Zinc Bar

Definitely love the variety of drinks! Went there last week and definitely see myself coming back if around the area and having a few drinks. The only thing I would say is that the bread they have is good but very very small. If thinking to share you’re better off getting two. They also have performances on the night and it’s a $35 cover, different from the bar itself.

Disappointing I'm a big jazz fan and love a small jazz bar normally having visited a fair few in London ! Unfortunately as others have said this place is let down by the rude staff ! We are 30 yr old women the bar tender laughed at us when we ordered a beer and a cocktail.... We asked him why he said they cocktail we ordered isn't very good ? And said we should have ordered a espresso (we don't like coffee) There was a miscommunication with the bouncer that made us think the music would start at 9.30 not doors open at 9.30 ... By 10.15 it still hasn't started so we asked for our money back as we where tired and ready to head back by that time ....he shouted at us and tried to be intimidating.... I didn't respond It felt like a toxic place to work the girls working there seemed lovely and helpful but you could tell they had to be stern in the environment, there's so many better jazz bars up the road

Had some time to kill before our dinner reservations and stumbled upon Zinc Bar! So happy we stopped in for a couple of drinks. The bar had cool old school vibes & delicious cocktails!

Superb Jazz Club. The best talents play here in a wonderful art deco environment. You will enjoy a perfectly mixed cocktail served by an attentive and curteous staff. I listened to Benito Gonzalez, two time grammy nominee, on the black and white ivories accompanied by Will Slater on bass and Josh Green on drums all while sipping my martini. It was a wonderful evening. You will have a good time.

We stumbled into Zinc Bar by accident on New Year’s Eve. This is one of the coolest places I have ever been to. Everyone on the team was warm and welcoming. The atmosphere is hip and cozy. There isn’t anything to not completely enjoy about this hidden gem. The libations are expertly crafted and each sip is delightful. Treat yourself to an amazing cocktail and experience Zinc Bar today. Can’t wait to go back. Have been back several times. Each is better than the last. Love this place. God Bless America! God Bless Blue & Gold! Remember Everyone Deployed Everyday!

hmm. i wanted to like it but the drinks were sooo weak. like i had 2 martinis and nothing hit. no beer on tap. we didn’t even hear the jazz from the bar. wouldn’t come back tbh

Fantastic jazz bar! I've never been to one before and assumed the music would be a background experience, but you go for a performance and it is phenomenal. Staff is attentive and friendly. I highly recommend paying the cover fee to actually sit and watch the event - it's worth it!

Went sat at the bar, got lucky and was able to sit right in the middle, super friendly staff. Went specifically to try the Frank Sinatra Espresso Martini, it was amazing, the chocolate was special and gave it a perfect dessert taste at the end. Next I tried the Stranger in the Night. Super well balanced I recommend it if you like citrus with your mango.

This bar was amazing. The Mingus dynasty was one of the best jazz shows I've very seen. The ambiance of the place and service was top notch. The espresso martini was so strong but I did like it. Would definitely recommend this bar and see the Mingus dynasty.

Stumbled upon this cute little art-deco spot on a walk in the West Village and loved it! It was mid-day, so there was no live music but the cocktails were fantastic and the interior was soooo vibey. It literally feels like you stepped into a time machine and Frank Sinatra or Billie Holiday is about to come out on stage. From the wooden walls, to the powder room, to the velvet seats--everything feels so vintage. The low lighting, candles, and fresh flowers everywhere make the perfect ambiance. There are cute areas tucked away for a romantic date night and I'd love to come back and catch a live show here! The earl gray martinis were excellent.

After having dinner up the street at Spicy Moon West, a friend and I decided to look for a bar to have a couple more drinks. While walking we came across Zinc. I looked through the window and noticed that there were no seats at the bar but the gentleman in the front invited us in and asked if we would like to listen to music and have drinks in the music room. We agreed and were pleasantly surprised, a live jazz band was already in session and jamming. The lights were dim and the seating was cozy. We enjoyed the music and drinks and left after we found ourselves being the last two in the place. On another note, I have passed this place so many times and never "saw" it. I definitely will visit again soon.

