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Zinc Bar
82 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012, United States
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Review №1

Nice place to listen good jazz, great coffee, cocktails and hot apple cider!

Je
Review №2

Modern, Classy, Hip and they deliver on the wines and food! Stopped here for Happy Hour and some snacks - the Charcuterie plate was excellent and the deviled eggs rocked.

Jo
Review №3

This place is exceptional. I never would have found it were it not for the pandemic and their beautiful patio construction. The owners are just splendid, conscious people offering spirits in biodegradable PLA plastic cups! The coffee is amazing, the vibe is personal with a great neighborhood feel and the people who come here Ive found to be entirely awesome with no exception. Rarely am I enchanted by a spot so completely. Please come to Zinc!

mi
Review №4

I live near here. My friends work here. There is great live music. Drinks are good. Great atmosphere.

Jo
Review №5

The atmosphere at this place is really down to earth. Its a little divey but in a classy way. The stage is closed off to the bar and you need to pay a $15-20 cover to get in there, but you can hear the music from the bar and small lounge area. Bartender was awesome. If you are a music nerd or appreciate art in any way you would enjoy this place.

Ju
Review №6

Great coffee and cocktails, but most importantly great atmosphere and people watching.

An
Review №7

Really cute and quiet place. Unfortunately coffee quality highly varies on barista on duty

Va
Review №8

It’s been almost 10 years since I’ve last visited zinc bar and it’s just as I remember it with great performances and a warm atmosphere. The musicians play jazz like it’s a conversation. So amazing! I highly recommend Zinc bar and will definitely return again soon. And not wait so long this time

Ro
Review №9

A classic N.Y.C Jazz spot. New location from the Houston street locale. I remember being on Houston street the legendary Drummer Victor Jones had finished his first set. I went to the front bar and they were playing music. I asked what it was cause the album he had played was Cal Tjaders Sol sauce. It had relaxed me. I was buzzed but, it put me in a good place, good vibe.

Lu
Review №10

The A train and the bourbon drink are my go to’s. I have yet to sit for the live music but I live that I can hear it from the bar. I’m a fan of the bartenders here and the bouncer. He’s sort of the best dude and I’m glad I’ve chatted with him about the neighborhood every chance I get. Love this place.

Ro
Review №11

Charming, friendly and cosy!

Ha
Review №12

The bar was pretty good. The music set was just okay the day I went.Great vibe to the place though!

Ap
Review №13

This is a great spot to see music. It was packed during NY Winter Jazz Fest so we couldnt see past the bar. I wish we could have stood in the back to see the music somehow. We came to see Axel Tosca on Saturday!

Il
Review №14

Oddly but my boyfriend didn’t like this place while I enjoyed my time.So, Zinc Bar was a local venue for jazz music. To get in, we paid entrance fee- 20$. Interior of the place put me in the cozy mood. The whole place had dominant color of red and burgundy and I loved dimmed lights.My boyfriend complained about the place being dirty, and there was some true in his words. The tables were not wiped and the floors were messy; however, in the dark it was hard to notice it lolAnother minus, the music bar didn’t hold expensive alcohol such as Crowne Royal and some types of scotches.The place was definitely more casual than upscale. I still liked the place even my bf wanted to leave after 30 minutes being there. I would love to give the second chance to this place. In the same time, I’m suggesting to others to visit this place and make your own opinion.

Je
Review №15

One of the oldest and most respected jazz clubs in NYC. Jazz legends have played here. The red velvet, neon, and fringe give the place a great atmosphere! It is a small space so know that before you go. It is an intamate setting perfect for a date.

Pi
Review №16

Zinc was a reserved quiet spot with the look of a speakeasy, yet somehow readily accessible in the West Village. They apparently serve as a venue for live music as well. The staff was easily able to keep up with simple drink orders, but the wine menu seemed small, and they offer nothing in the way of food.Might be a cute date spot, with a few curtained booths and dim lighting, but its hard to know what it fell like on a much busier night.In that area on a non-peak evening, Zinc stands apart as a simple affair, where you can duck in to avoid the usual crowds of the area.

Pr
Review №17

Service was great. Ambiance great. Cocktails could have been better. But maybe that was just the bartender that night.

Pa
Review №18

A few friends and I saw Paul Austerlitzs Spirit Orchestra tonight. Great band, great drinks. They dont serve food, tho, so bring your own peanuts.

