It is an interesting experience, and I would say this spot definitely has a relaxed vibe. You can…read morepre-order the tickets on your phone (ticketmaster). It is just standing the whole time for the concert unless you are VIP (then there will be a small table with chairs set aside for you.) When you walk in, they check your bags and make sure you are of age (need photo ID and will get a wrist band), and there was no wait when I arrived at 6:30 PM, and the show was scheduled for 7 PM. There is a spot downstairs when you walk in to rest on a couch if you need. There are drinks: wine, beer, cider. The bathrooms are decent if you have to use them. Some positives: There is a coat check for $3, and they accept credit card. There are multiple stalls in the ladies' bathroom, and there is soap! I saw non-alcoholic drinks: Poland Spring water, Monster energy drink.

Haven't been to the Bowery Ballroom in years and years! Had the best ever experience seeing the…read moreband Sons of Legion. Acoustics were terrific, security was great, event space was clean and easily accessible by NYC public transportation. Drinks were unbelievably reasonably priced and a good pour. Just add Chardonnay please!

Oh my gosh, what a great jazz music spot! There is so much history in these walls. All the greats…read morehave played here and still play here. It is a small venue with very tight seating, but not a big issue unless you are a need space person then please avoid this venue. Your ticket does not guarantee a seating location, your place in line is how you get seated. If you want to sweated on by the band, be first in line. They also don't like you using phones during the concert and neither do your crowded neighbors. There is a drink minimum with your ticket, a bottle wine is worth 4 drinkers, and once the music starts service is limited, thankfully, so you can enjoy the music. Totally worth going if you love small venue jazz!

Jazz club legend in the Village. Tight seating and no view of stage from many seats, especially in…read moreback left side. Had advance tickets/reservations but not assigned seating . Arrive early or else!! (Bar seats are good)

My wife and love Jazz music and when my son said his friend works at one and we could go if we…read morewanted, we said of course we would. I was so surprised by the crowd that was there to listen to jazz. The club is small and with the long line of people waiting to get in, the club got full instantly. We were early that we got front seats. It was a nice band and it just made the evening enjoyable and we got to meet up with our son's friend.

Kinda wild that I didn't write a review the last time I was in this jazz joint…read more Last time I popped into the 2am show and it blew my sox off. I saw Miki Yamanaka randomly for the 1st time. But apparently i missed writing a review. Maybe because there are many glowing reviews already. But may I put my 5 star review on the pile. This time we caught the 2pm Sunday open jam. We were smartly near the front of the line so we got my favorite spot, right on the bar rail near the stage. The drinks were good and strong, the service was quick and succinct. The jam was incredible. I didn't know all the guys but the guy on drums is a legend named muppet. He held back on his solos on the first 2 songs. On the third, when the baton was passed to him, he ripped off an impressive solo that would be amazing for anyone, and he is 93. We had to dip out to catch our flight, but cant wait to stop in again next time.

Staff is super friendly both at the door and waiting tables. The small venue is cozy and well lit…read morefor shows. The two drink minimum menu is reasonably priced, I had a ginger beer and bottled water. I really enjoyed this music venue and would definitely come back if an artist I like is playing and I'm in the area again.

Such friendly staff, and you can feel the history of all the greats who played here! The sound is…read moregood and the drinks came fast. We joined a pretty sparse crowd on a Tuesday and heard a competent band - kind of a low energy night, but that's not their fault. Go! We have to keep these old places alive.

Definitely a hidden gem! If I hadn't looked it up on Yelp first we would have walked right by…read morewithout noticing it on while walking by. The unassuming outside hides a tremendously cool inside. As soon as we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly by Dinara (sp?) who was effortlessly cool in her own right. A young lady ( whose name I didn't catch) promptly seated us. It's not a huge space, but we didn't feel cramped. There was a bar up front, tables along the side walls and a stage in the back. Apparently they have live music nights and open mic nights too. When we went there was 80s/90s music playing and it was very cool. The decor is unapologetically Black and I love it! The restroom is clean and contemporary. The service staff is amazing and attentive. They gave us cornbread with berry butter. Very tasty! My only complaint is that they could have given us each a piece instead of giving us one piece cut into 2. Lol! But it was free! And if that's the "worst" part of the experience then you know it was an overall good time! I was wavering between whether or not to get the collard greens and asked if they were sweet or bitter or spicy. Our server went and got a small sample for me to try because it was hard to describe. I was grateful for her willingness to let me try them. By the way I did order them and they are more savory than any of the above. It's a gentle savory flavor. I also got rice and beans and teriyaki salmon. The beans weren't exactly what I expected. They were black beans which I don't typically associate with soul food. They weren't bad although next time I think I'll get potatoes. My dining companion got lamb chops and collard greens and mac and cheese. She loved everything and at it right up! The food presentation, flavor, and portion size were all good. I didn't leave feeling overstuffed but I was satisfied. The servers checked in on us an appropriate amount of times (we didn't feel rushed or under surveillance but they made sure we had what we needed). The manager/owner stopped by to make sure everything was good and chatted with us. All around good vibes & good eats--I would go again. Highly recommend!

