Arthurs Tavern

Very fun. Good vibes. Reasonably priced drinks and food. We did have to stand out in the cold for an hour though, but the bouncer made sure we were entertained. Good experience overall.

I came by recently on a Monday night. It was pretty full, even for a slow night, but we did manage to get a table without a reservation. (I would definitely make one if youre planning to visit at a busier time!)What a gem of a spot — no cover, and the band was awesome. Cocktails were delicious and reasonably priced, service was attentive and friendly. They are cash only — make sure you come prepared so you can just kick back and enjoy the great music and vibes. :)

My husband and I used to love coming here every second Thursday night for Terry Waldo and his band. We must have been religiously going for 2 1/2 years. There was always one good and one terrible bouncer, now it seems there is only the bad one left. He is nasty, has a bad attitude, is always on his phone and is just outright rude. We used to make reservations, because my husband can no longer stand in line. Now they removed that option, we tried to contact them via email, phone, IG message - nothing. Nobody cares to answer anything, it’s really so sad. The only good waiter - who we really loved - Antonio - was either let go or left involuntarily - he was the heart of the place and management is not nice and has failed to find a way to replace him with equally good staff. The new waitress is not friendly, and the place has lost all its special appeal. We will most likely not be back.

Simply wonderful! No cover, no drink minimum- just a bit of a line and cash only.This is such an intimate and cozy venue, and the staff is so kind and accommodating.If you go here, just try to be respectful and give your attention to the artists while theyre playing.Better for small groups of 2-3 as seating is limited, perfect spot for a date night.

The music was very nice, the musicians are very skilled (but the ones weve seen dont really interact with the audience)! The bar is cash only but they have an ATM downstairs if needed.The service was okay but not great, the waitress forgot to take our order (we had to ask the tenant) and put a 20% tip on our bill at the end as if it were compulsory. When I said I would give a 15% tip because the service was just okay (and also because we stayed only 45min), the waitress pretended not to understand, didnt ask what she could improve and was not very professionnal.There is no entry fee but you need to consume for at least $15 per person. I found it fair at the beginning but I realized then that it implied that the musicians are not payed by the bar, so you better provide for big tips to support the band (I think after all I would prefer an entry fee that would pay the band).Last, the wine was very good but the cocktails are very very small for their high prices. In short, I would recommend this place only for the music and the seats that are quite cosy and offer good visibility.

Very cozy location, Music 🎶 was very good also the drinks.I knew in advance that they did not serve any food. They do have peanuts 🥜. ☺️

Arthur’s Tavern is hands down a hidden gem in the heart of Midtown! This contemporary jazz bar offers a unique and lively atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic date night. While its a cash-only establishment, the experience you get is absolutely worth it.One of the standout features of Arthur’s Tavern is their impressive cocktail menu. I highly recommend trying their French 75, a delightful mix of Empress 1908 Gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and topped with Prosecco. Its a refreshing and classy choice for those who enjoy a bit of effervescence in their drink. And lets not forget about the Sweet Georgia mule, made with Grey Goose White Peach and Rosemary Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and a zing of ginger beer. This cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will surely tantalize your taste buds.So, if youre looking for a night of great music, delicious cocktails, and a cozy ambiance, Arthur’s Tavern is definitely the place to be! Its a spot where you can unwind, enjoy some fantastic drinks, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

I was in this place when Danny Yonokuchi performed there. O, my god....it was unbelievable! Cheap alcohol and friendly bartenders added to the perfection of this place

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE! We were there last night. First, the manager publicly talked about drugs on stage and promoted them. Second, the waitress took $50 from my friend for wine that costs $16 and claimed she took $20, thus shorting him by $34 that he never got back. She also didnt bring me the drink I paid for. Disgusting! We also see in other reviews that the waitress behaves abnormally and steals!

I didn’t order any food here just got a drink. Moscow mule it was what a Moscow mule would take like. The atmosphere in here was great. It was a good night with great people and awesome live music.

A wonderful night of Jazz to cap off a celebration of 44 years of marriage. A bit of a line but it went fast to get us in. The music was phenomenal....the ambience was lively....thanks for a great night.

Everything about our evening at Arthurs Tavern was perfect. The atmosphere was cool but cosy, the staff were welcoming and helpful, the drinks were delicious. The music from the outstanding Creole Cookin Jazz Band will love in my memory forever. Thank you!

Great place to hear live music. No DJ nor NYU student streaming a playlist. This is live music at its best. Arthur’s Tavern does not charge a cover. Seating is first come, first serve. The venue is small but that’s the allure; you’re right next to the stage no matter where you sit. The drinks are good and they have a strong selection. The food options are very limited if there is any food available (just a cheese board when I went). But I was not here for the drinks or food. I came here for the music and by God it was damn good!

It’s advisable to make a reservation if you want to make sure you’ll find a seat. Besides, you might not have to stay in line outside, which will save you a precious time.Nice venue to enjoy live music.You can feel the echoes of the forties and fifties around you while drinking, let’s say, a Brooklyn Lager and allowing yourself to be carried away by the enchantment of a kind of music that makes you travel through that time lost in the haze of black and white movies.