DR
Review №19

HIDDEN GEM!! Cuban Music led by excellent pianist named Axel, fuses Latin euphoria with classical instrumentals. Axel will even ask for instrumental players to come out from the audience and jump on stage makes for a really great time. $20 cover with excellent drinks. Easily a great place to take out-of-towners or New Yorkers just looking for a good time.

la
Review №20

Small intimate bar/lounge with AMAZING Cuban band that features the pianist Mother as lead such energetic band decor is old small table and chair dress comfortable its worth the visit!

Ji
Review №21

Amazing coffee and cocktails available everyday from 9am-7pm!!!

Ro
Review №22

Beware, count your change. Always trying to add a few dollars!

Ro
Review №23

Amazing music, enjoyed a great jazz concert in a warm atmosphere at a relaxed monday night!

Je
Review №24

Zinc Bar is great! You can pay cover and see the show or sit at the bar without paying cover. You can hear the music from the bar. Top Jazz music. Friendly staff. And I will perform there soon!

Mi
Review №25

Horrible cocktails. Complained to waitress who was dismissive and didn’t believe us.Later more guests arrive and send back their cocktails and she said guess you were right.Also she adjusted her tip which my CC adjusted.Besides some good jazz the place was dishonest and inept and simple cocktails

Al
Review №26

This is different. After the Blue note I couldnt just go home the evening was too young. Popped in for some jazz blues or in this case real raw rough dangly haired oily bluegrass.

Ci
Review №27

AMAZING!!! nowhere else a better spot to spend my New Years eve! In great company and enjoying the performing art of a legend, Mr.Tony Middleton and his extraordinary band. nice, chill place and I simply loved it. perfect spot to go in the evening, sit back, have a drink and enjoy high quality performances.

Ow
Review №28

A really really great, chill jazz club. Awesome music. A really nice microcosm of beer selection. But the choice of well Gin in the A-train was not the best, as delicious as the rest of ingredients were

Sa
Review №29

Amazing Jazz club!! Amazing events and great jazz music!

Al
Review №30

Came here before heading to the Comedy Cellar. Bustling front room, and great jazz music in the back (ticket/cover required!). Bar space is limited, but pleasantly intimate.

pl
Review №31

Great cocktails!!! Good vibe! Best live music! And tango night!

jm
Review №32

Awesome performances. Drinks at an expected pricing. Very convenient location; lots to do in this area.

An
Review №33

Great jazz lounge. Small, dark and intimate. House special drinks are good, people are nice and the music is great. Had the pleasure of hearing Jack Wilkins, Vic Juris, Mark Whitfield & Joe Cohn play some of the best jazz guitar ever. These guys are F***n FANTASTIC! Only in NYC!

Gr
Review №34

Laid back small bar with spme livejazz performances.Cocktails were good.Jazz band was fun.Small and could get crowded at times.

An
Review №35

Interesting cocktails and good live jazz.

Mi
Review №36

Great place to tango it up on Sundays the bartender is great ..you will feel like in your San Telmo when you hear these amazing musicians .

Ha
Review №37

Nice small cozy spot for variety of Jazz

Al
Review №38

Great bar, good drinks and live jazzz no cover

Em
Review №39

Awesome music.But there was an extremely rude, server.She literally told me as I was leaving “don’t come back” because I didn’t buy a drink in the first 2 mins...service is everything. And feeling welcome is everything.I’d say go for the music.But if you get the server I got, be prepared. She was rude, I was going to buy a drink. But I honestly didn’t wanna pay or tip someone like that. I’d rather go to a lower end club with great service.

Ch
Review №40

Little gem of a place tucked away downstairs on 3rd. Nice bar in front and a surprisingly large performance space in back. Drinks are good, but very minimal beer selection all in bottles. Goose island is as close to craft as youll see. Service was good, though it was just us.We saw Frank Lacy on a Tuesday night with a $15 cover. Place was vacant. Lacy is a talented trombone player Ive no doubt, but had neither the energy nor the creativity to lead a 3-piece band this night, forcing a drum solo on every song. 1 drum solo A night is more than enough for me, generally. We left early, but Ill be back to sample some of the other musical offerings, I like the ambiance of the place.The website could sure use an update. No one has empty front pages that you have to click enter (except for porn).

