Kerbside pickup
Yes
Groove in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Sport
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 212-254-9393
Site: http://www.clubgroovenyc.com/
Site: http://www.clubgroovenyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4PM–2AM
- Wednesday:4PM–2AM
- Thursday:4PM–2AM
- Friday:4PM–2AM
- Saturday:4PM–2AM
- Sunday:4PM–2AM
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Comments (199)
Love the spot. Very cozy but dont like the fact when there is a ticketed event they dont have happy hour??? Doesnt make sense. You make more with happy hourt. Small glasses for drinks that are 15 bucks a pop. But overall love the spot.
This would be a great spot if there weren’t so many hassles. 2 drink minimum which was ok until a waiter came up to our table after about 30 minutes to let us know we couldn’t sit without reservations. As we attempted to leave we were forced to buy another drink to satisfy the minimum, which ended up leading to other problems. Why would I pay for drinks if I can’t even sit. Honestly regret coming and spending my money here.
On Saturdays, this place has AMAZING live music, the Kyle Lacy band. No cover, but a 2 drink minimum. It was PACKED, but we had no trouble getting in once a few people left which was ~2 min wait outside. Had a blast and will definitely be coming back upon my next visit to NY! 🎶🎉✨
Good music, but overpriced drinks with light pours. The bartender was cold and unwelcoming, and they automatically apply a 20% gratuity by default. I typically tip more than that for good service, but the opaque pricing felt manipulative and slimy. Im not anxious to return.
The space is way too small and tight.... Everyone was bumping into each other and 6 times for the night we had to get up and allow others to pass by even while we were in the middle of dinner. I ordered salmon with asparagus and no asparagus came and I also ordered mash potatoes instead I got fries... Lol ... This place is not a good spot if youre trying to enjoy yourself especially during COVID
Like I said many times “What brings me back to a business is good customer service and hospitality.”So we walked into the Groove for dinner and drinks. After we found a table. We waited a few minutes to look at the menu before flagging down a busy waiter.He said he would be right back. We waited 15 minutes and he never came back. We were hungry and wanted to buy drinks. We were patient,waited a few more minutes and no one came. It was now 20 minutes later. So we flagged down a waitress. She was very kind and happy to help us with our order. She gave us good customer service and hospitality. Actually it was two different waitresses who gave us great service. I gave the second waitress a big tip. I wish I got her name but she was tall. And the short waitress was great to. Thank you for the great service. We had good time! ☺️
Nit a place for people who want to chat. The music is so loud you cannot hear yourself. The band who performed while we were there was awesome. The drinks are nice no wow factor.
Great music without a cover charge! Comfortable seating and easy to get a table. However, greasy bland food and weak happy hour drinks.
Hate to do this for an establishment going through a lot during the pandemic. I have been here many times whether its Groove or previous establishments.Date- April 13th Wed.Good - Bouncer at the front 5 stars.Host - Black male, 5 stars.Waiter - 4 Stars$$ - reasonable. NO COVER charge.Band - Base, Lead guitar, drums and Black female singer ( How will I know- Whitney) are 5 stars. Big up to the band who did a 90 minute set with out a break.Bad - Horrible sound system. Distortion all night.Sound engineering - No stars.Asian looking female singer may be 3 stars. Her mic wasnt working or she is just not good.Worst - Black male singer. Who was trying to do it too much and pitchy all night. We had videos of the band. I watched it again. Its horrible. I am not trying to be Simon Cowell here. I love good sound. I have a better sound system at home. I go to many places where they have local bands. Just walk down the block to Cafe Wha to listen their sound balance. These are easy fix. I will be back. Hopefully better next time.
I stopped by here with a friend after a comedy show. Great small cozy place with a live band. If you are covid conscious, it is best to sit on the patio. You can still enjoy the music
Groove was a dope experience live band good drinks .... Nice time to be in NYC
Drinks for 15$ were really bad. Instead of Paloma’s grapefruit I’ve got cranberry juice. They didn’t have space inside so We were seating outside by the open window, listening live music and they said they need to close the window 5 mins after we set down, but it was the only reason we stopped by. So we said that. Nobody tried to solve that. Just left us outside like some random table. Never gonna come back.
2 drink min per person as a result the drinks are a higher price for basic beverages. Check out the events calendar to see whos playing. Nice atmosphere
This place is a gem. The whole vibe and atmosphere is amazing as soon as you work in. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was great and delicious, as were the drinks. The loved the live performance. I would definitely recommend coming here to anyone.
The love music here is awesome!! The band Coffee & Biscuits had the vibe right. The lead singer was so entertaining & fun. The drinks & fries were great but I wasnt as impressed with the other food options.Go for the live music & drinks!
It was a great! The performer and her band was GREAT! The crowd showed love. It was a great place to visit, I will be back.
Great music, but unfortunately no space to dance. Foods is not bad. Drinks are expensive outside of happy hour.
So they didnt say that this amazing place with amazing musicians existed!!! I love it. I will definitely come back especially for Antwon Robinson!!! Hes so fine!
Service was awful. Waiter did not pay attention to us at all our order had to get sent back several times. The place was overcrowded. People were sitting on top of each other. It was way too hit inside. The food was inedible.
Great live music, good cocktails and good location. No happy hour on Sundays btw.
Nice little surprise. Work around this area and wanted a grab to eat. Was tired of the same places and wanted a lunch special. Checked online and said it was closed,but was open for lunch. 15 dollar entree and a choice of beer or wine.food was amazing chicken sandwich worth the money. They have live music,outdoor sitting and a big area to sit with friends so give it a shot
Security asked me for my ID and vaccination card THREE TIMES. If they thought I was younger than 21, why didnt they just threaten to call the cops?!? Instead of making me wait 15 minutes just to be able to join my friends. I am actually 21, and this was massively annoying to deal with.Additionally, as I was leaving, I had to pay 5 dollars. I was in a party of 7. I had ordered a Cornona and my friends had ordered their own drinks but security said I had to pay $5 dollars just to leave, despite the fact that I was leaving earlier than my friends.There was one server (Im sorry I didnt catch his name) who made the night okay. Otherwise, go somewhere else if you and your friends are looking for fun or even a bathroom.