One of my favorite venues in the city. Ive seen a variety of sets from ragtime to swing to jazz to soul, and every single one has been great. No cover, $15/person minimum at tables which is completely reasonable. Cash only, so come prepared or use the ATM in the basement (and bring some extra along to tip the band - no cover means they rely on tips). Really awesome staff - nice folks (with some hidden singing talents, too!). Drinks are pretty good, and the food is great (get the pretzel bites). I love the atmosphere and always have a great time listening to amazing music in a fun and intimate venue.

Arthurs Tavern is a hidden gem, the quintessential jazz and blues sanctuary. The moment you walk in, youre enveloped in an intimate, electric ambiance that sets the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening. The music is extraordinary, each performance a soulful journey that resonates deeply with every listener.The staff at Arthurs are nothing short of perfect. From the welcoming doorman to the friendly bartender, every member of the team offers warm and attentive service that makes you feel right at home. Antonios cocktails are divine, each one a handcrafted masterpiece that perfectly complements the vibrant atmosphere. This cozy and lively venue is a haven for music lovers, where every night feels like a special occasion. Arthurs Tavern is more than just a club—its an experience that lingers long after the final note.

Had a wonderful and jazzy time at Arthur’s Tavern! The service by Joan was fantastic (reservations are recommended because it fills up quickly by the 10pm show) and the music/atmosphere was electric!! An absolute great gem in the West Village. BEST JAZZ IN NYC!

Old-school jazz is what I was looking for and what I found here.Welcoming people, sincere alchemy between musicians, well lit stage, not too noisy, this was great.Minus 1 star for the waitress who is not for the faint-hearted. Grab onto your almost-empty glass because it WILL be taken away to make you order another one, because of the mandatory 2 drinks per person per set. Not surprised because there are very clear signs about it, this is a business so it is understandable. Smoothing the bluntness would be appreciated.Would still recommend it 100% though!

What a fantastic place. Great service, good prices and amazing jazz music. Those “boys” were incredible. The best evening in NY during our stay. Super recommended

What a great little spot to watch live music. Drink minimum, @ $15 per person to sit at a table, is super cheap for what you get. Bar staff was attentive and polite-kind of rare for a bar these days... Highly recommend!

Decided to check out Arthur’s Tavern after discovering Blue Note was price of ticket plus $20 minimum. It did not disappoint! Grove Street Stompers were performing as they do every Monday, and they were so talented and fun. It felt like I was transported to New Orleans, early 1900s!I ordered a sour whiskey - it was small, but tasted great. Tables are a minimum of $15 per person, and I’m unsure about minimum for bar seating. By the time the band started playing, the bar was almost full.I’m docking a star is because of unhygienic food handling. I saw what appeared to be the manager stick her bare, unwashed hands into the olive jar that was being used for drinks, to snack on some olives. Also, the bartender used his bare hands to put ice into the drink glasses and handed out drinks by touching the rims. Otherwise, this place rocks!

Cute intimate jazz spot! Stumbled in here while waiting for a table at Via Carota and the band was fantastic. The selection of alcohol was also quite good. Staff super friendly as well. Would recommend it!

Pleasant surprise…. We had an spetacular nightBar with a very good jazzNo food just special drinksMonday and an Amazing elderly band ….

Overall, it was a good experience for a jazz performance. The musicians were very professional and the performances were excellent. However, there were a few things I wasn’t happy about.First, the host, who played the saxophone, made jokes about the piano players name, claiming it was too difficult to pronounce. Honestly, I didn’t think it was that hard; the name was either Lou or Liu. He made this joke twice: once at the beginning and again at the end of the session. At first, I didn’t think much of it, but when he repeated it at the end, saying something like, I still don’t know his name, even though we’ve been playing together haha I found it unprofessional and a bit ignorant, especially when the pianist was, IMO, the best performer of the night.Another issue was with the bartender. Perhaps they thought we were tourists because they automatically added a 20% gratuity and included it in the total on the check. I’m not sure if this is their standard practice for all customers or if it was because they assumed we were tourists (even though I live in NYC), but either way, it wasn’t a pleasant surprise, especially since we were seated at the bar, not at a table.

Drinks were amazing. Bar is cash so bring money there is an atm in the basement. If you sit at a table it is $15 per person per set!

Splendid place for jazz listeners. This is an iconic tavern in Manhattan’s history.

A very nice bar with live music. A warm welcoming, followed by an excellent service, with a lot of attention to details. Good work!Conclusion, if you have the opportunity to go eat there, do not hesitate! One of the best live jazz bars in NY!

I went there for the music since I love jazz.Their calander is full with performances, no coverage, cash only bar.Nice open space, street window seening people walking by.The bartender was super friendly.

If Blue Note and a tavern had a baby, this would be it. The jazz is lovely and the staff is on point. Cozy vibe - perf to stop in or stay a while.

This is just a fantastic place to listen to live music and have a drink. Shout out to our bartender Barry who took good care of us, and to my tocayo Cristian!

