1. Smalls Jazz Club
9.1
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.
Vic Zaud: Wonderful small (no pun) club that brings an intimate jazz experience. Super unique.
Jon Bills: Great space with live jazz and friendly staff. Arrive early to grab a seat. $20 cover charge.
2. Blue Note
8.8
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.
Trevor McLeod: Peep your table early. But really, great Jazz will sound amazing from any corner of the room.
Alejandra Vargas: Amazing place to have a jazz concert! Good to have a drink and enjoy the music.
3. 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
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!
Julie Soscia: One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.
4. 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!
5. The Flatiron Room
8.5
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!
The Corcoran Group: If you're a whiskey enthusiast, love live jazz, & are looking for a cozy fireplace to warm up in front of on a cold winter day, you've come to the right spot. Be sure to make reservations on weekends.
6. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
Ravin Dave: Great libations- in either booths or bar. Sam the mix master serv perfect complimentary cocktails to the down-tempo live jazz. Be sure to tell him of your likes when ordering the bartender's choice..
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.
Rich Daniel: Killer cocktails, live jazz.
8. Frederick P. Rose Hall
8.9
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!
9. Tomi Jazz
8.8
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!
11. Arturo's Restaurant
8.4
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
Michael Letta: Classic spot. Good food and the jazz is a nice bonus
ZenFoodster: Totally underrated coal oven thin-crust pepperoni & mushroom pies in an old school 1957 NYC pizza joint. Get here early (before 4:30pm) on Fri & Sat's to avoid a wait & enjoy the live jazz.
14. Antique Garage
8.2
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
8.8
228 W 47th St (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 188 tips and reviews
Danielle Johnson: Stumbled on this great bar! Jazz jam session, tasty cocktails - what else could you want?!
Noah Norman: Literally the only good thing in Times Square. Legit cocktails, relatively quiet on weekdays, with the occasional live jazz band. Beautiful spot hidden in plain sight.
Mark Sarnov: Great drinks and atmosphere. Jazz Quartet on the Saturday night we experienced was fantastic! Go!