Shrine @ MGM Grand at Foxwoods Reviews

My friends and I drove over an hour and paid $20 to get into Shrine. After an hour we were kicked out for being "too drunk" despite the fact that between the three of us we had at most 3 drinks and none of us had to drive. I will not return to Shrine and instead will go to Avalon at Mohegan Sun.

Horrible place. was 100 dollars to buy the ticket and the line was so big. Horrible !!! I got there and I left after 40 ms because out side was better and free.

Went to shrine for a birthday party, the entire night couldn t have gotten any better, didn t matter if you were just grabbing drinks or had a table everyone and every part of the night felt VIP. Our bottle girl was so tentative, music was on point next time I m out that way it s priority to go back

Only have pics as friends went there and looked fun...

If I could give less than one star, I would. Go to Avalon in Mohegan Sun instead.

I've been in Shrine a few times in the past and had some fairly mediocre experiences. The first time was for a friend's birthday where our group ate sushi upstairs for dinner adding up to an $800 tab. We then swung around to the club expecting to at least be comp ed at the door for our bill. This on a weeknight there was no line and it was not very crowded inside, the bouncer told us we would be paying a full cover to get inside. When we put up enough of a stink about the food bill we just paid the manager came along and finally conceded.

This past weekend I was at Foxwoods for a bachelor party. After dinner we were walking by the Shrine front entrance to gamble in the casino and I asked the door attendant if I could get in with shorts or would have to go change later. You need jeans to get in so myself and 3 friends broke off from the bachelor and the larger group after gambling and got changed to appease the dress code. When the 4 of us walked up to the (now long) line the bouncer waved us over and asked us if we were the same people from the bachelor party that walked by and asked about the dress code. Expecting that he would then bump the four of us up to the front we explained that we were. It was at that point when we were informed that anyone in our group would not be allowed in due to the club policy.

Shrine bans bachelor parties, no questions asked.

After trying to explain we had left the bachelor and the large group in the casino and that this was just a group of 4 guys trying to get in we gave up and tried a different route.

We walked upstairs to the restaurant to get a few drinks and hope to move down at some point that way. There we met up with a group of 8 ladies finishing dinner who were sympathetic to our situation. They planned also to go to Shrine and invited us to enter with them. We walked to the inside entrance mixed in alternating the 8 girls and 4 guys and were started to be allowed in. One of the main entrance door attendants then walks up and recognizes our group from the earlier scenario and hand picks us out of the group of girls to reject us again.

This policy is obviously arbitrary and I m sure it s a game for the door attendants to blacklist a group for uttering the word bachelor . It would be one thing if we had tried to enter obnoxiously as a group of 12 guys. But to be hand picked out of a group of 12 people entering with a ratio of 8 ladies and 4 guys is just ridiculous.

Shrine is not a destination.

If you are staying at Foxwoods it is one of the few available options. They would not survive if it were not for that monopoly. Get a clue and hire employees with an ounce of reasonable sense.

I won t be returning.

The club puts on some really good shows but the only problem I have with the place is that they absolutely take you to the cleaners for water! The water should be readily available for everyone for proper hydration so that no one passes out or even worse dies. Oh any by the way it doesn't have to be Voss water, nothing wrong with the good ole fashion casco brand bottled. This is one thing I'd like to see change in the near future. I really don't think that's asking for too much.

Horrible experience! Fact im extremely low key, dont need extra attention my way, all i cared bout was my family and friends having fun. Didnt even mind picking up the bill for 13 people either. Waitress was great and all no problems there. The problem i had was my host who i guess was assigned to me most of night wanted to party it up with people she must have ran into in there. Which is great you see people you know hug it out some small talk and get back to work. Again i dont complain much unless its obvious and it needs to be addressed. So long story short she vanished for most of 4 hrs we were in there. Acouple of things were really bad im not about spill it all on here but yea definitely could have been much better. 2 stars still gave cause like the club interior and lit

Shrine attracts some good talent, but the layout forces people together. Lot of sweaty bros up in here, but overall not a bad experience

No other venue in the area books the acts that SHRINE does. Awesome Vegas-style nightlife right inside of a casino!

Not for headliners! I m sure it s great as a nightclub but seeing Deadmau5 here was miserable, he was awesome, but this venue is not designed to entertain a crowd for an artist like this. And honestly this crowd, or at least the VIP section, was more interested in the status of being at his concert and posting about it than actually giving and enjoying his music. On top of it all, people and the security guards would push out into us lowlifes in the GA section. Not worth it in my opinion. They strictly close at 0100 on Tuesdays and open no additional tables when you exit. This is my second time at Foxwoods, really not impressed.

