Jekyll and Hyde Club Review »
This is the "uptown" (midtown, technically) cousin to the pub that you'll find in the West Village, and it's definitely a lot different. The pub is much smaller and more intimate, but they are certainly related. You just have to look closely to find the similarities.
First, start outside. The midtown edition is designed for tourists - no doubt about it. The four-story facade and entranceway is more like a theme park entrance, and if the line is too long, enjoy it and move along. If your wait is more than a few minutes, it's simply not worth it. If there is a small wait, or better yet, no wait at all, head on in. But make sure you pack cash and plenty of it (or American Express).
The food isn't that good, and it's really overpriced. The only real reason to go is for the floor show. Well, that and the wall show and the immersive experience. It's all around you. It happens everywhere. Don't go for a quiet drink or dinner. Take the kids, or just act like one yourself and be prepared to spend plenty of money doing it.
If you just want the experience without quite so much of a show, and perhaps a little less of the "stuff" that goes with it, go to the Village location instead. The prices are about the same, and it's a bit more cramped, but it's a more enjoyable experience overall and less kid-friendly.
