The Knicks bar across the street from Madison Square Garden
Whether you have tickets in hand or are looking for the ultimate Knicks watch party, Bourbon & Branch is your home court for New York Knicks basketball. We combine the electric atmosphere of a premier sports bar with a full restaurant experience, delivering you that same game-day energy just steps away from Madison Square Garden.
There isn't a closer walk from the MSG steps!
This week's Knicks games
For the whole season, see the official Knicks schedule on NBA.com.
Before The Game
Where to eat and drink before a Knicks game near MSG
Going to the Knicks game at MSG? Skip the crowded concourse lines and start your game day right across the street. Fuel up with our full restaurant menu, featuring hearty entrees and classic bar favorites.
Already ate? We have two floors with a full bar on each. Join us on the second floor overlooking 33rd Street and watch your fellow Knicks fans fill the Garden while enjoying our curated selection of house cocktails and cold beers.
Unbeatable Location & Fast Service
We are directly across the street from the Garden, ensuring you can enjoy a great meal, grab quick rounds, and still make it to your seats comfortably before tip-off.
Pre-Game Atmosphere
Surround yourself with fellow fans building the energy before heading into the arena.
Wondering where to take a group before a Knicks game?
Ten or more of you, go through private events and we'll send you a quote.
During The game
Where to watch Knicks games in NYC?
Knicks watch party in NYC, across the street from MSG!
No tickets? Keep your seat right here. We show every Knicks game, home and away, and the only place you can match the energy is if you were inside the arena. Call it a Knicks watch party across the street from MSG every night they play. The only way you get closer to the game is with a ticket.
Grab a seat at either bar
Or let us hold a table for you on Resy. Pro Tip: Ask for a window table upstairs to overlook 33rd Street and the Garden marquee.
Wall-to-Wall Coverage
Multiple HD screens guarantee you have a perfect sightline of the action from anywhere in the restaurant or bar.
The Best Crowd in the City
Join a packed house of dedicated Knicks fans. Our watch parties deliver the authentic New York basketball atmosphere you can't get at home.
After
Where to go after the Knicks game
Win or lose, the doors are open after the final buzzer. Knicks fans pour out onto 33rd Street. Soak up all the post-game energy while you walk across the street and come back for one last round or a late-night bite on the way home.
Or, hang out with us a little longer. Penn Station is the same short walk whenever you're ready to call it a night.
Getting here from Penn Station
We are one block from Penn Station, so the LIRR, NJ Transit, and the subway all leave you a block away. Moynihan Train Hall is nearby as well. The address is 155 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001.
Walk out of Penn Station using the 7th Avenue exit, and you will see us right across the street!
Before or after
Hold a table for the next Knicks game
Walk-ins are welcome at both bars, or secure your seat on Resy.
155 W 33rd St · Across from MSG · Section: Both Floors
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Questions before you come
What is the closest bar to Madison Square Garden for a Knicks game?
Bourbon & Branch is directly across 33rd Street from the Garden, about a 60-second walk from the arena doors. We show every Knicks game, home and away.
Best bars to watch the Knicks game in NYC?
If you want to be as close to the Garden as you can get without a ticket, Bourbon & Branch is the Knicks bar directly across 33rd Street from Madison Square Garden. Every Knicks game is on, home and away, with a full menu and two floors with a bar on each. Walk in at either bar or hold a table on Resy.
Do you show every Knicks game?
Yes. Every game, home and away, is on our TVs. The sound is on for primetime games. For other games, ask and we will turn it on for you.
Can I watch the Knicks game here without a ticket?
Yes. Walk in at either bar or let us hold you a table on Resy. The schedule board on this page shows this week's games.
Where can I eat before a Knicks game near MSG?
Here. We have a full menu, and we are across the street from the Garden. Come in and sit down, or hold a table on Resy.
Where to drink before a Knicks game near MSG?
Bourbon & Branch, directly across the street from the Garden. Two floors with a full bar on each, eight beers on draft, 14 house cocktails, and a hand-selected bourbon list. Grab a seat at either bar, and when you're ready it's a 60-second walk to the arena doors.
Where do Knicks fans go after the Knicks game?
Across 33rd Street. Knicks fans pour out of the Garden onto our block, and our kitchen stays open after the buzzer. Come back for one last round or a late-night bite, and Penn Station is a block away whenever you're ready to call it a night.
Do I need a reservation for a Knicks game?
No. Walk-ins are welcome at both bars on every Knicks game night. If you want a table on a home-game night, hold it on Resy a few days ahead, because those tables fill first. Groups of ten or more go through private events and get a quote.
Is this page only for Knicks games?
Yes. The Knicks are this page. Every other Garden event, including the Rangers, concerts, and shows, has its own page.
Football is on here too. See the NFL and college football page.