Great venue in West village for jazz. No cover, but they do have a 15$ minimum pp at tables. Cash only establishment; there is a ATM in basement. Overall great experience and lovely atmosphere.

We were in New York for one night only and I’m so glad we did our research and chose to come here, it made our trip! No cover charge, $15 (i.e. a drink) minimum spend each — more than fair given that all the other places we looked at charged $35 and up plus minimum spend on drinks.Wonderful vibes all round! Stage Revolution band were incredible, and service was great. Loved that each of the floor/bar staff were introduced and applauded too — well-deserved :)))

My favourite bar in NYC. We have been back twice. The cocktails are great, including Martini and Old Fashioned, plus some barmen specialties. Barmen are excellent. The music is fantastic and really unique space. We will back as soon as we can get another babysitter!

Unprofessional, rude waiter & blonde waitress. We were about to tips (wallet in hand) whilst the waiter asked about his part, once the incident got closed they made fun at us… the waitress was uncanny and rude.. and told us the cover charge was 15$ per set of 15min? Are you insane? Very bad experience

I went to this venue blindly and I absolutely loved it! I saw two groups performing and both were great!

Wonderful time there with The Grove Street Stompers!

Great atmosphere and music, also love that there is no cover charge

Best spot in the best neighborhood in NYC. Great music, good people, OUTSTANDING management and staff.Light snacks (Murrays Cheese plate) and outstanding whiskey selection.Cash only (ATM in the basement or Chase across the block.).

Super place , Best jazz music in NY, very nice Manager , welcoming and friendly, super nice bartender and waitress ❤️ thank you for this evening with Danny Jonakuchi band music and your great place. Highly recommended :)

Great place for Real New York City Jazz and its influences in the contemporary music.The ambient is amazing and the service professional and friendly.If you come to NYC to visit or living, this is a must go. No cover, fair prices and in the middle of West side .Recommend it

One of my fav places to enjoy Jazz music in NYC. The staff is 🤎. Best Dirty Martini ever!

Really enjoyed the live performance, overall ambience and cocktails. Convenient location, too.Please note they only accept cash.

The band is great. The reason for me to give one star is the staff. Me and my friend went there tonight and my friend asked bartender if she can help charge her phone. Bartender agreed immediately and took the phone. However she put it on an open table top without any monitoring w/ tons of people pass by. My friend’s phone and all credit cards got stolen. She didn’t tell us immediately until 10 minutes later. When police came, the manager can’t even get the camera to work. My friend lost her phone or money after all and they have no intention to offer any help for her to go home (She lives in NJ). It’s a horrible night.

15$ minimum per person. Per set. And they add 18% gratuity without telling you.

Arthurs Tavern in Greenwich Village exceeded my expectations and provided a fantastic jazz bar experience. After a fortuitous stumble, my partner and I discovered this hidden gem when the neighboring restaurant had a long wait. The live jazz band welcomed us with their captivating music as we ordered drinks from the inviting counter bar, which I consider to be the best seats in the house. The bartender, Justin, showcased his skills by crafting impeccable drinks and offering valuable recommendations for nearby eateries. Kudos to Justin for his excellent service! The ambiance was truly delightful, with the combination of live jazz, dark wood panel walls, photographs of jazz legends adorning exposed brick walls, and the gentle spotlight illuminating the space. I am eager to return for another jazzy date night in Greenwich Village.

Cozy Jazz Bar near Christopher St with very good live jazz every day (?) - drinks are decent, nothing special but you go there for the music anyway!

Great little bar and good music but BE WARNED - the blonde waitress is incredibly rude and we weren’t shocked to read similar reviews by others. Never been treated so poorly in my life, she took the money and then 5 mins later came back to our table, slammed our tip on the table (note you can only pay in cash so we were limited to how much we had) and asked us what was wrong with the service as this wasn’t a good enough tip. We explained we didn’t have any more and she stormed off. Incredibly rude and clearly others have experienced the same

The waitress was extremely rude and she nudged the guy next to me with her shoulder, causing his beer to spill all over my jeans and sneakers. She is also aggressively asking for tips and screaming in front of other peoples faces. It’s not a big deal to find a good jazz band in Manhattan, so I won’t praise this place for that either. This place is a disgrace over all

This is a little hidden Jem and a must visit in NYC if you like live Jazz. We stumbled upon this place on 25 March after wondering the streets for fresh Italian.The place is small and drinks expensive as it is to be expected of NYC and it is a cash bar only. But the music was incredible!

Amazing jazz bar, great music and awesome atmosphere! The drinks are good too. Go there for a fun night out. On Tuesdays they have Latin Jazz and it was a great surprise!

What an unforgettable Monday Jazz night we had in New York! Great time! Nice service and jazz to die for!

