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Nublu

Bar

Cool, compact live-music venue with a unique center-of-the-room stage & its own record label. People often mention music, live, venue, good, Great,


Address

151 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

Website

nublu.net

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (283 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Friday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Saturday: 7 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 7 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 7 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (11) live (9) venue (9) good (8) Great (6)
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  • 4/5 trevor deke b. 1 year ago on Google
    I've seen some great shows here, but pro tip: when you charge me the cost of an entire bottle for a single drink and carefully measure one oz of liquor with a jigger, it only means I am not going to buy another drink, resulting in a net loss of liquor sales. Not sure how long this place is going to stay open. Space is wonderful, sound is great, they book good acts. It's a shame about the price gouging.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jonathan E. 6 months ago on Google • 548 reviews
    The good: excellent show, good sound. Loud, but not way too loud like a lot of places. You could hear every instrument well. The bad: smells like mildew, drinks are just ok, many staff not particularly friendly, seems like there are not enough bathroom facilities (they seem to have 4 WCs but only one appeared to be in use). Almost no seating. Show started 1:45 later than the time on the ticket. No food in the club downstairs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lena B. 4 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    I didn't even get to have the food . We stepped into the open door to a woman staff member's STANK attitude! because we were there at 7pm when they were supposed to be OPENING at 7pm per their website. And she scolded us for showing up thru the open doors as they were setting up ! RUDE!!! We didn't realize 7 really meant 8! We returned at 8:30 only to be stopped at the front door by some dude that could've been just some dude off the street sitting there telling us we needed to pay $20 CASH to get in ...I mean come On people....Can we be a little more professional here...Where does it tell you you need to buy a ticket to get in? And How?...I was not looking forward to Miss Stinky in there anyway so that was a sign to walk away. Oh! But thanks to the nice gentleman probably the manager that gave us the nice idea to check out the cool place in the corner. I forget the name. NuBlu looks like a nice place. But I'm not feeling it right now. But that's just Me.🤷🏾‍♀️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M B. 3 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Great sound and atmosphere for live music! My only hold up was that tiny well liquor drinks were $13 a pop, so if you’re drinking be prepared to spend some money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sundeep M. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Intimate setting for up and coming independent and young musicians of all genres from pop, jazz, r&b, to funk. An old school live music scene in NYC.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jminor C. 10 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    One of my favorite hang out spot with other Creatives and Musicians. Producer Mondays would be my routine. Just finished performing with one of my bros. Best way to wrap up this visit before I fly back to home to the 808.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hasanain H. 1 year ago on Google
    low key night club with center stage. the space is little tight and it has a mezzanine for you can observe the stage from higher view. Cool vibes and staff and friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yoram C. 1 year ago on Google
    Mashup between jazz joint & a club. Check online for they’re full lineups I had a very good fun time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill M. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing venue to catch a show. You can mingle in the crowd or check out the vantage from up and above the band. Very unique stage set up where the band is essentially in the middle of the room. Definitely will be back. Bartenders were quick and drink prices weren't egregious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike L. 4 years ago on Google
    Easily one of the best clubs in the city for seeing incredible live music just about any night of the week. Definitely the closest in vibe and overall feeling like a late night hang in Nola!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josue P. 4 months ago on Google • 215 reviews
    Great place for live music small intimate venue with very talented musicians.

  • 5/5 Heather T. 3 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    Great vibe of music and incredible musicians in the city. Monday nights with open mic is amazing

  • 1/5 Melek K. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Only good thing about this place was the dj. If you say the show starts at 10 then it should. We also paid $20 per person just to get in. Please do better.

  • 5/5 Jeff 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Very crowded for the show I was seeing, but it's a good vibe with two bars and a coat check, and some interesting behind-stage seating.

  • 5/5 Aaron S. 1 year ago on Google
    Dope venue for live music! Love the projector layout. Be sure to check out studio 151 for some great food afterwards!

  • 5/5 Jason S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here several times over the years... although I live on the other coast. . The vibe, energy, service, staff and talent have all been top notch every single time. . The sound and sightlines [both very important in this hybrid, LIVE/DANCE venue. Tge attention to the right notes and details will remind you that this is an Artist-Owned venue and the folks behind the NUBLU rand really know their business!

  • 4/5 marcia h. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place for great music! We heard two nights of the Winter Jazz Fest here, and appreciated the personnel and acoustics. Unfortunately, there is very limited seating. Be prepared to stand or to rush for the few seats behind the stage.

  • 1/5 Nicholas S. 7 months ago on Google
    My credit card was fraudulently charged days after I was there. There was no explanation for this charge. Avoid this place if you do not want to be robbed by them.

  • 5/5 Fj C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibes, good prices and nice staff.... Great music

  • 4/5 Nance S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool little music venue. Nice layout and interior. Plenty of bathrooms. But probably exceeded safe capacity for the Winter Jazz Festival (which wasn’t as jazzy as expected but still had several exceptional musicians).

  • 5/5 Ryn M. 1 year ago on Google
    Three unforgettable experiences (in reverse chronological order): - Kate Gentile’s and Matt Mitchell’s soothing co-ferocity (SB’s Brooks Headley among the listeners for the openers) - Haldeman’s first solo live performance - a safe jam between pandemic waves that included Brad Mehldau, @vurnt22 , @samchillian, a cool drummer who organized it, and several special guests— the bass player’s name escapes me… I’ll definitely return. Thank you

  • 5/5 Gabriel E. 4 years ago on Google
    Have been here for several live music events, and i always have a blast. Specially for the ones with dancers like layerythm on the last Tuesday of every month. Great venue for these types of parties, and just a nice place with a good vibe overall. Would recommend it to anyone.

  • 5/5 Batu A. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    The best live music venue in the city. Good vibes great drinks, reasonably priced. 💯

  • 1/5 Avril P. 1 year ago on Google
    Never again. They charged us $20 apiece at the door and never bothered up mention that the "show" (so-so DJs) was ending 30 min later. Midnight on a Tuesday? Please.

  • 4/5 Jazmin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Small and quaint venue in alpahabet city. As you open the heavy curtains you step down to a dance floor and small stage. There are two bars on main floor and mezzanine. Top shelf liquor available at Manhattan prices. Bathrooms are unisex. The wall decor were projected images according to theme. Place started getting crowded after midnight.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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