Always an amazing time at Smalls. You never know which Grammy award winner will pop in next. The energy is electric. It’s a must visit in the west village.

I will never forget all the nights that I have spent in Smalls. This little underground jazz bar gave me a huge impact the moment I stepped in, the sound, the music, the atmosphere and the crowd. I particularly enjoyed the jam session after midnight when all the young and energetic musicians gather and practice their skills. I came here three straight nights and stayed until 3am because I dont want to miss out anything. It has been a year and I wish I will be here very soon.

What a terrific Jazz Club if you desire enjoy an amazing music you must come to this place.Cozy environment, friendly staff, fair price and well located. The Club isn’t crowded so it is not a concern for those who are claustrophobic. I am not sure if they serve any sort of food but there plenty places around where you can have same meal.

Arrive early to get your tickets in advance and to find a nice place to sit. The experience was amazing, really good music and cozy environment. They don’t serve any food here so eat before/after you go and you should be fine. The tickets also grants you access to another jazz bar across the street and for all the shows firings the night, definitely a must if you’re a jazz fan or just want to enjoy a quality evening in NYC.

Wow! If you really want an authentic jazz club/dive bar experience, this is the place!As soon as you walk down and into the room you are taken back to another time.The acoustics are barely amplified and absolutely brilliant. The act we saw was so impactful, raw and (even though we were sat near the back) almost within touching distance. This leads me to say that smalls is very intimate.I cant take stars off for this but the price of entry could be considered a little high ($20) but honestly its worth it. A one drink minimum is also applicable but they are reasonably priced. The main downside, which we didnt know until chatting to a lovely couple in the queue (got there an hour before the first act and the queue was round the block), is that you only get an hour set for your money.It is such a great place you feel fortunate to have the experience of an hour, but wish it could go on longer. You can purchase an additional set for a continuous $20 per hour.

Super energy. A wonderful classic jazz club with some of the best talents.

Had the pleasure of bringing in the New Year at Smalls. First time visiting & won’t be my last. Infectious music, great gritty atmosphere, friendly staff. I sat in the corner, behind the piano. Best seat in the house. Come here to enjoy the music, not your dates conversation...close your eyes, SHUT YOUR MOUTH :) & feel the sound. Thanks, Smalls, for an unforgettable evening.

Great jazz . Tiny place, not a lot comfort. They a packing this place pretty tight. All you got is a bar so come after dinner.

Much more vibrant than mezzrow, people here can get a bit agitated. There’re some awkward moments with some musicians on stage. Oooohhh the drama. Beware, some young musicians here for jam session are slimy and douche(I mean, it’s kinda a jazz musician thing but still). Get yourself an opposite wingperson, ladies who want to be left alone. We’re all here for music not drama right?

Went there this past Saturday and had such an amazing time there. The musicians were great and it had a really good vibe to it. The area is intimate and allows you to really feel the music. Would highly recommend!

Small jazz club playing traditional and awesome jazz. Aim to get there at least 45 minutes before the show starts and line up on the street. It gets busy and people always get turned away at the end of the line. Also note that its cash only to enter ($20) and there is a one drink minimum (which can be paid on card). There is an ATM across the street. It can be quite loud on the front row so be aware.

Lovely jazz club with a very intimate atmosphere in a basement of a building near Chelsea. It fits probably no more than 50 people which helps to build this feeling of a unique experience. Be aware: arrive early, I mean at least 20 minutes before the show starts if you one to score a ticket and get a good spot. There are many spots in the club where you won’t be able to see the musicians (although you will hear them). There are at least two shows, you pay for each one of them and your ticket gives you admission two a second jazz club across the avenue.

