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26 rated jazz entertainment venues

Best Jazz Entertainment Venues in Manhattan, NYC

The best jazz entertainment venues across 13 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 26 rated jazz entertainment venues in Manhattan, spread over 13 neighborhoods. Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Entertainment Harlem in Washington Heights leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and West Village has the most to choose from (4).

Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include intimate, sophisticated, smooth, lively, and exciting. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 Jazz Entertainment Venues in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Entertainment Harlem

    Washington Heights
    4.9 out of 5 on Google

    An upscale jazz venue in Washington Heights, open Friday to Sunday from 3:30 PM. Reviewers mention the entertainment and suggest it for an afternoon. Insider tip: Free concerts presented every Sunday. Annual "Jazz at the Mansion" at Morris Jumel Mansion.

  2. Rank 3Bill's Place

    Harlem
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    An upscale jazz venue in Harlem, open Friday to Saturday from 6:30 PM. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and describe it as easy to miss.

  3. Rank 4Birdland Jazz Club

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.7 out of 5 on Google

    An upscale jazz venue in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers come for the entertainment, suggest it for an evening out, and describe a loud, buzzing room.

  4. Rank 5Patrick's Place

    Harlem
    4.8 out of 5, 180 Google reviewsPrice level $

    A budget-friendly jazz venue in Harlem. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date. Known for its traditional Jamaican beef patties.

  5. Rank 6Terra Blues

    Greenwich Village
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced jazz venue in Greenwich Village, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers come for the entertainment, suggest it for an evening out, and describe a loud, buzzing room.

  6. Rank 7Daddy Rabbit

    Meatpacking District
    4.8 out of 5 on Google

    An upscale jazz venue in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and suggest it for an evening out. Insider tip: 3 Shows Per Month. Venue Capacity 80. Here, there are no boundaries between the music and the audience.

  7. Rank 8Smalls Jazz Club

    West Village
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced jazz venue in the West Village, open until 3:30 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the entertainment, describe a cozy room, and say it works for going alone. Insider tip: Book your tickets ahead of time.

  8. Rank 9Tomi Jazz

    Midtown
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced jazz venue in Midtown, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Known for its Sea Urchin Cream Croquette.

  9. Rank 10Village Vanguard

    West Village
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced jazz venue in the West Village. Reviewers mention the entertainment and describe a cozy room. Known for its live jazz performances.

Harlem

4 spots

Harlem guide
  1. Rank 1Bill's Place

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  2. Rank 2Patrick's Place

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5, 180 Google reviewsPrice level $
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  3. Rank 3Shrine

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  4. Rank 4Ginny's Supper Club

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Greenwich Village

4 spots

Greenwich Village guide
  1. Rank 1Terra Blues

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  2. Rank 3Zinc Bar

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  3. Rank 4Blue Note

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

West Village

4 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 1Smalls Jazz Club

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  2. Rank 2Village Vanguard

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 3Mezzrow

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  4. Rank 4Arthur's Tavern

    Indoor
    4.3 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Upper West Side

3 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 2Dizzy's Club

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Midtown

3 spots

Midtown guide
  1. Rank 1Tomi Jazz

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  2. Rank 2No Work Allowed

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Washington Heights

1 spots

Washington Heights guide

Hell's Kitchen

1 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide

Meatpacking District

1 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1Daddy Rabbit

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

East Village

1 spots

East Village guide
  1. Rank 1Five Spot Jazz

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Lower East Side

1 spots

Lower East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Jazz Genius

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Alphabet City

1 spots

Alphabet City guide
  1. Rank 1Nublu

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Chelsea

1 spots

Chelsea guide

NoHo

1 spots

NoHo guide
  1. Rank 1The Nines

    Indoor
    3.9 out of 5 on Google
    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth

Frequently asked questions

What are the best jazz entertainment venues in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top jazz entertainment venues on Moodap are Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Entertainment Harlem in Washington Heights (4.9 stars), Jazz At Lincoln Center in Upper West Side (4.8 stars) and Bill's Place in Harlem (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most jazz entertainment venues?
West Village has the most, with 4, followed by Harlem (4) and Greenwich Village (4).
Where can I find affordable jazz entertainment venues in Manhattan?
1 of the 26 jazz entertainment venues listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is Patrick's Place in Harlem.
How does Moodap rank jazz entertainment venues?
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