Thursday, 07May26 - A night of celebrating Taurus' at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar Lounge - and…read morewhat a celebration it was. So much joy. So much talent. Thank you, Valerie Simpson, and your late husband; Nickolas Ashford, for creating this amazing venue. The guest host for the evening was the incredibly talented Olutayo. Olutayo is joy exemplified. His vocal range, dance moves, entertaining facial expressions...infectious. I fell in love with this man and did not hesitate to tell him so. Beyond his talents was Olu's ability to manage / juggle the night's open-mic entertainers with such grace. From the lyrics of En Vogue and Salt-N-Peppa: "Whatta Man, Whatta Man, What a Mighty Good Man!" All of the entertainers were incredible. What a range of singers, dancers, a poet, a violinist. And the band! The band! The band! Come on!! Outstanding. I was seated next to Darius, one of the several background vocalists that were positioned throughout the lounge. We became fast friends in this space filled with exuberance. Darius was a delight. He was also a big brother to me, making sure no one blocked my view of the performance. Thank you, Darius, that was so kind of you. I had such a wonderful time being in the company of all these amazingly talented people. It was a 6-hour dopamine rush that should not be missed. The dinner that was served was top-notch. I had the Sea Bass. My friend had the Golden Fried Chicken. Both meals were delicious. I had the ginger mocktail with rosemary and blueberries - so yummy I had two. Dessert was key lime pie - suffer we will. Our server; Vickie, was a delight and amazing to observe as she maneuvered around the performers and kept us and everyone around us well served and continually hydrated. Vickie is to be commended for how hard she worked throughout the evening. I made sure our tip reflected our appreciation of her. Put the Sugar Bar on your bucket list when visiting NYC. You'll leave there feeling you have experienced Heaven on Earth.

I had a super fun solo dinner date at Dizzy's Club! It's a bit hard to find -- you have to go up an…read moreelevator right inside the Columbus Circle shopping mall -- but well worth the trip. I arrived shortly before showtime and was able to snag a last-minute seat at the bar. The acoustics and views are wonderful in the venue. Plus, nothing beats really good live music. It was packed when I was there on a Sunday night, but it felt cozy rather than crowded. Be aware that there is a food and drink minimum included with your ticket. I wasn't in a drinking mood, so I enjoyed a mocktail and an appetizer, plus the cornbread to go. Buying tickets in advance is recommended. I got lucky that it wasn't full. They also run some discounts, like student tickets, so check online if that applies to you. Overall, I really enjoyed Dizzy's Club and would definitely come back.

Fantastic. Everything about it. The ambiance was amazing and the views were spectacular. The…read morenon-alcoholic drinks were amazing. The music was exceptional. The prices were $$$. Recommend this!!!

Simply incredible, truly. This is what you would expect a NYC jazz club to be, beautiful intimate…read moresetting, comfortable seating, not too noisy. The service was superb. Yes, I got the fact that food was basically pre-prepared and served almost immediately, but I did not mind. It was delicious and didn't taste manufactured. The services was beyond friendly and I was genuinely, pleasantly surprised. I did not mention the band, which was the highlight of the evening, but I am guessing even a D-level group would be elevated to an A+ by this venue.

Nice experience at this historic jazz club. It's an intimate club that doesn't seem to have a bad…read moreseat. The ticket prices are reasonable and there is a $20 per person minimum spend once you get to the club. You can sit at the bar for drinks or at the table for a meal. We had dinner there and the food was really good. Service was great. The music was good but the set was pretty short (1 hour 20 minutes). Glad we had this historic experience.

I saw Method Man and Redman here with B-Real from Cypress Hill opening, and it was an absolutely…read morefantastic night. Times Square has never been my favorite part of New York, but the Palladium (called the Best Buy Theater at the time when I went) was clean, well-run, and surprisingly fun, with an intimate energy that worked perfectly for a hip-hop show. The crowd was great, everyone seemed to be having a blast, and seeing three legends in a venue this size made for an unforgettable night.

Nice venue to see a concert as it's easy to get to in Times Square…read more We recently caught GWAR here and it was a blast! They have been around the metal scene for a long time and still put on a crazy fun show. Just be aware if you're in the standing room pit area you will get soaked with all colors of fluid shooting out of character's orifices! There is a large standing room only area on the main floor, an elevated standing area behind that which we score a perfect spot along the railing to view the show, along with elevated seating behind that. Not the biggest venue but good sound and sightlines. Coat check available along with a bar selling overprices drinks.