Very cool and intimate jazz bar with some great musicians. Show up 30 minutes before a show on busy nights to secure a ticket. Crowd was a mix of locals and tourists

I would give it a 4.5 if that was an option because they didn’t have any sort of snacks or food and I got there exhausted and hungry and there was nothing to order. The service was a bit slow but I can see how that’s fair because it is a small venue and it was very crowded. However it had an amazing feel, great atmosphere and fantastic music and performance

Atmosphere and performance(s) top. Cant complain about prices and service either. Cant give five stars, though, as the whole building (bathrooms etc.) was a bit old and run-down.

Intimate, energetic and classic NY jazz club. A dive bar that focuses on the musicians and less about the ambience. Always a pleasure coming here.

Smalls has everything good you could expect from an intimate jazz bar. Its definitely a must in New York do for all jazz lovers or even simply if you want to try. Their wine is really good too. And the service is great. Be careful, its small as the name tells it so it can get full very quickly. Be sure to check the time of the concerts and arrive at least 15-20 minutes in advance.

This is the bomb. They have the best classic and new jazz. If you are a jazz fan you need to come to this jazz club. The sound is great. It is small and has a speak easy vibe. The cover is $20 which is a steal.

A cozy basement with lively jazz performances almost every night. The cover for a 1 hour performance is $20 and the drinks are not expensive. Overall its not the best place for jazz but there friendly atmosphere and cheap tickets and drinks make it easy to recommend.

Historical bar and a landmark in New York. The space is what you should expect from a basement jazz bar: cozy. Service is ok with am good variety of wine and beers - also some appetizers. But the true experience here is to see a jazz band )or any jazz / blues variety) in this little space, making you feel like your listening in your own living room. Enjoy this experience and, most of all, arrive early and enjoy the free entrance in their other bar once you leave Smalls!

Bouncer only let us in when we offered cash for a group. We in return did not receive tickets all 6 of us. Crowd is very stiff and serious. Jazz is suppose to be more of a relaxing experience. Not a fan. Will not return. Not worth hype at all.

Music was good, space is intimate. On busy nights, you will want to line up early to get tickets/seating. For a Sunday 7.30pm set, we were told to line up 6.30-6.45pm (they’ll open the doors to let you in at 7pm). If you come late, you might not get in - or may end up standing room only. $20 cover and 1 drink minimum per set.

Smalls is the hub for the NYC Jazz scene. A historic landmark for the city, it is no coincidence that this is the place all of the greatest jazz musicians in the world come to play and hang out. No other jazz club has music EVERY night ALL night. Not to mention the great staff!

Jazz lovers from around the world or those looking for a typical and intimate New York cultural experience are advised to come to the little pub on W 10th st. Called the Smalls Jazz Club. The place has been operating for over 20 years and host talented players and bands. The atmosphere is intimate and close, and the front row people can really touch the artists soul, okay sometimes even his foot or cello ... I already said - a unique experience ... :) The original owner of the place, Mitch Borden is usually at the entrance and responsible for the line.He opened a pub of the same style, also in the village called Mezzrow. Make sure to check the home page and follow the show schedule. a one hour arrival is recommanded.

Such a cool space and a unique experience. Definitely will be back!!

This is it. This is the place youre looking for. Grab the seat directly to the left of the piano. You wont regret it.

Every time Im in NYC this is a must. Read the small print on the web site so you can get the most out of your night there. Their sister club one block away (Mezzarow) is also amazing and maybe a little less packed with much better seating. Your ticket should get you access to both clubs. Enjoy.

The music is good, the acoustics are fine. The space is small and - while it can get crowded at times - kind of cozy.None of the positive attributes matter much when the staff turn a blind eye toward drunken tourists who think theyve come to a local pub to watch a game of soccer/rugby.Its really hard to enjoy the music in this club with all that shouting. If music is what youre looking to hear, go somewhere else.

Super cool place to enjoy great jazz music in a very dense atmosphere! Typical selection of drinks for a ny jazz club as well as the prices. Definitely recommendable!