Live music almost every night. Excellent place to enjoy music and beer!
We were a big group stopping by spontaneously for drinks after work; the jazz performance was amazing and the staff was super kind and accommodating. Now it’s our fav new after hours spot in town, we’ll be back for sure
I really do love this venue. I took off a star because it doesnt have an ADA bathroom. Other than that, its amazing to hear live music. The finger food is good. Staff is amazing.
Loved this place ! Attended the band on Wednesday night, where a band call NYTempo played beautifully !! The vibes were amazing, people were singing along and dancing, it was an amazing night ! Staff were very nice and helpful as well! 👍🏻 Made our night !
This is where my Fathers Day started. My son manages here; this was a gift from him(lord knows his mother and I needed a date night. Thx son!) The Groove and Cafe Wha? are owned by the same people, which makes for a great combo. The sidewalk seating reminded us of St. Martin, one of my favorite islands, and the food was superb! There was also great live entertainment, which rounded out the experience perfectly! A short walk down the block to the Cafe for the James Brown review made for a night of dinner and entertainment I thought were long gone. Heres a taste of what they offer...
THEY HAVE LIVE MUSIC ALMOST EVERY NIGHT. THE OUTDOOR COVERED SEATING IS A BONUS ON RAINY DAYS. THE MENU IS VARIED, WHICH I LIKE. THE STAFF IS VERY GOOD AND THE SECURITY IS TOP NOTCH.
Pre-pancetta, this place had a bomb happy hour with a great selection of food and drinks that would satisfy any twenty-something. However, for the prices, the cocktails are lacking a bit (Although not terrible/not reminding you of over-poured gin and tonics in plastic cups...)...Yet, the staff is very friendly and you can catch great Jazz performances or watch the Super Bowl here without breaking the bank! Very convenient to get to as well. A tight venue once its packed but never a bad time. Go. Impress your friends.Bonus... Some of thee freshest mozzarella sticks Ive ever had *stares in puzzlement*
Tremendously powerful live musical experience to get you into the Groove.Friendly, exciting crowd and staff that brings it all together for perfect synergy.And the drinks are kickin it too.Bring your best moves and groove on down.Always Love 💜😎💜Do Like 👍👍👍👍👍
I really enjoyed my Salmon and the drinks were great. The Live band was nice and a pleasure to listen to. Nice variety of music played.
The bouncer wouldn’t let me on because of my vaccination card- I’m from the UK. Man’s really tried to explain that I had the wrong ID for a triple Vaccer and insisted on going through my phone. As a text 21 year old the whole thing made me feel unbelievably uncomfortable and the bouncer who had never been to the uk insisting he knew better about the NHS was just stupid
Excellent house band...I mean EXCELLENT! Spendy two drink minimum and a strange club layout, but all in all lots of fun.
I loved the music, the food and the vibe!
The place had great vibes and the music was good. The placement of the stage made it hard to see the performers and for them to interact with people sitting inside. The wait staff all used an electronic system that allowed them to go to any table and get orders. This idea was good for getting drinks but we asked four different employees for waters for the whole table over the course of 30 minutes before finally getting them. The food was a little pricey for what you got.
One word...Fantastic.The black soul experience was unforgettable. This band will play at my fictional future wedding (if I have any say so lol). From the introduction groove to set the mood to the band leaders crowd work, this show makes for a great date night or even just a casual drinks and live music night.If you enjoy soulful classics, top Michael Jackson hits, One of the best Prince impressions Ive seen in all of my years, and a some pretty tasty drinks, Groove makes for a great summer night.Ill be back to enjoy more live music.
I love it here! Live music, good food and drinks... always a good time!
Drinks were good! Music was great! Wait staff was weird, not in a nice way...
The singer that was here the other night, along with the band was excellent. We gave them a very generous tip and it was well deserved. I enjoyed myself as well as the people I was with. I love this place for the live music and quick service.
Cool bar with amazing live music and nice cocktails!Nevertheless i regret that we had to order twice to be allowed to stay at our table and keep enjoying the music..
Great band, expensive food and drink, food was just ok, drinks were good, venue was absurdly packed. Make a reservation and arrive early.
I really like this place. Came in twice, in the evening, during my short stay in NYC. Great for live music and the patrons are friendly.15 months later I returned. Still great. The music was even better.
Great music, but literally the worst service in the whole city, rudest waiter and host I’ve ever met
Woah. Came in to see some music but got hustled about a 2 drink min that the door guy never said anything about. Is this place run by the mob? Lol. I guess just be ready to buy two drinks or get hassled.
The atmosphere was a really cool vibe! We went on a Tuesday & Xa Xa was performing... DOPE ARTIST W/AN AMAZING VOICE!!!! The drink menu was very limited, but we made the best of it.
Food was obviously pricey, being in Manhattan, however everything was extremely mediocre. the vibe in there was super cool though.
Love coming here for live music. Its a nice intimate place, but you are always going to be entertained.
We enjoyed ourselves as usual. Foods amd drinks were fine, but seat outside if you want to face the band... they now play to the outside crowd.
Great food and music. The outdoor dinning setup was nice
One of my favourite spots in NYC! No, it’s my Soul Spot!
First of all who even promoted this Don guy as a manager. He is horrible at his job. I’ve been here a few times and I see how miserable his employees are. I observed his interactions with his employees and I see how he does not put in his part when it gets busy and stands there waiting for a reason to yell at them. I feel so sorry for his employees. I will not continue supporting a business where the management is cruel and harsh to their employees.
