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(212) 777-6800
17 Irving Pl
New York,
NY
10003
40.7348
-73.9883
Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
Last updated 1.24.11
Category:
Restaurants, Music Events, Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Funk, Soul & R&B, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock & Pop, Electronica
Bar & Club Special Features:
What People Are Saying About Irving Plaza
Featured Review
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In Short – The venue formerly known as Irving Plaza has inherited the name and a bit of the style from the Northwest's historic classic rock club. Vintage concert posters and photos of Irving's past performers--from Willie Nelson to Marilyn Manson--have been hung on the walls, though the red wallpaper and exotic tinges still lend a boudoir-ish feel. Sound-wise, this is one of the best mid-sized venues in the city--that goes for the high-grade stage lighting, too--making it a great place to check out popular artists before they graduate to the arenas.
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Collectible posters commemorating shows will be handed out on select evenings throughout the year.
- Where to Sit:
- An upstairs lounge area offers another bar and a few funky red sofas and booths, along with a view of the stage from above.
- Know Before You Go:
- Box office hours are Mon-Fri, 12pm-6:30 pm and Sat, 1pm-4pm. Tickets must be purchased in person or via Ticketmaster.
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| service | 25.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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07/24/10
WRONG NUMBER!
by mschief
THE NUMBER POSTED HERE IS NOT THE RIGHT NUMBER FOR IRVING PLAZA!!!
the real number is 212-777-6800.
the number posted is A COFFEE SHOP! do not call asking for ticket info!!!
citysearch should REALLY fix this!!!
02/23/09
Train security or hire professionals.
by beetle22
Security is rude and unprofessional. They would throw you out if they spot you taking videos with your camera. Would yell at you and not let you say a word as if you stole something. If only you do that then it's your problem. However, whenever I'm at this place, I see the whole crowd at the stage (and some other spots) gloving with their cameras. And nothing would happen to them. They would tape the whole show and go home. For this reason, I don't understand their "selective" policy - if you don't allow people taking videos, then throw every person out who's doing this. I think that the people who run 'Irving' should take this factor into consideration if they want those who come to see the show to enjoy the venue. Nevertheless, the place is nice and the sound is good comparatively to other venues of this type .
- Pros: Sound, good bands
- Cons: unprofessional security, crowded
03/28/08
Sheena was a punk rocker
by JessicaRabBRIT
I saw Saosin perfom here recently and was surprisingly impressed. The crowd wasn't a bunch of teeny-boppers trying to be in the "punk rock" scene, and the floor was just big enough so that even if you were in the back of the venue, you could still see the band very well. Good place to see bands play.. i'll be back for sure.
- Pros: able to actually see the band perform
- Cons: bring your wallet
11/14/06
Still one of the greatest places to see a show
by bigeater81
This place will forever be on my list of one of the best places to see a great act. Great space, great crowd.
10/31/06
one of the best places to see music
by binman69
just as long as they don't oversell it...place can be packed...so head to the back or off to the side to use the additional bar. upstairs has fresh air and another bar. i have seen over 20 shows here....it's an amazing place
- Cons: parking---but hey, it's NYC....most everyone walks
The Details on Irving Plaza
Place Categories:
- favorite place
- favorite touring bands
- rude security
- favorite venue
- really cool good music
- usually very reasonable shows
- good sound
- nice bathrooms
- rather rude boxoffice people
- big screen infront
- great space
- not big favorite band
- normally affordable ticket prices
- great atmosphere
- rather rude couple security people
- fresh bar
- big enough fo
- interesting furniture
- generally excellent sight lines
- great crowd
- fresh air
- consistently great concert hall
