1. Smalls Jazz Club
9.2
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews
Louis Vuitton: Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.
Ana Zawacki: The best jazz around. Make sure to get in line early to secure a seat and let the music take you away.
Antoine Moreau: Nice and intimate spot in NYC, sit right next to the band and enjoy the smooth jazz!
2. Village Vanguard
9.2
178 7th Ave S (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 75 tips and reviews
Luiz Filipe Machado: Great Jazz Club, but there is no food here. If you want to do it, do before or after the set
Migiwa Miyajima: When you don't know what to see but want to visit this historical famous jazz club, just come here on Mondays! Mondays are reserved for these great guys!
Ahmed: Highly recommended classic NYC must-see must-experience jazz venue. Housed d finest jazz performances. Get reservation to have a seat as it always gets packed!
3. Birdland
9.1
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
samuel a villegas: One of my favorites Jazz places... Always Good Jazz
Oliver Ceballos: Awesome place to enjoy a nice meal while watching a live Jazz concert. I recommend to make a reservation and getting there 30 minutes before showtime to get a nice table. Great place for a date.
Angela Mauro: Great venue for jazz - get there early to get a good seat...blackened catfish, jambalaya and Chris the bartender were great!
4. Blue Note
8.7
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 174 tips and reviews
Blue Note Milano: Hi, jazz lover! If you’re planning a trip to Italy, don’t miss Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan. Good italian cuisine and, of course, the best jazz music from all around the world. Read more.
Jennifer C: Great jazz band in the west village. Definitely go back there again
Alejandra Vargas: Amazing place to have a jazz concert! Good to have a drink and enjoy the music.
5. The Flatiron Room
8.8
37 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · NoMad · 145 tips and reviews
Elisa: Great non-pretentious service, awesome jazz music and a phenomenal (if over priced) drink list. Reminds me of the lounge at Sleep No More. Very sexy date spot but be sure to make a reservation
Brandon: Massive whiskey and bourbon list. Perfect low key vibe and lighting accompanied by great live jazz. Must do!
Noah Weiss: 1,000 whiskeys, free live jazz, and boozy bourbon and scotch friendly cocktails.
6. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
NY Waterway: Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.
Danielle Davis: Great jazz spot with classic cocktails and homey booths for a romantic date night
Mike O'Sullivan: Thursday nights are great for late night jazz and obviously, all cocktails are great.
8. Tomi Jazz
9.0
239 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews
Anna Frenkel: Hidden in a basement. Ring the doorbell and wait to enter through the huge silver door. Perfect for when you're in the mood for jazz and sake on a weekday evening.
douglas: An AMAZING jazz spot in the East 50's!! The music is always hot, the vibe is always cool and drinks are always cold.
Thodoris T: Absolutely fantastic place for a jazz- evening! Food and cocktails are also great. I totally recommend it!
9. Frederick P. Rose Hall
8.8
10 Columbus Cir (at 60th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews
ConciergeQ: What drink best reflects NYC? Janet Hopkins, Opera Singer: "A Martini dirty with extra olives, please! My favorite (bar) is Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with great Jazz right in Lincoln Center!" Read more.
Priyanka: Best jazz in city overlooking central park! Student discounts & after hours specials $5 cover, $5 drinks + food - get the sweet potato fries or red velvet bonbons!
The Corcoran Group: A relatively small jazz club featuring breathtaking views and amazing performers in a beautiful and intimate setting. The food is overshadowed by the music!
12. Arturo's Restaurant
8.3
106 W Houston St (at Thompson St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 135 tips and reviews
Will W.: large pie, clams casino, house chianti, sunday jazz
Razorfish: Live jazz and low lighting made for a great pizza-eating experience.
Tom Haslow: Great pie, great jazz combos. It's a true original and timeless local spot. God bless Arturo's. And check out the oil paintings on the walls.
14. Antique Garage
8.1
41 Mercer St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews
Ash Shairzay: Love everything about this place. Great ambience, delicious menu, excellent wines, friendly staff, live jazz...
Andrea Hong: Totally lovely and adorable spot. Come for brunch with live jazz, and share the Turkish breakfast platter. Sit by the open doors w a cocktail when it's warm, or cozy up w mint green tea in winter.
Firat Alagozlu: Great ambience, delicious food, live jazz in the heart of SoHo!
15. The Rum House
8.7
228 W 47th St (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews
Mallory Stanton: Amazing cocktails, live jazz, celebrity clientele. All around an awesome place. Oh, and Birdman was filmed here!
Danielle Johnson: Stumbled on this great bar! Jazz jam session, tasty cocktails - what else could you want?!
Guillaume P: Highly cost-effective cocktails, a piano bar, an amazing jazz band, cool people of New York City. Randomly found, only to find it's probably one of those rare authentic places around. What else?