The Black Soul Experience show at The Groove was the highlight of an excellent trip to New York! Our reservations were easily recognized and we were seated right away. The room is small so all seats get good views and sound. My chicken pesto sandwich arrived quickly and was delicious. The fries were thin, hot, and crisp! I washed the meal down with a French 75. Excellent! I remember when Cafe Wha was THE party. Sadly, that isn't true anymore. I'm happy to say that the party is alive and well, and living at the Black Soul Experience at The Groove, led by entertainer extraordinaire Antwon Robinson. He and the band will make you dance 'till you sweat and sing 'till you're hoarse! This show is a great time hearing live music by talented, energetic musicians. They played pop, R&B, soul, rap, go-go, and reggae! Something more special than good music happened. Antwon shouted out Trinity's birthday and congratulated her onstage along with several other birthdays. He asked where people were visiting from. At first I was bored by all of the shoutouts, but over the course of the evening Antwon built community among strangers. As we left we wished each other Happy Birthday and safe travels back to our hometowns. The beauty of community is much needed in these times and I credit Antwon with creating a wave of kindness and human recognition. Go see this show! I highly recommend! read more

Maybe this place is great. I don't drink - so I asked for the food menu. They said I have to order two items -- so I thought to order two sides of fries for $8, totaling $16. That would've been fine --- Then I saw a salmon dish for $26 that looked healthier. They said I'd still have to get a second item with the salmon, even though it was $10 cheaper than two orders of fries. This was confirmed by the manager. This policy infuriated me so I left. Good work losing a customer! Oh the place was nearly empty, too. read more

Love coming here on a Thursday or Friday to see live music. There is such variety in talent that no matter what you like, there will be a show for you!! There is a cover charge and a two item minimum if you want to sit at a table for the show. Food and drinks are priced well and definitely try their smash burger! It's really good. read more

Loved it here! I stopped in to see my friend's show. It was on a week night and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered pina coladas and truffle fries while we were here. I highly recommend both of these options. The acoustics inside were great. Even though it's a smaller space, it's a great place to see/hear a show. No matter where you sit, you'd have a great view. We sat at a high top and had a great view of the stage; I can't wait to come back here to hear more great music. read more

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It seems like most people end up here while waiting for their show at Comedy Central (as we were as well). Inside is a dark and moody space with live performances. We sat at the bar and had a drink or two. They do offer some great happy hour deals though, but I had a Spicy Margarita ($17), which tasted more sour than spicy to me. The fiance also had a Jack and Coke ($16), which is definitely pricey. My suggestion is to stick to the happy hour menu. read more

Groove - June 2025 Happy Hour Menu. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Saw a show here recently - sound quality was good, though the setup of the space was primarily tables making it a little difficult to dance to the music (I assumed it was more GA standing, that's probably on me for not doing my research). Got a few bottled beers since the tables have a 2 drink minimum, they both tasted a little old. Fine enough venue and I'd come for an artist I really like, but not necessarily to catch a random band like I recently did. read more

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Came for a Happy Hour bite; stayed for the band. We got Beef and Chicken Tacos, Ceasar Salad, Margarita and Apple Martini. The tacos were packed full of protien and simple yet the seasoning was delicious. It was a yummy bite. The drinks were strong and refreshing and we received great service. The early band was great. A little old school R&B to set the night! read more

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I had a great time here! We only stopped in for a short visit, which is the only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five. We didn't get a chance to stay for the live music, but based on the vibe, I'm sure it wouldn't disappoint. I ordered a mango martini, and it did not disappoint--highly recommend it! The music playing while we were there was solid, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. We spent $32.22 total for a beer and a martini, which felt reasonable for the area. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and stay longer next time. read more

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It's insane how I've never reviewed this spot since I've been coming here since my 21st birthday. I know I don't look a day over 24 LOL! Anywho, I was recently here Thanksgiving night and the following Tuesday for funk night. I love live music and they never disappoint. I've been going to the sister spot since I was 17, shhhhh. So when we made reservations and the band was said to be performing out of this spot was reminded of my days at the Groove...squeezing into a table, dancing in my chair or the tiny area between my table and the next, and scream singing at the top of my lungs. It's always a time. I don't normally eat here, but we were snack-ish so we had the beef pepperoni pizza w/ hot honey. Definitely tasty, we weren't disappointed. My only gripe is the size, but I'm a sucker for the music...aka I'll still be there. read more

