NY Theater at MSG suggestions

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  1. HopBomb515

    HopBomb515 Pooh-Bah (2,277) Jun 15, 2013 New Jersey
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    I may be going with the wife and kid to the theater. We got free tickets but only 2 so I'll be sitting out. Any bars in that area that are a must hit for me while I wait for the family?

    Edit, specifically we will be at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.
     
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  2. njcraftfan

    njcraftfan Zealot (708) Dec 18, 2016 New Jersey

    many of the same recommendations as some recent NYC threads - District Tap Hhouse is in/very near the theater district on 38th and 7th / 8th, As Is and the recently re-named Pony Bar (Hellcat Annies?) - both of which are bit more west, but still very close to theater district on 10th and 50th and 10th / 45th. Then you have Haymaker further down on 29th just east of 8th ave...
     
    #2 njcraftfan, Mar 22, 2017
  3. jkearns33168

    jkearns33168 Devotee (300) Feb 10, 2015 New Jersey

    If you are going to be around MSG, Haymaker is the best option. It's real close. As Is, a bit north but also very good.
     
    #3 jkearns33168, Mar 22, 2017
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  4. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    What about you drop them off and head over to Brooklyn to hit Other half and/or Interboro?
     
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  5. Vizualize

    Vizualize Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 New York

    Haymaker.
     
    #5 Vizualize, Mar 22, 2017
  6. ImPourTed

    ImPourTed Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2014 New York

    Haymaker is your best option.
     
    #6 ImPourTed, Mar 22, 2017
  7. frozyn

    frozyn Maven (1,435) May 16, 2015 New York
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    Great advice, great taplist and great ambiance. Go for 8 oz pours when you can, though, or you may end up like me last week telling everyone you were at Mayhaker...
     
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  8. sudeepban

    sudeepban Aspirant (260) Sep 30, 2008 New York

    Haven't been to Haymaker yet, but Rattle N Hum West is currently my favorite pre-MSG destination. Great tap list, good food, and always easy to get a table, even with a group.
     
    #8 sudeepban, Mar 22, 2017
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  9. jerseytiger

    jerseytiger Initiate (0) May 8, 2016 New Jersey

    Haymaker
     
    #9 jerseytiger, Mar 22, 2017
  10. LFC_YNWA

    LFC_YNWA Zealot (570) May 31, 2014 New Jersey

    I'm in a similar boat and figured this was the thread to ask. Of the places mentioned above that will have a decent beer offering, do any have good TV's or more known for showing sports?

    I'm meeting a buddy from out of the country to watch the NCAA Sweet 16 Friday night and possibly go into the Garden for the 2nd game. But would love a place to watch the first games that has something better than Stella and Goose Island. Thanks!
     
    #10 LFC_YNWA, Mar 22, 2017
  11. Bieniek30

    Bieniek30 Pundit (996) Mar 24, 2013 New York
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    Stout probably will have the best atmosphere for watching the games and their beer selection isn't great but its not terrible. Rattle n Hum will have the games on and great beer.
     
    #11 Bieniek30, Mar 23, 2017
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  12. LFC_YNWA

    LFC_YNWA Zealot (570) May 31, 2014 New Jersey

    Awesome thanks man!
     
    #12 LFC_YNWA, Mar 23, 2017
  13. Belittle

    Belittle Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 New Jersey

    I will echo what everyone else has said and go to Haymaker considering distance and tap list. Rattle n Hum West is also good but a little bit of a walk. One other place worth considering that is only two avenues east is The Ginger Man. It has a larger list than Haymaker and, in my opinion, they have a better tap list than Rattle n Hum West.

    Beermenus is definitely worth checking on your way up. I just checked and all three have been updated in the past 24 hours.

    For TVs, Rattle n Hum West has the most and the largest of the three places.
     
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