The atmosphere in Nublu is sooooo good--it's serving major vibes. It's like speakeasy meets music venue. The lighting is everything. Completely dark with an amber glow from the bars. The video screens on the walls and ceiling playing old music and dance clips is a nice touch. I came here for a jazz night featuring CAFFEINE. A band everyone should see! The sound was perfect. The volume was nice without blowing out your ears. You felt more immersed in the groove than it being so loud you feel it in your body. The drinks were delicious and well priced. If you're looking for a gem, this is your place! read more

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Came here for a friend's show recently and I loved this venue! It's spacious with a mezz as well as floor spots. They also have a big space for a band or singers. Drinks aren't bad. Would love to come back for one of their jazz nights! read more

Oh hell yes, disco night was sooo fun and the vibes were immaculate! There is a speakeasy upstairs next door but def need a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night. The venue set up has a dance floor and a small upstairs area. It was great vibes read more

Great hidden enclave that provides a simple atmosphere with great live music late night.

Only had drinks and entertainment. Service was good but, please don't ask for any fancy cocktails like a Negroni, they will butcher it. Just get a basic mix like tequila and lime or rum and coke. Music/ entertainment was pretty good. I'd return!! read more

Awesome venue for Sweden Makes Music. Free. Nice staff. Love the lighting. There's a back steps and upper level to enjoy the concert from. Good acoustics and good DJing read more

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Both spaces are a iconic neighborhood Legend very good entertainment there I'd like to do my next event there it's absolutely read more

Nublu - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

So before I get into this one I want to stress that I was visiting Nublu for a Metal show which meant the overall vibe would be much different from another kind of happening in the venue. Oddly enough I was not at all aware of this venue even existing which made me feel I am slacking as a NYC based music scribe but that's now old news, I am aware and excited to have media adventures there going forward. Located way down on Avenue C around 10th Street, if you take the MTA you will still have a bit of a hike, so you might want to Uber or Lyft to the place. While there is street parking around and not a ton of those dining sheds you can even try your luck driving, but not if you plan on having a bunch of drinks when you are there. The space itself is very non-descript, a black wall with the venue logo on it and some other text about music. You will need ID as there are two bars inside. Once in you go down a small set of stairs and are on the main floor. There is a bar to your immediate right and while smaller seems stocked with everything you would need if you are looking for a drink. There is a bar upstairs, reachable by a small stairwell but this was closed during my visit as members of the group were set up there to perform during the show. Beneath the bar are two levels that I guess can be sat on on a normal night. Tonight they were also being used by the large company of musicians. There were 15 in full. The sound was spot on and clear which was a pleasant finding but the lights were mostly kept on red the whole night which made grabbing some snaps all but impossible. They were going for mood. In the rear there are about a half dozen or so gender neutral bathrooms and outside of them a large communal sink. There is no public WiFi to speak of and the mobile signal was tough while down there. I was trying to upload some content and it was taking forever and the attempt was killing my battery so I turned that off until I was heading out. I didn't need to hear from anyone anyway since this was a show. Old buildings right? The place seems to be able to fit about 150 people give or take but don't quote me since I was not looking for any signs to see what the maximum was. If I had to compare the space I would say that it felt like the back room of Saint Vitus or even Lucky 13. Different stage set ups of course but where the people can be this is what I felt. I guess if you are a band that knows you can bring in about 100 people that you should look into a performance there if you are from or plan on visiting NYC. You'll have to do your own homework on how to get that done though since I was a newbie tonight. I had a good time and the group I was seeing was an interesting project called "La Suspendida" and its labelled as a Jazz/Metal/Opera and after watching them for 90 minutes can safely say they do indeed blend all three of those genres together and make it interesting. Hmm, I should use that line in my upcoming concert review. OK, check it out. read more

