1. Minton's Playhouse
8.1
206 W 118th St (btwn St Nicholas & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 41 tips and reviews
New York Post: Wonderful live jazz musicians go all night. Pass on the sampler platter for North African-spiced grilled shrimp, sherry-tinted she-crab soup, and dreamy cheese grits. Jackets-required for men. Read more.
Naomi Tolson: Wonderful environment, friendly people, delicious food, and fabulous house band. Highly recommend as a date night or a great place for an intimate jazz experience. Get the scallops or biscuits!
Renae Mason: Wonderful, old-school romantic jazz venue in Harlem with cocktails named after famous musicians. I had the 'Bessie' :)
2. Paris Blues
7.8
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (btwn 120th & 121st), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 27 tips and reviews
Wallace Bachman: Wednesday nights. Great jazz. No cover. So comfortable.
The Corcoran Group: Pay a visit to a charming neighborhood dive bar with great Jazz music, a friendly crowd and rarely a cover charge. Yes it’s a bit rundown, but that’s park of its allure.
Emily Andino: Friendly people and amazing jazz. Not far from the subway.
3. Shrine World Music Venue
8.2
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (134th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Harlem · 49 tips and reviews
Jaro G4: Get the Afrotrip (w/ Brazillian Rum) and come chill out to the Reggae and (live)Jazz tunes on a Sunday night. Great for going to work the next day.....
Dulcita Coco: Great music venue playing Jazz and African/Caribbean/South American music. Very mixed crowd of people from all walks of the world. Once you're here, you're in another (chilled out) galaxy.
Aaron Evans: Amazing free Jazz show every Sunday starting at 5pm and ending at 8pm
6. Londel's Restaurant
7.8
2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Btwn 139th & Frederick Douglass), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 17 tips and reviews
Jennifer Mack: Great ambiance! Good food. Slow service though. Great live jazz band on Saturday but music can get kind of loud.
Harlem Ambassador: Since it has been jazzed up the look is Cosby meets Harlem. Traditional fare with a Cajun twist. The look and feel is very 80's. Sunday all you can eat buffet attracts a stuffy church set. Great cafe.
Joselin Fernandez: I love the live jazz music. It adds to the old school southern jazz theme. Their drinks are very well made; not a lot of selections of beers though.
7. Marcus Garvey Park
8.4
Mt. Morris Park W & Madison Ave (btwn W 120th & W 124th St), New York, NY
Park · Central Harlem · 52 tips and reviews
Danny Silverio: Jazz festival 😁
Compass: Free live jazz and featured comedy acts fill the summer event calendar, while public play spaces, ping-pong tournaments, and a public amphitheater keep park-goers busy all year.
Harry Chen: Fantastic stage for summer jazz Cuban music and animation. Nice people and neighborhood too.
8. Ginny's Supper Club
8.0
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews
Sheridan Pennington: My favorite place to see a bit of big band jazz in my neighborhood ? Great staff and great music
Compass: Right below Red Rooster, Ginny’s is a retro supper club featuring Latin and jazz nights, plus in-demand post-church brunches.
Jill Sabato: Such a fun amazing homey atmosphere. Food is to die for especially the cornbread and Mac and cheese! Don't go if you are looking to count calories.
Eric Edmondson: I was there today (Aug 25th, 2018) for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival with my family, and it was a very nice concert! Though I didn’t get to sit in front of the stage, it was still a good concert.
Prince Hakeem: Great summerstage shows check out the new amphitheater!
Kendal Cockrel: Catch some awesome free shows and good music!
10. Apollo Theater
9.1
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews
NYULYP: This place was open during the Harlem Renaissance and witnessed the jazz legend Duke Ellington perform on stage.
Liz Baez: Amateur Night is great. Small intimate theater. Not a,bad seat in the house. Also the Uptown Hall Events are informative and great panels
Concert Ticket Agency: The most legendary...from The Jackson 5 to James Brown...some of the greatest talent the world has ever known has hit this stage. and some of the WORST: check out Amateur night! lol and dress up!
11. Harlem Tavern
7.1
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 116th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Central Harlem · 291 tips and reviews
Chris Ziemba: Stop by on Saturdays between 12-4 and you get to eat AND listen to live music provided by a trio of jazz musicians from the Juilliard School!
Brianna Simpson: Pulled pork was great! The fries fantastic and the Neuske's bacon incredible! Nice atmosphere with live jazz too!!
Afi Yellow-Duke: Great burgers and beer. Sometimes, there's also awesome live music: I saw a killer jazz band there
12. Harlem Nights
8.1
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (138th Street), New York, NY
Bar · 14 tips and reviews
Harlem Nights: Get ready to welcome Harlem Nights to the neighborhood! Expect lots of live music: jazz; local singer/songwriters; Latin & more, along with playful cocktails and a cozy, approachable atmosphere!
Ryan Eick: Good local bar with a very friendly bartender
Heather: Live music cocktails and vibe!
14. Harlem Blues Cafe
7.6
2144 5th Ave (131st Street), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 6 tips and reviews
Alex Albert: Shiitake mushroom sandwich with roasted red pepper and goat cheese was really good. Barely anyone bc it’s a little hidden gem. Good jazz music. I’d definitely come back to stay all day and do my work!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Small and cute cafe with a jazz playlist playing in the background. Harlem Blues serve the best croissants around! Buttery, soft & super fresh!! The crepes, sandwiches and cookies are amazing as well
Louise Contino: The people here are the NICEST!!