Goldie’s Tavern: A Sports Bar Steps from the Garden
Goldie’s Tavern is a two-level neighborhood sports bar tucked on West 30th Street, a single block from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. Upstairs is a TV-lined main bar with a slightly elevated, gold-accented look; downstairs is a subterranean cocktail lounge used for private events and late nights. On game days it goes electric.
It’s built for Knicks and Rangers nights, Super Bowl parties and any pre-Garden pint, with strong cocktails and a crowd-pleasing kitchen. Regulars point to the Goldie’s Burger and the chopped-cheese empanadas, and weekends bring a proper brunch with chicken and waffles and Bananas Foster French toast. Wednesday trivia rounds out the week.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour lands Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM, with $5 beers, $9 wines and discounted bites — an easy window to catch before a Garden event or after work. Weekend happy hour isn’t advertised, and the exact rotating food specials can change, so confirm the bites when you sit down.
The Room
Two levels: an upstairs main bar packed with TVs and comfortable seating for game-watching, plus a downstairs cocktail lounge with a full bar for private events and late-night crowds. It runs lively and high-energy, especially on Knicks and Rangers nights.
Who Goldie’s Tavern Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Pre-game drinks | One block from Madison Square Garden, ideal for a pint before a Knicks or Rangers game. |
| Weekday happy hour | Mon-Fri 3-6 PM $5 beers and $9 wines make it a reliable after-work stop. |
| Watching the big game | TVs everywhere and a rowdy crowd for playoff nights and Super Bowl parties. |
| Weekend brunch | Chicken and waffles and Bananas Foster French toast with an earlier 10 AM open. |
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Goldie’s Tavern FAQ
Does Goldie’s Tavern have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM with $5 beers, $9 wines and discounted bar bites.
Where is Goldie’s Tavern?
At 135 West 30th Street in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, one block from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
Is Goldie’s Tavern a good spot to watch sports?
Yes, it’s a sports bar with TVs throughout and a lively crowd on Knicks, Rangers and other big game nights.
What is Goldie’s known for on the menu?
Regulars call out the Goldie’s Burger and the chopped-cheese empanadas, plus a weekend brunch and Wednesday trivia.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Goldie’s Tavern before visiting for a specific deal.