I didn't stay here long. Maybe 20 minutes while waiting for my door time at The Village Underground. I can't swear to the cover charge, but I feel like I gave them a 20 and got two fives back, so 10 dollars on a Tuesday night. Service was great, immediately greeted by the bartender. They were out of a lot of the drink ingredients and my drink, the pineapple ancho margarita, was pretty mid, but as I say again and again and again--if you're in a place like this, you aren't here for the cocktails. The night I went, the "most sampled bassist of all time" was the focus. At first I thought that meant the actual performer, but I think that probably actually means James Brown, and the band was playing James Brown riffs. The band was still awesome though! (even if the saxophone player kept checking her phone). I'm ok with misleading statements and mediocre cocktails because this bar has a dark, low-key vibe, and appears to have great shows. Upcoming shows include tributes to the ladies of Motown, Daria Jones (apparently her shows have no cover, but item minimums). They also have an upcoming Stevie Wonder birthday tribute and a funk night. One night they also had some reggae, they have soul and maybe some folk? Anyway . . . this isn't a fancy place with a fancy menu, but they seem to have a broad, and sometimes experimental, selection of music . . . and it's in the prime East/Greenwich Village area, so there are so many other things to see and do on a nice night. read more

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AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE NIGHT!?! EASY CALL! Happy 40th queen. Came here STRAIGHT from my 4th ever vocal lesson in which I was attempting to sing "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt. Turns out, that's a really tough song to sing ahahahaha but lowkey I was finding my rhythm by the end of the session, don't sleep. We arrived after paying $27 each for premium seats and were sat 2 tables away from the stage. The Amy Winehouse tribute singer was fantastic, but the real star of the show was Kiki who was doing it ALL. She was on the keys, saxophone, and flute and had the crowd eating out of the palm of her hand on some of those sax solos ahahaha. THE FANS ARE RESTLESS FOR MORE KIKI! It's a 2 item minimum, so we got some Mezcal Mules and 2 batches of french fries... 2 batches because my big homie said the first batch was too well done and he wanted them to be "softer." What an interesting fella. Overall, a great place to come and be inspired by some live music on Macdougal street. I mf LOVE Macdougal street, and will write some type of ode to it at some point, but today is not that day. THANK YOU GROOVE AND WHEN YOU'RE READY TO HAVE AN RHCP TRIBUTE NIGHT ME AND MY BAND ARE READY TO SELL THAT THANG OUT! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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I needed to have my authentic NYC experience in a tight dark bar with live music and this place did not disappoint! The drinks were decent and not too shabby on the expected price point. We had just had dinner so we didn't have any food but from what we could tell it looked standard but delicious! Let's get into the vibe though... The vibe was top notch for that true NYC feel! The band was so amazing, they even touch us to church for the one two! I will definitely keep this place and that band on my radar for the next time I'm in NYC! Happy Eating (and drinking), NYC! read more

Groove - Enjoying a NYC night out. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Followed the band here from Cafe Wha last night and had a blast! There's a roped off section at the front near the stage (assuming you pay extra/reserve early for that) but the rest of the bar can also enjoy the free music. Great service as well. Yummy aperol spritz pictured below read more

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A good place to hang out anytime of the week. They have a band playing once every 2-3 hrs. The best part is, compared to other jazz venues, there is no entry fee. The cocktails are exorbitantly priced anyways. They are 18$. The ambience is cool and the bands add on to the beauty. I'm a regular here! read more

Groove - a band performing on stage at a concert - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I had an amazing time at Groove! I've now been here twice. The musicians are so talented and are so great at creating an amazing atmosphere with their music. A few notes about the space. You can make a reservation and this is the best so you can get a table. If you don't make a reservation you can walk in and stand in the back and at the bar. There is no cover but you do need to buy two items per person and they include gratuity. Regardless of how the managers have chosen to operate the place, the music is great! You can get close to the musicians and they can see you as they play, which is great because you guys feed off one another! I went for a jazz and blues night and loved the band! They have pretty good food and a lot of drink options too! You can definitely come here for dinner or just a snack and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

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Nice bar with live music. Visited casually while we were on MacDougal. Best part is there was no cover charges for this bar. Ordered brooklyn lager and groove colada. The beer but I highly doubt if the colada even had a bit of rum because it was too sweet and I did not quite feel tipsy after two drinks too. I could have simply ordered any virgin drink. Live music was actually good. The band for 5 and 7 pm did not show up but the 9 pm one made it for all. Loved the vibe. They played tradition jazz music which set the bar on fire. Service was good as well as the waitress kept checking on us once in a while. read more