Really chill bar with great music and Mike behind the bar is great as well! Dont expect fancy cocktails but theyll be tasty with just the right amount of booze 😉

Great atmosphere and music! CASH ONLY!! There’s an ATM somewhere inside. Tightly packed on a Thursday evening around 8:30. Only one person was serving tables, so very slow service, and even going up to the bar there was an over 10 min wait. Got the smoking revolver, which was awesome; the “smoke topper” was a nifty little wooden hat on my rocks glass that arrived fully smoldering and instantly made me feel like I was out in the woods around a campfire; it also made for a delicious drink :). I didn’t have any food so I can’t speak to that. Couple of excellent jazz bands played. I think you’re supposed to order $15 of food or drinks per person per set. One fancy cocktail is about $17 or $18.

Great atmosphere and staff. The gigs are always a lot of fun and the bartenders are friendly and professional

Had drinks while we waited for our table at Via Carota next door and I have to say, I tried Old Fashioneds at every restaurant and bar we visited during our trip and Arthurs had the best one by far!

The best description of the place is awesome but I realize the word and concept can be diluted but not in this case! If you have yet to visit this extraordinary treasure in the village, I strongly suggest you rectify this oversight! I went on a Monday night recently and enjoyed a Dixieland Jazz Band and an wonderful R&B/Jazz Band! I also was very lucky to visit when legendary jazz drummer Chuck McPherson graced the house with his presence and fabulous performance! This place rates five stars because it is a five star experience!

Saw the Johnny ONeal Trio last night. Very intimate setting and a really cool atmosphere to listen to some amazing jazz! Highly recommend! The drinks were outstanding-the smoking revolver may be my new favorite drink! Arthurs is on our must-do list any time we come to NYC now!

Good music and a nice place itself but something missing, maybe a better food options available could help here. Not so many good options on beers on tap too... And I need to say that being a cash only place never helps too (there is an ATM inside to support you, at least).

Excellent place to enjoy good live jazz. Tuesdays from 7 pm have a great quartet until 9:30. Beers are between 8 and $9. We went to Smalls club first but they charged $20 just for the entry. This place is free, just need to go, drink and enjoy the music. I finished my tour day here and I loved it !

Looks like a great place but we didn’t bring cash and for security purposes, didn’t bring an ATM card. Will try again a different time if we ever make it to NYC again.

A hidden gem in lower manhattan

Music was great and the drinks / service were fine. That said, the bartender made a point to come over and criticize us for tipping 10%, which felt inappropriate. Did I do the math wrong on accident and tip less than intended? Yes. Was the bartender out of line in criticizing us for it? Also yes. If 20% is required, include it in the cost of the drinks instead of criticizing customers for tipping less. Many places incorporate tips into the cost of the food and don’t accept tips; no other place doesn’t require a 20% tip and then embarrasses customers into paying more. Especially because we DID tip 20% of the bill technically - but the other half went to the musicians’ tip jar. All in, it was a good experience minus the weird interaction with the bartender at the end of the night.

Music was great but the drinks perhaps 7/10. Id just skip the cocktails and get something basic next time. 2 drinks = almost $60 including tax and tip

Truly disappointed with the hospitality received by the security at the door. We were profiled and treated poorly. Indeeed we were told many times that the venue was not appropriate for our “type of vibe”.It was sad to see that such presumption are still vividly present in New York City which is suppossed to be one of the most accepting cities in the world.

Great drinks, amazing live music, the bouncers extremely grumpy and rude.We likely would have stayed and had more drinks had his attitude not dampered the evening.

Came here to see the Grove Street Stompers and do not regret it!! The band was amazing, they had brilliant sense of humour in between their songs and taught us a bit about their history. The bar is quite small but cosy. Very romantic if you are going with your partner. A bit expensive as you need to pay $15 per set for one drink so be prepared for that, although it is free entry. They got my drink order wrong but it was very noisy so easy mistake to make.

I enjoy this place so much. The friendly atmosphere and service make me feel right at home and the music always gets me pumped up, even with it being jazz. Despite being a fairly famous bar, Arthurs manages to feel like a hidden gem only locals know about. I will keep coming back again and again!Two things to remember: theres a 2 drink minimum per person, per set, and its cash only (theres an ATM outside).

Amazing live music every day! Prices are typical for the area... so a bit pricy if you come restricted in budget ($9 beer, $14 cocktail). You have to get 2 drinks if you want to listen to the music but hey! you are getting drink+concert, so I wouldn’t complain. Service sadly is not the best. Hold your drink in your hand if you haven’t finished it, otherwise it will go away, and you will be forced to order another.Mondays at 7pm are the best, with a band of guys in their 70s and 80s who have been playing classic jazz together for decades.

It was 9 pm and we asked the bouncer to get in, he said the place is packed but we can stand in front of the bar. Which was perfect. The atmosphere was there, the jazz was good and we got seated soon after. Very cool spot.

Very fun jazz bar/dive bar. If that’s not what you’re looking for, you might want to look elsewhere. This place is very small so the servers have to be on top of seating and standing arrangements. 2 drink minimum, drinks are ok but nothing fancy, we came for the music anyway! Bands are excellent and very fun.

My favorite place to get a drink and see jazz in the city. Very low key. I try to get there around 6:15 or 6:30 to get choice on seating. Otherwise you might not be able to find a seat.

