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Moore's Place

Bar Lounge

👍👍 Great hang on Fridays and Sundays with Winard Harper. I really love Mrs Moore. One day I came in and she told me all about the history and showed pictures of all the people throughout the years. I really enjoyed my time with her that day. An amazing experience through and through People often mention great, jazz, music, people, Jazz, Sunday,


Address

189 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Website

www.winardharperjazz.com

Contact

(201) 332-4309

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (126 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 4 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 4 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Anthony Benson J. 11 months ago on Google
    Great hang on Fridays and Sundays with Winard Harper. I really love Mrs Moore. One day I came in and she told me all about the history and showed pictures of all the people throughout the years. I really enjoyed my time with her that day. An amazing experience through and through
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N G. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best jazz experiences ever - a true authentic gem. Note - jazz nights are twice a week only - Friday and Sunday nights. Highly recommend
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is quaint and a neighborhood gem. The atmosphere and people are delightful.The drinks are strong and the finger food is delicious. I am hearing about different themed nights that they are going to start doing there like after work socials giving the surrounding business owners a place to unwind. I even heard they are having a paint and sip. I recommend you stop by and try it out for yourself i think you will agree that it is the place to be. S.S.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin J. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful newly renovated club in the heart of Jersey City that features Jazz at least 2 to 3 times a week at affordable prices. The owners and clientele are friendly and warm.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is hard because I remember Moore’s before the remodeling, when it was a hole in the wall, dusty, it had character and was filled with characters, with the feel of all its nearly 50 years as a local watering hole with music. It’s cleaned up now, but fortunately the music every Friday and Sunday is still excellent. The charm of attracting both young and old people to enjoy a great time together listening to and performing live music will make this place special for another 50 years. Wanna play, wanna sing, wanna dance? Bring your axe and ability to swing to Moore’s any Friday night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roschel D. 2 years ago on Google
    Neighborhood hidden gem! I've walked, driven past this spot too many times to count and did not know what was inside. A friend found it online. They had a really cool live jazz session. You have to see it to understand the vibe. Will definitely come back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley Nicole B. 2 years ago on Google
    Come here if you want to listen to some great jazz jam sessions. The star of the night is always Ms. Mary Aiken when she comes to grqce the stage with her presence and voice. Ms. Ruther, the owner, has a heart of gold and loves serving her community. Come for some good drinks and live music. Friday nights are best.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 oL S. 3 years ago on Google
    I’m new to jersey city from New York. I didn’t start listening to jazz til the lawyers at my job put me on and also a classmate in college. I fell in love with it because it calmly got me through my entire day. I wanted to experience it live but had work and school and would be worn out by the time I got home. Now since COVID and at home I thought to stop by, seeing that they were setting up. I seen the sign meet the artist I thought it was art it was a jazz event. I felt the love in that bad area. I was told when I moved here don’t go towards this area because it was bad. It was labeled because of the African AmericanS and Latinos And lack of resources. I don’t judge people for wat they have or look like. Well I was safe, the fried fish that old school taste, the sangria was just for me, and the kindness. Truly rare I hope the community continues to grow with them, because I do. Thank you for that sweet memory, 9/19/2020.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher P. 3 months ago on Google New
    A welcoming local spot for relaxing or meeting up with friends on afternoons and evenings. Jazz Friday's and Sunday's feature local musicians. One of Jersey City's great gems and oldest Black-owned businesses.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 6 years ago on Google
    A huge 5 star rating for Moore's Lounge in Jersey City, NJ! If you enjoy great music, appreciate good food and look to spend a wonderful evening with people of like mind, then you need to make Sunday evenings a regular stop on your weekend "to do" list. Winard Harper's #meettheartistseries rivals any that you will attend and you can't beat the $10 cover. Come on out and see for yourself, you'll be glad you did!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marjorie L. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a neighborhood jazz spot where the patrons are all quite friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 elisha s. 2 years ago on Google
    I had my husband's 50th b-day party there last sat n everything was great Ms. Ruth is a blessing I can't thank her enough for allowing us to celebrate that milestone and thanks to Kim n Randy for all their help and pleasant vibes. Can't wait till the next one!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winifred A. 8 months ago on Google
    Jazz! JAZZ! Jazz! An absolutely amazing evening with superb jazz and no cover charge. A very special spot that should be in the limelight. I highly recommend Sunday nights. Show begins @ 8:15.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TheCaramel M. 2 years ago on Google
    It is absolutely pretty and stylish inside. With great clean bathrooms and a super long bar. I didn't taste the food but the drinks were good. The bartenders are sweet and bring cash. The highlight is definitely Jazz Sunday. It's pretty awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley Nicole W. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great place for jazz and jam session. The updated space creates a fabulous ambiance. Awesome staff and musicians.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karol �. 1 year ago on Google
    What a hidden gem ❤️ Amazing music, great people and awesome vibe. Highly recommended ❤️

  • 4/5 Armando A. 8 months ago on Google
    Great Jazz venue great atmosphere I highly recommend it

  • 4/5 Diana C. 11 months ago on Google
    Live music fridays and sundays. A cozy neighborhood establishment. Just a heads up, they dont have a kitchen.

  • 5/5 maureen g. 4 months ago on Google
    Local speakeasy style bar (off the beaten track), Sunday night is jazz improv with real musicians!

  • 5/5 Klem P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cheerful and happy owner expert opinions and decisions on WellCare and health of my birds you couldn't be in a better place

  • 5/5 Davielier T. 1 year ago on Google
    Went and listened to some jazz there very grown and mature

  • 5/5 Paula C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing music, super friendly people. Cash only. Remember to bring cash.

  • 5/5 April N. 3 years ago on Google
    Thankful that Moore's exists. They have done great work to renovate and improved the vibe and physical space. It is a great and safe place for musicians of ALL ages to shed their instruments. Winard Harper creates a great atmosphere along with great music. Thankful for Ms. Ruth and her impact on the community around Moore's.

  • 5/5 Tory A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best Jazz in JC led by world renowned jazz artist Winard Harper.

  • 5/5 jay j. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy myself thanks ms Ruth for a great time and sharing all the pictures from back and the day's 🥰 blessing upon you

  • 5/5 Mauro A. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is very good .jazz music is great Mrs Ruth is very nice woman.it very friendly place


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as veteran-owned

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