An upscale jazz venue in Washington Heights. 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.
22 rated jazz entertainment venues
Best Jazz Entertainment Venues in Manhattan, NYC
The best jazz entertainment venues across 12 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 22 rated jazz entertainment venues in Manhattan, spread over 12 neighborhoods. Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Entertainment Harlem in Washington Heights leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Harlem has the most to choose from (5).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include intimate, sophisticated, smooth. 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
Rank 1 Rank 2 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.
Rank 3 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.
Rank 4 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.
Rank 5 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.
Rank 6 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.
Rank 7 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.
Rank 8 A mid-priced jazz venue in the West Village, open until 1 AM most nights. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and suggest reserving a table.
Rank 9 A mid-priced jazz venue in the East Village. Known for its potato salad appetizer.
Rank 10 A mid-priced jazz venue in Greenwich Village, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers come for the entertainment, call the space cozy, and describe it as calm.
Harlem
5 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 4 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 5 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
West Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Midtown
3 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 2 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Rank 3 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Smooth
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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), Bill's Place in Harlem (4.8 stars) and Patrick'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?
Harlem has the most, with 5, followed by Midtown (3) and Greenwich Village (3).
Where can I find affordable jazz entertainment venues in Manhattan?
1 of the 22 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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