Bachelor parties and many of life’s other rituals are often celebrated in NYC. Typically, they involve a great meal, with outstanding food and drink, a few speeches, and then later some entertainment.

Fortunately, for many, the entertainment is no longer limited to one type. It could include a sporting event or concert, at a venue such as Madison Square Garden, or, if you’re on a budget, watching a game on TV or perhaps catching a few laughs at a legendary NYC comedy venue such as the Magnet Theater or Upright Citizen’s Brigade. Or maybe it means the more traditional concept of entertainment.

Whatever you do, the best place to begin your bachelor party, bachelorette party or other group outing is Mustang Sally’s. We offer a wide range of food, a full line-up of American craft beers, and most anything else you could want. We’re also conveniently located near almost anything else you might want to do.

We’ve long been considered one of the best sports bars in NYC; we have televisions everywhere you turn, and nearly every sports subscription package imaginable. So it your idea of entertainment is your favorite team on TV, we have you covered.

Ask any knowledgeable New Yorker for the best restaurants near Madison Square Garden and Mustang Sally’s will always make the list. We’re also right around the corner from Magnet Theater and UCB Theater, and we offer a sweet deal to current day’s ticketholders that might actually pay for your ticket to the show. Lastly, several popular “traditional” entertainment venues are in the near vicinity.

Call us at 212-695-3806 to discuss how we can make your bachelor party an experience to remember.

Chelsea’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is a NYC comedy legend. Located at 26th St near 8th Ave, it was founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh, who brought their act to NYC from Chicago in 1996. In 1999, the theater opened on West 22nd Street, and moved to its current location in 2003.

The Theatre’s mission is “fostering both an appreciation and education of the arts through affordable and high quality comedic performances and classes,” and to offer “big names for small change.” Robin Williams, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey are just a few of the comedy legends who have performed at UCB, where most tickets are just $8.

With shows at 8 PM and 11 PM most weeknights, and sometimes a 9:30 performance in between – and late night shows on Friday and Saturday nights - there’s almost always a performance worth your while. One of the “star” performances on the current schedule is “Death By Roo Roo” which is performed each Saturday night at 9 pm and is “an improvised journey into your family’s dysfunction.”

Want to perform yourself? Check out the Longform Improvisation Training Center, where every level of class includes at least one performance at UCBT

Here’s the best news of all. Mustang Sally’s offers a great deal to current-day UCB ticket holders. Come by before or after a show and show us your ticket stub, and we’ll give you 15% off on all food orders and $1 off every drink.

If you come with a zesty appetite, you may save more on your bill than you paid for the ticket.

It’s like getting the show for free!

Nickelback brings the “Here & Now Tour 2012″ to Madison Square Garden on April 19.

BUSH, Seether and My Darkest Days will join in the fun. Click here to watch the band’s video introducing the tour. Also, YouTube has some C-quality bootleg video from the tour’s first show in Moline, IL.

With your tickets for the show at the Garden in hand, you’re now trying to figure out the best restaurants near Madison Square Garden. Mustang Sally’s is the granddaddy of them all, having been open for nearly 20 years. We serve outstanding food, a full line-up of Irish and American craft beers (we are one of the only places to get McSorleys on tap) and we know how to get a concert crowd into the arena on time to see the show!

If you’re looking for a more upscale, sophisticated restaurant, check out our sister restaurant, Seven Bar and Grill, down the block.

Maná will perform at Madison Square Garden on April 10 and 11, in second U.S. leg of its “Drama y Luz” Tour.

Maná’s #1 song “El Verdadero Amor Perdona” has once again put the band at the top of the chart, for the third time with songs from the bands platinum  album “Drama y Luz.”

With tickets in hand, you’re likely wondering what are the best restaurants near Madison Square Garden.

Mustang Harry’s has always been known as one of the best bars near MSG, and our new lineup of craft beers has only enhanced that reputation.

We now have quite a few new menu items that we heard nothing but rave reviews about. To name just two, our Carnitas  – braised pork butt, avocado, pickled red onions, cilantro and coleslaw on French bread, served with black and tan onion rings. Another hot new item is our Hickory burger, made with Canadian bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and BBQ sauce.

Come try them yourself and see why New York Magazine calls us one of the best sports bars in NYC.

Bruce Springsteen returns to the World’s Most Famous Arena, this Friday night and next Monday night.

From his singing “Growing Up” in 1972 at Max’s Kansas City, to the legendary performance of “Tenth Avenue Freezeout” in 1975 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London to being drowned out by the crowd to “Badlands” at shows in the World’s Most Famous arena 25 years later, Springsteen never fails to put on a great show. He has played Madison Square Garden dozens of times, as evidenced by this photo essay.

If you have tickets, you’re likely wondering about the best restaurants near Madison Square Garden. Mustang Sally’s is the granddaddy of them all, having been open for nearly 20 years. We serve outstanding food, a full line-up of Irish and American craft beers (including being one of the only places to get McSorleys on tap) and we’re family friendly, if you’re introducing your teens to Bruce.

See you this week!

The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins this Saturday morning at 10:45 a.m., and continues until the early afternoon.

It begins near 44th St., on Fifth Avenue, and continues straight up to 79th St.

