Amazing spot; I visited Nashville about a year ago with some friends from college, and quickly became frustrated with how formuleic and overly-commercialized the citys music had become (hearing Country Roads and Old Town Road blasting from party busses for the hundredth time). We heard good things about Rudys from a local, and werent disappointed when we went to check it out!The atmosphere is amazing, the musicianship is phenomenal (you can hear the musicians unique styles/influences and how they play off each other), and its super easy to just get lost in the music. Oh, and the people are super nice! We started up a casual chat with a couple of strangers between sets, and the waitress told us my friends coffee was on the house when we asked how much itd be!This spot is the real deal, and you can tell people who work there really care about the place. Id recommend it to anyone passing through, and hope you guys can open back up soon!

Used to be the cave. It’s had a major uplift and now is a respectful place to listen to live jazz. Good food, good drink, great atmosphere. Super chill. Nice addition to the variety of Nashville’s entertainment scene.

Wonderful music venue that showcases world class talent in a unique and classy environment. Staff is very nice and works hard to create an unforgettable destination for high quality entertainment and dining in Nashville. Worth every penny!

Awesome music venue and cool restaurant atmosphere. I went a few months ago (pre-corona) and really enjoyed one of their lavender cocktails. The food is some good fusion Cajun too!

I did lots of research to find a local place with an original Blues/Jazz feel while visiting Nashville and my research led me here. My only criticism is the kitchen closes way too early for how long the venue stays open. The first night, we had to leave to go find food because we were starving. We tried again tonight, a Friday night early and we were successful. The food is good! We had the vegan gumbo which is pretty flavorful, the Crawfish grilled cheese and the seafood pie. We didnt have a bad selection and the live band was on point. I would definitely recommend this spot, if youre in town. There is a cover charge, as little as $10, but as much as $20, its worth it

Rudys became a vital piece of the Nashville live music scene almost immediately. Walk in any night of the week and youre going to enjoy fantastic live jazz. Its like twisting off the red cap on that iconic contour Coke bottle and knowing the crisp, sweet flavor that awaits. Never surprised, never disappointed, cause there are some formulae you just dont screw with.

Very pleasant intamint atmosphere! Clean restrooms with very interesting jazz information on walls. Wonderful hemp soap and lotion. Loved the same ... Restrooms. Great drinks and Cajun food for first timer. Loved the diversity of the it city. Will bring friends and come for Sunday brunch. Wonderful Valentines Day outing!!!

Rudy’s is great, I love the place. It’s just little over the top pricey relative to similar venues in town. Cover charges for weekend jazz acts, $15-20, kinda steep but ok. Why? Because it’s “jazz” I guess. Then they pass around the tip bucket. But $14.50 for a skimpy grey goose martini? I mean come on. It’s just a bit much. I think the aura around the idea of a “jazz club” means you’re just going to pay more...

Thrilled to stumble upon this classy music venue. Rudys was hopping with patrons, so we sat directly up front for a song or two before sourcing a table. We politely inquired with staff to request a table or cozy seat. It wasnt before long we had a table as most folks come in for a set and head on to the next. While you wont hear sweet Caroline at this spot, you may be lucky enough to meet her. The cocktails are as interesting as the entertainment. The lighting seems a bit bright, yet adjusts in a quick moment. Bar snacks: fried pickles, fries and such are available for the peckish and those with forethought to hang for a long night ahead. It was a blast - A Nashville must!

Absolutely love this place. Romantic and also great to come with business clients and families. Great musicians come and play at this little bar.Their drinks are always solid (not the best in town) and servers are always friendly.Always busy so try to get a spot earlier that way you dont miss out on the experience!

We went for Jazz Jam on a Sunday night. Rudy does a great job collaborating house and other artists to capture the best sounds possible. Rudy is awesome on bass, with Navarro stepping in when needed. Chris on the piano is an absolute master who makes it look too easy and sound so easy. I would pay to hear him play piano solo. Another Chris on drums is equally awesome. Topping the guest list for me is Jerome, a French guitarist who now lives in Nashville. He is just as nice to talk to as his music is amazing. He is included in the attached picture. There were 2 awesome jazz trumpet players, a cool trombonist named Greg, and one of the best saxophonists named Jeff that I have ever heard. The open mic portion left a little to be desired, except for a lady from Oregon who sang and played piano (I thought she was great). Overall, if you are in Nashville and want a different music experience than all the mess on Broadway, check out Rudys for sure! The venue is intimate, and if you arrive early enough, or later after the crowd leaves, you can score a soft comfy livingroom chair to sit in. Dont forget to tip the staff because they work their butts off.