Groove - Brooklyn Lager & Groove colada - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Not interesting Nothing special Pika colada not so good. Music not energetic Good bartender read more

Groove - Virgin Pina Colada - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I will start with the positive. The food was good as well as the service. The venue is small with seating for a performance on one side and the bar on the next. The problem I had with that is the ppl at the bar aren't necessarily there for the show. The noise from that side grew and grew til the point in drowned out the performer. read more

Ambiance was lively and nice casual. The live music is wonderful and always known for their very high quality live bands. This is definitely a place worth spending part of your night to start at or end at after dinner. Great for groups if you get a table. It's $10 per person + 2 drinks minimum at the table. The cocktails were tasty. read more

This is a live music spot I used to enjoy. I have been here countless times for the band, a drink and some wings. I won't be coming back until they get a new manager. The current manager, the short guy with a mini afro, is extremely rude and abrasive. I came with a friend to have a drink. The hostess informed us there was standing room only and it would be one drink per person, we said no problem. We went to the bar but decided to use the restroom first as we had been walking through the city on a warm day hydrating with water before drinking alcohol. The manager guy blocks the stairs and says you have to order a drink before you can go to the bathroom. I told my friend we need to leave because was rude in assuming we were just in this establishment to use their bathroom. I say why would have a drink first if I need to go the bathroom as I'm heading out the door. He FOLLOWS behind me as and says you weren't going to buy a drink anyway. I told him his attitude is nasty! This is not the first time I encountered him and can only guess he has some unaddressed issues and shouldn't be in customer service. I'm disgusted he decided to profile two women who had been in the bar for two minutes, one of whom is a frequent patron. The door guys are usually really nice. Please get a new manager. read more

Went to place last night the music was great the bartender girl was sweet. But the bouncer was very Nasty and disrespectful towards me and my husband and killed the energy for us. read more

The food was fresh. Unexpectedly fresh and tasty. Ben was our bartender. The drinks were excellent and the service delightful. Live music and great drinks! read more

Groove offers good vibes and decent drinks, making it a suitable spot for grabbing a drink. The atmosphere is lively. read more

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I think I would give Groove a 3.75! Overall it was a really cool experience! There was no cover charge but you had to buy two drinks per person. The drinks were about $14-$18. We didn't get food but they did have it. The performers were great and played a wide variety of songs in different genres. The bartenders were super helpful and quick as well. However it was so loud like almost unbearably loud and very crowded. Definitely to be expected at a music venue/bar but be warned if that is something you're sensitive to. read more

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I've had the food here before and it was good but they really upgraded the menu ...WOW there's a whole variety of fresh pizza and Italian food I went with the Mediterranean triple dip as I wanted something lighter tonight but I can't wait to try the rest of the menu everything was excellent and on pick up no less it all held up till I made it to my destination, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS read more

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I was served two drinks, one in a dirty glass, the other with something floating in it. The resolution? The "manager" came over to declare my friend and I HAD to purchase two drinks each which we would've ordered well over but his attitude and lack of professional customer care told us all we needed to know about this place. The fake manager then tried to dictate how we sat claiming it was mandatory one person sat on the bend and the other on the chair. What kind of place is this? The waitress was nice but seemed unsure of how to handle their dirty dish situation. If you're smart...never eat or drink here. They also charge $16 for HALF a shot. Never Again. read more

Groove - HALF a shot. "Manager" was super unprofessional. - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Fun spot with live music. We didn't stay for the show as we had tix across the street for comedy cellar- 4 drinks was about $80 bucks, insane. I wouldn't recommend unless you were in a pinch or seeing a show there! Bartender was nice and food looked ok- Paloma's were good. Just pricey! read more

Groove - Paloma - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Great vibe, good music, reasonably priced drinks, nice people. They are making me add more characters for this to post, but I said it all above. read more

MONEY: · Bud light = $8.00 (purchased in June 2022) POSITIVES: · Bouncers are nice. · On the corner of a lively part of NYC · The music was great! NEGATIVES: · Was told there was a 2-drink minimum. What if I had a medical condition requiring abstinence... That's a bit presumptious... Though, I guess I understand the rent pressures in a prime location of town... But, still... I don't want to be coerced into drinking. It was not a problem because I already planned to drink. But, I do have friends that do not drink alcohol. IMPRESSION: · Prices here are not the cheapest. But, hey two 8-dollar beers for live music on a Tuesday night is not bad... read more