Definately not coming back. The band was great but could hardly hear them because we didn’t sit in front of them and the sound system was terrible. Our waitress took probably around 20-30 minutes to get us a check after she was asked three times for it. She was also asked for a straw two times and she never brought it. Tito hot chocolate ($16) was served in a paper coffee cup. Terrible service
Selfish waiters walk into people on the street even when they see pedestrians coming
Music ends early 11:30pm a few min after we arrived and nobody told us.The Mango Tango drink didnt taste like real fruit. Overall not a bad place, but I dont think it was worth the experience.
Great for drinks and music, highly recommended if you like jazz.
This place was amazing. The drinks are small for the price, but the live music and food was amazing. Especially the salmon. We didnt have to wait long for a table even though it was busy. I cant wait to go back.
I would recommend sticking to beer and shots, maybe some super basic cocktails. The bar program isnt groundbreaking, but the music is usually great. Dim, comfortable and casual atmosphere.
Ive never left a review for any place before but I truly feel like I have to with this one. I stopped by the Groove during happy hr by myself to have a drink and to take a call outside where the live music wasn’t as loud and I was told by the bouncer and an employee that they don’t sit people who are by themselves. This felt extremely disrespectful and is a very stupid policy. So much for customer service.
Small is beautiful in NYC. Just down the street from the Blue Note is the Groove Club, a dynamic little space for spending time with friends and listening to cool music. Not so cool that it doesnt get hot, come early and get ready for some moves.
The place looked nice with the band and everything. But I don’t know if it was too crowded or what but the service was awful. Our order took around 35min to arrive. After this time we never got napkins or silverware or even water for the table. When the food arrived it took them around 7 min to realize we had nothing to eat with. They tried to compensate with a round of drinks but our dinner was already ruined. Im sorry first time i post something like this but needed to be honest.
The band was amazing. I took my boyfriend there because he usually does get out much and he really to enjoyed the quant environment which was nice after a long week
Nice atmosphere, could use a little less tables so itll be more spacious to move around. But other than that its a nice place to chill and hear good music.
Good food, if modest portions for the price. They also claimed Happy Hour ends at 6, while the website says 7. Still, love the music.
My boyfriend and I really went to Groove Lounge on May 16, 2021 my boyfriend and I really enjoyed ourselves. Music was great, the host was excellent, and professional, drinks was great. My boyfriend and I will definitely go there again. Thank you for your service.
Love The Groove! My husband and I went many times to hear our fave funk musicians. My husband passed away a year and a half ago so I ventured out last night solo from Staten Is because The Push and Pull band were playing and I missed them last time they played in Bklyn.It seems its a problem being seated if youre a partay of ONE. Resy online wont allow a solo to make a reservation and when I arrived I pretty much had to beg to be seated. Once inside, it felt like the same comfy atmosphere I was used to. So thanks( I think), The Groove for letting me enjoy some Funk and have a delicious burger, fries and Fat Tires.BTW a previous Reviewer had the same issue being a solo visitor. Please rethink your policy...
Love it here, very good atmosphere.
Great atmosphere - go on a Thursday between 10PM and midnight. That’s when @coffeebiscuitsband (insta) usually performs - check them out, they’re INSANELY talented. Desserts were also excellent.
My friend and I came here last night, we just wanted some drinks. We tried the frozen peach bellini & it was super tasty. We also ordered pretzel bites but we forgot to actually eat them. The place was nice, they had a live band performing & overall it was a good experience:)
Me and my friends went to this place last night, first time going there. We asked the waitress if they had happy hour, even though the menu said only until Thursday. Waitress said they did have happy hour. The food we ordered was good, however the drinks were terrible. My friend ordered piña colada and was totally green translucent drink, more like pineapple juice with alcohol. My sangria was watery and no fruit. These people definitely don’t know how to make cocktails. TI’m writing a bad review because we got charged full price for the drinks ($14-15 each) even though we asked before ordering if they had happy hour. The waitress said she couldn’t do anything about it. I asked her to please speak to the manager, but at the end she just came with bad tasting kamikazee shots to compensate for the huge difference in price. We felt totally robbed and lied to. Not coming back, not worth it. Terrible service, I asked for water twice and the waitress never brought water. Ahh but she wanted $35 tip! Thieves
Enjoyable place, great music, grumpy bar man.
Racist doorman wont let me and said it was full. Meanwhile 10000x white ppl behind get in lol
The vibe and atmosphere is full of energy the waitstaff are very cool attentive and fast service when you place your order the live music when I went was amazing I will definitely be back the food was great as well you have to try the truffle fries
Billed me $56 for 2 shots and 2 beers- unnecessarily expensive
Great place to have good food, great drink & listen to some incredible performers!Every night !Thank you Julian and everyone that works at the Groove. You all made us feel welcome ♥️The blacksoul experienceAll I can say is....Amazing!They Will have you up on your feet dancing and singing!Definitely a mustYou wont regret it!
This place has ALL the atmosphere and NONE of the pretentiousness. My only regret is not going early enough to justify the two drink minimum for getting a table. Great music, great atmosphere. Loved it.
The artist I play for, The Soulstress, has a residency here so the Groove is very special to me. They treat us like family and they will do the same for you.Starting with the ambiance, if youre looking for a relaxing place to eat and drink, the mid day to early evening hours are perfect for you. There is plenty of seating plus bar seats. If you are looking for live bands, then the evening hours will be your time. Including our band, this is one of the best places to hear real music in the city. (There can be a cover charge for bands - typically $10)The menu has the perfect balance of snacks and actual meals for whatever mood youre in. Paired with a fully stocked bar and you have all the perfect ingredients for an amazing evening. Personally I feel like the prices are fair so take it easy, lol.Simply put, add the Groove to your list of Must See locations and you wont regret it.
