Red Rooster is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Red Rooster

8.6
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 555 tips and reviews

Fatima S.Fatima Serulle: Loved the entire ambiance, staff people watching - the music was incredible! Don't leave without trying the biscuits!

Linda N.Linda Nguyen: Lobster mac and cheese.. Burger was all sold out so guessing it's legit. Awesome live band on Sunday evening

Rachel F.Rachel Ferlag: Spicy chicken wings, corn bread, music, bar. Everything was great!

Shrine World Music Venue is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

2. 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 G.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 C.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.

Noah X.Noah Xifr: Authentic music feel. Wonderful jazz Agrippa blues brass bands.

Minton's Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

3. 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 PostNew 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 T.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 M.Renae Mason: Wonderful, old-school romantic jazz venue in Harlem with cocktails named after famous musicians. I had the 'Bessie' :)

Apollo Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Apollo Theater

9.0
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

The Art InitiativeThe Art Initiative: CEO & Co-Founder of the The Art Initiative, Tuan X (also a singer, songwriter & MC) headlined here on March 4th, 2011 in the first season of the 'Apollo Music Café'.

California BakeryCalifornia Bakery: Lo storico teatro dove hanno suonato tutti i protagonisti della black music: da Aretha Franklin a Michael Jackson | The historic black music venue, where all the big and famous artists have played

Ruby R.Ruby Rubero: If you love music, this is a great place to listen to new talent....

Paris Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

5. 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

Sheridan P.Sheridan Pennington: Great dive bar with Music 7 nights a week, Esther the bartender makes you feel like you are part if the family and the owner Sam always has chicken and beans and rice on the house if you need to eat.

Emily A.Emily Andino: Friendly people and amazing jazz. Not far from the subway.

Larriza T.Larriza Thurler: A hidden gem. A must go. Great music!

Silvana is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

6. Silvana

8.2
300 W 116th St (Frederick Douglass Blvd), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Central Harlem · 56 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Mosley: The falafel and music are an excellent combination.

Helena M.Helena M: Really good music, really fun crowd. Have a seat and munch on some pita.

IlariaIlaria: Cozy place in harlem with live music downstairs. Give it a try!

Ginny's Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

7. Ginny's Supper Club

8.0
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews

Stacy F.Stacy Fuller: The food, the music, the cocktails, it's all perfection. And if you don't order the chicken & waffles I'll never speak to you again.

Sheridan P.Sheridan Pennington: My favorite place to see a bit of big band jazz in my neighborhood ? Great staff and great music

Ashley H.Ashley Hughes: Everything was great! The yardbird.. Mashed potatoes.. Cornbread... And the music was awesome!!!!

Melba's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Melba's Restaurant

8.6
300 W. 114th Street, New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

George L.George Lake: Banging food (i recommend the braised short ribs or catfish), and the music is always on point. Don't want to sound mean but please refrain from bringing infants and their huge accessories.

Justin M.Justin Mashia: The food is amazing and mix that with a great environment and good music = best dining experience ever!

Sarah C.Sarah Colvin: The place is small, so make a reservation well in advance. Tuesday nights are awesome for good Soul Food, Live Music (jam session), a Killin DJ, and Dancing over dinner. A top 10 thing to do in NYC!

Harlem Nights is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

9. Harlem Nights

8.0
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (138th Street), New York, NY
Bar · Central Harlem · 14 tips and reviews

Harlem NightsHarlem 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!

HeatherHeather: Live music cocktails and vibe!

Tavonna M.Tavonna Miller: I came here listen to some live music! Their bar food is amazing as well is there a liquor selection! Well worth the money!

Marcus Garvey Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

10. Marcus Garvey Park

8.5
Mt. Morris Park W & Madison Ave (btwn W 120th & W 124th St), New York, NY
Park · Central Harlem · 52 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: 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 C.Harry Chen: Fantastic stage for summer jazz Cuban music and animation. Nice people and neighborhood too.

Ny W.Ny Whitaker: Historic watchtower, drum music, classical theater, movies, art, swimming, music and more

Londel's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

11. Londel's Restaurant

8.0
2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Btwn 139th & Frederick Douglass), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 17 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Mack: Great ambiance! Good food. Slow service though. Great live jazz band on Saturday but music can get kind of loud.

Joselin F.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.

Jeff H.Jeff Harris: Everything is good and the music is on point

Bill's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

12. Bill's Place

8.7
148 W 133rd St (Bet. 7th Ave & Lenox Ace), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: Amazing and intimate jazz house. Must see in NYC

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A Jazz speakeasy that masquerades a a club. Bring your own booze from the nearby hooch spot or mooch off of collegiates in the know. Based in Harlem's jazz district. Authentic and Smooth. Door cover.

Meghan B.Meghan Burek: Amazing live music!

Corner Social is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

13. Corner Social

7.7
321 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 126th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 173 tips and reviews

Shamika L.Shamika L.: Awesome music love the mix!

Kristina L.Kristina Lesiuk: awesome music! love the playlist going right now! #empireofthesun #tempertrap #fosterthepeople

Suzanne L.Suzanne Likeness: Loved the vibe the crowd the music the food the drinks.

Angel Of Harlem is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

14. Angel Of Harlem

8.1
Frederick Douglass Blvd (122nd), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Central Harlem · 29 tips and reviews

Nikki F.Nikki Foster: Great food, drinks, and music!

Theresa M.Theresa M: Everything was great! the DJs were the best!!! love the music they were playing...they have a great appetizer selection!

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: Caribbean queen and the french kiss cocktails are awesome. Great nachos and it's a big portion too. Awesome music and staff are super friendly too

Harlem Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Central Harlem, New York.

15. Harlem Tavern

7.1
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 116th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Central Harlem · 291 tips and reviews

The C.The Commander: This place is awesome! Great music (by pandora), great drinks (ciroq summer celebration is amazing!) But the kitchen is a bit slow! Sit back and enjoy the eye candy tho, its worth the wait!

amNewYorkamNewYork: Spacious inside and outside, this bar, grill and beer garden is a hot spot for Harlemites and Manhattanites alike. There's live music on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Saturdays and Sundays at brunch.

Afi Y.Afi Yellow-Duke: Great burgers and beer. Sometimes, there's also awesome live music: I saw a killer jazz band there