My first jazz bar in New York! This was an amazing experience: I went on a Sunday around 8pm and it was empty but that meant it felt a lot more intimate. It was a beautiful performance; the musicians incorporated a lot of non-traditional jazz instruments like shakers and bells which I loved. The drinks were also very good! I highly recommend this jazz bar!

Zinc Bar still has the old 1930s speakeasy vibe. Low ceilings, good acoustics and musty dark reddish velvet close booth seating. It's first-come first-served confusion upon entry. Tonight was just okay, and we frequent many jazzy spots. The staff however, clueless and not very attentive upon our astute observation. We will stick with Smoke, Blue Note, Dizzys Lincoln Center and Jazz Forum for now. Guess Zinc survives on reputation at least. Three stars. Thank you

We lucked out and got a table at the front but the jazz band was on a break. It's an intimate bar that's great for a date (we definitely saw lots of people on a date there). The cocktails weren't the best but were okay. Ordered the Clover Club, Strangers in the Night, and Earl Grey Martini.

Very surprised to see this low rating. My experience here was nothing but outstanding. Fantastic jazz music, amazing cocktails, timeless and very old school theme, takes you back in the time. My friend and I couldn't make it for the jazz performance on time but when we arrived initially we were seated at the bar and could hear the jazz music playing from performance section area of the place. We ordered black and gold and espresso martini at the bar. Drinks were strong and yum. We were then moved to the inside section. The vibe was still pretty cozy. Overall service was very friendly. I will def visit again for the jazz performance the next time in I'm in NYC.

Great ambiance, waiters and one of the best guitar players in the world five feet away from our table. It doesn't get any better than this.

Música, ambiente simplesmente fantástico. Jazz de alta qualidade em uma atmosfera única .

Pretty awesome place!!! It's got that really cool underground feel, but without all the old furniture in smelly bathrooms, lol The bartenders and management art top notch as well!!

I had the great fortune to go to this club on my last trip to New York. I found it to have the kindest door men and staff. Then I was seated in the audience for the show, I noticed that there wasn't an empty seat. This venue is one of the coolest venues I have ever experienced. You are going to love the Ambiance. Enjoy yourself.

The smell of espresso intrigued us to go into Zinc Bar! Best espresso martini in NYC! The one we ordered at the bar was especially good!! Made from an old school espresso machine from the 1920's. We ordered one to the table in the back room and it wasn't as tasty as the one at the bar but was still good! We were sad to find out there's no live music on Saturdays which was the day we went but they do have it Sundays-Fridays. We would love to come back one day to experience the music!

Looking for a relaxing evening, lovely jazz much and decent priced food and apps- stop by and check this jazz club and bar. We stopped in for cocktails but we informed of a jazz show happening behind the big red curtain. Tickets weren't too expensive but it was worth hearing a 3 man trio on the bass, piano and drums. Will return whenever I'm back in NY

Great ambience and music. Would love to come back and hear the jazz band performances, but we came on a night without performances. Drinks were average - I got an $18 espresso martini, wasn't very strong. Service was slow, they probably had 2 waitresses managing the entire back room. It's dark and romantic, feels very classy. The middle tables seem close together but we liked our round booth on the side.

Upon walking by we were enticed by the music first and foremost before we were greeted by the gentleman at the door. "Welcome to NY, come on in" he said. I looked at my partner and we stepped in. Upon stepping in I felt like we were being transported back into the 1930-40's era. The entire place had a really great vibe going on even right at the moment we walked in past the bar. The gentleman at the door led us to a couple of spots as options for us visit. He showed us the bar, a small seating area across from that, and then walked us back behind a pair of dark red curtains where there stood a stage and a whole other area of seating. Of course we were WOWed by the ambiance of the back seating area. The plush and vintage looking seating that had vases with fresh flowers in them were just super inviting to come in and spend some time with your company under the dimmed lights. I absolutely loved the vibes in the back room. Although we came on an evening where there was no band or talent booked I bet this spot is a great spot to come chill out while having a classic cocktail with your loved one. Who cares if there is a minimum drink limit - come in and enjoy yourselves. You know you will meet that limit after a round and a half so relax. Take in the vibes and take as many pictures as you can (without the flash, please) so you can always remember how dreamy this spot can be.

