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Live bebop, rhythm & blues, Dixieland jazz & more are presented at this circa-1937 tavern.
What to order: Arthur’s Tavern Ale (house cocktail)From Google Maps reviews.
I’ve been coming to Arthur’s Tavern for 18+ years, and it’s still one of my favorite spots in the city. The space has a modern feel (post Covid reno) while still keeping the classic charm that makes it so special. There’s a $15 minimum per person, but it’s absolutely worth it when you consider the quality of the live music. There are always fantastic bands playing and the atmosphere is unbeatable. The service is impressively friendly too, especially given how busy they tend to be most nights.
I stopped by for a drink and a snack. We ordered the cheese board - everything was incredibly dry. The cheese like it has been sitting out uncovered for days. Just super disappointing. The crackers tasted stale. And it came with no mustard, honey, nothing to take some of the dryness away. When we got our tab and handed a card over - bartender asked if we were told at the door it was cash only. We were not told and for context when we got here there were only two people inside so there should be
The door guy says it's $15 minimum once we seat down which is normal at a nyc bar - whoever is paying needs to meet the minimum. I went with a group of 3, we all got a $12 happy hour drinks and when we got the bill it was $56 DOLLARS. Mind you this is all on one check so we technically did meet the minimum. The waiter says the price is correct because it's actually $15 PER PERSON. How simple is it to just say PER PERSON before people sit down. But idk if I was over 35 working a door in the we
From the Feb 27, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.