55 Bar
(Now Closed)Jazz and Blues Venue, Music Venue, and Bar
West Village, New York
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One of the last standing true jazz speakeasy's left in the city. Never a bad show. If you want to see committed musicians making progressive and pure art their way, live then this is the place.
Sarah ColvinApril 30, 2012Love it for the local flavor and for those who used to be local too. The room just feels right. When possible, check out a few of the regulars: Bob Reynolds, Jonah Smith, Doug Wamble or Amy Cervini.
JoelApril 6, 2013Old timers' jazz band was very entertaining. (Sorry I cant recall their name!) Great seats. Drinks were reasonable. Great service. $10 cover seems a bit much when the band also expects to be tipped.
Elias MakrygiorgosFebruary 4, 2017Lovely atmosphere, old school Jazz-y vibes, great cocktails. Live Jazz music 24/7. This is the place to BE in NYC if you're a Jazz fan.
Sharel CassityJanuary 2, 2015Great place to hear some of the most happening underground music on the NYC jazz scene. A must for live music lovers!
Drink Stellas, watch Stern, Binney and the rest of the 55 Bar Family play here. Best live jazz venue in NYC.
Ale TowerJune 11, 2016Lovely atmosphere, we caught a good live act and enjoyed the vibe. Would definitely go back.
Awesome. Come here with a small group of friends and enjoy the real nyc experience.
Devon CaesarOctober 13, 2011My main man grant at the bar!!!! 4 stars... Oh and the music is pretty bad ass Max Haymer is my favorite act
- Artsy FartsyApril 29, 2019Always loved the music here, but the bartender (old guy with a lisp) is, to put it mildly, arrogant and has major attitude. Kinda kills the vibe.
- Great bar staff here! They're knowledgeable about jazz and just plain friendly souls!
Neringa DaJanuary 31, 2013Check out Van Davis band when they are playing, the vocalist Abena Koomson is amazing.
Jordan HoffmanDecember 21, 2011Drinks pricier than expected but the music is usually good and the vibe from this 90 yr old club can't be topped.
- Adam SchwartzMarch 20, 2010Drop in any night of the week for some of the best jazz and blues in the city. The cover is well worth it.
Alexandros BoudourisOctober 26, 2012Great atmosphere and friendly staff-oh, and some quality live jazz, too
Check out KJ Denhert and her crew , awesome way to spend a Saturday evening - great tunes !
Momo FurudateSeptember 30, 2010Come Wednesdays to jazz at 7 with no cover. Drinks are reasonably priced.
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