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Bar · Lower East Side

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Bar · Lower East Side

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154 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

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Intimate jazz club with live music, cocktails, and empanadas  

154 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

closeupnyc.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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154 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Get directions

+1 646 410 2307
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$20–30 · Menu

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The 15 Best Jazz Clubs In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"Close Up might be the most appropriately named bar or restaurant in NYC, because you’ll never be more than 15 feet away from the musicians. This relatively new spot on the Lower East Side serves creative cocktails in an intimate concert space, and draws some pretty big names on the weekends. If you’re a jazz aficionado, you’ll love Close Up for the music. If not, it's still a great place to take a date—as long as you respect the unwritten no-talking-while-music-is-playing policy." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, matt tervooren, will hartman

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/jazz-clubs-nyc
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The NYC Bar Hit List: Great New Bars In NYC

"If you’re a serious live music fan, or testing out if your summer fling might be in it for the long haul, you should know about Close Up on the Lower East Side. There’s a small bar up front where you can wait for the live music to start, but a night here is all about the performance room. The bar is well-named—the tiny back room is small enough to make even the biggest name (and they do get some serious acts on the weekends) feel as private as a studio session with a personal bartender. This does mean it’s the kind of jazz bar where you can’t really talk while the performance is going on, so it’s best used after you’ve already gotten dinner at one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah

https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/the-nyc-bar-hit-list
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NYC New Restaurant Openings: May 2024 | Eater NY

"An artist-driven jazz club in the Lower East Side serving Venezuelan bites, Close Up frames live music around a distinctive Latin-leaning snack menu." - Emma Orlow

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Savanna Lim

Google
good vibes, great place for jazz and drinks! there’s an intimate room in the back for jazz that’s dimly lit and has great vibes - so go earlier if you have tickets! the front has some fun drinks and a space to lounge/chat. there’s also food but I’ve never tried it - it’s prob pretty good!

Zoe

Google
We’d always wanted to try CloseUp Jazz, and it didn’t disappoint. When it first opened, we dropped in for some snacks and drinks, just a casual visit. But last week, we finally made it to one of their Saturday night gigs, and it was genuinely such a great time. The band started at 8 p.m., and while it wasn’t classic jazz, their sound was fresh, creative, and full of good energy, reminds me old time of Chat Baker vibes. The vibe was just right, warm, intimate, and effortlessly cool. We sat in the back row, but the room’s cozy and dimly lit setting made it feel personal and romantic no matter where you were. There’s a small bar in the corner, and while the drinks aren’t over the top, they’re solid. The snacks are decent too,nothing fancy, but tasty enough to keep us happy. All in all, CloseUp Jazz has that rare kind of charm you don’t come by often. We’ll definitely be coming back

Khoi Pham

Google
What a lovely space for jazz. The spot is cozy, which makes the performances pleasantly more intimate than you would expect. Seating is pretty much first-come first-served, so if you want seats with a table, I'd recommend arriving 30 mins earlier. The food is pretty good too, loved the empanadas, especially the beef one.

Esther Fialho

Google
Great vibes at this new jazz club in the LES with exceptional musicians and atmosphere! We visited on a Wednesday evening and really enjoyed the show and the jam session!

Nolwenn C

Google
Had a good time here! Drinks were great, staff very friendly, atmosphere was amazing. However we were not as impressed with the live jazz set (band arrived 15+ min late, jazz style was a little too cacophonous for us and for some other people judging by the fact that some left the room before the show ended). Recommend the experience overall, but will be doing some research on the band next time.

David Yerznkyan

Google
Incredible place. Supremely talented musicians. Staff was welcoming, owner came and personally accommodated us. Drinks were very reasonably priced. Honestly top tier service. Above and beyond!!

Susanne Verlot Reh

Google
10/10 experience! Jazz was perfect. Prices were good, food was exceptional. All vibes. (Arepas, empanadas, burger, olives, Brazilian cheese bread, cocktails- all so good)

Vivienne

Google
Super cute spot! The drinks although expensive pretty typical for the area/bar scene-the diffrence is they were actually super balanced and good! And the Jam session was such a pleasure to watch-seeing musicians from the area come and play was pretty cool and the acoustics sound great—my only critique would be the setup upstairs is a bit disorganized-with chairs in random spots sometimes-it would be nice if it was a tiny bit more formal-but I understand the vibe is more informal-overall great spot!
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Toby K.

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Incredibly tasty and original cocktails with unique ingredients, great tapas including empanadas, and personable service with a warm, chic ambience. Top notch jazz acts booked weekly as well, world class musicians for a low cover. Well done!

Donna P.

Yelp
This is my second time at this AMAZING jazz club located on the lower east side. The musicians are world class, the Venezuelan tapas are delicious and the space is super cozy. I booked out the club for my friend's 60th birthday and we had a fabulous time! Service and drinks are also on point!