I went on a Saturday night at around 12 am. The man at the door said it ended at 2:30 but the website indicated that it closed at 4 am. The cover for the night was 10 dollars. Thankfully my best friend knew one of the waitresses so we were seated. It wouldn’t be as great of an experience if we had to stand the whole time we were there. The music and the band for the night was amazing ! Definitely an incredible experience. The band announced that they were going to play the last song of the night which the time was at 1 am. We only got to enjoy for an hour. The man in the front should’ve been more specific but thankfully the wonderful music for an hour made up for it. After one the band stopped performing. So just be mindful of the timing you go so that you get a full experience of the place. I suggest taking a cab, Uber, or lyft to the place because parking is terrible around that area.
Had a fun night. Good music and good vibes.
Same great little spot, management has changed during the pandemic, Unfortunately the manager Don isnt the friendliest, organized and he is very sarcastic. I arrived at 7:30pm to secure a table for 1 for a 9pm show. He told me to come back at 8:30pm, when I returned I was then offered a table around the corner in a dark area off the street away from the live music. I told him I would wait for any table that would open at least near the music so I could see or hear the artist playing, all the waiters were so nice and professional and continually checked on me while I waited standing on the corner. After 20 minutes there was a table that opened, I was told it was a first come first served basis, so I walked over to the available table and no one else was waiting. I then overheard from directly behind me, the manager Don tell a female waitress that I had to get up because there was a group who made reservations after she herself said I could sit there. She cleaned the table and everything for me while I was sitting there. After he told me I couldnt make a reservation. Confusing. I then walked back to the corner and waited for another 10 minutes. Don then comes to me and says he has a table available. I finally get seated. And I asked if he was sure I could stay there, he said rudely Only until I change my mind, I sat down and waited for the waiter. Sheesh.
Stopped by before going to Comedy Cellar and it was great if youre into live music and want to grab a quick drink.
The live music was great. Its a 2 drink minimum which the drinks are amazing. Its a whole vibe. Go and vibe out.
I had an awesome time here the live music was great the atmosphere was awesome 👌🏾 the drinks are kinda weak for me but the Buffalo wings was good.
Bad music. Terrible acoustics. Incorrect orders. Tons of mosquitoes. View of artists bums instead of their faces. Highly sub-par NYC nightlife experience.
My husband and I popped in here on the last day of our visit and we loved it.Really good vibe and the staff were professional and attentive. Ashley was serving us and she was wonderful.My husband said his mojito was the best hes had!Will definitely visit again on our next trip.
The bands are brilliant, soulful, funky and are so talented beyond belief. The staff are amazing, their wings and fries are great and the drink selections too. I LOVE IT had to come back multiple times during my trip.
I have had the pleasure on several occasions to hear phenomenal local artists perform. During one set, I danced on stage with the band. What an experience!! The Groove is the ideal venue for superior yet moderately priced entertainment!
Upscale place with lovely staff and good music. Had their red sangria and it was great. We got a table outside but the interior looks wow.
Great music , love the fish tacos
Ritmosis is an amazing Afro-cuban band. Groove is a village milestone! Their happy hour prices are great, be careful though. There is a 7 PM cut off, and the prices differ drastically. Clean, great place to hang out. The only recommendation is to the owner: INVEST IN BETTER CHAIRS. They are so old and raggedy. Other than that, this is one of my favorite spots EVER.
The manager Jay of this establishments is completely unprofessional. My group and I made reservations for 9:30 pm and arrived a little before 9pm. We were told by the staff at the door to wait by the velvet ropes and we would be taken care of. There was a group in front of us standing on the line and after waiting for approximately 10 minutes we were told by a friend of ours to speak to the manager in which we proceeded to do. We politely explained that we made reservations and were waiting for service and he told us in a rude manner that we didnt have reservations anymore. We explained that we were told to wait by the velvet ropes and he said you never told me anything, sorry your reservations were up at 8:45. Instead of trying to help resolve the situation he dismissed us and was arrogant. After already spending a 10 dollar cover charge to get in, which equalled to 30 dollars for all 3 of us he treated us like crap. In addition when explaining this to our friend he stood by and heckled us stating oh yeah everything they say is true it is all my fault in a sarcastic manner. Again being rude and unprofessional. He also stated people just want to feel special. Treating paying customers in this manner is very rude, demeaning, and unprofessional. It leaves a bad impression and does not make me want to come back. I love the Groove and The Black Soul Experience band and have never had any experiences like this. I will never set foot in this place again and I would advise the same. Management should learn to treat their customers with respect and not overbook.
Fantastic music, great food, and a great bartending team. Definitely recommend coming for the drinks and staying for the music.
Omg when I tell you I had too much fun. The energy the vibe the band, that band that Michael Angelo amazed me. The food was amazing, service amazing. I cant wait to go back and get my groove on. Thank you baby for a perfect Valentines day.
Passing by one night w SO and the manager happened to be outside and greeted us in. What a great decision that was. Great talent, reasonable drink prices, and the fries were sooo good! We stayed all night and had a great time. As others mentioned, it is a small space and things get crowded and LOUD! All in a good way.
We were there to see the Kennedy administration and the band was awesome!!! I gave 5 stars for the band. Hands down. The only downside was our waitress, Vanessa! She was the rudest waitress Ive ever met. She was not nice in the beginning. She asked for our order, etc. We ordered fish tacos and 2 glasses of white wine. We didnt really know what happened after that. She came back & asked what we want and we said were ok. I asked her for the check & she came back with the bill. She took a while to give me my credit card and bill because at some point, I just want to leave. She gave it to us and she literally came back and asked us to get up and leave because the table was reserved. So rude!!! Never met a waitress so rude. She shouldnt wait on paying customers if youre that rude. Please take a lesson on customer service, girl. You made our Grove experience not a pleasant one!!!
Nice spot, good music, good drinks, good service, other than the manager being kinda rude, the wait staff was great.Update: The manager did make ammends; he apologized and bought us a round of drinks.Groove is definitely a groovy spot.
