
Cafe Wha? Reviews
I have been enjoying life at Cafe Wha? For more th...
I have been enjoying life at Cafe Wha? For more than a decade. It s one of the very few places that I still love to go and keeps amazing me. Definitely worth a try!
The house band is fantastic. Decent bar food. It's...
The house band is fantastic. Decent bar food. It's in a basement with very low ceilings, so after an hour you start feeling claustrophobic.
An incredible show, a very professional and pleasa...
An incredible show, a very professional and pleasant team, best evening spent in New York! Passage required for my next return to the city !!
Great place to chill out at night with friends and...
Great place to chill out at night with friends and just enjoying the live music. Got nothing but only good stuff to say about this place. Perfect also for a date night with your girlfriend or boyfriend. Believe me, I've tried.
This is one of my favorite late night spots to vis...
This is one of my favorite late night spots to visit in NYC. Located in Greenwich Village Cafe Wha? Is a great spot for a date or a group night out. They have an amazing band playing covers of well known songs from every decade. The instrumentals and vocals are beautiful and the energy is amazing. The food is also pretty good and the drink options are decent. There is a two drink minimum but the entertainment is worth it.
Many of the reviews here have a common theme - goo...
Many of the reviews here have a common theme - good musicians with poor service and dishonest management. I made a reservation for 4 after checking out the website and calling to confirm that on a weekday minors can attend a show for a $15 cover charge and a minimum of $20 spent on food/sodas (same as adults). We didn t get past the security check downstairs - the manager insisted that we pay $15 cover plus a $40 up front charge per minor. He agreed that this wasn t what the website says, he just shrugged and said the website was wrong. Wasting our time to get there for the show didn t seem to bother him at all.
Located next to the cellar, this spot hosts live s...
Located next to the cellar, this spot hosts live shows and once you walk in, you're in for a fabulous time. Generally a cover charge is required with a one or two drink minimum. The staff is fantastic and will make sure you get your drinks on time. Great atmosphere if you get to watch a good band performing.
It was a great show celebrating Jimi Hendrix's bir...
It was a great show celebrating Jimi Hendrix's birthday in a room he actually worked.
Good comedy,Good music,Good food n drinks A Great ...
Good comedy,Good music,Good food n drinks A Great night altogether
the house band ROCKS. Saw the cafe on a tour aroun...
the house band ROCKS. Saw the cafe on a tour around Greenwich village, headed their that night and absolutely loved it.
Oldy but goldy, this place has been around for yea...
Oldy but goldy, this place has been around for years and years and still delivers the same food with great live music
overshadowed by its comedy club next door, this ba...
overshadowed by its comedy club next door, this bar is surprisingly pleasant if not laid back.
Went here on a date (Sunday night) and, at first g...
Went here on a date (Sunday night) and, at first glance, thought the place to be too loud to have a conversation. By the end of the night, didn't need conversation because my date and I were singing along and dancing to our favorite tunes. I've for a list of friends to being here. Absolutely recommend it for anyone that enjoys a touch of old school and new school music.
Underground environment with varied music, focused...
Underground environment with varied music, focused on pop and rock. The clientele has an average age above 30 and is very lively. The space, which isn't very big but cozy, has small semi-collective tables around the band space (you can sit next to a barmate). The menu is like any bar: little food (salads, snacks and hamburger) and lots of drinks. The service, prices and bar in general are very good.
Very good atmosphere, live band is great, played l...
Very good atmosphere, live band is great, played lots of varied music, engaging with the audience. Live comedian was very funny. Food is good as well.
The only negative is that the place can be a little cramped, not much leg room when sitting at a table.
This place was so entertaining and the performers ...
This place was so entertaining and the performers have so much talent..loved it!
Great houseband and very decent food. A good night...
Great houseband and very decent food. A good nights out!
Great club. The first part of the set was a bit fl...
Great club. The first part of the set was a bit flat but then the two front people started to sing and were absolutely smoking.
Great atmosphere. Seek it out!!
My favorite place in Brooklyn. The vibe is dope. T...