Groove - Tuesday night jams - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Fun bar for live music! The artist played a mix of classics and recent pop, ranging from the Beetles, Whitney Houston, and Ed Sheeran. The table can be a little pricey since all guests are required to order two items minimum, with cocktails ranging from $15-19. The band was AMAZING and would come back to see them perform again! read more

Groove - a group of people playing music on stage - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Was a nice experience, good food, good music and good times!!!! Stars were in the house the night we went! Lisa Lisa and cult jam was there with a movie star from the TV show "Empire"! It was live and no cover! Amazing!!!! read more

I have been here a few times and it got worse with each visit. First, the drinks are absolutely awful. The strawberry daiquiri and sangria were so watered down and didn't taste alcoholic. Second, the bouncer thought I was using a fake ID since I look young, but I was older than everyone I was with. He was very rude. Third, I was harassed for not drinking. They said everyone needs to order at least 2 drinks and I said I had to leave soon anyway to catch a train. He came back five minutes later and noticed I hadn't left and demanded I order a drink. I left right away. Fourth, you are not allowed to order from the bar. You must order from a waiter which takes forever and they want higher tips. Finally, the tables are so cramped that when people get up, they basically bump into your table and drinks. I noticed people said similar things in other reviews. I highly recommend skipping this venue. Not worth your time or money. read more

What a vibe !!!! Love coming to this place when in town. Came during the holidays and as always, had a great time. Had a reservation for our group which is strongly suggested but you'll be able to get by if you're 1-2 people. It's cozy and very intimate. Enjoyed great bar service and well crafted chocolate martinis. Thank you ( Dan or Ben) security kept tabs on its guests and assisted with seating at tables. I'll be back! Really enjoyed the vibe until a young couple came and vaped at the bar blowing massive clouds- this isn't the scene for that. read more

I've been bringing friends to Groove for over 15 years(even had a party there once), but I won't ever come back after last night. Initially I planned on taking a group of friends to another bar of the block where I've also gone for 15 years. I should have gone there. We got to Grove with an hour left until closing. No charge at door. We heard band play 3 songs before they packed up. 1 Vodka(cheap) on the rocks 1 vodka (cheap) and cranberry 1 Tito's Vodka and tonic 1 tequila and Orange All four drinks came in small glasses. Total cost= $77 (The bartender says "just wanted to let you know, we already included gratuity") with credit card slide asking for amount we wanted to tip. yes. $77 bucks for 4 small watered down drinks that the bartender automatically put his gratuity to with the Credit Card slider asking how much more we wanted to tip . Of course I did t add a tip. After that round of drinks I decided to take my three friends to the bar less than a Minute away with better sounding music coming from the speakers. I bought Two rounds of drinks for my friends, tipped the Bartender and Still paid less than the $77 I paid at Groove for 4 drinks. I'll never go back to Groove again, and will make sure to tell friends about the way Groove does things now. They don't charge you at the door but the Drinks and Automatic Gratuity the Bartender puts on Tab will drain your pockets big time. read more

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My girls and I ended up here by complete happenstance. We had just finished watching a performance and wasn't ready to end the night celebrating one our birthdays. The other place we were going to go to didn't work out. We heard what sounded like good music and decided to pop in. We didn't have reservations but they happily accommodated our large party. The music was great even though, I did start getting bored because one of the singers prolonged the songs a bit too much. He sounded amazing though. It is not a big place but clearly a local favorite as the place was packed. I can't speak for everyone else's drink but I was a bit disappointed with my drink. I ordered a virgin pina colada. For starters, it was in a smaller glass than I expected. The kicker, it was $10 and was more ice than pina. I also got truffle fries. I love truffle fries but there was more garlic than Parmesan. I actually didn't take any Parmesan. Neither did one of the girls I was with. I ended up not finishing them. The waitress was kind enough to remove them off of the bill. I had some of the nachos. They were decent. I probably would order them again. I would go back. read more

I wanted to like this place. This spot caught my attention as I was walking by looking for some good music and a drink or 2. I was seated in a rather crowded spot but accepted as the whole venue was generally crowded. I sat, enjoyed a little of my drink, and listened to the lively band. As soon as the band wrapped up half the people had left so I requested a different seating arrangement so I could stretch a little. I set my drink down on the new table and was looking for my phone in my purse when my drink suddenly spilled on me, almost the entire drink. I was drenched in my martini and I awkwardly was drying myself off. The waitress handed me towels but didn't say much else. After almost drying off the waitress came back and I thought she was going to offer a drink or apologies because the table was clearly warped and the drink quite literally slid down on me. Instead she informed me if I wanted to stay I was going to get charged for sitting on a table. I just got up and left considering I was still drenched in my drink. Not a great experience considering this is my first time in NY read more