Great attention from staff, drinks are great, and world class DJs make for an incredible night out

Awful experience. I have been to many clubs before but this place is badly setup with horrible sound, security and staff. All they care about is money. STAY AWAY. Go to Mohegan instead. The covercharge is like 30 bucks.

really fun place to spend the night dancing to my favorite djs! Staff is awesome and drinks are delicious

Floor was so sticky my shoes kept coming off and the bathrooms were the most disgusting thing I ve ever seen. One stall had vomit all over the toilet seat and the bathroom attendant told us it was ok to use because it was only a Heineken that spilt (she must not have noticed the chunks) another stall was flooded and the last stall had a broken seat and toilet paper everywhere. The bathroom attendant also yelled at my friends when she told someone walking in how disgusting the bathrooms were saying she shouldn t be advertising it because she s was cleaning them (yet she was standing there doing nothing the entire time we were there). Please keep in mind this was also 10:15 at night when the club opens at 9:00. Strongly recommend going elsewhere.

Always the best times when I go to shrine. The bottle waitresses are absolutely awesome. Security tended to all my needs, and the managers are very friendly. Tuesday s are so much fun with the high caliber talent acts. Highly recommend

This venue is way too small for the awesome shows that go on here...it just turns into a giant shove fest, every time.

The night began good but after, the waitress was horrible, overcharged me, and after wasting over a grand they kicked me out as soon as 1240 hit on a Sunday. I will not be going here ever again and choose to go to another place at Foxwoods.

Shrine is an awesome venue! Great sound, layout, line up and lighting. The girls and bar staff are super sweet and always take care of me when I m there.

Shrine s great because there s a ton of room to get a good view of the DJ booth from both upstairs and downstairs. I m really short so this is great for me! I can also get a table right up front on the dancefloor, or in the back where it s much more intimate and I can go back and forth as I please.

It s so wild in there (Tuesdays are amazing) it s hard to believe it s all behind those doors in the casino. Definitely worth checking out!

Only reason for 2 stars was for the friendly bartender and attend person in the bathroom. Otherwise. I felt they oversold the tickets for Pauly D show and he didn't even come out until midnight. It was so crowded and we couldn't even get through to go to the bathroom or get out of the club. If there was a fire, would they be up to code? I don't think so.

Amazing club!! exceptional atmosophere and staff! Always a great night at SHRINE :)

Great atmosphere, amazing service, great bottle selection, a little bit of Vegas here in CT!

Amazing food . I would say top 10 meals I have ever had out. Love it.

AJ was the best bartender. He made every drink perfectly without stress and took his time to wish a happy birthday to my friend! Keep him forever!

They do not care about their customers. All they care about is money. You are better off going to Mohegan Sun where they care about their customers.

Awful venue. Security staff and management are extremely rude and unpleasant. One big ripoff. Never in my life have I been kicked out of a club, I'm 30. If you dance here or have fun security takes you outside and gives you a sobriety test in the middle of the casino gaming floor. Extremely rude and distasteful. VIP vodka bottle was 50% water. Lights were awful. Funktionone sound system on low. Waste of money. Drive another hour and a half and go to NYC

Went to a cheap bar in new haven and they had top shelf vodka. Kettle one to be exact. Spent 5 dollars to get in. 20 at this place and couldn't even order my drink of choice. Shame on this top night club. Music was decent, shout out to the DJ. Dancing area cramped. Staff relatively decent and helpful. Looks great.

Great atmosphere and amazing staff! No place around here books DJs like they do!

When you dont quite fit in with the i just turned 21 and graduated college crowd, and they also won t let you into the 55+ area....what do you do? You don t go to Shrine. That s what you don t do. A half hour in line, 40$ for two (ladies), one of whose is their birthday, and another $20 for one margarita and a BUD LITE....plus no room for anyone...plus weird dudes who think it s okay to dance on anyone with a vagina...you go back to your hotel room and drink the drinks you brought. This is the perfect place for the underaged and the newly 21...but anyone else, promptly reconsider. You will thank yourself later.

It was okay... it was a little on the over crowded side not enough room to walk to the bar or even dance with out stepping on someone else. The upstairs was closed for some reason so it just made it even more crowded. The bar was good. The drinks were well made. The bar tenders were extremely friendly. The only down side was the price of drinks. The security was sort of rude to people I did not have any problem with them, but I watched them kick people out for no reason which is unfair. If it has to do with overcrowding then they might wanna look into a new plan of how many people are allowed in the club. All in all it was an okay visit the only major thing that bothered me was the over crowding.