Decent place, overall good music, but extremely crowded almost to the point of not being able to move, waiting staff is very poor. Our waitress essentially yelled at me when I pointed out that she charged us for 4 extra drinks that we didnt order, (+$40) after I had the doorman figure it out she still gave herself a 25 percent tip which is included in the bill, very sketchy stuff. Seems like everybody on heres biggest gripe is with this specific waitress with facial tattoos. Is it really too hard to hire somebody who will at least take your money with a smile? This person should clearly not be in the service industry.This place is decent but there are far better jazz joints to go to in that neighborhood alone.

Decent enough jazz bar. Busy and vibrant. Quite an affluent crowd. I think I prefer somewhere a little edgier.

Worst experience ever. This place is so small you can barely move. And they hold you outside in line (to make it look like people want to get in) but when they let you in it’s pointless because you can’t move!! The music was ridiculously loud and we could barely see the band bcuz we were all the way in the back. I’m not from NY but I’d avoid this place at all costs.

Excelente place !Alive music and No Cover!Really good!

Went here two evenings recently while visiting NYC. We had a great time. Im no jazz expert, but I like it when there seems to be a rhyme or reason to the music. We were lucky both evenings, great jazz and atmosphere. Theres two shows per evening, I think its 6:30 and 9:30. No cover charge, but you are expected to order a couple of drinks , which is easy to do. Cash only.

Very nice place, not expensive, excellent musicians and a Guinness

Amazing atmosphere, great music, exceptional environment, very cozy and close to the roots. Service is ok, which is good so it does not interfere with the experience

Love the liveliness of this live jazz bar. Small but cozy. Gets crowded, but the crowd is so lively and friendly, that you actually don’t mind standing. Every time I come to the Village, I make a point to stop by Arthur’s. Won’t leave without stopping by.🍹🍸🍻😉

I went to this jazz bar even though they told me not to go and they were right. I would give 5 out of 100 and that 5 would be because of its location and proximity to all other nice bars. First of all, I dont think the owner is ever there because if he was, he would never employ the bartender or the waitress. When the bar was almost empty, they said the tables are reserved and I am sure they werent. It took them forever to bring a beer and they kept asking me if I want to drink every 5 minutes, I said I am still drinking. When she brought the beer, she put the bottle so hard, it was like wild west. She said literally: man, this is bar, you need to drink. It was like a joke. I think they are racists, too because she was just fine with serving blonde people and smiling at them. I would change all the employees of this bar and make a full renovation because the location and NY deserves much more. By the way, music is so bad, too. Just wanted to share so that you dont experience the same

Some of the best fun I’ve had in the West Village, the bar team are great, band is amazing and the dancing is magic

I usually get a Guinness or glass of wine here. Even when it’s busy, people are friendly and the musicians are amazing.

Best jazz bar in the city. Cash only

Very nice atmosphere. Staff friendly , some long term employees. Music very relaxing.

Very small, very packed, very friendly jazz bar. Totally worth the visit, if you dont mind being a little flexible with seating.

Went here once towards the end of a show, was good. Cash only.Bartender was an older guy, really friendly and nice.No cover but one drink minimum.

The bartender. The music. Sooo nice to be there.

Interesting business model. 2 drink minimum - fine. Bar tenders on your back about moving around to check out the band etc? Not so cool. Didnt know I was entering a restaurant. Maybe chuck a 10 dollar cover charge on instead on busy nights and forget the rigid seating plan. Its a bar- I left because I felt like I was being hounded by staff.

Criminals! Got a bill that just said $100. Crazy since we asked how much each drink cost and was told $12. Did the math and that was $60. Challenged the waitress and she said the difference was the mandatory service charge. Seriously? Great music but they are absolute crooks. Unless you want to be robbed dont go here.

Fun place. Get in early or make reservation.

Fantastic music, great staff, wonderful experience. Everyone was happy and the atmosphere was electric. Definite top choice for music anywhere around Greenwich Village

Great little jazz club. Cool atmosphere. Nice selection of booze. Great music.One thing I wish they had was a menu of cocktails.

If it were possible to give less than one star I would. What an awful experience. Great location, the music was ok, although the old dudes who were up on the stage looked as bored as they could be. The wretched witchwho was posing as a server, was so incredibly rude. First time we have ever stiffeas someone. She was nasty. I can only assume she must have had a bad life or is having a bad life. And the idiot at the bar, he is just very unpleasant and perhaps both of them are acting in tandem not sure. You order one thing and they bring you something else. Two drinks, one Margarita and one top-shelf rum and a soda water was $35 and the bartender admitted he did not pour what was asked for because they had run out. They should warn you about that. Why not just charge a cover charge? And even besides that, what an angry, nasty and rude experience with those people. The people who were there, I mean the other patrons, were very nice and they were saying the same thing..could not believe how unprofessional and unpleasant the staff was. Never experienced anything quite like it. Could be a great venue. Need to get rid of those dreadful people working theres and make it something nice like it could be. Cant help but Wonder why the owners of this place have allowed it run to hell with such horrible management.