Had a good time here listening to some Latin jazz but the event was PRICEYYYY. 30 dollars for jazz music seems abit outrageous to me. On top of that the drinks were decent nothing amazing.

My favourite jazz place in the city... I love art deco interior design, lightening and overall the experience of being there.

Loved the jazz and the drinks at this place !! Such a cute and cozy date spot, great music and not expensive at all. Jazz tickets are only 30 dollars and no minimum on drinks. A must go

This place is amazing!!!! Super undercover and their vibes are great, Our service was top notch and their interior was impeccable. How did I not know about this place?! This is ideal for date night or with friends. Our sever Mylan was fantastic and she elevated the experience. Would definitely come back,

Decided to stop in on a Wednesday night after an early dinner. Yes, we fit right in with all the other tourists and yes, $35 per person seems like an unnecessary price for admission. BUT, this place has a history and a feel that if you allow it, then it will transport you back a 100 years in time. The music by Konstantin & The Konstellation was a perfect for this place. In fact, Jay's drum set was over 100 years old and fit perfectly with the set the band played. Did not try the food, but had a few drinks and they weren't amazing nor were they terrible. So, if you are looking to go back in time and get a glimpse into what a Jazz Bar in NYC might have been like in the 1920's, then give Zinc a try.

Here's a story about who the people at Zinc Bar genuinely are. Last year, my girlfriend and I found the Zinc Bar on our final night in town during a weekend NY jazz club trip. We immediately fell in love with the romantic Art-Deco-era Paris jazz bar vibe and vowed to return next year. This year, we came back, and I decided to propose to my girlfriend at Zinc Bar. We came in on a Friday night to have a few after-show cocktails, and while there, I spoke to the doorman, Ansel, and told him I had a plan to come back tomorrow to propose to my girlfriend. The next night, Saturday, we returned, and Ansel said, "Hello, Chris, welcome back! Your table is waiting!". He then walked us to one of the best booths in the corner. HE SAVED US A NICE SPOT! I was shocked and touched. Our fantastic waitress from the night before, Mulan, greeted us with a huge smile, and we enjoyed a few drinks until I finally got up the nerve to pop the question. She said YES(!!), and the crowd cheered us. Later, Mulan came over with two glasses of champagne, and we enjoyed (too) many celebratory drinks. HERE'S THE KICKER: The Zinc Bar staff didn't know me, owed me nothing at all, yet they went OUT OF THEIR WAY to make the night magical for us. This says so much about who they are as a business: Good, kind, family people. THANK YOU, EVERYONE AT ZINC BAR. Mulan, Ansel, and the sweet waitress that congratulated us after (but I missed her name), the owners of Zinc bar, for making this space. You guys are good, good people.

I came here for after-dinner drinks. Around 9, the lounge area was not very crowded but by the time we were leaving around 11, it was packed with a diverse mix of patrons. As you'd expect from a jazz club, the main lounge has a very old school New York vibe with low lighting and velvet seats. However, I was disappointed that on a Saturday night, they didn't have any live music. Drinks were a bit overpriced. I ordered a mojito and it was fine, nothing special. They don't have any signature cocktails. It's a cool venue and was a welcome relief on a hot summer day, but probably best to check their schedule for music performances because there's nothing super notable about it otherwise.

Bad and rude service and very expensive. Highly avoid live music We came in on Thursday and the cover was $30pp + a drink minimum. On top of that the performance was only 40 minutes. Highly encourage you find some other place.

Great atmosphere and music. Love the old school classic vibe. Drinks were fine, not great, and at normal NYC prices.

Zinc bar is a stellar joint! It provides a very authentic old school speakeasy vibe-- not because there is a passcode to enter, or because it looks old, because it IS an old speakeasy thats been running under one name or another since the 30s! Still family owned an operated, Zinc bar has hosted true greats like Billie Holiday, and Thelonious Monk was the house pianist. As a NYC tour guide, I fight between telling everyone and keeping this place to myself. Inside it still looks like the 30s and 40s. You can catch great live jazz and enjoy a cocktail down a few steps in a true old school bar. Highly recommend!

Bar tender ignored me and my fiancé. Drinks were mid and expensive. We left a little disappointed and then the bar tender chased us down the street saying we didn't pay. We did. Made us feel weird as hell to be chased down the street just because you don't know how to use a card reader.