The best in jazz period! The owners have been dedicated to helping young talent develop in the heart of NYC and the club now has the authenticity of a Village Vanguard due to it’s careful nurturing of talent and history!!!I love performing there as well! Spike is a great host and he always makes sure that the band is well taken care of! The staff is courteous and kind!The admission charge is reasonable as are the drink prices!It’s a great club to see and support cutting edge jazz. As a performer you can try out special material with real jazz fans!!Awesome and inspiring!

Everything is good in this location but the variety of wine is the interesting part. If you are a wine fan I am sure this place is for you. The staff is very knowledgeable on this topic. I had very good time and I highly recommend this place.

Great jazz club in the heart of the west village in NYC showing great bands on a daily basis. The space is small and can get full pretty quickly.

Very cool little jazz club. Youll need to get there at least 45 minutes early to get in line for tickets but it was well worth the wait. Seating for about 80 people inside but it allows you to really be close to the music.

We were travelling from Melbourne Australia and looking to hear some quality jazz. We found it here, only an hour but top flight stuff. The seating was pretty ordinary and the requirement to buy a drink after paying US$20 over the top, considering a water was $5US. The doorman ( owner manager ) asked if I was Australian, which obviously I was. I then asked if he was from Australia to which he replied - yes . I asked where from and he then explained how everyone asked him that and that if I bought him a drink he might tell me. As if I really cared, one thing I know for sure he wasnt anyone worth spending money on a drink.

Great jazz place in an NYC basement. Always great bands and music. Very much worth the experience! Highly recommend!!

Small jazz club in a basement with limited seating and fantastic, intimate atmosphere. Arriving early is recommended to secure a seat as there is always a long line to get in. Drinks are good and service too, given the limited space.

Legendary place, if you are into jazz music you must visit the place!

This jazz club is as small as the name states. However, what it lacks in size it recovers in great music, amazing cocktails, and friendly staff.A must stop for an jazz lover out there.

This is a historic landmark club to see jazz in New York and theres always really good talent there. The room is cramped and the price is a bit steep ($20 + drink minimum on even on a Monday) but youre guaranteed good music once youre inside

If you want to have a good time, thats the right place. The drinks are great, the ambience is.. well, a perfect example of underground jazz place. The music is the best. Specially if you stay after hours, when the 1am band plays. Those guys are great!

One of the best jazz joints in NYC, and the one I feel more comfortable in. Also, best gimlet in town.

Just great jazz, never been disappointed, always outstanding... Love Sunday to Thursday better when you can stay as long as you want and not only for one session... Try to get a place in front of youre there for the jazz, the back is too often filled with ignorants who talk too much and too loud after too much alcohol... Apart from that nothing bad, though they have been friendlier years ago when it was not that popular...

Very cozy and friendly atmosphere. You can really relax and feel the music. Definitely, my favorite jazz club.

Home away from home! The best vibe! The greatest music!

Beautiful underground jazz club with amazing bands and tasty cocktails. Downsides are entrance ($20) plus one-drink-minimum policy, as well as lack of comfortable seating, especially when it’s crowded. Otherwise still worth the experience!

First time in a jazz club and it had been amazing. Great atmosphere and music we went an hour earlier and there was already a queue!

Smalls is amazing, the later the better! The programs never disappoint me. I urge all the tourists who want to check out this spot to respect the musicians and your fellow customers. This is not a bar to chat with your friends where jazz is just in the background. The music is the center here and nothing you can say is more beautiful. To the owner or the manager, I love how you maintained this place and I will continue to be a loyal customer as long as you help me shushing the chatty ones ;-)

So incredibly wonderful. Got there at 1am and stayed til almost 4. Young local talent just blew me away. Such a treat.

The musicians were great! But the place itself was not good. I get that jazz clubs have a certain charm, a lived in funk that comes with the territory but this place was downright filthy. The waitress was useless, she came to us once during the two hours we were there (we stayed because we paid cover and the music was great) she was constantly chattering and playing cards with the bartender, they were talking over the music most of the time. So rude!! Also empty beer bottles and glasses on the floor under chairs. Definitely wouldnt go back.

