Rue B
(Now Closed)Jazz and Blues Venue and French Restaurant
Alphabet City, New York
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Ms HeleneJanuary 31, 2015Smoked salmon bagel with potatoes or greens, coffee & cocktail=$12=happy belly, happy wallet. Cozy old world setting & booths.
Kuo-yu LiangApril 8, 2018Stumbled onto this bar as we heard lively music spilling out. Great energy when the music is on, nice ambience when the music is off. An excellent find.
Dustin LeeJuly 14, 2014Very happy happy hour deals that go till 9pm. Half off all drinks, including a variety of good bourbon cocktails. Meatball app was great, esp. at the discounted $6 price. 3 apps perfect for 2 ppl- Mostly I come here for the Happy Hour prices but it's got a unique energy for being a mostly red-light lit cocktail bar. And it's small-group themed, so it's lots of small, quirky, fun conversations.
Morgan MorrealeFebruary 14, 2017Dim, cozy lighting, and they play live jazz music. It's a struggle to find a seat or comfortable standing area, but if you get one, experience is pretty golden
The Espresso Martini: the ideal sweet and smooth drink for learning what the words “sweet” and “smooth” mean when in reference to drinks.
emeFebruary 4, 2015I come here when I want to stay in the EV but go to a pretty place with a refined divey feel. Many tables (I can always find a seat here) give this place a plus.
Steven BenarioApril 21, 2013Cute little place (only 20 seats or so) with live jazz. About $12 for cocktails, which weren't bad. Go for the atmosphere, which is awesome. Great date place!
Ernesto GutierrezJuly 8, 2021Great live music. Cocktails are not their forte. Enjoy the music with beer or wine.
steph zMarch 21, 2015Brunch deal is great . The Sicilian fruit French toast is delicious and their bacon is amazing. Coffee is delicious real coffee.
Lady ValTronicAugust 24, 2011The piano man played 9-midnight AwsoMe old school saloon style music I loved it the bartender was the man everyone should check this place out classic photos on the wall naked women from the old error
I didn't know thresh, I did know Rue (B). She wasn't just my ally, she was my friend. I see her in the flowers that grow in the meadow by my house.
FennyJune 23, 2013The waitress was really nice. Great spot on a nice summer day/evening. Happy hour is half off of drinks and $6 appetizers!
Happy hour 4-8 & it's 7 days a week!! Went on Sunday and noticed a new cocktail menu with additions...all were yummy!! Prices went up $2 a drink...but at hh...they are $6 and so worth it<3
Tamara HFebruary 28, 2012Rue B rule of thumb: order something pink. The Strawberry Patch is super good but super sweet. Alternatively, opt for the Mexican Bee Sting.
Andreas KleinerMay 22, 2014Great pizzas and dirty cocktails. Live jazz. Happy hour - 9pm. Don't tell anyone else.
The WeissOctober 28, 2012Best bar in New York! Unbelievable drinks, great live jazz and its as unpretentious as can be.
Maria KNovember 25, 2017JC Myska Trio performance and the jam session thereafter are a perfect way to spend a Friday night.
dipti p.October 2, 2014the cocktails are so so but the place is adorable and intimate. there is usually live music here.
Kerry MorrisonNovember 29, 2011Enjoyed a glass of wine with my lovely daughter the night before Thanksgiving... a local neighborhood bar with sweet music that doesn't overpower the conversation.
Humayun RashidJanuary 4, 2014They've got a live band playing Sax on the weekends. It's a potential date spot for sure.
Melody HanMay 29, 2011The antipasti platter for 2 easily feeds more as a starter and it is delish. Happy hour from 5 to 8.
The pizza is great. Happy Hour 1/2 off until 9pm, do it.
Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016Very nice unexpected bar in alphabet city! Small wine glasses but what did you expect? This is NYC baby
Mireille aka MiYa'sMay 10, 2014Enjoy a good live jazz music while drinking a simple sweet and light "peak organic ale"
Jillian MagenheimMarch 29, 2010Chow down on their amazing brunch full of truffled eggs, fruit filled pancakes, and rosemary potatoes. wash it down with a mimosa and coffee all for $12! Read more
Really nice atmosphere. Every one is friendly...nice jazz scene too.
Julie Saccocia-augustineOctober 6, 2012Amazing Sicilian french toast with yummy maple syrup. & fresh strawberries!!! Delish!
Great Live music, good cocktails and the most amazing collection of photography i've ever seen in a bar..
Jo HughesMarch 1, 2013Food is delicious. The only thing that ruined the night were the obnoxiously loud people at the tables next to us.
Justin BretonMarch 15, 2014I would highly recommend not coming here. It's basically expensive bar food with weak drinks. The jazz music is good, though. Better options down the street.
live jazz everyday! ladies, order the strawberry patch. muddled fruit is what summer is all about.
AnastasiyaOctober 24, 2020Nice ambiance and music, but very poor service. Waited for food for an hour, glass of wine for 20 min, and they charged for an extra item.
David RJune 7, 2016They serve overpriced mediocre cocktails in a divey, dingy place w/ rusty springs sticking out of the seats & a disgusting bathroom. Bad food, bad service, embarrassing to bring friends there.
Pablo GoldbargOctober 25, 2010The avocado sandwich is great. Especially if you are listening good jazz.
Greg JaremaAugust 10, 2010REALLY cute inside. Great live music. Delicious drinks.no drink specials though...
The hot chocolate tequilas are the definition of elite
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 358-1700
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"Real gem! Dress fresh&confy b/c the place gets really hot. For the jazz lovers they are now offering a summer pass for all Jul&Aug shows for only $35!"
Lady Gel @gastronomicas_ - 9.0
"Amazing and intimate jazz house. Must see in NYC"
Diane Jean-Mary - 8.1
"What a gem ! Jazz concert was intimate and funky and the brunch buffet really superb. The brunch comes with a glass of champagne, wine or Bloody Mary. No-one rushes you ...sit back and enjoy !"
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