The weather will be glorious, with a high of 62, partly cloudy.

The best place to watch the parade is in the mid 40s, along Fifth Avenue. This is near the start of the parade, and away from the madness around St. Patrick’s Cathedral and again near Columbus Circle.

After you’ve had it with parade watching, come to Mustang Sally’s for lunch or dinner. We’re family friendly, and while we’ll have a solid crowd all day, we’ll likely not be hopelessly mobbed, and indeed, as of this moment, we are one of the few Irish restaurants in NYC taking reservations for St. Patrick’s Day.

We have outstanding Irish fare and a full line-up of craft and Irish beers. We’re one of the few places in NYC to serve McSorley’s on tap. No wonder we’re considered one of the best Irish pubs in NYC.

We’re just a few blocks from Penn Station, so you can enjoy your meal and drink and then catch your train about 5 minutes away.

Slainte!

If you’re looking for sophisticated, upscale dining with an Irish twist, consider Seven Bar and Grill, our sister restaurant on Seventh Avenue.

Madison Square Garden is getting in the Latin mood this month with Latin pop star Romeo hitting the stage for three nights this month. Whether Romeo got you in the mood, or you’re just a fan, get ready for the next big Latin performance to hit the Garden this month when star Ricardo Arjona comes to NYC. Arjona is a 2-time Grammy winner, winning the coveted award in 2007 for Best Latin Pop Album and the 2006 Latin Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal album.

Arjona, who started his music career at age 8 when he first picked up a car, has been called an anomaly in the world of Latin pop, as he first found fame as a protest singer associated with student culture. Born in Guatemala, he ultimately found success when he moved to Buenos Aires, where his non-traditional themes were more readily accepted. The multi-talented artist was also a basketball star in Guatemala, where he played as a member of the national team and, until recently, held the national record for most points scored in a single game with 78.

Intrigued? So are we. For a peek at Arjona’s musical talents, check out a video or two on YouTube, and snag a ticket here for the show on Sunday, February 26th at 8 PM. Come see us at Sally’s for drinks and to pre-game at the bar – and we’ll be open late through the night if you’re going to keep the party going after the show. Since we’re located just around the corner from the Garden, it will be easy to get to and from the show without having to build in lots of travel time. See you soon!

The UCLA Bruins come to Madison Square Garden to play the St. John’s Red Storm on Saturday, February 18.

Mustang Harry’s has been a favorite of college basketball fans since we opened 1995.

We’ve always been known as the favorite UCLA bar near MSG, as hundreds of fans of Bruins have flooded our establishment before games. We look forward to hosting yet another UCLA alumni meet-up this week.

We have  room for large groups, one of the longest bars in NYC, the freshest craft beers, an outstanding bar menu full of those foods you can’t get enough of, and a terrific brunch menu.

No wonder many consider Mustang Harry’s one of the best restaurants near Madison Square Garden.

Epic band Van Halen is back on tour! And they are coming to the Garden for 2 shows, 2/28 and 3/1. Tickets are still available here for what is sure to be a rocking show. This storied band has had many stars come and go – David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Gary Cheron and others have been a part of the show intermittently over the years. On February 7, 2012, the band released a new album: A Different Kind of Truth, its 12th album, featuring vocals by Roth, his first album since reuniting with the group in 2006.

The new album has received glowing reviews from the press, with its first single Tattoo quickly climbing the Billboard charts, and reviewers praising the album – USA Today said that it’s the “true kick in the butt that arena rock desperately needs.”

Heading to the show? Come party with us at Mustang Sally’s afterward. We have a full dinner menu for late-night snacks, and of course we will be pouring drinks all night long. We expect a big, fun crowd after the show – and, of course, we could be talked into playing some Van Halen upon request!

And then there were two.

Just two teams vying for the trophy for Super Bowl XLVI (that’s 46 for those who slept through Roman Numerals).

To the surprise of many, but not us diehard fans at Mustang Sally’s, one of those teams is The New York Giants!! Yes, after their thorough dismantling of the defending champion Green Bay Packers (see highlights here) and squeaking by the San Francisco 49ers in OT in the NFC Championship, the Giants will take on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, for the second time in four years.

Click here for a look back at the at-times-hysterical media coverage of the amazing 2007 season and run-up to that fabled Super Bowl.

As this week winds down, you’re likely wondering where is the best place to watch the NY Giants in NYC.

Mustang Sally’s has long been considered one of the best sports bars in NYC. We have TVs everywhere you turn, outstanding bar food, and a stellar line-up of world class beers. For the Super Bowl, we also offer an optional unlimited package – $50 for beer (non-craft), house wine and well liquors, plus appetizers,for the full duration of the game. No wonder that NY Magazine wrote that Mustang Sally’s is “as comfortable place as any to while away an NFL Sunday.”

We agree. Many of the usual places not only won’t have a seat for you, they won’t even give you a comfortable place to stand. Do you really want to watch the Super Bowl three-deep at a bar, pushing through each time you want a drink?

We don’t want you to, either. Enjoy the Super Bowl in comfort, like a grown-up. Call Mustang Sally’s now at 212-695-3806 to reserve a table. As of writing this, we still have some tables available for the Super Bowl.