named the Great Roman Hippodrome by PT Barnum (yes with his circus of the same name, which in those years was the arena's source of profitability) though subsequently renamed Madison Square Garden by owner William Vanderbilt. The second version was built in 1890 in the Beaux-Arts style, the third built in 1925 at 50th Street and 8th Avenue with a capacity for 18,000 people. MSG is the largest of indoor venues in the NYC metro area, smaller than MetLife Stadium in NJ which has about 85,000 seats and Yankee stadium's 46,500, but those are open to the elements. The Garden's 20,000 seats (as set up for concerts, 19,000 for sporting events), makes it larger than both Barclay's in Brooklyn with 17,700 and UBS Arena in Elmont which seats 19,000. MSG is the most centrally located in Manhattan and easily accessible via all forms of public transportation from train, subway, bus, bike or walking by foot. There are many parking options and ride share to a nearby drop off is simple too. My last event here was a Paramore concert and prior to that a couple Knicks basketball games. Will say for the concert, lighting and sound were terrific, I wasn't sure if I should be concerned when the entire level of seats vibrated as all the attendees were clapping and singing together with some of the songs, though I imagine happens all the time here. For the basketball games there's a clear view from every seat though it really depends on how close to ground level you are, to determine the details you can see.

    Eric H.

    Nothing like a night at Madison Square Garden to remind me why I love talking about the holy trinity: food, service, and ambiance. First of all, the food. Is it five-star dining? No. Did I still absolutely demolish it like a champion between plays? Absolutely. When you're surrounded by thousands of screaming fans, even a simple hot dog starts tasting like it earned a Michelin star. Second, the service. These workers move faster than a point guard on a fast break. I blinked and somehow had a drink, snacks, and change in my hand. Efficiency level: New York. And the ambiance? Come on. The lights, the crowd, the roar when something big happens--it's electric. You're not just watching an event, you're part of the chaos, the energy, the whole beautiful madness. So yes, I came for the show... but you already know I stayed to analyze the food, judge the service, and soak in the vibe like a true professional. Call it research.

    Section 224 Row 22 (Obstructed)
    Brett N.

    Why 3 stars? Because my insanely expensive seats were partially obstructed. --- --- --- MSG was arguably #1 on my NBA bucket list for many years. I intended on visiting for a long time, but it just never worked out. This past August when the schedule came out, I was eagerly awaiting to find out when the Cavs would be in town. As it turned out, the two visits would be Christmas Day (not happening) and Opening Night. That was not ideal for me, but what sealed the deal is that the Cavs second game ended up being two nights later in Brooklyn, which meant I could double-dip. So I signed up to receive information on when tickets would go on sale, but nothing ever came. But I knew I would have the opportunity to get tickets via the Chase pre-sale, as a long time owner of multiple Chase cards. That day finally came, and it turned out, I needed some kind of a pre-sale code that never came. I had this date circled on my calendar, and then I frantically scoured for the code. Fortunately, a kind soul shared their presale code with me and I was able to grab a couple tickets. To my complete and utter dismay, two tickets that were literally in the top row of the building, cost $335 each. I have attended World Series games for less than that. That's ABSURD for a regular season NBA game. However, I chalked it up to a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list event and got suckered into paying it. Fast forward to game night. Gates only open one hour before tip-off? So bizarre. Every NBA arena I've ever been to is 90 minutes, and I think some even do 2 hours for playoff games. This really makes it a tight squeeze to get everyone in and seated. We get to our seats: near midcourt, but as I mentioned, the top row (excluding the wheel chair row) Section 224, Row 22, Seats 3 and 4. And what's in front of us? Some fairly newly installed add-on with suites. We can fully see the court, but 70% of the videboard is cut-off. Instead, we have to look at a small, off-center screen that's placed on the back of this eye sore that's blocking our view. I sit in this same area at every arena I've been to (this + Barclay's brings my active arena count to 12), and I have never encountered anything like this. I was also disappointed to not be able to look up at the signature MSG ceiling that you always see on TV. I kind of felt robbed of the full experience. And at that price, it was a tough pill to swallow. Lastly, I didn't get to walk around the entire concourse as I always do when I visit a new venue. Because we were on a tight schedule due to the aforementioned one hour from gates to tip off + the fact that everyone was doing the same thing, it was just too crowded to make my way around the whole thing. So I'm sure I missed a few cool things, but from what I did see, it was perfectly fine with some character and uniqueness about it. I did think the giant LED boards above the security/check-in area were really cool. They rotated a bunch of graphics and were a nice thing to look at as we waited to get into the building. And of course, the celebrities in the building is a big thing that makes going to a game in New York so unique. There were close to 10 of them that they showed at various points during the game. I just wondered what they all do when it's time to leave their courtside seat and walk into the masses of people. Overall, I'm glad I finally checked MSG off the list, but I never need to go back again. Especially not at that price.

