In our last article we previously discussed another New York’s Music Scene, which is called The Bowery Ballroom.
New York Habitat has been covering the best music venues in New York and Joe’s Pub certainly ranks among them. The intimate music club offers the rare, but extremely enjoyable, combination of live entertainment and table service. Guests can take in a performance over wine and Italian cuisine or cocktails and french fries.
Located just below Astor Place at 425 Lafayette Street, you can’t miss the large banner announcing Joe’s Pub. It is located between Greenwich Village and the East Village. The club is an offshoot of The Public Theater and takes its name from the theater’s founder, Joseph Papp. Since 1998 the venue has hosted boldface names, as well as emerging artists, comedians and musicians from all genres.
Inside you’ll find a small, intimate space and swank interior. Guests can reserve one of the candlelit tables that fan out from the stage or one of the plush velvet banquettes that line the walls. The glowing black-and-white-striped bar on the upper level offers free seating with the price of admission. With good sightlines and theater-quality lighting and sound, there’s not a bad seat in the house – although most performances rouse the audience out of them anyway.
The club has a rocking retro feel, with large chandeliers, dark wood paneling and framed black-and-white photographs of Papp and his famous colleagues. The lone accordion mounted on the wall was the inspiration piece for the entire décor.
Joe’s Pub is open seven days a week and regularly features three performances a night. One important note: a dinner reservation or concert ticket for the first show will not grant you access to the later one(s). Ushers clear house after each show. Additionally, there is a $12 food minimum per person at tables. Visit joespub.com for the calendar of events and ticketing information.
– This bohemian 1-Bedroom Apartment in the East Village – Lower East Side – New York (NY-14595), located in the heart of downtown.
-This 1-Bedroom Apartment in East Village – Lower East Side – New York (NY-10048).
Have you ever been to Joe’s Pub? Do you have a favorite New York music venue? Please share your comments with us!
This pub looks really “cosy”. It is definitely worth visiting next time I’m in New York.
I love Joe’s Pub! This palce is so great and they offer so many awesome shows there!
The West Village/ Cooper Square area is a great neighborhood! I used to have an apartment near the Public Theater and Joe’s pub was one of my favourite places to visit. It made me realise how great it is to live in the US.
Those apartments are great! They seem like they are a good value against a hotel too. Its expensive to stay in that area.
drinks, music and friends…great place!
Joe’s Pub rocks! I go there almost every weekend.
My new apartment is just around the corner from this place…I think it is the best area of New York City!
Never been or heard of Joes Pub. Will visit now that I a know about it. Seems chill.