AWESOME!!!! PLACE ,CREW ,MUSIC WITH JAZZ BAND!!!! THE BAR ,AND THE QUALITY OF. SHOTS AND. DRINKS!!!! YOU CAN ENJOY A TRUE NEW YORKER STYLE!!!!!

Amazing place, this is must if unlike jazz in the west village with a great vibe

A MUST VISIT WHILE IN NYCMy favourite place in NYC for live music, it’s a great little hidden gem.Also Mike the bartender it’s a great guy, not only a good host, good chat and he will also recommended you others places for live jazz around there.He’s a legend.Thank you Mike :)Danny

What a great find till we had an encounter with one of the nasty servers. The bartender here is amazing, she has served us several times in the past , she is great, happy, great drinks, peppy. However, one of the servers was a true bully to our daughter. She bullied her, bashed her verbally and shamed her to the point of tears: all over a table that we were willing to pay for, order drinks and tip well, a true misunderstanding on a busy Friday night. We will unfortunately never patron this great place again due to this individuals attitude and pure rudeness. Such a jewel of a bar, such a shame they employee someone so nasty and rude!!! Shame on her!

This is a really wonderful, small, cash only, bar. There was a jazz band playing at a reasonable volume, something too rare find these days. Nothing special about the drinks, buy the atmosphere is on point.

Amazing music and such a fun and comfortable atmosphere inside. There was some dancing as well. The band played beautifully.

Great live jazz and other tunes. Crazy small so if you dont get a table can be pretty cramped. Often (always?) a two drink minimum although Im not sure how they actually enforce that..

We had a great time listening to the Stompers on Monday night with our 2 teenage kids. Fantastic music, great drinks, charming bartender, and did I mention the fantastic music?

Music was great. But terrible service. The bar has a policy of 2 drinks per person per set, although it’s written 1. So, if you had enough drinks, they kick you out.

So. Freakin. Awesome... On our trip to NYC, we went twice to this place. Its cash only, theres no food... but the music was absolutely amazing. We had the pleasure of seeing Yuri Yamamoto Jazz Trio on our first night and then House Rockin Blues on our second. Both were awesome in their own ways... it doesnt really feel like we went twice to the same place, but more like we went to two different places.The place is as you see it... and Im thankful for that

WOWThis is definitely the place to have some drinks in NYC. This performer will make you move.Great live music, Jazz but not limited to it - and it’s for free. Had a great time there and I would come back without a thought.Thank you Bobby Harden, E. J. Sharpe, Stew Cutler & friends - that was amazing performance.

Extremely disappointing. Discriminated against me - accused me of being gay (not gay but support all). Unfortunate because I liked the music but the bouncer and bartender were drunk and way out of line with a guy just standing at a bar. Would never never recommend it to anyone else in the area.

A Manhattan must-see! Live jazz in a VERY cozy space. Front of house manager was determined to get us comfortable and taken care of. Had to play musical chairs a bit- but eventually had stage-front view and made the experience so memorable. Would avoid sitting in the back in a chair. Impossible to see anything but the back of someone’s head.

What a great find. Happened to be some live jazz on which was great. Sat at the bar and had a couple of very good old fashioneds. Loved it, great vibes

Staff was very rude and mostly unhelpful. Music is good though. The atmosphere of the gay karaoke dive next door is much more pleasant. staff and customers are friendly.

I loved it in the very first visit. From then I keep on going there very frequently specially for music. Total fun. Its a small cash only bar but you have an ATM outside the bar. I recommend people going there.

A complete surprise. A friend recommended us to go, and we repeated twice.

Drinks are way overpriced for what is essentially a dive bar, but a great, classic, NY pub. If youre a fun, upbeat, regular person who enjoys the old NY feel, this place is for you especially on free jazz nights (Monday).If youre a high maintenance Manhattanite who expects first class service and a staff that serves coming from a place of awe and fear wherever you go, youre going to be disappointed!!! LOL

Great place to have some drinks and listen good jazz live music!Nice prices.Unique ambienceGreat service

Its a lil icky.....but a cool dive bar if you are into that! Drinks are a little overpriced, and the soda guns give watery mixers.The live music was a BIG hit for me! (Otherwise they would have two stars)

Amazzzzzing place ! Fantastic music ! Friendly staff!Yeah it’s small but what a party !!!Worth a visit if u like jazz/ soul

Very rude bartender and cash-only bar…only God knows why someone is still going there to have fun.

This is the best live jazz place! Its a bit of a hole in the wall place but this adds to the atmosphere. I had the best time here, dancing the night away. So fun!

Great music! Live jazz

The spot is very small...super over capacity. they bartender is rude and they have a 2 drink minimium. can barely breathe in the spot. Has a pungent odor as soon as you walk in. Stay away from this spot. Super Rip off

Absolutely 💯 great vibes and excellent live Jazz 👌 a must visit!

