Cafe Wha?
New York, NY 10012-1202
Phone: (212) 254-3706
- Cross Street:
- Minetta Lane
- Directions:
- A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St-Washington Sq
- Best of Citysearch:
- Live Music Venue 2007, Live Music Venue 2006, Live Music Venue 2004
- Hours:
- Sun, Tue-Thu 8:30pm-2:30am, Mon 9pm-2:30am, Fri-Sat 8:30pm-4am
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- Classic Rock, R&B, Funk, Rgae
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Editorial Review for Cafe Wha? – by Ben Williams
The Scene
Back in the '60s, the likes of Hendrix and Dylan played here before they were famous. These days, a youthful mix of students and tourists dances in the aisles to the sounds of the Cafe Wha Band, which pumps out high-energy, workman-like covers of everything from the Beatles to Marley. Low ceilings and tables crammed close to the stage make for a cramped, intense atmosphere.
The Draw
The house band is in residence from Wednesday to Friday; Mondays play host to one of the city's more popular Brazilian nights, Tuesdays a funk band takes over and assorted guests perform the other nights of the week. You can also expect to see various warm-up acts, ranging from comedians to drag performers. A standard range of beers and cocktails are available, along with a menu of Middle Eastern-flavored snacks.
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Insider Tips
When to GoGet here before 10pm on weekends. The good seats fill up fast, and so does the line around the block.
Save MoneyThere's no cover on Wednesdays. On Mondays and Tuesdays, it's $10; Thursdays, $5; Fridays, $12 and Saturdays, $20.
User Reviews for Cafe Wha?
02/20/2008 Posted by jjpharma
Some of the performers at the Wah were just too corny for me. Except for the rock guy who played guitar and sang, most of the performers were just doing typical Disney World, Pleasure Island corny tourist stuff. They were all really talented, just too geared to the out of town people. Not quite worth the $20.00 to sit in the cramped basement.
Pros: Guitar Player, Comedian was really funny
Cons: Really Expensive Drinks
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
12/29/2007 Posted by zco
the best place to be in new year eve i will be there with all my best friends . i hope it will be amazing evening just like every new year eve was before in this room can't wait anymore for the best show in town i'm from l.a california.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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