Took my pts here to experience a real new york. Did i meet spike wilner last night???

Obviously we were just here for he music in a small and crowded venue, but the waitress had to ruin the experience by constantly stalking our table to order drinks when we had barely had a chance to review the menu. Her service was completely impersonal, she kept bumping into us and cherry on the cake was 18% auto gratuity. It was the worst table experience I've ever had which overshadowed the performance. She kept walking among the tables during the performance distributing and collecting checks during a filmed performance in an already view obstructed event. Clearly she was only concerned about her compensation for the night and not on the guests' and musicians' experience. read more

Great little place to sit down and get a couple drinks. The atmosphere is perfect and the music is intimate. This is hands down my favorite place to go. The reason I don't give it the full 5 stars is that everytime I've come here the stinky door man ruins my mood with his rude behavior. You would thinking listening to such beautiful music would cheer up a man like that. read more

Very intimate experience. Excellent musical artists and good drinks. Mezzrow provided a space to enjoy the ambiance. read more

I love mezzrow and have been there many times usually in the front tables. Last night was crowded and for the cover fee of 20, sitting in the back tables where visibility of the band is less the issue so much as you cant really hear the music. there are speakers in this long club far from the band but they are for the radio or CD player, not the band. Kind of shocking there are no speakers for the band. Spike, please get that set up!! you hear the bar more than the band if you happen to get stuck in those back seats! read more

Everything you could possibly want from a jazz club, I loved everything about it. The greatest kind of vibe and atmosphere, and amazingly talented and genuinely passionate musicians. Simply wonderful. read more

First yelp review, but the way my friend, the other customers and I were treated on Friday night was shocking. We were charged a $20 cover, which we would normally be happy to pay. But we were kept in the back far from the music at the "wait to be seated" sign and patrons (who kept seating themselves, ignoring the sign) were talking so loudly that we couldn't hear any of the music. And it seemed the servers were going out of their way to show us they were annoyed by us and everyone else in the place. One server in particular had an expression of rage all night, made sure to sigh in an exasperated way when she walked by our table, rolled her eyes a lot, and complained very loudly to her other servers and the bartender about how awful the patrons were. It was shocking. This New Yorker and jazz lover felt swindled. Never again. read more

We were able to show up right before the 9:00 set on a Sunday night and get seating. We really enjoyed listening to David Hazeltine. The vibe here is laid back. The space is narrow and although you wouldn't be able to see much from the bar area, you could still hang out there and enjoy the music. I tried one of the mixed cocktails and found it to be tasty. Was a nice balance-not string but not weak either. The perfect drink to help one relax and enjoy the evening. read more

Great music. Saw Eddie Gomez. They also have really good drinks, great wine list w an awesome cab and not too $$. No food so eat before. Place is easy to miss. Downstairs. Super cozy. Arrive early to get better seats in listening room not hallway. And would def book reserved seats ahead. Place is tiny and seating is extremely cramped. Be prepared for that and you will not be annoyed. Narrow hallway to wait for seating and you will share tiny table w other people and sit side by side. If you can deal w that you will love this very cozy, very NYC jazz spot w excellent music and drinks read more

Just returned from the most delightful two hours listening to Pete Malinverni, the very talented pianist, and his guest, Karren Allyson, a lovely singer. The highlight of the evening, though, was the playing of Pete's stundents; Pete is the head of Jazz Studies at SUNY, Purchase. Listening to his students restored my faith in the future of jazz in America. Will be back there on Wednesdays when Pete performs. read more

This is probably my favorite jazz club in town. If you are looking for great live jazz, this is the place to go to. The music is amazing and the drinks are good and not outrageously priced. And did I say the music is fantastic? You have to pay a cover to get in but for a slightly higher up charge you can sit in the listening area close to the stage where others around you are not allowed to talk or even look at their phones so that you can focus entirely on the live music. In fact, during the performance someone spoke and everyone shushed them. read more

Great staff in a hidden spot. Owned by the same people who own smalls so you can get in here before a show for free. We didn't show up on time and we were so far from the group playing that you couldn't see much if anything. The place is more like a room and a hallway than an actual open room. The staff is wonderful all around, but if you come to hear/see live music then you may not enjoy it as much. read more

Great experience here! Music (jazz piano) phenomenal. I wanted to give this place 5 stars, because it gave us everything we came for an more, though I did consider 4 stars just because of the waitress - she may have been having a bumpy night - she wasn't exactly unpleasant, but.. The best part about the place is the ambiance and -- on the night we came -- the musicians. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. read more

Enjoyed the evening at Mezzrow. Music was excellent. Johnny Oneal did the late set and was very good. The shape of the club is a little awkward. The front has seating at tables and the people there are really into the music though there was some talking. The back where the bar is and the hallway are not good spots to see or hear the music. A lot of loud conversations in the back. Why do people come to hear great musicians and spend the night talking? Would they do that if they were listening to classical music at Carnegie hall. Its disrespectful to the music, the musicians and the patrons. The ambience is nice and the service was good. Will be back read more

I've been to Mezzrow several times now, and it already feels like the place I want to hear my favorite musicians. The room itself is acoustically outstanding, and the piano duet configuration is always interesting (think the old and badly missed Bradley's). What Mezzrow also has going for it is the owner, Spike Wilner, an accomplished pianist, owner of the equally hip (but different) Smalls. Spike is not only a gentleman who respects the musicians and the patrons who come to hear them. He is also one of the people who make Jazz in NYC the cultural phenomenon it is. So if someone you want to hear is playing at Mezzrow, don't even think about missing the gig!!! Mezzrow is "the real deal!" read more

The Australian guy at the front door is out of control, panicking with the crowd and downright rude. Would avoid.