Music is great! Staff is amazing! Lights are crazy! Will definitely be back soon!

Good music and dj's they get here occasionally. Drinks are extremely expensive and have hardly any alcohol in them. They close very early. The bouncers are rude and useless. You cant walk around with two drinks in your hand? I'm bringing this other drink to my friend tough guy. Come try me..

Worst VIP location in tight proximity to the tiny dancefloor. Way overpriced drinks and unfriendly staff.

Fun atmosphere with some of the best Djs. Vegas style and friendly staff. A club not to miss out on!

Payed $20 a person to get into a club that was so crowded you couldn't even dance. Place was definitely over capacity but all they care about is continuing to collect that $20 at the door. Save your money and go somewhere that can actually accommodate what Shrine is advertising.

It was ok. Crowded at first then it was dead. DJ was ehhh. Drinks were good.

They gave us a 75% watered down bottle of vodka at a our VIP table for a Chainsmokers concert. They need to be reported to some government agency.

Horrible place; not enough space to dance; drinks to expensive; the dj was great but the location super uncomfortable. I don't recommend it and I wouldn't go there again

Jason Morgan should pay attention to his employees such as Justin the guy with pony tail( was wearing gray suite on 6/17/2017). Worst costumer service ever! People like him should not even be able to work with customers, he has no manners and doesn't know how to solve problems! This club is waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always a great time at Shrine! Dinner at Red Lantern first, dancing at Shrine after, and never disappointed! The staff is friendly, professional and always out to impress! I highly recommend for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or any occasion!

Mary is great the most attentive bartender I ve had all
Evening ! I will come back for her elevated service !

Always #BADASSERYATITSFINEST, GREAT venue.. Great parties and overall experience .. where the Beautiful people have a good time!! Great staff, etc. Etc. Etc.

I've been to shrine many times before and never had an experience like this. Went out for my friends birthday and was WAY too crowded! Can't even move. The bathrooms are disgusting and bartenders were rude. This bouncer who said his name was JD... absolutely rude and wanted to ruin someone's night. Worst night ever. NEVER AGAIN.

Only good thing about this club is the decorations and bartender. It gets crowded and for $20 not worth it. Use that $20 and go to Centrale FoxTower across from Shrine in the middle of the casino and buy yourself 2 drinks. They play better music and its free.

Overrated!!! Unfriendly Stuff!!! No Space!!! Absolute worst!!!

Nothing like ordering the same drinks and the price changing everytime you order at the same bartender. Also used my card ONCE and had 3 seperate charges for 3 different prices. Will not be returning.

Horrible nightclub. There is not enough space for the events they hold here. The security guards are complete a-holes and will kick you out for reasons that aren't proven. I will never be going back and will never suggest this club to anyone. Spend your money elsewhere.

Absolute trash is the thought that comes to mind. Saw dillon francis here and my god he must of cried at the venue he got stuck playing. First off, the venue is laid out so poorly and can not accommodate the amazing shows that play here. Second it turns into a massive shove fest due to cramped, poor lay out. The sound was horrible, if you love edm youll cry felt like i was in my car listening to music. Security was throwing everyone out that was dancing and even saw them giving drugs to waitresses. Place is a dump with high cover charges avoid like the plague.

Horrible nightclub. The security guards are very rude and will kick you out for no reasons.

I WON'T BE RETURNING.

Best club around! Bar tenders are so professional and in my opinion they always smile, make eye contact and give you their full attention when taking your order.

I'm highly disappointed in Shrine. I've gone there multiple times before and have never encountered an issue like I did last night. We got into the club with no problem. My friend and I then had two shots each at the bar. Proceeded to dance and have a good time, just as everyone else was doing. Not even an hour into being there, we were pulled aside by security. Taken into a back room and hounded with questions. They wouldn't explain to us what we did wrong, or why we were there in the first place. Asked to speak to a manager, and she was unprofessional and beyond rude. We were asked to leave the club. I'm assuming because we were too intoxicated? I'd just like to know how they make that determination. And if I was too intoxicated, how did I manage to get into another bar 20 minutes later? Blows my mind. I will never return to this establishment. I'll take my money elsewhere. And I suggest you do the same.

This place is a wasteland on so many levels: the management is rude w/ an IQ level of <20; all they care about is your-$$$$$ & how to rip-you-off + they're also the biggest snobs you'll ever encounter in your life! On the weekends they pack-in as many people as possible - you can't move a foot without bumping into someone & you feel like one of 1000 sheep in the pen! Everything is overpriced; the attendant girls that work there are dressed half-naked when it's freaking freezing there! I find it desperate & disgusting. On the positive note, I met some decent security guards there (hence 1 star) and trust me, you will want to be friends with them! With so many people packed into one place, many drunk, some desperate, others losers looking for trouble, it doesn't take much to get into a scuffle or a fight. I won't be ever coming back to Shrine & strongly discourage others from giving them business. Save your time, money and attention on a better place.