Great, low key venue. Live music and drinks were on point! A must spot when visiting New York (+ walking distance to metro lines).

I don't usually leave yelp reviews or trash talk restaurants but this location is insulting. 16 dollars got us four ritz crackers and some lukewarm slices of cheddar cheese. I know I could have made the plate for around 50c because I literally have in my parent's kitchen before. Pizza was four dollars per slice, each of which was about half the size of your hand. The cherry on top of this overpriced sundae is that they do not allow you to split a bill, will not give you a paper receipt, and email you a bill that is not itemized... not something I'd normally complain about, except if the price of each item is astronomically fucking unreasonable We weren't there during live jazz. I'm sure it's good. I respect whatever musicians play there. But whoever runs this establishment is a grifter who picked New York City because they couldn't get away with this sort of outrageous price to quality discrepancy anywhere else. Fuck you.

Zinc bar is my go-to secret jazz bar. During covid they kept up amazing service and churned out high quality cocktails. I recommend the New York float and the espresso martini for a nice night out. They still have outdoor seating but within the last year they opened up the indoor seating. If you are looking for an affordable (relatively) speakeasy, please hit up this bar because the drinks are supreme and the service is spectacular!

Zinc is such a vibe! Stumbled upon the bar while walking around the area. It was $30 for the show. I loved the classy and intimate vibe. I tried their espresso martini. It was very strong and tasty! My bestie tried a lychee drink. It was super flavorful. Zinc now shares a special place in my heart. Follow me for more content at @jennaeramirez on all social platforms.

Disgusting behavior by owner and waitress staff of accusing customers. Bouncer tells people a $30 cover charge is deducted from overall bill then they try to charge you at the end on top of this. The owner, who was clearly drunk, came and blamed us instead. We would be totally fine with the bill if they told us upfront. Literally the most disgusting behavior I've seen at a bar/restaurant in over 10 years living here. It's unfortunate as we were having a good time up until this, been a repeat customer, and have recommended this place to friends. Clearly, others on the reviews here have gotten the same treatment.

Dishonest fcking scammers.. told us explicitly on the way in that there was a 30$ minimum on drinks (mentioned nothing about a cover charge) and at the end we got charged a cover after buying two poor quality drinks to cover the minimum.. staff were rude af and tried bullsh*tting us after we expressed our grievances. All of our group had foreign accents so they probably thought they were scamming tourists. Incredibly dishonest and the management were completely useless when it came to our concerns. This is probably how they make their money, by bullsh*tting and trying to squeeze out every cent but if they had any decency they would give us back the cover charge.. never returning to this place with its sneaky tricks and useless staff. Keep helping jazz music die by giving these types of clubs a bad reputation

My friends and I sat down outside and were drinking martinis when a pedestrian began yelling. They came to our table and threw our glassware on the table, causing them to smash and glass to fly everywhere. There was glass in our hair and we were lucky we weren't hurt. The manager replaced our drink and then offered us a table at their jazz show later than night. When we came back after dinner, we were told we would have to pay for the table, despite what the manager had told us. The bouncer refused as well even though he saw us get attacked. Seems pretty awful to hit us when an empty promise of a table after we were assaulted on their property! This place looks awesome but feeling very shook after this experience!

I stumbled upon this place. The music had already ended, but the ambience was a dream. It's like walking back in time. They don't make them like this very much anymore- so thankful it exists. Definitely check it out!

This was anticlimactic. I put that first so that the bar knows immediately what your customers expect. I took my partner to Zinc Bar for what I thought would be a romantic and jazz-filled night out. It was a Saturday night and there was no jazz. The place was jam packed with other customers that seemed to be waiting for something to happen. When our waiter came along to take our drink order, we asked about the music and we were informed that live bands would be performing on Sunday. I wish it were made obvious at the door so we would not waste so much time on drinks that are not great to begin with when there is no music to be enjoyed.