Really beautiful space and music (obviously). This is a piano themed jazz club that is located downstairs tucked away into the street across the way from Smalls and Fat Cat. It was great to see Spike do his thing and other old faces from the old Smalls days and the drinks were affordable and delectable. read more

Check this place out! Especially on Wednesday nights. Check out Pete Malinverni. Happened to be there last week and was blown away by the show. Cozy with old jazz club ambiance and a terrific bartender! read more

It's small n therefore a small crowd would have the place packed BUT I loved it great live jazz by some great artists if u r an admire of jazz please stop by u won't regret it I definitely wanna come back read more

Must go jazz bar in New York. The most intimate setting with amazing musicians that put all their passion and love into their performance. My favorite part was when the pianist stood up to describe the next piece and dedicate it to his better half who was seated right in the front. LOVE. read more

Wish I could give them no stars. They say you can pay with a card....but let anyone paying with cash cut you in line....the manager is extremely rude. Spend your money somewhere else. read more

Great jazz bar with great tunes. We were squeezed in to a small two person table by the door, but that is how it has to be when the place is packed. The vibe was great. But seriously it was the band's they had playing that really made the night. read more

Beautiful location,very soft and great ospitality..staff very friendly,si like a big family..music fantastic..i lobe this place..

Great location, we went on Saturday for Valentines, for the free set around 7pm. The piano player was great and connected very well with the audience. The services was great once a more established Waitress came in she was very friendly and attentive, She wished us all happy Vday. Our original waitress was new and seem very nervous. Great experience looking forward to going back next week. read more

If you love jazz & cocktails like I love jazz & cocktails, THIS is the spot for you. Just amazing all around. Go any night of the week. The music will be stellar and the service, friendly and consistent. Mezzrow...where have you been all my life? read more

Do you want to hear legit Jazz? Mezzrow brings you the best Jazz Musicians into an intimate speak easy setting underground. The "music room" is $25 and shaped like a rectangle with the musicians playing in the front/top of the room and people sitting on the sides. The "listening room" is $20 and a very narrow/ long rectangle before you get into the "music room". I sat in the front row of the "music room" literally 2 feet from the piano. Its a completely different experience to be up close versus hearing the music play as you walk into the club. Get there 45 min before show and try to get the "music room". The drinks were great too. Another cool thing is that its same owner as Smalls Jazz club across the avenue and your tickets work at both clubs (not sure if thats all the time) so you can hear a lot of music in one night if you want to. Such a great night! read more

It's the intimacy and the environment that makes this place as great as it is. Been here several times and very relaxing.

What a fabulous and intimate venue! Sophisticated crowd, professional hosts and the musicians were superb Saturday night. I will be a regular at Mezzrow for sure. read more

Mezzrow.... Yes it's a bit cramped, perhaps even claustrophobic. But I honestly believe it's the best jazz club in NYC for after hours shows. If you want an early 7:30 show you might want to go to blue smoke or the village vanguard but for a late night show nothing beats Mezzrow. It's an ideal choice for after theatre... or why not extend your night after an early show? The night is still young. Go to Mezzrow at 11:30 or midnight I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

The spot is great if you can get a seat, but not worth the cover if you cannot. It gets filled very quickly, and if you're not seated you can't hear anything but the chatter of the 18 year-olds who also crowd the place. The staff is overwhelmed and overworked, pushing and shoving quite forcibly to make their way through the badly laid-out and packed club. A wasted $40; we left after 10 minutes. read more

With the new Steinway it is the best jazz piano venue in Manhattan, period.

This place is cute and cozy, but the MANAGEMENT is terrible and unprofessional, the owner promised my friend and I for a table but then he gave that table to someone else came in after us without reservation read more

What a perfect place to find ourselves on a frosty Wednesday night! Caught the Pete Malinverni Trio and greatly enjoyed the music and the atmosphere. There is room up front for intent listeners, and room at the bar for those who enjoy a chat with friends while being entertained by jazz greats. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Light snacks, good drinks, and excellent music make this place a must when you're downtown. read more

I had a great date the other night at this comfortable and cozy piano lounge in the Village. The drinks were very reasonably priced and the music, which was played by lounge owner Spike Wilner, set exactly the right romantic mood. He even took requests from the crowd! I couldn't have been happier here. read more

It's a nice place, but recently has become very crowded on weekends. That's made it less fun, hard to hear the music., etc

This is the kind of place you really hope you'll find. From the exposed brick to the beautiful warm Steinway to the talented line up. You can't help but wish this was in your neighbourhood. read more

This setting is really intimate and cozy, and you get to be very close to the performers, which is great. The service was good. Overall, this is a pretty good jazz spot; I docked them a star because they 1.) do not serve food 2) charge for peanuts and 3). do not keep peanuts consistently stocked, which means you will be out of luck if you arrive hungry. Additionally, they do not do free refills, which I did not appreciate. Aside from that, however, this is a pretty solid little spot. read more

Loved this place! I was visiting New York and a friend recommended Smalls for jazz. Smalls was packed and standing room only and this club was included in my $20 admission so we decided to check it out. So glad we did! Great, relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Was not crowded at all, jazz trio was excellent! Great drinks and we ordered a cheese plate which was wonderful too! Service was also excellent! read more

this place gets crowded and you don't get to see the musicians, so is like listening to live music on the speaker system. $7 beer and pricy cocktails. read more

Kevin Hays on piano, Gregoire Maret on harp, a Tito's on ice and a table up front... sometimes this City loves me back! Of course the place is tiny as hell, but you can't have it all! read more