I ve been coming here every year for my Bday for about 9 years now. I love the music, dancers and the bartenders. This place has the potential to be so much better if it weren t for the extremely arrogant and cocky bouncers that work at this place. Every year they make it a point to throw people out for no reason at all. This past weekend one bouncer had the nerve to question my friend and asked if she had been drinking, as if it weren t allowed and as if the rest of the freaking club and casino weren t half drunk as it was. They threw me out for no reason as well, it s like they just pick and choose who they want to throw out and then pick a fight with you when you ask why. It s honestly sad and the owners should be ashamed of themselves for letting such a classy establishment be over run by these deplorable human beings. You should treat your paying customers with respect and not as if they are human garbage. Shame on Shrine owners. SHAME!

PS Maybe try being a little less greedy by stopping letting people in past the maximum capacity. It would be nice to be able to have room to walk around easier.

Sat at the bar and really enjoyed experience! Wonderfully talented bartenders. Great drink menu

My experience here was better than I expected. After reading all the bad reviews I was nervous and not looking forward to it. But we were going there for a birthday and didn't have much of a choice. The line was really short for a Saturday night, we walked right in. The $20 cover charge was a drag but we fought our way to the bar and got drinks. Immediately some guy knocked my boyfriend's drink out of his hand and things got heated. But after we left the area right in front of the DJ it was better. We went upstairs and sat down on the couches and drank and avoided the wild raucous crowd. The drinks weren t overly priced and after about an hour we had had enough and left to go gamble a little more. This place is supposed to be Vegas level but honestly it feels a little fraternity to me. Too messy and the crowd is too immature.

stay Away from this place they will make you loook like you are not your self that s how crooked place this is it

Never actually went inside. Me and my girlfriend where at a concert then wanted to go into Shrine. We wait in line only for security to tell us my GF looks too intoxicated to go in recommended we go grab a bite and come back in 30 minutes. She wasn't didn't understand what type of place thay sells drinks would actually turn people away unless they are over the top drunk otherwise they should let you in then if you are cuasing issues remove you. Got a sense of racial profiling I would advise against coming here if you are make sure you act proper.

Highly disappointed with this place. Staff was very unprofessional and rude.

Great time! Unique atmosphere, great bartenders, will absolutely return. I LOVE TUESDAYS AT SHRINE!

It was my first time at shrine and let me give you my honest opinion. The security and bartenders were so nice and friendly, they were open to have conversations and it was rare to see. Other than that, I went in thinking it would be a giant dance room, instead it is extremely small and barely fit anyone. I would not attend this place again due to the size and the cover fee. It is not worth the $20, 25% of the place is sectioned off for VIP and that already ruins a quarter of the space. Not only that but a rude VIP guest put his hands on me and that is unacceptable that a club allows this to happen. Especially with such tight security. Would definitely recommend somewhere else

I came here for NYE which is what this review is based on. First, I needed to take medication in which it was to early to take before I went to take. I asked for a cup of tap later for the fact I already knew water cost a lot. They said we can t give you tap you must buy the 5 dollar bottle . I went around in hopes that I would find another bartender which has no problem. Thankfully I was able to take my meds. Second, there was NO where to sit for general entry only for those who spent that extra money. I feel as though a bar can and should have chairs or allow re-entry. Everyone and anyone should be about to sit.

However, those who were working the bar was working at a fast pace. That right there is the only reason I m giving this place a two star.

I hope this helps those of you looking for a place to go clubbing at Foxwoods.

Always the greatest nights here, the best DJs, and the staff is amazing!

Shrine was the absolute worst Club iv ever been in, paid 160 dollars to get Crammed into a 16x30 space, I get harassed by 3 girls Rolling for hours and when. I say something to the bouncer he ignored me and them when I got upset and walked away, they chased me.and kicked me out because I walked away angry. Didn't even get to see what I paid for. If you don't pay for vip you have nowhere to sit. I would just gamble the money, would be better spent

During the event on which was Dj Hardwell, service was good though bodyguards a little too nervous was seen that the strength looking for someone who can throw away, affordable this is not one of the cheaper places to have fun, the so large amount of people bar was clean, toilets also only place where he was smoking room was very dirty even though the staff were there, for a few minutes before closing bodyguards has become aggressive and told to go out because it already closed( 20 minutes before) can say that the end of this event was not successful.