From the outside, Zinc Bar doesn't look like much, but trek down a few steps and you're in a bygone era. You don't need to hide your alcohol in the hollowed out heel of a shoe because the bar is fully stocked and the bartenders are pretty good at keeping up with a pre-show crowd. My friend and I came here for comedians Krystyna Hutchinson and Wendy Starling's comedy show Glamourpuss. The performance space is great and there's not a bad seat in the house. The waiter service was also pretty good and we weren't without an empty glass for more than a few minutes. I was a little surprised that they don't have a bigger wine selection, just seems like the place where wine would be a heavily featured drink. The bar area is quite cushy to hang out and there are a couple of places for group seating, but perhaps get there a bit early if you are in a group to make sure you plant yourself before the show. I'm definitely interested in checking out some jazz shows here soon!

Looking for a wonderful and clean place that has live music? This little bar is a really nice place to try out. Walk in to a nice cozy space and then lies the bar...then onto the DJ area...then onto the sitting for the stage. When you come in especially on Tuesdays you don't know who you may see. Anyone from Anderson Paak to Casey Benjamin. The drinks were pretty good. I don't think they serve food but honestly I had already ate right before coming so I was worried and if you do happen to get hungry while there, you can always wave and there is a few food places on each block surrounding this place. Very nice location to stop and have a few drinks, chat it up, listening to the dJ (get a few twerks in) and listen/watch the love show!

Love this place. Came here for my friends birthday. Very cozy and lovely service . .

Came with my musician friends where we sat at the bar right in front of the bartender. He was ignoring us for about 45 minutes talking to the waitress. The owner was nervously walking up and down the club and no one noticed we DON'T HAVE ANY DRINKS. Unbelievable.!!!!!! We figured it, it was because they saw us that we had instruments and decided to ignore us. Finally the bartender asked if we would like a drink and was very surprised when we said yeah. I also noticed that he was the owners son. What a disappointment this place was. I will not be back!!! They have no respect!!!I would recommend staying away.

We had the absolute BEST time here! It's such a cute spot and they had the most amazing jazz band playing!!!! We were sat right in the middle which was a perfect spot to see the stage and drink service was spot on! Quick to greet you and quick to serve! They have a very cute outdoor space too which was a nice treat during the bands break! I would 10000% recommend!

So cool! Music in the back but a great bar to sit at (an actual Zinc bar). Came here a few weeks ago for the first time and we've been back many times since.

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. It's 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. It's perfect for an intimate date with yourself, or a significant other. All the drinks are named after jazz stars or singles. It's comforting.

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 lol Another 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 and suggesting to others to visit this place and make your own opinion.

Terrible bar service, not even busy and dont offer water or give you the menu to order, 2 bartenders really lost and very disorganized and with no presence, the bar dirty and can see all the mess behind the bar.

Visiting NY with my gf and went out of my way to visit the Zinc Bar with her father. We were welcomed with poor service, good drinks, a nice atmosphere- but her Dad, a longtime worker in Hospitality and former manager of the Gypsy Kings could not get past the poor service of our server, apparently the owner's son. He didn't serve the drink with a stirrer or napkin and was impersonal- and her dad expected an apology. The guy refused. Maybe when he gets a few years older he'll realize certain ppl you need to actually BE NICE to. Would I go again? Maybe- when there's music. It was an off Monday- and honestly, that kid should learn what hospitality means. (The dad who put hundreds of thousands of dollars into this business and left his kid to manage it on a Monday night, dude would be disappointed for sure in his son.)

The band was excellent but we left with a bad taste. When we arrived a group of 3 people, the host accompanied us and explained to us that there is a minimum of $30 per person. He didn't bother to point out that only the entrance was $30, and that there was another drink minimum, but made it sound like everyone had to order at least $30. When we confronted the manager and the host they denied. Of course, this is a method that should work on tourists, and it's no less than stealing. If we had been told that only the entrance was $30 we would not have bothered to order so many things from the menu. When we asked to see the printed bill the waitress said she could not print it for us. Dishonest people, we left very disappointed with the experience. I don't care about the amount I paid as much as the feeling that I was cheated. Don't go there!

Good atmosphere and musicians Drinks are not very unique Value for money: a bit expensive, but if you come for the music, worth it

Cute vibe, nice cocktails. We sat in the lounge area -- no live music the day we went (bad luck) but still a nice time.

This place is so cute and fun and the outdoor lounge area was incredible. Drinks were good! I will be back for live music!