Perfect little jazz club. It will be crowded when you first walk in but people leave between sets. Grab a drink while you wait and a seat will open up soon. Perfect way to end an evening.

Great place with good vibes. Don’t love the necessary drink with purchase of ticket concept though. Awesome music, friendly staff. Would recommend.

Great place for Monday jazz! Seats are limited, small place

Had a phenomenal night of jazz at this iconic venue. Went on a Saturday night at about 1:30 am and it was packed right up till 4. We were still able to get seats, first in back, then up front on the right. Highly recommend the latter, as some musicians were playing in the front aisle during the open session that started around 2:30.

This was one of worst clubs Ive been to in ny. I arrived and purchased tickets and was suggested to go to their sister club down the street. The staff there was downright rude, and when I came back to smalls the whole management was disorganized and resulted in a shouting match with another patron. I will be passing on this place from now on, its a shame as they used to be one of the best. Now the drinks are just over priced and the staff acts entitled.

Ranked as (one of) the best place for jazz sessions. It offers a very intimate jazz experience with high quality of music...we had a great time here. People are cool and welcoming. The Flail was playing and was really good and by the way, the wine also! Oh do not be surprised, the smalls is small ;-) you may want to arrive early to have a sit.

First ever jazz club experience, loved it! Good atmosphere. Went there for the first time for Ari Hoenig.

Great bar for a chance to watch a live jazz band. We were lucky enough to sit up front, but anywhere in the bar is a great view!

Favorite place to go with my friends to listen good music and drink some cocktails. Very nice staff and service:)

I attended Smalls last night (Friday) and despite their website saying you pay £20 per show which should last around 2 hours, this is not the case. You pay £20 for one hour.The band was great and I enjoyed the music. What was not up to my expectation was the fact that it was packed with tourists; this negates the ‘real Live Jazz experience’.They’ve also suggested to the audience to not record the show as they upload everything online. What they did not say is that you have to pay to watch it online.If you do not mind any of the above, then Smalls is an okay place to visit.

Great place for an intimate night of jazz. Very crowded, but that is part of the experience. Photo is of the Karl Bartlett Quartet.

Wow. The vibe here is incredible. The band we saw was absolutely flawless. Make sure to get to the venue long before the set you want to see to get tickets, then you can chill around the area until your set.

Very small place with a lot of character. When you walk in you feel that there is a lot of history in the place. It is cozy and there are no bad seats as it is so small that even from the back you are close to the performers. Drinks were good, prices are what you would expect for a club. Will definitely be back.

Updated review:- Its quite expensive, though it is small so makes sense the cover- The drinks werent great Im afraid- It was more experimental than I would have liked- Quite small so cramped.Original Review (written very quickly and incorrectly):Too much tin foil...

Had a fantastic night here, the atmosphere is great, and the musicians simply rocked it. Good cocktails and nice service!

Cosy underground location. Can be quite tight and ceilings are low, but that adds to the flavour of the whole place. Really enjoyed my time here and can’t wait to be back!

White jazz cat sleeps on while jazz cats heap... infinite chords... that fly...fly chasing impossible notes and cords that leap... Straight into hungry ears sliding playfully deep into hearts that drum life fattening up our musical souls.

The $20 cover is well worth the talent you experience inside. Arrived at 12:30a and stayed till 3:30a; saw some of the best improv sets ever. Be sure to talk to Robert the artist who, with sharpie, draws the artists in real time. Badass.

Just landed in NYCDidn’t realize I had an over night layoverSleep in the airport until my flight out at 7am? Or, rent a hotel near jfk...Or say to hell with it and go to Smalls Jazz club until close (4am)Needless to say, I am on the A train late night service to Manhattan

What a fantastic jazz club in Greenwich village. Theres a reason its called smalls and thats because it is but we saw some fantastic jazz bands and the staff are super friendly. A great vibe and open until 4am. The drinks are good too.