Ma
Review №41

Zinc Bar us the best. I truly appreciate how they have allowed the nest poetry series in New York to be based there on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ma
Review №42

Only went in for drinks but it was a nice experience. Service was great in the bar and you could still hear the live music from the stage well.

Te
Review №43

When I was seventeen, I knew I wanted to spend my free time in jazz bars, with lush curtains, and expensive cocktails.Zinc Bar does it for me everytime.Its a small bar, but the music is always good. The back is the performance space which you can pay a cover to get into, or you can sit in the front and listen and chat.Its perfect for an intimate date with yourself, or a significant other. All the drinks are named after jazz stars or singles. Its comforting.

Ke
Review №44

Elena is the best, period. Either you get her, who is trained by an old school bartender, or you dont...

Ra
Review №45

Cons: RUDE STAFF, making an exception to the bartender that is a nice guy. One of the doorman refused to say the concert price again to me when I didn’t hear him the first time.They treated me even worse when I said I would pay the concert by credit card (30 dollars btw). They will hold your card, which is common in NY.Then, they put me in a table and when I asked regular water JUST TO START, one of the waitress said in the rudest way you can imagine: “You need to ask at least one drink of 10 dollars!”.I decided to leave and I asked the waitress to give my card back, and she answered “what do you mean with You cannot stay”. Then the bartender explained to her what I meant and could get my credit card back.Pros: Great bands, small but good atmosphere and drinks are good as well.

Al
Review №46

Great cocktails. No beer on tap. Poetry. Tango class. Jazz music. Red curtains. Literary-friendly: you can actually just go to Zinc Bar alone and read a book while having a cocktail if its too drizzly to read a book in the park. Poetry on Sunday afternoons is sliver of old (20th c) New York... bathroom is also from old New York.

De
Review №47

Zinc is a jazz club more than a bar, I live it is friendly and music I good feels old time Village

Ka
Review №48

Good funky music bar. I really enjoyed being

Ph
Review №49

Great sightlines, good music, courteous servers.

Ro
Review №50

Teriffic small music venue. Very good service.

J
Review №51

I saw a percussion jazz band. What an incredible experience. The place has incredible ambience.

Ju
Review №52

Under the direction of jazz promoter, Arnie Perez the Zinc Bar Sunday Serenades are fantastic!

Da
Review №53

Best Greenwich Jazz Club for new performers.

Wo
Review №54

I have been coming to Zinc Bar since around 2005, before they moved to the current location. They do have great atmosphere, and I really like most of the shows that they curate here. So far, Ive never had a single bad experience at Zinc Bar.

Gr
Review №55

Excellent jazz bar/club

Na
Review №56

Lovely cocktails and not badly priced for NYC! Had a lovely ambience too. Would definitely recommend stopping by if in the village

Lo
Review №57

Good cocktails. Very nice little jazz bar. The show we saw was quite bad, but I would definitely give it another try

Jo
Review №58

Saw a great gig there last night with pianist Hector Martignon and his Trio. Great vibe to this place and atmosphere - reminds me a bit of the 606 club in London

an
Review №59

Great live music and atmosphere!

ho
Review №60

Fun spot to play or listen to music.

Dr
Review №61

Great place. Jazz, poetry, tango lessons! Hidden gem!

ca
Review №62

I had a great night here as there was a killer band playing! But then the jam session started and since I’m not a studying musician I left along with the vibe. Good venue though and would recommend giving it a sniff if you’re in the area.

Jo
Review №63

Not only is it a cool jazz bar it is also the space for a chess camp which is pretty nice. However the bars bathroom smells like the sewer

Mi
Review №64

Heard a band playing bluegrass. That was funny and entertaining.

fr
Review №65

A bit tight (small) went for a comedy show.. funny as Sugar Honey Iced Tea

Ma
Review №66

Cozy place to hang out. You can see live jazz available at at a fee. But you can listen to the music in the bar free of charge

Jo
Review №67

Nice, chill, relaxed vibe and great music

Id
Review №68

Good life jazz bands down to earth no frills nice evening out.

Ka
Review №69

It Is a very jazz bar wirh relaxing atmosphere and excellent bourboun

Al
Review №70

Live music and good dance teachers.