    Front row, section 108
    Mike E.

    MSG is central in New York City. Host of concerts, sports events and heck, my grad school graduation ceremony was held here somewhere. Parking is available at plenty of outrageously priced garages in the area and maybe a few reasonable ones. Public transportation is an option as well and Penn station is right next door. Entrances run smoothly with metal detectors, screenings, bag checks and one you're inside, you can purchase souvenirs, head to a lounge, get food, drinks or go to your seats. There's plenty of security and they keep the facility clean (at least, what I saw). I suggest you either don't buy booze or drink outside before coming in. Prices for alcohol are nuts. Whatever you think it'll cost, double or triple it. The venue size is nice and every seat is somewhat of a good seat. Don't get a floor seat at a rock concert if you don't want to stand the whole time. Everyone around you will be standing. The rest of the place has stadium seating. Exiting was a breeze, but bathroom breaks are very crowded. Try to get there before or after the break rushes.

    Melanie H.

    Madison Square Garden has an energy that you cannot describe! The entire place buzzes without prompt. All staff has been friendly and overly helpful. The food was delicious. The vibes were on point!! This is a must do when in NYC !!

    Jason B.

    I did the tour of Madison Square Garden, and it was a thorough disappointment. And this isn't indicative of our guide Jeff H (?), who, while eccentric, was engaging and fine. The tour will run you $52, and for what you get to "see," it just isn't worth it. First, you get to walk along the concourse and be told about some of the things that have happened here. Which you obviously don't need a tour to do. Next, you are shown pictures in an area "the public doesn't have access to", which is a bit of a misnomer. That is because they are in the area of the VIP suites. While us regular folks are probably never going to have the opportunity or finances to rent one of those suites, to say the public doesn't have access to them is, as I said, a bit of a misnomer. You are then brought to the sky bridge above the arena, which is probably 1 of 2 spots that are actually and legitimately not available for the public to see. And while a different and nice view, it, along with the 2nd spot I'll discuss later, doesn't justify the price or make the tour worth it. You are then brought to the arena floor, which we had limited access to because they were setting up for a concert. Lastly, we got to "see" the locker rooms. Which, again, I'll use the word misnomer. Because while you get to see the locker rooms, it's just from the doorway. You don't actually get to go into the locker room. The lockers were empty, so it's not like anyone could/would steal anything. So the view from the doorway had to do. Overall, it just wasn't worth it. Admittedly, I'm a Boston fan, so someone who is a New York sports fan may appreciate it more, but for me, it was a waste. And honestly, the only reason I'm giving 3 is that the guide was great. Lastly, I also lost out on $4. I had booked the Radio City Music Hall Tour for the week before, and I had booked both tours at the same time the previous month. But when you go on one tour, you get a $4 voucher on your lanyard for the other. So don't book both at the same time if you do the Radio City Music Hall Tour. And you can save yourself $4.