Super chill spot to drink a beer.
Tables were packed, bathroom line untamed and time/food limit on the table, but the atmosphere was great and the live music was amazing!
Went with my mom and girlfriend on a Friday night. Ritmosis and the Soul experience were both phenomenal talents! Great music, great crowd. Everyone happy, dancing, and interacting with each other. Not crazy about the food. Too pricey!! But will be returning soon.
I visited here on a Friday night at around 11:30pm. It was very crowded when I walked in and the live band was already in action. The band was wonderful. This isnt a intimate spot. If you are looking for great live R&B/Soul music definitely stop by. Drinks can be pretty pricey depending on the time that you go.
This place was pretty awesome, I must say. Went on a triple date with my bf, my dad his gf nd my aunt and her bf. We ended up here by accident for brunch. But it worked out perfect. The place was empty. We arrived around 2 pm. Someone sweet helped up immediately. They had a $15 special, with tons of different meals to go with a beer or wine. I heard they usually have a live band but that must be a little later in the night. The drinks were nice. I had a chardonnay and that was the first time, it was a little dry but good. I would definitely recommend thia to a clique of friends or for a birthday celebration.
The club itself was very loud as it is expected. The room however was very tight being put 1 foot from the stage and in such an awkward position gave you a kink in your neck. I expected a little better position for a 10 dollar cover. The music was good and got better with the drinks :). I would recommend the place as long as you just ensure that you get there early to get a good seat.
I loved EVERYTHING about GROOVE its my new goto unwind spot... The atmosphere was dope the people were dope especially because they remembered myself and my friend the best part is the live music AMAZING 😊
Sub-par food. Live music was awesome. Drinks were ok. I would come back to see Burgandy.
I absolutely love The Groove. I have been coming here for many years. The Groove is like a magnet that keeps drawing you back.Two of my favorite groups are The Black Soul Experience & LiNards.Although I will say, all of the performers are great bringing their own flavor of funk, R&B & soul.The staff are friendly & the service is great.I highly recommend this place.
Geraldine... let me tell you. She was nothing short of amazing. First of all, there was a girl who waited on us and quit after 30 seconds(I promise it wasn’t anything I said) it was awkward from the start until Geraldine took over and saved the day ! She was funny, smart, and she exemplified customer service. Thank you Geraldine!!! If and when you come here, ask for her. Live R&B music, great food, and good service.
This place was slammin! The live music was fantastic, and the people were so fun. We had the best time
Saw this amazing band tonight! Linard was hilarious and all the male singers and musicians on stage were so talented. They sung all my fave old Skool RnB and Motown with a few funk hits. The food was good oh I loved the chocolate cake wow and the sound was perfect. Owner and security were lovely. It is free during the week. Paid on weekends. Nice crowd on a Thursday. Club isn’t a small like the others. I shall def be back!
The old Groove was great, the new Groove is fantastic. Great happy hour, great staff, with Christina at the bar and Julian ( 🤩🥰 ) managing. The drinks are fantastic and the food is delicious. Soooo many reasons to go.
Fabulous atmosphere and diverse crowd. It felt like we were at a great party. Good bar food and drinks. Great place for live music in NY :)Right at the heart of Bleaker Street area, Greenwich Village. Will be back!
I had dinner here tonight with my friend. Our server didn’t know the menu and what came with the food. We asked for sauce with our order and it didn’t come with the food. Then we asked the server again. Nothing. We asked the manager he said he would find out. He never even came back to the table. Then they added 2 drinks to our bill that we didn’t even have.... It was terrible service and the food was mediocre. Very disappointing
Good bands in concert, but no space to dance or move around the tables.
The Black Soul Experience live band is phenomenal!! Great music and awesome singing. This band is FIRE! 🔥 🔥 🔥 I promise you wont be disappointed💯💯💯
Rude security and staff, cocktails were good though.
Have read other reviews about the man bun manager so clearly Im not the only one with a terrible experience.I was sat at the bar, waiting for the music to start (which by the way was incredibly good!), when I heard and saw this manager shouting at all the bar staff, telling them not to serve the band any more drinks (I had seen two people get served a glass of wine and bottle of water, not exactly a piss up!). Extremely awkward watching this as a customer, the staff were visibly embarrassed. He kept pacing around the venue nervously, every few minutes coming back to scream more at the waiters. I felt so sorry for them as theyd done nothing wrong. He came to stand near me so I asked if he was the manager, he very aggressively said he was. I told him it wasnt great to speak to his staff in the manner he did in front of customers or otherwise and wow, did I get abused for my comment!! He started yelling and pointing his finger at me, aggressively asking if Id ever ran a bar, calling me honey in a patronising manner, telling me to mind my own business.. I was absolutely revolted that an individual like him could be in charge of anything, let alone in a customer service position! Do the owners of the venue not care what sort of people they hire to run their business? I stayed for the music (and just to annoy him) but spent $0 after that.Ive seen a few complaints about this same manager and Im not surprised. Staff asked me to write a review so that something could be done - I hope they all find other jobs sooner rather than later and leave this ape (sorry, thats an insult to apes) to run the bar without any staff.Would never return which is a shame as the music was fab!
The band was high school level, but then, at least there was no cover charge.The food was lousy and expensive - , the service was so so (watch out, the waiters tip is already included in the bill!), no free WiFi! Wont ever come back!
Live Music,Good atmosphere...I dont ask more from a bar
Great live music venue with a bar upstairs and the restaurant and stage downstairs. It has great atmosphere and ambiance.
