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Nightlife in New York City

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  • Janet R
    Farnworth, UK153 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went Saturday night to the 7pm show. Friendly staff, some very funny comedians (a couple not so funny) and then Chris Rock turned up.as the final act of the evening which was good.
    We ordered nachos which weren't great and it is very compact so not really comfortable to eat at your table.
    An enjoyable evening though and worth a visit if in New York
    Written November 25, 2024
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  • nyackgirl47
    New York City, NY750 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks! Tremendous show. Went with some friends, one of whom owns a drums museum. He was in his glory. This is a place for true jazz aficionados. And may I just address the issue of people talking during live music performances. We were seated towards the back of the audience along the rail in the bar area. There were 4 individuals seated behind us who did not shut up for the entire performance. This is just simply rude and so disrespectful to the performers (not to mention the others in the audience who have paid to listen to the band, not to you to give a play by play of your entire existence 24/7). Just don’t.
    Written December 18, 2024
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  • Jeanna S
    35 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited on a Monday night. It was cold so we had a drink on the rooftop sitting empire state side of building. We were $25 for a beer and cocktail which is about average in the city.
    We the headed indoors still with a great view of city for another drink and some food. We loved it. Food was good and reasonably priced.
    Written January 17, 2025
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  • 4nonni
    410 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful venue for jazz. Room is intimate without being stuffy as some jazz clubs are. Service is unobtrusive & the drinks & food was good. Enjoyed the evening that featured Cole Porter songs.
    Written December 9, 2024
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  • seanworc
    New York City, NY725 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of a kind Irish pub. Nothing in New York touches McSorleys, named for one of its several past owners. The craic is grand. When you visit please make sure you explore the amazing relics and memorabilia in this place. The story of the turkey wishbones at the bar that makes me cry. Houdini's handcuffs. The WWI artillery shells brought back by the lads. Lincoln had a beer here. And more. Yes, it only serves 2 types of ale . Yes, it has a limited food menu. But is is paradise.
    Written December 17, 2024
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  • lizbeth p
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I Loveeee this place would definitely recommend to others and would come back again thank you so much. From the vibe and people 10/10
    Written January 19, 2025
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  • Nick H
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just incredible.. musicianship.. atmosphere.. perfect .. went with my daughter and we both just beamed the whole evening
    Written September 16, 2024
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  • stemogs59
    Liverpool, UK4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Traveled from Liverpool, England on 2 occasions, met some lovely people, I wish I'd gotten Instagram details, (gutted) stemogs59
    Written January 23, 2025
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  • Andrew K
    New York City, NY920 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was not the first time my wife and I -- and eight friends -- visited Terra Blues, but we'll think twice before we return. It wasn't that the only food to accompany drinks is a an over-priced paper bag of honey-roasted peanuts, and a little cardboard tub of bland olives -- no, it's that Terra Blues is a bar first, and a blues destination second, located in an area over-run with NYU students and tourists. The manager, twice during the music performance, asked the band, Hazmat Modine, to lower their volume. No doubt, it was because the yahoos in the back were having trouble hearing their loud conversations and loud laughing during the music. The manager should have, instead, asked the barflies to respect the music, the musicians, and the folks who came to hear the music, not themselves. It was that that gave me pause, plus asking for a check and seeing no detail, just 2 x $20 for me and my wife, in addition to the $20 each in cash you have to give the man at the door. Nowhere on the Terra Blues website is there mention of a $20 per person minimum in ADDITION to the entrance fee. Not a big deal, $40 per person to hear the music -- but, Terra Blues, $40 is too much when you're pretending to be a music venue, but are really a bar, and the loud talking obscures the music, especially during quieter pieces. Birdland, Blue Note and Vanguard are music venues.
    Written January 12, 2025
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  • Cassie H
    Calgary, Canada1,082 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was the one thing my friend really wanted to do in New York and I’d never been. We went to the late show and had to queue up outside. This seemed to go on longer than normal but we eventually were led in and we had really good seats. Drink service was pretty slow. I don’t have an appreciation for jazz but my friend does and he enjoyed it
    Written December 21, 2024
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  • Nikita T
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything was great. Open late. Only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the food menu is light fare, so you definitely need to eat before you arrive. But overall great experience. Note the $15 cutting fee if smoking your own sticks.
    Written September 26, 2024
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  • philiplZ9925JG
    Malmö, Sweden3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing band…amazing atmosphere….best place in NY..we loved it……..I will come back next year..it’s for sure…..:-))
    Written May 6, 2024
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  • Stephanie J
    New York, New York, United States216 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Let's just say I've been to the Box a million times with my girls!! A million times with promoters!! Every time I went the owners were very nice to me and invited me to come back. Now I visit 2 girls 2 guys. And we were treated like Donkey Cattle!!!!
    We were willing to spend some money. Then a promoter said I could come in with his crew at the same exact time the doorman was being extremely rude. So ......very confusing.
    So TripAdvisor people..... just a heads up before you go. If your a single girl you may get treated like a princess but as a couple , quite the exact opposite.
    Written June 14, 2017
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  • 254arthurk
    Raleigh, NC27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We attended the Gotham All Stars Show and it was loads of fun. Very good comedians and attentive wait staff for drinks and snacks.
    Written November 1, 2024
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  • Helen
    Lincoln, UK35 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Looking for an early dinner, we came across this little tile gem. Food with a Greek influence - we were thrilled with the food. My octopus salad was the best I have eaten since the early 80s. The mains were delicious and the service is as impeccable.
    Written July 5, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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