The bouncers busted my lip open and had to go er... worst club ever never go there...

Wasnt impressed with the food when I attended a function here

February 22, 2020 - Terrible VIP manager. Good music, good girls hosting us (especially Chelsea, she was great) but the VIP manager was more worried about partying with her friends In the VIP area instead of taking care of customers who were spending and willing to spend. Our group walked out of the club!

One of the top night clubs in CT. Love the EDM scene there on Tuesdays. Always a good time!

Always a great night out at shrine, vip is reasonably priced and affordable to anyone!

They charged us for a bottle that no one even requested! When I told the bottle girl that no one requested the extra bottle she informed her manager. I even asked who ordered the bottle and she was unable to point out who she claims asked for another bottle. The manager that she introduced me to was completely unprofessional to the point where my cousin had to step between us because of how angry I was. When I informed him that I didn't request another bottle during my visit he responded by saying well why would you drink a bottle that you didn t order? I responded by asking why wouldn t someone make sure that the person who s card they have on file is ok with another bottle being added? The whole situation was shady and I will absolutely not be back to Shrine and will be sure to tell my wide network to never go here either unless things change because this seems to me like it was a complete scam.

Went to Shrine on a Tuesday and it was insaneee - can t imagine what the weekends would be like. Felt like I was in Vegas. The waitress was really nice and tons of fun!

There isn t a night club or entertainment company better then Shrine and BNEG. I have been to Liv, Story and many other nightclubs but Shrines customer service is one above all. My VIP Hosts are always Kelly and David, and they are 100% on point and are great guys. Everything from location of tables and birthday celebrations, they continue to blow it out of the water everytime I visit. Also, Preston and Anthony are the best bouncers and I look forward to seeing them everytime we pop out at shrine. If you want the best waitress ask for Kasey! Keep up the awesome work guys.

Literally the most unaligned, idiotics for a club I ve ever encountered. Half say re-entry is allowed, the other half acts like a bunch of juiced up roid raging clowns. They think cause they re slightly over an average size, they have a clue what s going on, but the testosterone enhancement is clearly fogging their mind. It s a disgusting environment of non-intellectuals that think they have a clue of what s going on..

Shrine is the worst club I have ever been to. First they charge a 20 dollar cover to get in and DO NOT stamp your hand if you want to leave for a moment. You will have to rejoin the line and PAY AGAIN if you leave. The staff is extremely rude, a quarter of the club is for VIPs, and good luck hearing anything or having an inch of space!

Bartenders are extremely friendly mostly. Club Security does not follow wardrobe guidelines(s) described on the Shrine website. The place is way too small to hold big named DJ s such as Audien and Alan Walker. The experience of attending my second Alan Walker concert was left in utterly disappointment.

Awesome time at the Shrine. The drinks are expensive so bring plenty of money. The service was amazing. We had Sophia as our bartender and she had great customer service skills and was very attentive. My only gripe was that DJ Pauly D didnt show up till like 1130pm when our tickets said 9 to 1am. But he was worth the wait, I just drank too much waiting for him. Other than that it was amazing!

The wife and I had a good stay at the Fox Towers. I do recommend this resort. It was date night for us.

This was my first time coming to foxwoods. I came on a bus trip and I found thr bus ride full of pleasure compared to actually being in foxwoods. The DJ was horrible its 2017 play a mixture get up to date tunes and when a song comes on and the crowd is hype do not change it. I would also need managers of the waitresses and servers to go over there handbook despit playing games I could not get servered and asked serveral waitress walking around with trays of drinks for a drink and was not served and when I finally took one waitress had a nerve to snatch it back out my hand saying she dont just go in my purse damn right you dont i dont get paid for people to go in my purse but you do get paid to serve drinks so serve me do your job.

Love this place. Staff is awesome and they have the best DJ's.

Staff is not trained in handling medically disabled people. was treated very poorly

Came here for my friends birthday party. We stayed at fox tower which is conveniently located next to Shrine, but also very very far from everything else. Aparently cover for ladies is free before 10 pm Saturday. We arrived around 12:30 and paid 20 bucks each. The bouncers were nice enough. But the club? Forget about coming here. What garbage. The DJ couldn t keep the rythum going and songs kept stopping, had no rythym or continuation and were a weird mix of Disney songs and techno, r&b smash up that just sucked. Drinks were 7 bucks for 12 ounce bottles. Smelled of vomit, too packed to move and weird. You can t leave and come back either. Would not come back. The club in the casino across the way had better music.