Overall great first experience at Golden 1 Center. We came for the Guns N Roses concert and had a blast. I would recommend getting here at least one hour prior to the beginning of the show because there is only one entrance and the line stretched all the way to K St. It took about 25 minutes to get through the security checkpoint and into the building. Once inside, there were fairly long lines at the alcohol vendors, so we waited another 20 minutes for drinks. Drink selection was good, they had a decent selection of beer, wine and hard liquor.

Unfortunately we were disappointed with the food. We were hoping for the same type of processed comfort foods that everyone looks forward to eating at concerts, ball games and fairs, like corn dogs, nachos and greasy cheeburgers, but at Golden 1 they made an attempt to evolve these fan favorites into healthier, more gourmet alternatives, which was not very well received. The nachos were disappointing. I was hoping for the same processed jalapeño cheese you would expect to find at most stadiums, but the nacho cheese was a really watered down attempt at some kind of a gourmet nacho cheese and fell short. The popcorn was $10 a bag and was really salty.... way too salty. So we decided to eat after the show.

We sat in section 109 which had a great view of the stage. I think most of the seats on the first level have great views of the stage actually. The sound quality was great so we could clearly hear the singer (Axl Rose) as well as Slash's amazing guitar solos.

Overall this is a great venue for concerts. You can reserve parking online before you leave home so you dont have to hunt for parking when you get downtown. The event center has great seating and sound. But I would recommend eating dinner before you get there to avoid having to eat their food. Also, one suggestion to the Golden 1 Center, PLEASE put large screen televisions around the inside perimeter of the food court so that while you're waiting in line for food, drinks, merchandise, etc., you can continue to watch the show. I think more people would be willing to leave their seat to buy things if they didn't feel like they were missing the show while waiting in line.

Overall we had a great time at Golden 1 Center and will definitely be back for another concert at this venue.