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    Infosys Theater - Madison Square Garden - good view from sec 201

    Infosys Theater - Madison Square Garden

    3.4(127 reviews)
    0.1 miMidtown West
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    Great theater for smaller shows for sure. I love how quick and easy it is to get inside and through…read moresecurity. Once inside you see concession stand with things being sold or any photo ops and the rest rooms. You go towards ur seat and there's another concession stand before you go to your seats. I've been here for shows for my son like Sesame Street, paw patrol & bluey. I've also been here to see Nicky Jam and Young Miko. When i saw Nicky Jam i had great seats on the 5th row towards the left of the stage and there's a big and clean rest room right there with barely any lines. This is important to note because the first restroom i mentioned is always very crowded and not as clean. I wish this location had additional rest rooms esp for women. Otherwise, it's a great location you can see no matter where you sit and it's easy to get to right off the 2 train. Afterwards, we always eat at Penn station because the food spots are always opened late.

    Came here to enjoy a boxing match with my husband. The theater is really beautiful. All of the…read morestaff were really helpful. The bathrooms was pretty clean overall. I had a hotdog and he had a pretzel both were tasty. Our drinks were a zillion dollars but we expected to pay that price. Thankfully they were delicious. We had a great time and hope to attend another event here soon.

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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - BOO... Looking good Jimmy Fallon tonight with your new sharp hairstyle and beard! 10/28/2022

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    4.3(127 reviews)
    0.9 miTheater District, Midtown West

    Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 3:15pm…read moreParty of: 4 GUESTS THAT DAY - *Nicole Kidman *Luke Thompson *Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes & Hilary Knight *Chef Mario Carbone One of my friends has been wanting to go to a Fallon show for the past few years. We take a yearly trip to NYC, so he always signs up. This year, we scored and got tickets. We actually signed up for two days and got into both. Mon had the better guest lists (at least in our opinion) so we gave up the other tix. It's a process to get in, so nothing too surprising. The earlier you get there, the more of a chance you will sit closer. All in all, we were out by around 6:30pm. Tho they did add a game that was going to air on a another day with I believe the One Piece cast? A good experience if you are into talk shows. It's free, and we got a jar of carbone sauce due to mario carbone being a guest. What's there to complain about? REVIEW #4000

    I was excited to do this with my friend! Be sure to arrive early, since everyone else will be sure…read moreto line up. I'd say we got there around 315 and thankfully with this one, all the waiting is indoors. The whole thing including the taping takes about 4 hours. Getting to wait inside 30 rock and have access to the bathrooms is also super nice. The seating is at random but it's all still a really fun experience.

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    Regal Times Square

    Regal Times Square

    3.7(422 reviews)
    0.5 miMidtown West, Theater District

    Love this movie theater and I've been a regular here for years because of their 4DX movies. It's a…read morewell put together place, customer service is good and their 4DX movies are really great. If it's your first time watching a 4DX movie, I'd suggest picking an action movie for a more immersive experience where the 4D components are utilized more often. I used to get their mini corn dog nuggets and they are my favorite, but as of late, it looks like they don't have them in stock. The sodas here are usually good and I get them often. They have a free rewards program if you download the app on your phone and sign up. You can get free movies, sodas, popcorn and much more when you acquire enough points.

    I have never been to this theater due to its proximity to Times Square. Why go to a movie theater…read morein one of the most crowded places in the city? However, I wanted to see a movie after work and this was the earliest screening time. I got off the one train and made it in time. There is an AMC directly across the street so I don't know how they have profitable business when they are right next to each other. This place was awesome. After going through all the escalators, I reached the top floor. I was surprised at how large this theater was. They have a wide open two floors and dining area. I was able to walk around and see all the attractions nearby. It was crowded but there was space for everyone to maintain distance and not bump into each other. This theater was bigger than other ones I have been to in the city. The highlight was definitely the top floor. They had a whole RPX area with bright lights and large projection screens. This was a cool place to hang out. I ended up seeing a movie in RPX. It is usually close to $40 for a ticket with everything included. Luckily I had a five dollar ticket from TMobile which eased the cost. I don't know if I would spend all that money for a ticket myself. I did have a great time and plan to come back here again soon. This place is underrated if you ask me.

