Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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- Monday:11AM–8PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:10AM–8PM
- Sunday:10AM–8PM
Beautifully set. Food and drinks a bit overpriced, as one would expect. The skate rink is very nice too, but they set the ice every 20 minutes and it appears that the machine is not wearing properly, so they need a good 30 minutes for it. Kinda spoils the fun. Still, Id def recommend a visit.
Best to skate first thing in the morning when it opens at 8 AM before the other cheapskate kids come. (I know no admission fees attract skaters, so it’s no surprise it gets crowded and the ice quickly gets chewed up by amateurs. 😖) It may be tough to get to Midtown so early, but it is worth it on an outdoor clean sheet of glass! And the views are breathtaking. Love the passersby gazing at the skaters, thinking they should be out there or wishing they could glide along with us.
The best ice rink in New York City. They follow all the safety protocols (also covid-related) and staff is very friendly. I went a few ice rinks in NYC and this is my favorite. If you have your own skates you can skate for free (just need to book entrance in advance). My favorite place to be in the winter !
I think this was my favourite place on my trip. There was a bit of everything here, and just enough room for everyone! There was lots to look at, like the ice skating, lots of little pod-type shops selling all kinds of things, plenty of places to eat and drink. I sit at home now (in the UK) and wish I could just take a walk up the road to this place. I loved it.
Perfect place to get into the Holiday spirit. Craft and food booths, The Lodge Bar, ice skating rink, huge tree, great shops and vendors. The Lodge bar has great food options inside but there are a lot of food vendors outside as well. Mini custom and unique items. The definite must-see during the holidays. Tons of photo ops including the giant tree and the ice skating. views of the empire State building if you explore as well as buildings that are lit up for the holidays. There are pies, empanadas, hot chocolate and so much.
A very fun and beautiful place during the winter for Ice skating. Its free entrance but dont expect an free help for skating if youre a beginner. You should pay for that 30$ I think. There are many shops with original things you wouldnt imagine. The village is in the middle of a group of buildings and its very interesting to take pictures the night !
Igloo experience: overpriced and underwhelming. We had igloo #5 our christmas lights werent fully working, space heaters did not work, chairs were uncomfortable. We had the adult experience with mulled wine. The mulled wine was very good, charcuterie board was tasteful, and we got a side of fries with the deal. It was an okay experience. I could not in good faith recommend for the sticker price $500 for 5-8 people 😒. We saw our server when she initially showed us to our igloo then the food dropoff. Also the igloos are bunched together and people would randomly crowd around and talk loud.
Love the shops and all the variety of stuff offered the only issue I ran into was the amount of people (which is to be expected I. NYC) but this place was NUTS! The shops were way too close to the walkway which very much crowded people in the walking paths. And in NYC spirit people just shove their way through even if it means plowing over your 6 year old. No complaints about the shops though!
Always super cute. I come with my family at least once a season to skate, eat, drink and shop. I love the Urban space addition, food is fantastic and the bartenders are so friendly! I hate to see the shops close but its nice to be able to walk without swimming through tourists.
What a fantastic spot, whether you ice skate or not (and now theres bumper snow boats), it is definitely a New York must-see! Go just for the park, or go to the library then stroll into the park, or go to Times Square before or after. Bryant is at the heart of it all, and its year-round fun!
Well among the tourism, cheap and soulless ventures, or just the usual; this place kind of throws a happy wrench in… Nothing perfect but fun and kitschy things to purchase, holiday oriented of course. Drinks, food vendors, treats, decadent. Oh and ice skating! Well have fun…
I went to the winter village at bryant park with my friends today and it was really fun! Not all of us wanted to skate so some of us stayed in the lodge. There were a lot of food and drink options from hot chocolate to mulled wine to perogies. The lodge also had a nice ambiance, lots of lights and has a very big holiday vibe. Definitely a good place to spend a couple of hours with some friends.
This place is absolutely magical ✨! The Winter Village ❄️ at Bryant Park 🏞️ is a seasonal open street fair with an endless collection of booths for food 🍔 and shopping 🛍️! Bryant Park transforms into a ice rink ⛸️ surrounded by beautiful Christmas 🎄 shops and eateries. Definitely recommended to walk around, browse all booths, and try some of the delicious 🤤 items for sale. Most spots also serve Hot Chocolate ☕ and Hot Apple 🍎 Cider! I wish it was open all year round!