Top notch musicians in a cozy and very welcoming space. I’m here as a solo female on business travel—staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Vegan variations on traditional NOLA fair are a bonus. Rudy’s is a treat!

This was definitely the place....the music I will never forget. And it was before you closed.

What a remarkable place. Talented performances, delicious cocktails. Intimate setting, great staff who clearly care about quality customer service. Definitely put this on your list for wonderful jazz in Tennessee.

I like this space tucked away from the main road. I stumbled upon Rudy’s by accident but it was the best one I made that evening. A mid size Setting where you can hear the music crisply from every corner of the room I didn’t order food but my drink came out perfectly and the menu looked great. The food I did smell from the surrounding tables smell delicious. I will definitely come back and get the gumbo so many around me seemed to enjoy. And the band was great.

This was a cool experience. There was a $10 cover, I didnt eat anything, but the open skate jazz session was nice. There were some passionate musicians and some that came to learn.Our service was definitely the lowlight. The menus were dropped off and at least 20 minutes went by before we could to order drinks... even though he checked on several patrons around us. Thats why set opted out of trying the food.All in all,, it is a good environment and laid back atmosphere. Im not opposed to going again

Rudys Jazz Room is a great find in Nashville! On Sunday nights they offer impromptu jazz shows that feature local musicians who play together for the first time. The atmosphere is intimate and the food is excellent. The cocktails are also top notch. The staff does an excellent job accommodating patrons with dietary restrictions such as food allergies. I highly recommend Rudys to anyone that appreciates live jazz music. I will definitely return the next time I can visit Nashville!

Really cool spot. Reminded me of New Orleans. Good acoustics. Service was great. Saw Keith Carlock(Sting, Steely Dan, John Mayer, Miles Davis.. to name a FEW) and Jeff Coffin(Dave Matthews Band) on 12/6 and had my mind blown. They were technical on another level.. a level that mere mortals like myself cant truly begin to understand. But, man was it great. Those guys played nearly three hours and then had a second show from 11p-2a. INSANE. Will be back. Rudys! Rudys! Rudys!! Well done.

It was my husband and my first time; we went to see Craig Bailey and Friends perform. Even though we sat in the very back of the establishment, there was still great sound. Very friendly and very attentive staff. The performance was from 2:30pm to 5pm. Unfortunately, we were told that the kitchen was closed until 5pm, which would have been right at the completion of the performance. Later we saw a patron being served and was told the only thing they had available in the kitchen was gumbo until 5pm. A bit of misinformation but it was fine. I thought that the bathrooms were very dark but they were clean, one toilet per bathroom and I believe there may have been 2 or 3 bathrooms. I enjoyed the decor, they really did a great job with the ambiance. We enjoyed ourselves and Im sure we will be returning.

One of my favorite places in Nashville. The covers are pricey but worth every penny. Be prepared to be mesmerized by the magic of jazz - truly the most immersed I have ever been by a musical experience. Classic cocktails are nice as well.

Rudys deserves a lot of credit for providing excellent jazz from Nashville musicians. However, not all understand that this is a listening room. Invariably, the crowd in the back is just too loud to enjoy the music. Very annoying & often ruins the evening. Until they get the noise under control they only get 3 stars. Better reviews once they get the noise remedied. Get it together, Rudys!

Like an old school Jazz Bar without the smokey haze! Small enough to be close to the performers, big enough for good acoustics. Friendly staff with NOLA-inspired food---fried pickles, gumbo, etc. Interesting wine list and beer offerings.

Loved it. Atmosphere is great, music is great, and food is pretty good. Youll have a good time, but get there early for a good seat/table.

Wonderful spot! Great music and friendly staff. I would consider it a must to stop in if your in the area.

Awesome music. Drinks were fabalous especially the pink panther.

