4. Arthur's Tavern
7.6
57 Grove St (at 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 63 tips and reviews
Washington Square Hotel: This nightclub has been entertaining New York City since 1937 with the best of live jazz and blues. The legendary Charlie Parker and the great Roy Hargrove played here."
LaDawn Penigar-Mitchell: Incredible live jazz and blues music! Come on Thursdays or Fridays and listen to Sweet Georgia Brown and Off the Hook! Gets crowded, come early if you want a table.
Songza Music: Arthur's Tavern is an unassuming dive bar where you can always expect to find a dance party soundtracked by an amazing house band playing crowd-pleasing '70s soul and funk.
5. Rockwood Music Hall
8.5
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews
Jessica Bailis: Wander in on Sunday night for an intimate performance of great jazz, blues, or acoustic singer/songwriter. And enjoy with a glass of Malbec...or 2. Show is free so make sure to tip the musicians!
Lower East Side Partnership: So many stages, so little time! Rockwood Music Hall is located in the heart of the LES and includes three separate stages with a range of talent, running the gamut from blues to jazz, pop to rock.
AFAR Media: The venue’s soft lighting and its bar, that offers a nice selection of wine, create an intimate and enjoyable experience to listen to live music. Read more.
6. Ear Inn
8.6
326 Spring St (btwn Greenwich & West), New York, NY
Pub · Hudson Square · 148 tips and reviews
Max Mobile: Great Blues Band tonight, 'Stringbean and the Stakers' 10pm
Compass: A designated NYC historical landmark, the old-time bar still advertises extinct beers while local bluegrass, jazz, and blues groups perform on the small stage.
Thomas Escher: The grapevine says it's one of the oldest restaurants in town. It's definitely a cute and inexpensive food place. The burgers are amazing and the waitresses are really kind. Go and see for yourself.
8. Ginny's Supper Club
8.1
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews
Peter MacRobert: I saw King Solomon Hicks play live and the place absolutely rocked. Amazing food from Red Rooster and awesome live blues downstairs: a magic combo.
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.
Harlem Ambassador: Dark, sexy, and unexpected....and that's the crowd! The bar ain't bad if you can get a seat and ignore the door admission. Always something going on. The real vibe happens here (under the Red Rooster)
9. Sugar Bar
7.8
254 W 72nd St (btw Broadway & West End), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Deveter Lane: Tuesday Nights this summer stop by for the Blues open mic with The Back Alley Players
Leah Elizabeth: Awsome restaurant! Thursday nights are incredible, go here for a great time, great music, and fun celebrity sightings! Make sure to order the mac and cheese!
Shermaine Johnson: Food is fantastic and reasonably priced & great spot to meet legendary celebrities especially on the Thursday open Mic night
10. Brodo
8.6
200 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Soup Spot · East Village · 58 tips and reviews
Andrew Litvak: Load up your broth with chili and garlic. Great cute for cold weather blues.
Wesley Bliss: Yum healthy rich bone broth soups you can't go wrong with. Bone marrow particularly succulent.
Staff Picks: Order the new nourishing bone broths in coffee cups. Flavors include organic chicken broth, and hearth broth made with chicken, turkey, and beef, and grass-fed-beef broth. Read more.
11. Harlem Blues Cafe
7.6
2144 5th Ave (131st Street), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 6 tips and reviews
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
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!
Louise Contino: The people here are the NICEST!!
Noah Xifr: Authentic music feel. Wonderful jazz Agrippa blues brass bands.
Randall Head: Great vibe, decor and staff. Friendly patrons who are there for the music. Go see some talented musicians!! Definitely worth the trip to Harlem.
WeHarlem: Nice addition to Harlem's music venues. Shrine has a eclectic live band music vibe with a rustic artsy decor. Visit www.WeHarlem.com. Download WeHarlem iPhone/Android App 4 FREE
MetroFocus: Head to the Battery Park City Esplanade for a beautiful sunset and beat your winter blues. Check out MetroFocus for some other useful tips. Read more.
Achille Kolla: Perfect for a walk at anytime during the day. Great views of the Statue of Liberty!
City of New York: Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.
14. Rose Theater
8.8
10 Columbus Cir Fl 5 (at 60th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 28 tips and reviews
Peter Marabella: We take our 8 and 3-year old here for Sat. Matinee concerts. Totally family friendly and really cheap fun if you subscribe to a concert package. Rose theater boxes make it easy to control little ones!
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Don't forget. The first 10 people to check in to Rose Theater tonight get a free copy of "For All We Know" by vocalist José James.
AMI: Enjoy "The Music of Astor Piazzolla" featuring Paquito D'Rivera on November 11 & 12 at 8pm! Give us a shout (@AMIagency) when you check-in! #AMIbookings
15. Bliss Spa
7.9
12 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Spa · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews
Bliss: TIP: At Bliss, Relaxing tunes don’t necessarily mean elevator music. Kick back and enjoy our fun, upbeat rhythm and blues!
Norman Ellis: Blissage massage is on point! Ask for Donatella to be your therapist!
Katie Welch: Margarita will clean every pore. Every. Last. Pore. My skin thanks her.