❄️⛸ ☃️🥶🧤🧣🎄☕️❄️Bank of America Winter Village. A holiday staple for many tourists and residents of New York City. If they have the bumper cars out when you visit, try it. It’s fun though can be nauseating at times.What sets this holiday market apart from the rest is the ice skating rink, the lodge, the igloos and the overall entertainment and food. You can skate for free if you have skates. In the first week of December you can get free tickets to see the lighting of the Christmas Tree, where ice skaters and other performances such as Christmas carols occur. You can rent an “igloo” to experience the village while staying warm.The shopping is very good, comparable to Union Square. Don’t forget to stop by “No Chewing Allowed”.
Great ice rink! One must make a reservation online in far advance. $0.00 if you are bringing your own skates. If not, $20.00+ for rental. Those two tickets are different and supposedly cannot be changed at the gate. Although, the skate rental ticket check was not rigorous.
This is a nice spot. It is a great deal to go ice skating especially if you have your own skates. It is also a good idea to bring your own lock for the lockers to avoid the $12 fee for a lock or bag check. The facilities and environment was very charming. The ice skating was good but somewhat crowded. Overall I would recommend this as a winter experience in the city.
This is such an iconic spot for a true NYC holiday experience! Being that Im a local and have the opportunity to visit often, I invested in my own skates and a gym lock (they have lockers on premises) and am so grateful that I did! If you dont have your own skates they still offer a good price but keep in mind that the rink gets quite overcrowded during the busy holiday season. For the current 2019-2020 season they implemented a system where you can reserve your time online and if you do you get to skip the long line and that was a real helpful feature. However, I personally enjoy coming after New Years for a more relaxed and much less crowded experience. Nevertheless, it pays to check out the all the quaint shops during the holiday season. Great cost effective and family friendly park to visit in the city!
UPDATE : I was never refunded for the skates or the sharpening!Overall the rink is like you would expect it to be . Admission is free but you pay for the rentals. Most of the staff is kind and tries their best to accommodate you.However, if you are going there expecting your skates to be sharpened, WATCH carefully because the staff does not make that they are giving the skates back to the right person. I had given them skates that cost about $100 and was only refunded $21 for the sharpening, given a free bag check, and a free skate rental, which I get that at the moment that is best that they could do but it just does not feel very fair. Especially since they mentioned theyve see this man before and he is on the camera.They said to wait until their manager contacts me. The security involved are a guy named Kyle and a women name Erica. The mangers name is Alexis. One of the staff James told me that, Steven had given the skates to a man after they girl, Allison who gave the skates to said she couldnt find me- yet I was right there. I dont want anyone to get fired. I just want the money back. Waiting for an email but for now BE AWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was lovely! The market was wonderful, the tree was beautifully decorated, there was so much to do and see. The ice rink was well lit and great as well! It was of course busy as all heck, but filled with great shops, good food, and a wonderfully festive atmosphere!
I cant believe the ice rink is free if you have your own skates! During the high season (this year), rentals are $33, which is slightly more expensive than a cheap pair on Amazon. So Id say if you want to skate more than once, then definitely just buy some skates.Also, bring your own lock for the lockers they have, so you dont have to pay $12 for a lock there.The ice can some times be a little bumpy. There are some times very deep cuts in the ice during the high season that dont completely go away even after they remake it each hour. This is kind of annoying, but since Im going there for free, I really cant complain too much.Also, there are some teens there who are pretty wild, like skating really fast right by your nose, almost crashing into you, but just by a sliver every time. Im ok with it because Im a seasoned skater, but its pretty scary for some friends of mine who are beginners. Though if youre here for the NYC experience, Id say this is part of it too, haha.
I usually go here with my family and stay for about an hour or so watching the folks ice skate around. It is beautiful at night with all the music playing and colorful lights. It is also usually crowded. There are plenty of transportation which includes buses, trains and taxis going and coming from here. There are also plenty of small shops inside the park where you can purchased many things from snacks to artificial jewelry to household items.
The ice rink has bumper cars, which (while they dont have good manuverability) let you spin in place really fast and bump others (although haphazardly bc of the poor steering, some wheels have worse motors so even propelling forward with both will send you off course). The park has some stores open, although they are pricey. Waffles and Dinges can be found here and they are amazing. The fountain is nice, the tree during Christmas time is lovely, and ice skating beside it is just amazing. After Christmas time, the rink is okay, but not great as its not cleaned and maintained properly (especially after rain).Overall, good fun but expect to spend a ton.