I went once and I have been trying to get back with my spouse !I love this place, when I went! Great live music, food and drinks! The staff is so nice! Comfy sitting and very chill, relaxed and romantic place! LOVED IT!

Really basement bar w great vibe. Setup to watch the blues bands. Simple chairs, some couches and soft chairs an bar seating. Sunday early show is good.

The food was good and the customer service was awesome. Small intimate jazz club. Awesome music its a must !!!

Gem doesnt begin to describe the awesomeness that exists here. Great cocktails too for us spiritual folk

I can dig it. I dont know...if you want to jam out to some righteousness. Wanna set your mind and body into a state of aliveness...ala z groovyness. This rocking stream of audio consousness gots you.

We had a great time. We went to hear Guthrie Trap what an amazing Guitarist. He is incredible.

Love the place. Dr. Abby and friends took you on a jazz journey from Bebop, Swing and smooth Jazz. The french fries and popcorn shrimp are the best!

Nice atmosphere, music, food

Such a cool venue. Loved it!

So much fun!!! Great place, terrific music, nice drink selection, and nice menu. And talk about a great wait staff ...WOW... this place is amazing.

This place is really nice. Ive been to better jazz clubs but its worth a visit. Ambiance is nice and I enjoyed the food and thought it was fairly priced. The staff was also really great. The 8pm cover is a bit pricey in my opinion and they also charged us for the credit card surcharge $3.70 for our two $20 covers. I asked about it and the employee said he didnt know exactly what the surcharge was, maybe square so I realized it was the merchant svs fee. I asked if that was legal in Tennessee and he didnt know. I looked it up and it is legal, but they should put signage which I didnt see. Also, the surcharge should be about 2.75%, and they charged us almost 10%, which doesnt seem fair to me. Then the musicians asked for tips ... But I already paid a $22 cover so thats doesnt seem right to me either cause they talked on stage about how they travel with their bands and seem to work full-time with music. But thats at each persons discretion.

Good drinks, good music, great vibes. Need I say more?!

Great place for Jazz and music lovers in general. New Orleans style cuisine. Great drinks. Oh and of course salsa night on Mondays!!!! Definitely visit.

The people are great and it has that Jazz room feel Ive been looking for. No new, harsh lighting, modern cafe look here! Cant wait to go back. Great gumbo too.

Absolute wonderful night my friends and I had here. Good food, great drinks, fantastic atmosphere.

Decent music, a tad pricey, but a good, small-club atmosphere. Three stars because the $13 cup of popcorn shrimp was a bit overcooked and half had the tails on deep fried, hesitated with with every bite. Go for the music, skip the food.Edit: added a star because the owner promptly gave a caring reply.

Intimate setting. Wooten Bros went from Jazz, R&B, Country music. Something for everyone. Food was great. Chocolate pie..to die for. Margarita..oh my goodness! I danced none stop

This place is really special. Catch a show here if you have the chance.

This is the real deal. If you like jazz, youre going to love your visit to Rudys. The food, drink, and service is great too. These spots are getting hard to find. Try them now before big money buys them out and changes them into another pop club. Thanks Rudys for reviving those memories of great clubs from the past.

Great place. Small, tight quarter. Very friendly staff. The band was great. Volume wasnt too loud or too soft, sound guy did it perfect.

Rudys is a great jazz club. Drinks are excellent, food is very good. My only suggestion is to institute a policy similar to the Green Mill in Chicago and tell patrons to be quiet while the music is playing.

Awesome experience! Was in town for only a few days and this was one of the best parts!

AMAZING JAZZ SPOT!! The food is great!!

I love this place. The music is great, the drinks too.

Such a great vibe. Some of the best musicians in the world play here, and its truly incredible!

Great place with great music and drinks.The place is small but intimate, so you almost feel like it’s a price show.Bar staff is super friendly and the patrons are immediately new friends.Love this place.

Very cozy spot to catch good music. Chill vibe.

My wife and I visited Rudys in April 2019. The Jody Nardone Trio played. It was a very enjoyable evening. The band was great. They played numerous jazz standards such as Caravan and Take Five. All three men can just flat play. It was a real joy to listen in. Given all the chaos that surrounds the downtown Nashville music scene, this was a welcome change.They showed a playful side by doing three Billy Joel songs requested by one drunk patron that tipped them $100. They covered them well.The club itself is nice and cozy. The crowd that night was very into the music and respectful to the musicians. The staff was attentive and friendly. We only had drinks so I cannot comment on the food.We would very happily return to listen to more great music in a terrific environment.