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    Paris Theater

    4.4(31 reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown West

    My favorite of all time cinemas, the Paris, is the longest running Art-House style cinema in New…read moreYork City. It was built by the French distributor Pathé as a showcase for the film industry and opened its doors at 4 West 58th Street on September 13, 1948. Located across the street from the iconic Plaza Hotel, north, and Bergdorf Goodman, south, it is Manhattan's only remaining single-screen cinema, and largest movie theater with 535 seats. The elegant theater, with its distinctive Arte Moderne style became a première cinema venue for the best films from around the world. Over time many hits such as: Zefirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet' 1968 (Italy), 'A Room With a View' 1985 by James Ivory (UK) , et le film 'Belle de Jour' 1967 (France) directed by Luis Buñuel, were introduced to the United States with an introductory theatrical run at our beloved Paris. Currently, the streaming platform, Netflix operates the cinema giving new life to the ultimate landmark of New York's multi-cultural movie theatre attendees. As Netflix's New York flagship theater, the Paris is the home to exclusive theatrical engagements, premières, special events, retrospectives, filmmaker & actors live appearances, while offering a wide range of unique screenings and noteworthy Q&A discussions. The Paris is truly New York's première movie palace for cinema lovers! Merci beaucoup. Enjoy!

    Adam Driver whining/bragging in Marriage Story that he was on the cover of Time Out New York is…read morebetter on the big screen. (Click on my Substack for more Baumbach thoughts including my brief interaction with the auteur, as awkward as many of his finest scenes). You may have heard about the successful company that helped destroy movie theaters by pivoting to "content" meant to promote purchases of high-end TVs and nice couches. (Related, I went to Best Buy and didn't recognize anything. Is that a thermostat? A stereo? A smart garden hose?) This company was so successful, that after Knives Out was heralded as single-handedly reviving non-Marvel film, its sequel was withheld from the theaters it allegedly saved. (BTW, if you were planning to tell me to watch the amazing 53-part Quibi streaming series about The Golden Age Of Hollywood, don't bother). But after Netflix helped destroy theaters, it did a nice thing. It's one of those ironic moments like the purse-snatcher scene in Jay Kelly. It signed a lease that helped the Paris avoid the fate of the Ziegfeld and a million others, in a world where the AMC theaters that destroyed all the independents have been suffering themselves. So, while it was vile that Netflix thought Roma should be seen on TVs, it was nice of them to show it at the Paris, especially for the unusually vibrant sound. I saw Train Dreams Saturday. I suppose, like the kid in Squid and The Whale, I am a philistine. I wish I could praise its morose existentialism but I'm not quite on board. However, I did appreciate the majesty of the northwestern fires and falling trees in this venue. There was no assigned seating; not sure if this is just temporary, but if they keep that policy I might be obliged to overlook Netflix's evil and upgrade to 5 stars.

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    Lucky Strike Times Square

    Lucky Strike Times Square

    4.0(31 reviews)
    0.6 miTheater District, Midtown West

    Beautiful location for bowling! My husband and I traveled from the Bronx to come bowling for my…read morefriend's 40th birthday. She has never been bowling before and this is a great place for a first timer. It's modern and very beautiful. Staff here is very nice and helpful. I booked this reservation last week and yes it is pricy but well worth the experience in my opinion. When we arrived, there was a guy checking bags and you go through a metal detector. There was also a girl that checked us in and told us we were in lane 6. We got upstairs, used the bathroom and got our shoes. I'm normally a 7-7.5 and the 7 fit perfectly. My husband is a 9.5-10 and he got a 10 which also fit great. I love that we had our own section and the menus were already there. We got a round of drinks and a sampler platter. It had mini mozz sticks, tenders, wings, pretzels and fries. Everything was delicious. There was a manager hanging around making sure things ran smoothly and our server came by to check in a few times. We bowled from 7-9 finishing our game around 8:57 and then went to look around the arcade. I used the bathroom before leaving and i will say it was surprisingly very clean. I also noticed there was another floor to bowl. I will def be coming back here! This place is modern and beautiful with phenomenal service.