1) The wine list is not clearly identified with property name and year. You only pick a cheap varietal wine (grape type) which is unseen in any restaurant. It was changed since the last time I went to Groove in Nov. 2020.2) The alcohol pricing increased to minimum 14$ for both low quality wine or cocktail. We understand the impact of COVID-19 but the clients were also touched financially by the pandemic.3) At the end of an average service, our waitress forced a 20% tip directly (kindly pre-charged on my credit card) while we were only a table of 2. It feels unfair and pushy.4) When we enquired about this practice, Shana (waitress with glasses) ironically said its usual. Being a regular client since 2018 and a douzain visits to the establishment, I know its a total lie.5) Overall, the place was a Gem and became a tourist trap despite the quality of the musical program. Based on points #1 to #4, I will probably never be back.
The live music was very good. First time visiting New York. This city owes me nothing. Ive had a WONDERFUL time.
Really good band, pretty good food. Great seating options.
The third time i go there for the same band. Great band. Awful venue.I never once have a pleasant experience.Staff is SO VERY RUDE! Its kind of surreal how a business can be that rude - even to a senior on Monday 6/3/19.Smh.
Charged 5 dollar cover to get in and then would not give a table unless you were eating. Ordered drinks for our group of 4, overcharged, and then they added a gratuity for themselves. Learned a valuable lesson from this place. Two thumbs down.
Lovely place. Been here twice. Doesnt disappoint!
Nice place with live music and a good cocktail menu
Slightly pricey. The staff are super nice. Man bun the manager was there while I went but I’m guessing someone gave him a chill pill because he was well behaved. The live music was a very nice touch.
This place is a joke. To start, this isnt my first bad experience with Groove. The first time happened a year ago and resulted in a quick exit (even after paying the cover charge). The most recent incident occurred after a family member brought us here to check out a band he knew. To be honest, the band was absolutely rockin for a Wednesday night. The issue was the fact that the owner or manager (whatever title he wants to call himself) had an issue with the band taking a break. The band had literally been playing for 3 hours and when they announced a break, the manager came out and openly told the band that if they took a break it would kill the mood and that their night would be over... fast forward only an hour more and the band came to an end (after being forced to continue). Not :30 seconds after the band said goodnight, the manager shoved his way through my party, aggressively telling us to move out of his way. We honestly could not believe how unprofessional this person was! Well it gets better... after openly calling the manager out for how rude he was and moving away from his area, he ended up coming back around to tell us to learn some manors before instructing his bouncer to kick us out (mind you 4/8 of us were over 50 yrs old). Ultimately we decided to remove ourselves from the situation. The bouncer was very cool/understanding and was only doing his job. I will never return to this establishment and will instead take my business westward to where the real Jazz music is played. Beware of the Man Bun manager.
A little small but they had great live music bands. Drinks and finger food were pricey for no reason at all.
I went to see my friend preform. Had the worst experience. After getting into the bar I ordered drinks took forever to get them. After getting them the club manger informed my friends and I that if we werent drinking we had to get out. All while we had drinks in our hands. After the performance the proceeded to throw out the tables of the people that had showed up to watch the show. This is the worst bar/concert venue Ive ever been to. If you have a choice dont go
As a new Yorker this is home in the LES .No matter what the times, gentrification fashionable or not a place to enjoy amazing artists and people watch..
Had a great night celebrating our last days in the city. This place had great music - funny and smooth renditions of old school hip hop and pop songs. Our party of 5 had a blast!
The Black Soul Experience is the best show ever!!! My husband and I come to this spot every Labor Day weekend for the pre-parkway show!! And Antwon and Tracey have never disappointed us! Not only is it a live show but the duo are very engaging and always get the crowd hype. Its a great mix of funk, soul, r&b, and reggae dancehall. They always get the crowd ready for the Parkway the next day with a Palance set!! Its small yet quaint, but after the first song everybody is family and we all groove together. Dont pass this spot up, Friday and Sunday nights are a true lituation!
Loved every night I choose to come to this place when I’m feeling live jazz. Super convenient location with a great vibe, great lineups and MCs and good Old-Fashioneds. The place is very intimate and can get pretty crowded. You’re literally sitting on top of your neighbors so that’s the only minus.
The most terrible bar in New York. Bravely and irresponsible staff and even more - tactless manager. When I sat at the table with friends came waiter (with Asian eyes) and asked us that it was necessary to order each food of us, We told her that we were not hungry and we could just drink, but she still demanded that we all have personalized food. We had no other way and we ordered food. But in the meantime we realized that no one was eating in the bar and she only asked us to eat food. When the waiter brought the food I asked hem why I should eat the rubbish food when everybody was drinking only a drinks in the bar. I asked her to answer and when she understood that I was talking seriously she start to crying with the manager And she was lieng with a manager. But the most important thing is that the manager turned out to be the most insulting and irresponsible, low-class person. I do not know if anyone is interested in my post but I only want to say that; People, be careful in this bar !!!
Hated it. They tried to swindle myself and my s/o to paying gratuity for our party of 2 and another totally separate party of 4 (so to pay a gratuity for 6 people). The waitresses (who were awful to deal with when we first sat down) and manager (at least I assumed he was, I didnt get to find out his title) were totally unhelpful in solving the situation and made it very difficult for us to pay our share of what we had to drink (since we didnt eat there). Instead of just accepting what the case was, they argued relentlessly and then the manager (?) himself insulted my significant other & passed his behavior off as being professional. You dont have to be in a professional area of work or what have you, to know that his behavior was far from professional.The band that played however was great, so its such a shame to have such poor service but with such good acts. Wont be returning.
Dont go if you are Alien (tourist, unknown in the community)! They prefer non-alien customers even if you are spending as crazy. They ruined my New York vacation moving me from my table where I was enjoying the show, because staff get instructions from the manager to move us. Explanation was, sorry you have to move to another table because my manager told me to do that. There was no reservation for the table. We didnt ask to sit there, member of the staff show us the way and sit us there.We move, and we will never come back.Im suggesting you to think twice before you go there!BTW, they charged me 10$ per person on the entrance without explanation why, and of course I didnt get receipt for that ...