Great jazzclub with excellent artists and a wonderful atmosphere!

Great jazz and vibe. Highly recommend

Small venue with a big heart. You are up close and personal with great jazz.

Perfect place for jazz lovers. Not expensive drinks at the bar.

My favorite jazz club. Just walk in any night and youre in for an experience.

Smalls is maybe the most famous jazz bar in the world. Its a small and cozy place where you can find anything to drink and also the best jazz in NYC. This is a Magical place. What I really like about it is that after the band plays, they do a Jam session and its so Lit. If you havent been here you should definitely go. (Theres a $20usd cover)

Probably one of my favorite places in the city. Small, very intimate, beautiful music always. Definitely give it a shot.

Its a good place, with $20 entry free and $10 minimum drink inside and the seating is really cozy and nice.

Intimate while also organized. They know how to give the people what they want.

Cool music and live band every day

Smalls is an institution here in nyc, and they feature some of the best musicians, whether well-known or not. The seating is tight so servicing drinks is tricky, but the music will keep you happy. There are plenty of mirrors, which helps with viewing. Get there by 7. There is always a line.

Love the cosiness and acoustics here. the crowd is also fantastic for a jazz gig. just wish they wouldn’t let it fill up until a literal full house—too crowded for comfort

The kind of grungy jazz bar youd hope to stumble upon in the big city

Great music and great atmosphere. The jam was amazing.

If you want to have a good time, thats the right place. The drinks are great, the ambience is.. well, a perfect example of underground jazz place. The music is the best. Specially if you stay after hours, when the 1am band plays. Those guys are great!

Very intimate and cosy- Love this place! Wine was good! Wish they had Cabernet.. Only had pinot noir.. pity..

In my oppinion Smalls is the best jazz venue for listener as well as musicians. Prices for drinks are reasonable, music quality - exelent, you cant get any better.

Such a great experience for my first jazz club in NYC! Highly recommend it!!!

Visited several times and generally good to enjoy jazz live with reasonable price

When melody has the strength to take you to places that can help you visualise your memory lane, I call it a fantastic music. Smalls gave me a nostalgic feeling and is a must visit place in New York specially if you are a Jazz lovers. Rating: Price ₹₹, Place 3/5,Food(only drinks)3/5, Music 5/5

Entry fee 20$ and one mandatory drink. A tourist scam, with a t e r r i b l e jazz band. Packed in a small cave, setting could be so nice, but unbelievable bad quality music. A drummer that had no clue about rythm, a base player that was clueless, and a puanist who tried, but stood no chance against the losers on his side. My wife and I really tried to enjoy it, but it was impossible. A waste of time, money and opportuinity.

Amazing place! Love the vibe and music. Spent an awesome time sipping beer with my friend and listening to classic NY Jazz.

Friendly staff, great service and most of all, incredible music.

I absolutely love thia place! The vibe is beyond amazing! Highly recommend

IN YOUR LIFE you will never quite experience a spot like Smalls. Authentic is the best word I could use to describe this place. Music is always tip top, with respectful crowds. If youre looking for a small spot to have a drink and listen to some fantastic live music, its a must. I literally couldnt stop smiling.

Small place like its name. must order 1 drink per person. its 7~15$. if you dont get here early, mostly you cannot get chair and have to stand. but mezzrows show was more interesting for me.

A place for Jazz music. $20 for Sunday all night. Crowdy but seat available

Basement Jazz club thats easier to get into than Village Vanguard. Pick you bench wisely to avoid the air conditioning blasting on your head.

Small is the right word to describe this place. This is one of best location that I got to hear, see and fully enjoy a live jazz concert.Highly recommended

I very much enjoyed my first experience at Smalls seeing the Ari Hoenig Trio.

Great little jazz club, intimate and fun. Get there early to get tickets.