Pleasantly surprised! This doesn't look like much from the outside with black walls covered with posters and two men sitting outside on stools (we later found out they actually work there). The stool guy had a bit of an attitude. As I reached to open the door, he snaps that is the exit!! Well, perhaps say hello and ask if we need help? Anyway, he proceeds to ask if we have tickets or want them for the show. Tickets were $20 (cash only) for the Wednesday night show. I believe you can buy them online beforehand if you want to use credit card (around $22.50 I think online). Anyway, luckily we had cash to pay for tickets and then got a little stamp on the wrist to enter. Inside is an open concert like vibe. A small bar on the right serves very basic drinks. There is no menu. We stuck to the basics and got a red wine and a Chardonnay. $24 for both and comes in half filled glasses I would use at home to drink water from. Dress code was casual as I saw people in jeans, hoodies, etc. The band that evening was great and played bossa nova music. Venture behind the band and they have seating for a relaxed vibe. Head upstairs and there is another bar overlooking the entire space. It wasn't open that night but I imagine it's open on nights when it's busier. They have a unisex restroom downstairs as well. Overall nice venue, good music, and decent pricing for a live band. Drinks are very basic and the staff could be nicer. read more

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Have some friends who DJ for fun, charity & this time this was the local spot for the event. This event was invite only so it was nice that it wasn't crazy jammed packed. We arrived, coat checked & just enjoyed the night. Drinks to start Beer, Tito's & seltzer & can't fully recall the drink name? Something Italian .. oh well later on followed with some shots all decent. Music wise it was good since it was friends playing, venue wise not bad , decent size cool disco ball & good sounds. Interesting decor choices w the projection showing early tv shows it was entertaining, overall not a bad time spend. read more

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Really fire spot. Good place for the creatives and if you need to clear your head on a Monday night read more

Scammy door guy charged me $20 to enter for a show. Later found out tickets were only $15. read more

I think this is a cool venue that I would like to go back to. For seeing music it's great. The bartender was the worst bartender in Manhattan. I asked for a martini and she said it was to complicated and told us to get gin and tonics. I asked for wine and she said what do you want white red rose? I said red and she went to pour something in my glass without even asking. I stopped her. It's fine if you want a dive bar vibe, but it seems strange in a cool jazz venue. Also regardless if you're in the service industry (coming from someone who continues to be for 30+ years) please make an effort to be warm to the customer. All that being said, I honestly think the vibe of the space for watching music is very good and I'd enjoy going back. read more

What a great place to hear music !!!!! I found this club on yep and was worried but the show was so incredible. Top notch musicians great spade . Would come here again read more

Nublu - Upstairs view of the stage - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

This review is for a pre-COVID show I attended, just wanted to send Nublu some love! The venue is very small and looking at the pictures I was worried about being packed too close to people, and maybe the fact that I tend to choose less popular acts contributes to more manageable crowds, but I had plenty of room to dance and there was never a wait at the bar. There are some nice corners you can escape to if things to get packed. Despite the venue being small, they do have two bars, one on on the ground floor and one upstairs in a small balcony like area that overlooks the stage. Very intimate, you can get right up to the stage. There' s not a bad spot. And the sound is absolutely phenomenal. All those jazz horns playing can ring in your ears but this was crystal clear and balanced. The ambient lighting is also gorgeous: lights on/behind/under both bars, on the stairs, all around the stage, blue and red bouncing off a disco ball overhead. Plus a projector on one wall showing music videos. After the live act music transitioned to a DJ who was spinning disco, I like that they didn't just launch into deep house or EDM, they kept it vibing with what had come before. read more

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Hands down my favorite music venue in NYC. The atmosphere, music and staff are the best. It's one of the few places where you're guaranteed a night of quality live music, whether you are or aren't familiar with the artist. There's a well rounded roster of DJs from around the world as well. You'll dance for hours. The club's Producer Monday nights are incredible and easily the best outing on a Monday. When friends are in from out of town, this is where I take them. Definitely recommend. read more

very rude staff! very rude bouncers! do not book an event here! nublu is always empty, i dont know why the staff acts like everyone wants to go there! its really not it at all. very very rude bouncers and racist as well! not feeling the ambiance and how they treat females, racist , sexist, and just plain nasty! i hope the place follows the trend of gentrification and gets shut down! veryvery rude staff, i came to see a friends show and they said they didnt like what i was wearing? what is this, you not exclusive nublu nobody checking for you! read more