What a cool place with great sound! Food is pretty good and the cocktails are awesome!

Rudys is a very nice place. The ambiance is wonderful. The jazz band that I listened to Regi Whooten & Friends was excellent. Kudos to the band. Hats off to Rudys for having the savvy to have Regi & Friends play there, because the band is si awesome. The food is good, not over priced. The wait staff is excellent. They made a night out a wonderful experience.

What a surprising experience! We had no idea this place existed and cant believe how nice it is! Loved the musicians performance! It is one of the few places in Nashville to play Jazz. I had the man from Ipanema cocktail and really enjoyed. The cup of coffee was surprisingly good too. If you like jazz, you have to go!

It is a transformative experience. I made reservations for the early show with some apprehension but was blown away by the talent on the stage. . . and hiding in the audience. Beautiful acoustics and atmosphere. The food and drinks are quite good and reasonably priced, making this place accessible while keeping the focus on the music. The staff are simply excellent. If you have a deep love for music, you owe it to yourself to go here.

The atmosphere is great the artists are amazing! Get there early or you my have to wait as it is a small cozy space.

Cozy, comfy atmosphere. Great music. Good food. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Can’t ask for anything more...

Quality live entertainment. Good set of performers. Food was good but service could have been faster. Limited Seating.

Great spot for live Jazz and Blues. Great vibe and friendly service. They make a mean Maker’s Manhattan.

I love this place! My man and I celebrated our 3 month anniversary here.

Great place--enjoyed the jazz brunch today. Good service, delicious food.

Love it! Cant wait to go back. The Wooten brothers are the best!

Service is more than poor. The only reason it has 3 stars is because of the food and drinks. 2nd time I’ve been here within 3 mos and it’s takes them 30 mins to get drinks for us when there are less than 20 ppl in here.

This venue set underground is very intimate and peaceful...HIGH RECOMMEND IT! Just left from Bethany Merrits show was anything but ordinary...the way she guides her voice through ethereal tones and melodic lines is impeccably brilliant! Fulfilled. Thank you Rudys Jazz Room and Bethany Merrit and her band.

Atmosphere: 5/5 Everything I would expect a jazz club to beService: 4/5 Pleasant. Minimal.Music: Smooth. Charming.Space: A bit cramped. We got there right when it opened so there was plenty of places to sit, but overall it was a small corner. Easy to get overcrowded.Food: 4/5 Croisants were spectacular. The gumbo could have been better.

Loved the ambience,the music,and the drinks. Food was good too. Every state I visit I always make sure to check out the local jazz clubs and Rudys definitely did not disappoint. It had that old vibe in there which I loved and it kinda reminded me of my favorite jazz club back home(The Green Mill in Chicago) Cant wait for the next time Im in Nashville to visit again.

Great atmosphere. The music was great and the bartender was phenomenal.

Excellent, unique old school kind of experience. Great place to go late when there is music after dining is over. Fantastic music every time, excellent management and staff

What a fun little gem. Brunch and the band were fantastic! The ambiance is everything you want in a jazz club.Im giving it 4 stars for the cool factor.But Im giving it ONE star for the bathrooms. There is an odor that accompanies restrooms that are frequented by too many drunks... thats no excuse for them not being and smelling fresh on a Sunday morning.

Very nice Jazz room with great Jazz. There is cover at the entry for each segment.

Lovely intimate setting! Great vibe, the aroma wafting from the kitchen smelled amazing, very nice selection of spirits, warm and friendly staff. Great date night venue!

Small, intimate setting for good jazz. Saw Re evolution (Great sax player) attentive service with interesting and good food.

