(212) 475-8592

131 W 3rd St (At Sixth Ave)
New York, NY 10012 40.730575 -74.000418

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Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Showtimes: Mon-Thu 8pm, 10:30pm

Fri-Sat 8pm, 10:30pm, 12:30 am

Sun 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, 8pm, 10:30pm

Last updated 1.12.12

Category:

Nightclubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Brunch

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Funk, Soul & R&B, Blues, Latin, Jazz

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music

What People Are Saying About Blue Note

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The Scene – It has only been around since the mid-'80s, but it feels like the Blue Note has been on West 3rd Street forever. Once you get past a lot of trappings--the grand piano awning, the Las Vegas-y interior, steep cover charge, overstuffed gift shop, mediocre meals named after great jazz songs, some clueless tourists and expense-account patrons--the Blue Note is truly a world-class jazz joint. – – The Draw – The club attracts some of the biggest names jazz has ever known, and the abundant staff makes sure that when the music begins, the chatter--often in a dozen…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
In addition to any ticket or cover charge, there's a $5 minimum at tables and a one-drink minimum at the bar.
Save Money:
Late-night jam sessions are not uncommon, and yield the opportunity to get a heavily-discounted table.
ambiance
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. The atmosphere is just what I expected -- very, very cool-- that is - the ambience is PERFECT for listening to great music.
  2. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
  3. Great performance, great audience and great atmosphere.
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. Additionally, the food and drinks are always terrific!
  2. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
  2. P.S. And the food isn't bad either!
  3. Additionally, the food and drinks are always terrific!
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
overall
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
  2. This is the best place in NYC to see and hear great jazz.
service
65.0% positive
  1. It's rare to order tickets online and not have to pay a service charge.
  2. Great music, good service and a relaxed attitude.
  3. The Blue Note has good jazz but their staff are snooty, slow and downright rude.
  4. The service was terrific and the atmophere was wonderful.
  5. Poor service and a rude host
value
0.0% positive
  1. but I don't see anyone could say this place is "pricey" my friend and I paid $25 each for a great table about 10 feet from Omar Sosa and $8 bucks for a Heineken.
  2. the cover charge is always too expensive, tables crowded together, very overcommercialized
wait time
45.83000183105469% positive
  1. The Blue Note has good jazz but their staff are snooty, slow and downright rude.
  2. nice bar but few seats; tables are close to the stage except bar' seats; plenty of diferent kind of drinks; very few wine selection; food should be served at least 15 minutes before the show (not during the show); nice coustomers; it is not romantic whe
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/03/10

this place is still good

by SamanthaM

still a good place to catch up and coming talent. Drinks are pricey but you pay for the atmosphere. This place is cool.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/10

LEGENDARY

by Nguyene

If you have never been to Clue Note you are missing out on some awesome jazz. We saw BB King jamming with Bobby McPherin, what a great night, totally drunk on a Saturday. blue Note is where the cool cats are at.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/30/10

Finest Jazz spot in NYC

by RoyJRoy

It's all about the vibes man! What more can I say about Blue Note...being an avid jazz fan for decades, I can honestly say this place continues the tradition of fine jazz music performed by deep-rooted jazz/r&b/soul musicians!

P.S. And the food isn't bad either! lol

  • Pros: Incredible vibes
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/30/08

The Best!

by TRUMPETR

The Best! This is the place to always stop by and checkout someof the most profound and talented artists from all over the world!

  • Pros: it's NY city
  • Cons: it's NY city?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/16/08

Omarrr.....Omar Sosa

by boom3boom3

Great performance...... loved every minute of the Omar Sosa show.....it was a priviledge to watch this virtuoso perform his music with such pure joy ( very present ,in the moment ). The musicians in the band were each extremely versatile and talented.

I didn't have dinner at the club.... but I don't see anyone could say this place is "pricey" my friend and I paid $25 each for a great table about 10 feet from Omar Sosa and $8 bucks for a Heineken. I don't know where you come from...... but for the show we got thats not expensive at all !

The acoustics in the Blue Note are incredible..... its like listening to a live album on your ipod with Shure E5c earbuds. Omar said himself this place is like being in someones house.

  • Pros: Acoustics ! Acoustics ! Acoustics !
  • Cons: None I can think of

The Details on Blue Note

Place Categories:

  • great jazz
  • great food
  • pricey place
  • great music
  • good service
  • downright rude staff
  • great performance
  • incredible acoustics
  • great jazz club
  • great atmosphere
  • good relaxed attitude
  • always terrific drinks
  • great jazz places
  • best yound musicians
  • order tickets
  • perfect ambience
  • rude host
  • nice bar
  • great audience
  • like less traditional stuff
  • wonderful atmophere
  • always too expensive cover charge
  • nice coustomers
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