So ,,I hate to even say this ..however I'm Going to go up to the owner ..God knows I hate this ..tonight ..8.5.22..I was very much so discriminated towards ..I have came here years ago ; of age ..and ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME AND PRESENTED MYSELF ..it's always a great live here ..now I'd say some time later ..I came here tonight ..I'm heavily dissapointed .and I hope my review is take seriously because I would never lie ..I was met at the door with a gentlemen named "E" security I perhaps ..all was well until another gentlemen who refused to give his name ..Sais "he has the discretion to key whom he wants in) I politely asked why (I have been here before plenty of times ) he said because of my flip Flops ..I was confused as I have on sandals but I walked away ...I turned around and "E" and the "manger" I guess were laughing chucking saying hell no I'm not letting her in..so I stayed a watched and many other women ..had on flip flops ..many :.so I kindly asked him @what was the difference" the only difference I saw was color ..im sorry ..he asserviteky told me "don't question him" n he is the boss ..I then demanded to know what was the difference ..him and "e" just kept giggling ..im so upset right now because I have spent many nights here .I have paid n spent my hard earned money here ..and I get "-/okay tonight wasn't my night " but the professionalism and borderline racism (I dare to say ) is weird .I hate this review but I'm upset n I proclaim to go higher ..the Groove had always been a staple ..I promise this was not an pleasurable experience ,.the mannerisms of the gentlemen outside of the door and decorum is unbelievable ,.we have to do better in 2022...im a fair person and this was NOT IT ..I will tell everyone and continue to go up about this place because many of my "friends" go here ..sandals are sandals ..no one because of race should be excluded read more

This place takes advantage of students/young adults. First round, we ordered three mixed drinks. All were filled with syrup and a drop of alcohol. Not worth close to $15 a drink. Next time I will send them back. Second round, we ordered 3 shots of Tito's Vodka. The server asked us if we wanted it "chilled" or "room temperature." We appropriately answered "chilled." Upon drinking all our shots, we were surprised to not feel any "effects" of the Vodka shots and immediately knew it was mostly water (60-75%). As a disgruntled customer, I approached our server/bartender whom immediately said because we asked for our shots "chilled" he added ice in our shots and the ice melted and thus diluted our shots. I've never heard of a bar admit that chilling our shots would mean we would essentially have water mixed with the vodka shots. Additionally, we got ripped off on pricing. We got 3 mixed drinks, 3 shots and mozz sticks for nearly $120. Also, are you able to add 20% gratuity for a party of 3 people? I know places do for parties 6 or over but thought this was very odd.... read more

Groove - 3 mixed drinks, 3 shots, mozz sticks for $120... - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I never write reviews but this was a must. If you have any form of emergency during your time here, they will kick you out. They are awful awful people. I am in my early 20s and my friends and I decided to go to hear the live music and get a few drinks. One of my friends is prone to seizures. She was unconscious at the table. Within seconds, the manager SHOVED the check in front of us, forced us to pay, and made us carry her outside. We had told him she was not drunk or high and was in fact having a medical emergency. He did not care. We had just ordered another round that was left untouched but we still paid the $200+ bill just to be able to better assist our friend. We got my friend outside and she gained consciousness again. Not a single staff member or the manager came to check on us. We had to go inside the bar to PURCHASE orange juice and water for her. She was okay. Once I knew she was okay, I tried to confront and speak to the manager. He said he could get us our drinks from the table that have been sitting there unsupervised for 20+ minutes. We said no, of course. We asked if we could be refunded for the drinks we did not finish before we were kicked out. He said absolutely not. My friend was in a better state, so any person could tell she was not intoxicated but in fact, experiencing a medical emergency. I understand the need to protect your business but you would have no business if it weren't for customers. As young adults, we were pretty scared. Instead of being taken care of or at least considered, we were kicked out and shoved to the side. The manager did not care about us. Once the ambulance came, we left to get her proper care. We were still charged the entire amount. Very disappointed. I work at a bar now, and this would have been handled so much better. All my regulars know not to come here now. I tried reaching out via email to the manager and nothing. Awful place. read more

Bouncers were nice, snazzy live music options! But the intense volume was a little much. Also the TABLES. I need to shmoove. And tables don't help. Edit: nvm I got drunker and volume is ok :) read more