I went for a solo trip to New York about a week ago and I got recommended this spot so i went on my second to last night. Let me say if i lived in New York you'd catch me here EVERY night. I HAD THE BEST TIME. Music especially hip hop, jazz, feel good really just takes my heart. The bartender she had blonde curly hair, just the sweetest woman. But i really danced all night what felt like hourssssss, to experience music is a blessing already but to see it live from that quantity of instruments in such a great ambiance was amazing. It felt like i was in a fever dream. Everybody was so nice to talk i made several friends throughout my night. If you love music and dancing and good company definitely check this place out! read more

I've heard great things about this music bar and I was excited to see the performers that particular nite . Enough so , I had driven one and 1/2 hours from upstate .Before I left , I had checked the website for upcoming Events. This particular performance was well advertised but said nothing about cover fee or anything related. Plus there was no phone number to inquire about the show. When I got to the club (early), the doorman said it was a private event and you had to be on the guest list. I had just waisted my time , long drive, fuel ($50) and a failed nite overall that did not need to happen. Why would you advertise a event to the public , if it's not available to the public? This place SUCKS for this reason alone. Wish I had the opportunity to give it a good review, but I was not allowed to enter. read more

Nublu - Show I was trying to attend. - Jazz & Blues Near Me - New York, New York

Came here several months ago and literally danced the night away. Amazing set up, great music, good crowd, and so lively. I was with someone who attends a regularly and has a good rapport with with staff so maybe this influenced by experience but still a solid time. It was my first time here and certainly not my last. read more

Great music venue to hear live music of all genres. I have been here several times to support friends. Great sound and a kool vibe.

The best time of my life. Best real live music in NY any day of the week. Best musicians , from Common to Anderson Pak to Thundercat on a Monday night. read more

I came here for a concert and thought the venue was pretty good. Drinks are pricey of course, but that's to be expected. The layout is good as is the sound. I enjoyed myself and would come back for another event. read more

Great place. Great music. Great vibes... I attended Improve Monday's and it was amazing. Seeing all the talented people reminded me why NYC is so amazing!! read more

I visited a concert of Nabate Isles here and the venue was really a gem! The bar is well organized and fairly priced. The sound quality was awesome and so was the whole evening! read more

Bought a ticket to the event last night, December 17th. They sold tickets to the public, not mentioning that some organization had bought out the venue for their Christmas party.... And on top of that, as soon as 10:00pm hit, the club was swarmed with questionably young college students. The bartender scolded me for not hitting my minimum, but we had to leave ASAP due to the teenagers smoking cigs inside on the second floor lol. If you're going to host two private parties, don't sell tickets to the public... because now you have a disgruntled customer writing a review that you tried to make an extra 30 bucks off of. It's a shame because the venue is pretty cute! read more

I never got my money back from one of their events. I was very exited to attend a jazz event in the New York area, especially with Ray Angry being there. Unfortunately I was not aware nor told there was a age limit for the event. The problem came in when I asked for my refund. They said I would be reimbursed for the situation, but I never received my money or contact information from management. I am now $25 short from a event I didn't go to nor was told that I wasn't eligible to attend. Save the time and money and go to a different club. read more

Lame bar! Woman named yeshim (not sure if that's the right spelling) and a man named Thomas gave us stamps then proceeded to tell us that we weren't allowed in. The bar itself is not fun by any means. It was empty when we went sad for them. 1 Star for overpriced drinks and would give 0 for customer service. read more

The worst NYE party ever! They charged $40 pp for supposedly live music and 'surprise' musicians but only a boring dj music and about 10-20 people max! When we asked about live performance they said it would start at 1pm -which is way too late for NYE- and didn't happen. Last year was spectacular that's why we decided to come again this year. What a disappointment! read more