Great Vibe, no ignorance couples or first dates enjoying the live band The band was great and the bartenders were really cool! Nice low key spot to have a nice conversation I shouldve took pictures but nah! Lol
There is no place like groove.What a band.Always a great experience.Best happy hour ever.Very lively. You got to go. Youll enjoy it.
Ron and the Grooves were absolutely incredible to work with. Ron was flexible with our budget and song list, and was always very responsive. He would text/email with us or our coordinator immediately. We provided our recommended song list to the band a few weeks before the wedding, and he followed up with any questions. The whole process was seamless and very easy.During the wedding itself, a member of the band (Jessica Parke) sang during our ceremony and helped make it an unforgettable day. She learned songs for the event, and sang them beautifully. For the reception, the Grooves kept the atmosphere lively and energetic. I have never heard another band sing a rendition of Selenas Bidid Bidi Bom Bom so well.Ron and the Grooves helped make our wedding day to be a memory that we wont ever forget.
Great place, food was good and loved the live band!!! Looking forward to a second visit.
Im writing while at the Groove bar also. Ive been here with Kennedy Administration and Black Soul Experience, in two different days. This is my second. I am from Brazil. This bar has very gentle waiters and waitresses that often ask how you are doing.Plus, here you will see people of all types: romantic couples at the corner, dancey people at the stage, conversational groups grooving and talking at the same time...this place truly has soul, especially the bands who play here.I put my faith in this place even though I am from another country entirely!!
Awesome band. They start performing at 9:30pm. The band has a sense of humor, engage the audience, and play some great music! I would definitely visit again.
Small but very good to have dinner and enjoy some live music! We got to see a very exciting soul group and it was so good to live like a New Yorker one time in my life🥰
If you are looking for good funk, rnb or soul music live, Groove is a must! They have bands every night and really cant tell whos better. From simple cover bands to original artists you will unlikely find anything not to like about their music. Drink offers are decent and food menu is pretty much bar food oriented, but really delicious. Daily happy hour here! The only thing I didnt like is that place is pretty small and tends to get crowded fast. If youre ok with that, theres no reason not to give Groove a chance. Sometimes they will charge to enter, but price range is around $5.
Great music and drinks. I never ate here so I can’t say much about the food.
[[[-_-]]]™ Niiice experience for my birthday!I really enjoyed the live band.
I love the atmosphere. The entertainment is outstanding. Keeps me coming back. Food and drinks are great. Very friendly. Comfortable enough to come alone.
Im almost scared to write a good review because this is a NYC gem I hold near and dear to my heart. The music, service, food, and drink quality has NEVER failed me. I was introduced to a Japanese jazz band at Groove. The floor space/standing room gets a little cramped on popular nights, but if you REALLY know how to cut a rug, you can make it work! I go back again and again!
Awesome chicken sandwich and only 15 with beer or wine
Havent been in a while. The food and drinks have improved. Nice comfy spot.
The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. The vibe of the place and the music is great! I will definitely pay this place a visit again.
Cocktails are below average; didnt try food that was a bit expensive. But the live music and the atmosphere are what matters here! Great fun!
Im having a BALL! Yes Im writing ths review while Im still in the Groove. BlackSoul Experience is must see! Soulful, energetic, true entertainers. A great crowd that represented the NYC blended culture. The Groove provided an intimate atmosphere and The BlackSoul Experience gave just that -a soulful experience!! Oh, the food was good and affordable.
Live music, great people and the band on Mondays is the bomb. Along with the host Cheryl Pepsii Riley. I sang this Monday and the crowd was awesome.
The food is average but the the musical talent is awesome. The black Soul Experience and Lenards Many Moves are 2 of the best Bands in New York City!!
Great Bands !But as a venue I didnt like it.Security pounces on you like you stole something or like youre 14 at principals office.I didnt like it, and my friend didnt like it, at all.
I went to the Groove for the first time last night and had the pleasure to experience a band called The Kennedy Administration. Mmmm mmm mmm... the trumpet player is absolutely amazing and she can scat with the best of them. Her voice is woooo, Trombone player was absolutely stunning and you could feel it in your veins. Keyboard player is sensational! The electric guitar player makes that thing sing. Lord have mercy the base player and drummer and amazing lead singer!They sang a meddley of familiar songs like lets stay together and others that the bands flavor enhanced. Tonight was the first time this group played together and they are ones to watch. Yes, they will be back next Wednesday!! The Groove gets everyone in the groove, trust me!
Good drinks and great live music.
Cool place! Fair prices on food and drinks but the entertainment I find here is awesome!! Always a go to for a first date kind of place for me.
Excellent place for live music and drink in the village. Perfect date spot.
Overcharged me, didnt realise until I left, and didn’t inform us if the 2 drink minimum until we were about to leave!
Fun environment! Amazing atmosphere and good music too!
The music is great. Definitely the main reason to come. The drinks are good. The food isnt bad. Id recommend the quesadilla if you order food.
Went there last night, for Valentines Day. What a disappointment! The Olivia singer is so annoying and the following Kennedy band is not great either. Will never come back. Would never recommend to anybody.
The band wasnt very funky.
Food drinks and atmosphere was awesome and the live music was the perfect touch
Great venue to listen to some good live music, good food and drinks. The only negative thing is the restroom. A place where admission costs from 5 $- 10 $ could fix those terrible restrooms. Or at least clean them.
This use to be my hot spot, I had return here to see how it was now and I must say I was disappointed, the service was crappy, the bartender took forever to get us our drink even though we were right next to her, she act like as if we werent even there, and the tables and chairs felt like as if they were about to fall part, we were scared to even sit cause the seating were so loose and swaying side to side. I use to love this place and at one time it had great bartenders but now it just a regular pub to me, they still have live band but the atmosphere is not there anymore, great bar tending no longer exist in this place. Such a shame.
One of my favorite hang outs. Great R&B house band, good food, great service and the staff is friendly! A quaint and vibrant local bar...