He
Review №71

This place it’s just exactly what you are looking for on a weekend night on the village! Nice dark baseman style jazz venue with a separated and full bar if you don’t want to pay the cover which depending on the group it’s totally reasonable! Just a gem!

Ja
Review №72

One of my favorite late night hangout spot in the west village. A historical old school jazz club with an unpretentious vibe.

Jo
Review №73

The music and space is great but the drinks were awful. We got an old fashioned and a gin gimlet (both should be pretty standard for a cocktail bar) and they were just pure booze. Like, no other flavors at all; just straight gin and whiskey.

lo
Review №74

Very comfortable atmosphere, friendly bartenders, awesome zinc bar and incredible JAZZ!

An
Review №75

Amazing music, but the service is a little bit rude

Ha
Review №76

Saw a great band, enjoyed a delicious cocktail.

He
Review №77

Zinc is a 5 Star music destination with a broad variety of jazz. It is a favorite among the locals, especially local musicians—with late night jam sessions. The service/staff is fantastic, high quality cocktails, and great all around energy in the room.

Ji
Review №78

Comfortable, cozy, cool Jazz venue. Highly recommend.

Li
Review №79

Come along and ride on a fantastic voyage.. Where theres music, theres Life

Va
Review №80

Cool vintage vibe, live music, clean typical prices for NYC drinks $12 for cocktails, I think $10 for most wines

Le
Review №81

A lovely treat. Ron Carter was on bass.

Ma
Review №82

Great Latin jazz. Nice staff. No food. But you can bring food from the outside.

Je
Review №83

Great show and drinks

Er
Review №84

Sweet little tango with live music

Sa
Review №85

One of the last affordable jazz clubs left in the city. This place is where musicians go to listen to other musicians. The performances can get eclectic, and are often Brazilian or R&B influenced. Bar only, no food.

mi
Review №86

Axel Tosca.... nuff said.

Ma
Review №87

Excellent Spot for Live (Jazz) Staff very professional and friendly!

Ru
Review №88

Cozy jazz bar. Saw Monika Olveira & the Brazilians here, had a great time. Surprised they had Cachaca liquor here as well. Will try to come back next time Im in NYC.

Vl
Review №89

Fantastic lounge! Incredible jazz and jazz fusion performances. Very cozy place.

Ba
Review №90

Low key yet classy downtown jazz bar

De
Review №91

Great music the night we were there

t
Review №92

Lovely

Al
Review №93

Super interesting cocktails and great music. Worths time and money!

Ab
Review №94

Amazing experience if you decide to go on a Saturday night and pay for the ticket to be seated in the lounge where live music plays! Monika Oliveira and the Brazilians will take you to Brazil with their wonderful rendition of classic boss nova songs and some original music

An
Review №95

They werent playing jazz.

Da
Review №96

Live jazz music was great. Also have rumbas.

Ge
Review №97

Relaxed atmosphere considering the area. It was a welcome site considering it was 7pm. The soundtrack was proper and the drinks were well made. My tab came out less than the price listed on the menu.

Ha
Review №98

I had a really good time watching the band tonight, but one of the bartenders just ruined the experience for me! The musicians were so good, but one Asian bartender treated me like a criminal the whole time I was there, repeatedly asking for payment after I explained to her that I had opened a tab with one of the other bartenders (whom was also holding my card). I can honestly say that I was very polite to her the whole time, but despite this, she brought the bill as soon as the band had finished, (which she didnt do to any of the other tables) and when I came up to pay, she aggressively informed me that my jacket was still at my table (implying that I had to leave immediately). I really cant work out what I did to be treated like that.This was all after I spent over $60 on the cover charge and 4 drinks! Sad to have such a great live music experience tainted by rude staff.

Ca
Review №99

I TRUELY ENJOYED MYSELF IN THE RUMBA OF ROMAN DIAZ.

Le
Review №100

Amazing experience-pity the audience was small

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  • Address:82 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012, United States
  • Site:https://zincbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-477-9462
Categories
  • Jazz club
  • Bar
  • Comedy club
  • Espresso bar
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–10pm
  • Tuesday:9am–11pm
  • Wednesday:9am–11pm
  • Thursday:9am–11pm
  • Friday:9am–11pm
  • Saturday:9am–10pm
  • Sunday:9am–10pm
Service options
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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