This is one of NYCs finest parks (IMHO). Its centrally located in Manhattan, and its a shady place to sit in the summer. There are always chairs available, and the public library is right next door (for clean restrooms, cooling if needed, etc), 5 min walk to Grand Central too. In the winter, they construct an ice rink in the center and you can watch people fall down on the ice! Ive always enjoyed Bryant Park.
Bank of America is managing this so poorly. 1-2+hr wait for a family of 3 and looking at $120 for rentals and a locker. I remember the simpler times when it was the Pond by Citi. Staff is untrained and rude, they let their friends and people they know skip ahead of people waiting for hours :-/
If youre in the area and have time to kill, stop by and look at the ice skaters, ice-bumper cars, and myriad of small shop and food stands. They have lots of classic snacks and beverages for the cold weather. Props to the Zamboni driver, the star of the rink when it gets rolled out.
Fun, a place in New York that you can not miss, affordable price, the Ice Rink in very good condition, and because of the proximity to the buildings excellent photos come out, however, the skates were wet inside and with a bad smell . A good tip, this track has a live camera on YouTube.
Total reviews rating 4.6
168 Reviews for Winter Village at Bryant Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-11A great place to spend a winter holiday day with either friends or family, with over 50 stalls comprising of great gifts/accessories, food, bar and most importantly a nice ice skating rink (free if you bring your own skates).The ice skating rink was quite nice, large and they give a 55 minute slot. The skates are decent and they are well stocked on all sizes. The staff were also quite kind and helpful as they taught me a few tricks on how to get my balance and move better. They also have ice skating aids.If you are not bringing your own skates then the prices increase from morning to evening and is lower during the weekdays (Mon to Thu). Using a Bank of America debit or credit card gets you a 10% discount on ice skating. The rink also has good views of Empire state, Chrysler and One Vanderbilt.
Review №2
2022-01-15The set up was user-friendly and the vendors were very nice. Covid-19 safety protocols were practiced. Over all a wonderful experience.
Review №3
2022-05-30Great place to relax with family or friends , there are tables to eat around the park , drinks , ice cream , also there are restrooms
Review №4
2021-12-14I consider Bryant Park to be a staple to the NYC winter festivities. The Lodge bar feels like a safe atmosphere to enjoy drinks with friends. The shops and the icing rink are iconic. Would definitely recommend to at least walk trough during your travel.
Review №5
2021-11-23Beautiful experience to see. Pop up art and food booths. Ice skating arena. Easy access by train.
Review №6
2021-12-19Bryant Park is a nice place right in the middle of Midtown Manhattan next to Times Square in the heart of Manhattan.🍎 The winter time is the best time to visit with the ice skating rink.⛸🎄⛲🎪🏙🌃📸
Review №7
2022-03-10A must place to visit if you are tourist or born and bred New Yorker. Last Friday they had a great event for the kids at the skating rink and throughout the year they have events and classes. I no longer live in the city but make a point at least 2X a month to meet friends at winter village and we usually end up staying until closing.If you want an igloo call at least a week before to make sure you can reserve one.i cannot recommend the winter village enough if you are in the area between November and Feb, there really is nothing like it in the area.Spring and Summer theyre always open to public also but the village closes by mid March.
Review №8
2022-03-06Terrible experience. Went there with my kids. We had to get off the ice after 30 minutes of trying to stay standing in the ice. The problem were the skates, they havent been sharpened or grooved.I tried several pairs. Nothing.(By the way, I played junior B hockey just to be clear that I know this stuff).Staff told us all the skates were the same.At the end, my two kids got injured!Very sad!
Review №9
2021-07-09Bryant Park is a 9.6-acre (39,000 m2) public park located in the New York City borough of Manhattan..Location between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.Built in 1847 by Carrère and Hastings, Lusby SimpsonIs Bryant Park Winter village still open now during pandemic?The answer is no.Closed for the 2020/2021 season. Winter Village will be back next fall.
Review №10
2020-04-04Expensive, crowded and super dull skates. Fun outdoor activity but not very well kept. The staff wasn’t very nice, it was a weird system how they move the people around ensuring no one is getting in for free but not designed efficiently. Costs more to put your bags out and there is no separate area for those who don’t know how to skate and those who do. Which didn’t seem the safest they do have some teenage staff that skate around but I’m not sure how helpful that is.Fun but needs improvement.