Came here for a nightcap and caught the end half of a live vocal show. The bartenders are friendly and the drinks reasonably priced; you can even have a quiet conversation without yelling over the music.
Great spot for live music. Food and service was prompt, the cover was just $7. The band played so many sets for hours..it was the R&B band.
Reasnonable cover charge and drinks, can buy a ticket in advance, and the performance was great. i like Groove. If you tourist, then buy a ticket via online! it is easier and cheaper.
Nice little cozy spot for couples, date nights or even just chill/meet&greet at the bar...where you can enjoy some good food while grooving to live music.
Went in 2017. Best night out in NYC still hoping to go back some day!
Discovered this place a few weeks back with my bestfriend. They happy hour is amazing from the food to the drinks and they play great music.
The ambiance is pretty cool, small hidden club with good vibes. I though I would spend an hour ended up staying pretty much the whole night so thats an evening well spent
Cool bar in the Village. Live music and quick drink service. Usually crowded so plan accordingly. Recommend.
Second visit, and a great venue with excellent music. Gabe singing Motown was superb. Black Soul were brilliant too
The black experience was awesome . Awesome 👍 music food and drinks. Yummie fried cod fish was amazing.
Great little place with some cool shows. Get a table quick because it packs up. Had a great time!
Great live salsa and jazz music on Sundays!!!
It was an excellent experience as the intention was to go to Cafe Wha where I had been couple of times, however being labour day Cafe Wha was closed and discovered this place with awesome music on the Monday. Not sure about other days. Excellent service warm and friendly staff and great happy hours.
They have rats and a lot of roaches crawling around. Failed inspection. Honestly wouldn’t eat here at all. The music is decent on Saturday, that’s about it
Had a great time at this very popular restaurant. Live music a great singer had everyone singin along.
Don’t eat there!!! We were 4 of us having a burger and 3 of us were ill the same night! Disgusting ! It’s too bad because the music and the atmosphere were really nice.
Great food,great service and good live music
Drinks are waaaaaay too expensive for this whole in the wall. But the music by Ji-groove band is awesome
Not a good place to hangout and also the rebukes were awkward here.
It was great, Everything was great, great great music Really nice workersAmazing people everything was perfect
Kailer (sp) our waitress, super sweet and personable. Overall great experience!
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Groove 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-08We went on a Saturday around 6pm. Street parking after 6 is free so that was a bonus! The place is small but quaint enough as it got busier closer to 7. Food and drinks were delicious. I had the chicken Alfredo and mango martini. The do include 20% gratuity in the check. Drinks were about $14-16 on average. Bill for 2 entrees and 4 drinks was about $150. Classic new York prices! The 2 bands they had were very nice as well. Only 2 single bathrooms down the narrow stairs. Our servers were friendly and attentive as well. The card you at the door.
Review №2
2022-04-10The place might be small but don’t let that fool. I was there like 2 weeks ago. The band was great! Great ambiance and vibe. Servers are nice. Since it gets so crowded due to the small place, you might have to make a line to get in even if you people inside already with a table. Just in case, probably obvious but you have to keep consuming in order to keep a table. In overall a great fun place, definitely coming back.
Review №3
2022-02-21I cant believe I spent so many years in NYC and never heard about Groove. My first experience was with Ricky Stein on set and it was almost magical. The food was great and the drinks were just the kind youd want while listening to some awesome live music. 10/10 would visit and recommend. they offer live music 7 nights a week, who says no to that?!
Review №4
2022-05-15The Groove was groovy as usual! We stopped by during happy hour for a couple of drinks and to chill. Since we arrived around 5 pm the place wasnt packed yet. It gets packed after 6-6:30 pm when people start coming in for the show which usually starts at 7:00 pm. While there we listened to an upcoming artist who was very good. The bartender was very accommodating. Great atmosphere!
Review №5
2022-03-09I loved the place, is really nice. Tables are really close one to other so if you are looking for privacy, maybe this is not the place, even though I noticed there were couples having fun. I went with my sister on a Friday almost at 7pm and there was available tables, however two hours later there was a huge line outside to get in. To order food and drinks, they hold your credit card until you ask for the bill and pay (my sister is from Canada and I am from Argentina, and this was really new for us, and therefore uncomfortable), the service was OK but could be better..
Review №6
2022-05-05This place was SO fun!! The live band was energetic, the crowd was dancing / having dinner, and it was just good vibes overall (On a Wednesday, too!)
Review №7
2022-03-23Purchased tickets ahead of time online.Got to the show late, but still got a nice table right up front. Staff was nice, and stage and sound were also up to par.
Review №8
2022-02-27The Kyle Lacy band was the bomb! The big e was amazing and even though the standing room only felt like a mosh pit, we still loved it. No cover but a two drink minimum worked better than a $25 cover charge too. The crowd was super friendly and the drinks were good.
Review №9
2022-06-04I decided to take in some live music on Friday especially since I knew this i was my weekend to work at the hospital. I made a reservation.travelled there from the North Bronx. I got there and was waiting and waiting to be seated . Another woman was doing the same as others was being seated. Finally she asked what the issue was.it turns out they have a policy that if you are alone you have to stand at the bar even if you have a reservation. Who would have thought especially since I went in the fall by myself and was seated .Moral of the story: if traveling solo don’t waste your time or at least know before go you will be standing.
Review №10
2022-02-21Pros :Great place if you enjoy live music, and the time to go is on Fridays for Antwon and the Black Soul experience. They play R&B jams and the band is talented. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are average.Cons: Place is very small and be ready to sit next to a complete stranger, so forget about sitting next to your date. Drinks can also be weak and not a place you go to if you want engaging conversation with your date, unless you go with 4 people and rearrange your own seating.Still, not a bad place, but definitely would not go on any day other than frisky Friday to make it worth while.Average spent :$110 for 2 mains, 2 drinks, and an appetizer