Re-opened and under new ownership, Arthur’s Tavern is better than ever!Ya might want to complain that the dive bar formerly known as Arthur’s Tavern is gone (you miss the dusty decorations, hitting your head when you sat down along the wall, going into the creepy leaky bathroom…)… but once you go, you’ll be incredibly surprised that the spruced up jazz room now known as Arthur’s Tavern is alive, comfortable, clean and friendly(!!) and probably closer to the 1937 version of the original Arthur’s Tavern!!The regular Sunday night band (every Sunday since the 1980’s) The Creole Cookin’ Jazz band is back (7p-10p)!The Monday night band, The Grove Street Stompers (playing every Monday since the ‘60-‘70’s!) are also back, 7p-10p!I spent a lot of time in the pre-pandemic Arthur’s (my trombone-playing dad-in-law has played in the Sunday night band since the 80’s!) and being there last night (Sunday 5/1/22) for the first time since the re-opening (April 29, 2022) I can tell you, there’s nothing I miss of the old Arthur’s.The new owners did a magnificent job of renovation/restoration. If you do miss the old Arthur’s, check out the photos, on the new walls, of the old dive.Dixieland Trad Jazz is here!

Amazing jazz experience and great drinks

Amazing place! Great Cocktails! Make sure to get a rest!

Nice place for drinks. Live music is fun and our experience with the staff was OK. The drinks were good enough, the fact that they only accept cash is a bit inconvenient though.

Wonderful live music, exquisite atmosphere and good drinks. All in all a great place for an evening after dinner.

Some of the charm was lost with the post-COVID renovation but the music is still great and the acoustics are better than before. One of the best places for live music in NYC. Great drinks, too.

Fun spot with live music.

Fabulous atmosphere and AMAZING cocktails 🍸🥂. The Jazz concert was epic!! I certainly recommend this place!

What an awesome night of Jazz. The band was fantastic.

Very nice place 🙌🏼

Good music. Staffs are nice. If you get there early you can get the front seats.

Absolutely amazing experience! A must see while in NY! No cover fee! Great place! Great atmosphere! Amazing and talented musicians!

This is a chill tavern that I visited with some friends as part of a pub crawl right when they opened up. There is a long bar with a jazz stage at the end. We had a great chat with the bartender, as there wasnt any music at the time, and the drinks are great.

Not the jazz speakeasy of the past. It’s way too loud. Music is so loud you can hear it from blocks away. Too loud to have a conversation.

Great! No cover on a Friday at 8:50pm and the musicians were amazing!

The music was good, but telling me youre going to kick me out because I have to drink 2 drinks is ridiculous.... and your beer selection is awful

Great music, but the stuff was very rude and boorish with us, we had a terrible experience

If you’re into jazz and you’re in the village, you just gotta go. Vibe with your friends or by yourself

The worst service ive ever experienced! The waitresses were rude, unpolite and unfair. They treated us with not enough respect and I would suggest to the manager to reconsider his staff, because he has nice music, a nice bar but a terrible staff making this place a NOGO

The music is nice. Unfortunately, the staff is terribly rude. Never come back as long as the yesterdays girl bartender is there.

No credit or debit card. Just cash. The music is funky (I love that) and has no cover only two drinks minimum. Its worth it

Excellent place. Very good jazz bands, very nice atmosphere, very welcoming staff.Loved it!

Drinks were expensive but there was no cover charge. The live music was fantastic and as good as anything I heard in New Orleans.

Lovely warm welcome. Great crowd simply there to have a good time and enjoy the jazz. Which was special

Live music venue.

Wow, new owners and renovations make this place Great again and booking agent is doing a great job. Love it. Ill be back

Always a pleasure to see my friend Alyson Williams perform here on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Its a dive bar, but its fun!!

Amazing authentic place, good old NYC, music and real art

I was there a night with soul and funk music with a great singer and it was lovely.. Drinks a bit pricey but in line with the other places in the area.

Great music

Great jazz and vibe is perfect. Cash only though.

Sadly they only do cash, but the vibe is 100%.

Came to see Johnny O Neal. The staff and drinks were pleasant but the guests at the bar were so noisy that even Johnny had to shhh them a few times. I wish the staff would help control the rude guests more. Very hard to enjoy the performance if you’re in the back..

Great live music and a good setting. Drinks just too expensive - $8/9 for a bottle of beer

Great place to hang with live music. Only cash accepted.

Place has a great vibe to it. Eri Yamamoto trio were playing the evening I was there and their music was very nice!

Nice jazz very famous in NY and very crowded. A little less on weekdays. Drinks are pretty expensive

Lovely bartender and jazz.

Nice small spot but very popular. The bouncer was so nice n kept everything moving smooth.

Amazing place for jazz! Must go!

