Arthur's Tavern

Re-opened and under new ownership, Arthur’s Tavern is better than ever! Ya might want to complain that the dive bar formerly known as Arthur’s Tavern is gone you miss the dusty decorations, hitting your head when you sat down along the wall, going into the creepy leaky bathroom…… but once you go, you’ll be incredibly surprised that the spruced up jazz room now known as Arthur’s Tavern is alive, comfortable, clean and friendly!! and probably closer to the 1937 version of the original Arthur’s Tavern!! The regular Sunday night band every Sunday since the 1980’s The Creole Cookin’ Jazz band is back 7p-10p! The Monday night band, The Grove Street Stompers playing every Monday since the ‘60-‘70’s! are also back, 7p-10p! I spent a lot of time in the pre-pandemic Arthur’s my trombone-playing dad-in-law has played in the Sunday night band since the 80’s! and being there last night Sunday 5/1/22 for the first time since the re-opening April 29, 2022 I can tell you, there’s nothing I miss of the old Arthur’s. The new owners did a magnificent job of renovation/restoration. If you do miss the old Arthur’s, check out the photos, on the new walls, of the old dive. Dixieland Trad Jazz is here!

Decided to check out Arthur’s Tavern after discovering Blue Note was price of ticket plus $20 minimum. It did not disappoint! Grove Street Stompers were performing as they do every Monday, and they were so talented and fun. It felt like I was transported to New Orleans, early 1900s! I ordered a sour whiskey - it was small, but tasted great. Tables are a minimum of $15 per person, and I’m unsure about minimum for bar seating. By the time the band started playing, the bar was almost full. I’m docking a star is because of unhygienic food handling. I saw what appeared to be the manager stick her bare, unwashed hands into the olive jar that was being used for drinks, to snack on some olives. Also, the bartender used his bare hands to put ice into the drink glasses and handed out drinks by touching the rims. Otherwise, this place rocks!

Cute intimate jazz spot! Stumbled in here while waiting for a table at Via Carota and the band was fantastic. The selection of alcohol was also quite good. Staff super friendly as well. Would recommend it!

Best spot in the best neighborhood in NYC. Great music, good people, OUTSTANDING management and staff. Light snacks Murray's Cheese plate and outstanding whiskey selection. Cash only ATM in the basement or Chase across the block..

Great little bar. Not a lot of room but worth squeezing in. Bartender was a busy guy and the server was there for whatever you needed. Just drinks. No food that I know of. I was lured in by the live music of an amazing band called Louis Armstrong Eternity Band. Had a front row seat and enjoyed every moment. Definitely recommend stopping in for a bit. Great ambiance.

I went there for the music since I love jazz. Their calander is full with performances, no coverage, cash only bar. Nice open space, street window seening people walking by. The bartender was super friendly.

Beautiful place, the staff is kind and helpful, the musicians are very talented, I had an amazing time! I highly recommend it! FYI : no entry fees and the drinks are affordable 13$ for a rum and coke and around the same price for a white wine.

Absolutely amazing experience! A must see while in NY! No cover fee! Great place! Great atmosphere! Amazing and talented musicians!

What an amazing night! No need to pay to enter. We saw the 7pm show and arrived 20 minutes before to make sure to have a good seat. Musicians did a great job and cocktails were good and affordable. Staff super friendly. We can tick the jazz night in NY and loved it!!! Thanksss

If Blue Note and a tavern had a baby, this would be it. The jazz is lovely and the staff is on point. Cozy vibe - perf to stop in or stay a while.