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.
MashenKita: Loved the live band. Good service. A lot of fun and great jazz and funky music. Will be back for sure!
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.
Rishe G: One of the best spots in the city for live music. Intimate experiences with soon-to-be-famous bands. Great place to stop off for a chilled out vibe on a weeknight.
6. Sugar Bar
8.1
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
Leila Abdoulaye: Love this place. Great food, music and crowd. It's owned by legendary singers Ashford & Simpson. Great celebrity sighting as well especially on Thursday night.
Shermaine Johnson: Food is fantastic and reasonably priced & great spot to meet legendary celebrities especially on the Thursday open Mic night
7. Ear Inn
8.5
326 Spring St (btwn Greenwich & West), New York, NY
Pub · Hudson Square · 149 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.
Rachel W.: A NYC Landmark (literally), The Ear Inn is the oldest bar in NYC. Inviting, cozy vibe. Drinks are cheap, burger is solid - what's not to like?
9. 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.
Marcelo Castro: The best jazz-club ever. You must go! Food and drinks are also great!
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)
11. Brodo
8.9
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.
Monika McMahon: Best find in NYC so far. Perfect meal in a cup, especially if it is cold or you're battling a cold. I love the beef mixed with coconut milk, chile, and turmeric. It's surprisingly filling!
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.
12. 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!!
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.
Sergo G: Magnificent view of the Hudson. Great place to go for a run, bike or jog. When the sun is out grab something near by and enjoy your lunch with a view.
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.
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!
Rachel Rose: Donatella was great during the ginger scrub and rub. My heellelujah pedicure was amazing as well. I'll be back once I can splurge again :)
Katie Welch: Margarita will clean every pore. Every. Last. Pore. My skin thanks her.