Lovely atmosphere. Affordable jazz bar in NYC

Let me unravel the tale of our recent adventure at Arthur’s tavern. We had our reservation locked in for a smooth jazz night, or so we thought. Little did we know, Arthur’s tavern had a different agenda.We found ourselves in an unplanned double date at a shared table. Not the laid-back evening we had envisioned.Now, onto the bouncer – a true maestro in the art of condescension. His act? Treating my Native American friend like she was auditioning for a sitcom, making her feel conspicuously singled out. Classy move, Arthur’s tavern, turning a night out into an unplanned comedy show with an uncomfortable twist.We made a swift exit, deciding Arthur’s tavern wasnt our vibe. If youre into surprise seating, sassy bouncers, and a side of awkward, consider this your entertainment hub. For those who prefer a jazz night without the unexpected plot twists and uncomfortable vibes, maybe steer clear of this offbeat comedy – its a performance with more surprises than a jazz riff.

I went there with friends on Saturday. Music was good, however I found the women working there extremely rude. My friends and I were in line waiting to order, and I asked for water and she waved her hands at me aggressively said “No order alcohol or get out.” Very rude, and unprofessional. Is it against the law to ask for water at a bar, and I am sober as well, is that how your establishment treats people who don’t drink alcohol?

The place is really small but cozy, the decoration is kind of weird, not really nice but the music is the best!

Bittersweet experience. Great music and atmosphere, however the blonde woman waitress was extremely rude to us. She was forcing us to pay the bill, however we didn’t want to leave yet, she took our drink without finishing because we hadn’t paid yet. After insisting many times we finally paid, however she accused us of not having paid and shouted at us. We tried to speak with the manager, as the situation was unacceptable, bit it was impossible. At the end, one of the other waiters apologised to us cause he realised we had paid, however she turned her back to us and disappeared without saying anything. We would have stayed for more drinks but obviously we left.

Amazing jazz / blues bar. Attentive staff and amazing vibe.

Summer nights at Arthurs Tavern.

Great music and the bartender we had was wonderful!

Very good atmosphere, but very crowded. I also enjoyed the drinks!

Music and atmosphere were good. Showed up at the front door and was told they were at Capacity but for 20$ a person someone else’s reservation could be cancelled and I’d be let in. I feel like the front door man was trying to make side money. Came back 45 min later when they were less busy and got in with no cover fee.

Re-opened with updated facilities. Fun to see some good ol’ jazz tunes. 🎶🎺🎹 Cash only.

Bartender was very nice and very friendly

Foreign currencies on top of the bar was a cute detail, I left one from my homeland, say hi to 5 Lira when you see it :D

Incredible spot for live jazz. Great vibe and more importantly, no cover!

Is a great place to enjoy good music and good drink. I feel good there! I recommend!

If you don’t love this place, you are probably a terrible tipper or have something else wrong with you. Best bands, best staff, best vibes.

We saw wonder live old time band. They were great

This jazz bars bouncer needs a crash course in customer relations, pronto. Our encounter at the entrance was less about gaining entry and more about enduring an uninviting lecture. Despite our confirmed reservation, the bouncers demeanor couldve curdled milk. His lack of courtesy and grace made us question if customer service was a foreign concept at this establishment.It was clear he needed a refresher on welcoming guests, as his approach was anything but hospitable. Instead of a warm greeting, we were met with a disdainful tone that could have used a serious tune-up. The bouncers icy demeanor left us feeling like wed mistakenly wandered into a restricted zone, not a place where patrons should be made to feel unwelcome.This isnt just about a single unpleasant encounter; its about a fundamental lack of understanding in how to treat paying customers. If this jazz bar hopes to create an enjoyable atmosphere, its high time they invest in some serious training for their bouncers on how to talk to and welcome guests. Until then, expect a chilly reception thats colder than the notes in a Miles Davis ballad.

Dive bar. 5 out of 5 stars. One of the best jazz/blues bars in NYC.

Cash only is a drawback

Epic jazz/soul music. No cover. 2 drink minimum. Small venue.

Fun atmosphere. Great drinks. Welcoming staff.

I have been there 2 times and the music and drinks are really good!!!

Good music, but inexplicably really offensive barmaid. Incredibly rude. Only intersted in making tips.

Cozy great jazz spot. Reservations recommended

You should never— under any circumstance. Treat a person as if below such a unique place. Thank you…

Amazing place! Lovely bartenders, great music, great vibes.

Great place for a jazz night, its cash only I will definitely come back

My favorite NY live music bar, but take cash because they dont take cards.

Great music venue. Expensive drinks, no food, cash only.

It is packed but it worth it ! music and people there are really nice !Ambiance is fun !

Cash only place! and amazing live music

The ONLY drawback is being cash only (but they do have an ATM in the basement).

My favorite spot to have a late drink and listen to lve jazz..

No cover charge, great music and relaxed atmosphere

Excellent place. Intimate and fun jazz experience. I got to see the resident band on a Monday and it was very high quality. The place is small so you’ll be always be close to the band. Service is good and they have a decent selection of drinks. I recommend this place.

Genuine Jazz bar. Historical

My favorite jazz bar in the city; I love sweet Georgia Brown!

Unique experience being so intimate with the performance. They play about an hour at a time and then theres about an hour break to chat and get more drinks. Its great that you can book unlike other jazz places nearby. I really enjoyed my evening, the musicians are so talented. I came about 10pm on a Sunday and it was still busy but no queues.

No cover, good drinks, and excellent music!