    Our experience bowling and our waiter were just fine. He was attentive and brought out drinks fast…read more The food was your typical bowling alley food but good. I booked a birthday party online about a month in advance. Not sure why no one could find my reservation. The staff were using pieces of paper to look up reservations, and they all had different pieces of paper apparently. I had to mention my reservation twice - upstairs and downstairs and it took them at least 5-10 minutes to locate it, even when I showed them my confirmation email. The weird thing is, they were set up for the party with food and a welcome sign once we got to the lane. It seems like the front of house is not communicating with the back of house. This experience of checking in was annoying and could have gone better.

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    AMC Empire 25

    AMC Empire 25

    2.6(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 miMidtown West, Theater District
    $$

    Walked into AMC Empire 25 like I was entering a gladiator arena... except the only battle was me…read morevs. overpriced popcorn. This place is MASSIVE. 25 screens, which means 25 chances to pick the wrong movie and sit next to someone who thinks whispering is a personality trait. Seats? Comfortable enough to make you question life choices halfway through the previews. Got snacks that cost more than a car payment, but listen... when that butter hits, suddenly I'm financially irresponsible and proud. Crowd is pure Times Square chaos--tourists, locals, one guy who definitely snuck in a full meal. Respect. Overall: loud, crowded, slightly overpriced... and somehow still a solid spot to kick back, zone out, and pretend you're not checking your phone every 10 minutes. Real men don't cry... unless the popcorn runs out.

    BE WARNED, THERE'S NO A/C AT THIS AMC LOCATION, AMC EMPIRE 25 (AT 42ND ST TIMES SQUARE)…read more My husband and I were at AMC Empire 25 on Saturday, April 25, 2026. We bought concessions and settled into our seats but noticed it was quite warm. The movie had just started so we assumed it would get cooler soon, but it never did, making for a hot, uncomfortable viewing experience. Mind you, the A/C was working everywhere else: the lobby, hallways, bathrooms. You'd really have no idea the A/C didn't work in the theatres until you walked in and were seated. When we left the theatre we heard everyone in the hallways saying the same thing, how hot the theatres were. That's how so we knew it wasn't just our theatre. We went downstairs to find an employee and spoke to the staff member who scanned the tickets for entry. Get this: He told us it's a known issue that they've had for A MONTH. They knew but there's no signs when you enter the building so we could make an informed decision before buying tickets. We went all the way downstairs to the lobby and found someone named Michael who said he was the "manager." When we told him about the hot theatres he was unconscionably rude and dismissive. He said "You watched the movie so we won't give you a refund." He actually faulted us for our experience, said we should have left the theatre, searched for staff or come down the long escalators 4-5 floors to find him and inform him about an issue he is already WELL AWARE OF. Due to most of us buying tickets online or at the kiosks in the lobby, I think management has lost all customer facing sensibilities. This manager was so unconcerned we'd had a lousy viewing experience; his response was flippant and unacceptable. We didn't even want a refund (tickets were a gift), but it would have been acceptable to get a rain check or something so we could hopefully view the film again in better comfort when the A/C is fixed. We used to avoid this theatre like the plague. It was dirty, rundown, broken seats and a horrifyingly persistent bed bug problem. Then they renovated and it was beautiful, became our favourite theatre to visit. When there are known service issues like hot theatres/NO A/C there should be signs placed in the lobby so you can make an informed decision before buying tickets or to let you know you can ask for a refund if you bought tickets online. Even better, they should update their website and app with ongoing service issues.

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