This place is an absolute disaster. We went up to the bar to order a drink after one of the servers indicated we can get drinks at the bar while we wait for our table which is pretty typical of any bar. Not Rudys since we pretty much got attacked by Trish the hostess to get us to move since its a Safety hazard. I have never been treated this way by a business its like you owe them for letting you in after paying $15 cover. What an utter joke... I went ahead and coveyed this to the owner Matt who clearly does not have control over his staff and I told him that this behavior is both unprofessional and unacceptable. They also did nothing to make it up for us but forget to give us water and mess up our food order... Completely disappointed and embarrassed im front of my friends. Please get a hold of your staff this place has a lot of potential.

One of the best live music venues in Nashville! Jazz all night and no hits of county music!

Great little spot. Really cool vibe and its walking distance to my place. Look forward to spending more time here.

In truth, I want to give this place 4.5 stars.Amazing venue; great atmosphere. Really nice staff. I don’t know about other times, but every time I go, the music is phenomenal.I really want to recommend the Beignet.

Had a great time enjoying the live band and some drinks.

Beautiful jazz bar. Loved the music. Red beans and rice was delicious. A newly discovered gem in Nashville

One of my absolute favorite venues in Nashville. I have never had a bad night at Rudy’s. Amazing music in a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend a trip to this Music City gem.

Grilled cheese and tiny portion of fries for $12, red beans and rice for $7, a side order of fries for $6, not good or worth the money. A common theme of New Orleans food is over priced, and not necessarily good. The waiter had his pants fall below his hips and his red underwear showed. It’s disappointing. The music and cave like atmosphere is great, but they shouldn’t serve food.

Easily the best jazz spot in town. Their place has all the charm of a beatnik underground jazz bar, and the ownership and service are incredible.My party arrived for the 530pm Saturday show, and after looking around for a spot, the owner seated us at a table reserved for 730pm. We made sure to slip out by 715pm, and really appreciated the opportunity to drink some wine and whiskey and listen to their amazing lineup.

Great atmosphere, We heard the Greg Bryant Expansion. Stellar musicians and composers. Food was good was good, wait staff was Hannah

A funky gem in the capital of County music. If recycled 80s rock or traditional pop country is not your thing then take a stroll away away from the glitz and noise of Broadway and find this small club tucked away on a side street. A mixed selection of Jazz, blues inspired jazz and new alternative all delivered in a close up and intimate space with a talented bar staff and a good selection of local beers on tap.

This is a wonderful place To go with that special someone or a group of friends for a great evening featuring good music and a great drink menu. The food was okay and the menu was very limited so if you dont like Creole or Cajun, eat before you go. The seating was very comfortable Because the chairs are padded. Everyone has these hard bottomed chairs these days which are difficult to sit in if you have any muscular or skeletal pain issues so this was perfect for me. Parking is challenging as there are various businesses that are competing for parking space. You may have to walk to the club from a short distance. Everyone was so courteous and the service was great. We celebrated my Sisters birthday and we are already planning a return trip.

Always love Rudys vibe. Friendly and sexy. Plus the food is great. The gumbo is actually great gumbo. (Missing okra of course).

Great little jazz cave with some serious musical giants that grace the stage!

Great food, intimate atmosphere and amazing music.

The music was awesome and the crowd chill. Ambiance is jazzy and the house band entertaining (Wednesday) but the food...AWESOME . I ordered the pop corn shrimp, French fries, and hot tea. My bill came to $20 something but the portions of food are worth it and the taste lovely. I could of survived on the popcorn shrimp alone but didn’t know better.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Service and food were both great. Really enjoyed the music.

Nice vibe. Good food. Drinks need to be stronger

Love this place. Wonderful music, nice staff, I’m so glad Nashville has this hub for jazz and have seen some killer bands here.

It was fabulous. The food and the music!

If you love jazz, you will love Rudys Jazz Room. Amazing live music, at a volume where you can still hear yourself think. Its also a beautiful space, with nice staff and a great vibe. One of my best experiences at a live music venue, anywhere.

Fun atmosphere and great music. We also split a crawfish grilled cheese which was super delicious. Nice strong pours as well. Only bit of feedback was that service was a little slow but since theres good live music, its not too big of an issue.

Great food. Professional musician s

Awesome jazz club. Phenomenal singer, Stephanie Addington. The food is excellent and she and her band are fabulous. Perfect evening.

Dope spot. Good music. Warm beignets. Dope.

Good music, place need a makeover. DONT TALK, or they will ask you to be quiet