My favorite place in Brooklyn. The vibe is dope. The house band is fire!!!
I've been here once.....I'll remember it for the r...
I've been here once.....I'll remember it for the rest of my life
Definitely worth checking out. Always a great time...
Definitely worth checking out. Always a great time.
Nice place underground ... live performance ... a ...
Nice place underground ... live performance ... a little conjusted... but loud music and lively ambience
Fun..fun...great music ! Drinks so so but hasn't s...
Fun..fun...great music ! Drinks so so but hasn't stopped us from going.
Been there for the first time tonight, great music...
Been there for the first time tonight, great music, but no tap beer, but great music!
I used to love this place but the door staff ruine...
I used to love this place but the door staff ruined our experience. They are rude and unprofessional. Will never go back here! Truly disappointed.
Amazing live music if you like rock Motown and sou...
Amazing live music if you like rock Motown and soul with an electric atmosphere visit this historic and authentic music bar. Amazing house band when we visited and a wonderful place to dance the night away
Fun fun fun. Did I mention how much fun it is? It ...
Fun fun fun. Did I mention how much fun it is? It really is. The house band is great. You really want to get up and start dancing, and you will. Drinks are ok. The whole experience is a must. If you live in NYC, this is a must do.
Was there with a large group of friends. We had a ...
Was there with a large group of friends. We had a BLAST! The band was amazing and the drinks were good. Would definitely go again!
We probably would have had a much better experienc...
We probably would have had a much better experience if it wasn't for the terrible service. We had a group of 8 people and our bill was close to $600. Service was the absolute worst and the tip was automatically included in the bill. Our waitress refused to split up the bill 2 ways and once we ordered she never came back for waters or refills. We had to find other waiters to ask and even had to go up to the bar ourselves to order things. Not fun.
Very pleasant for an evening, we feel the experien...
Very pleasant for an evening, we feel the experience of the room that has existed for a long time. I loved this place
A place that feels like home to me, and outstandin...
A place that feels like home to me, and outstanding music quality!
NY would not exist if MUSIC did not exist.
NY would not exist if MUSIC did not exist.
CAFE WHA is the pure essence of New York night.
Quality Jam Session. I have gone several years and it has never let me down.
My first visit since the mid-90's. The place still...
My first visit since the mid-90's. The place still rocks!
Fun place to go on a weekend. The house band plays...
Fun place to go on a weekend. The house band plays several styles of music and later on opens up to guest performers. Only a small area for dancing and it's a little cramped when busy.
Amazing! Good music , good people and very kind st...
Amazing! Good music , good people and very kind staff
Retro cafe which has had some of the most famous o...
Retro cafe which has had some of the most famous of entertainers. Excellent show ,decent average fair.
The atmosphere was great. The service was awesome....
The atmosphere was great. The service was awesome. The entertainment was out of site. Must go again!!!
Awful customer experience.
Awful customer experience.
After today's poor customer service from the hostess and the manager, I will no longer come to this place which I used to recommend to everyone.
Tonight, the venue was half empty. The waitress managed to seat 4 in our booth for 3 people. I let her and the manager know that we were not feeling comfortable sharing such small space when there were seats and tables available. Manager didn't care.
Live music at high volume! Easy people and good so...
Live music at high volume! Easy people and good sound to spend a night out!
Amazing show
Amazing show
Live band
Great vibes
A ton of fun! Great music, food, and service! Defi...
A ton of fun! Great music, food, and service! Definitely a repeat!!
Eclectic music all live. A good place to go for ag...
Eclectic music all live. A good place to go for ages 25 to 60 if you want to eat have good drinks listen to good live music and get up and dance some of those calories off you can dress casual or you can dress up you won't be out of place. All genres of music are covered R&B to classic rock and roll.
Wow! Where to begin? We came to a set here after p...
Wow! Where to begin? We came to a set here after purchasing tickets for two shows. We came in they couldn t find our tickets and we had to prove we had two tickets (via email). We went downstairs and before we could walk in, the host rushed us in. Then he trie, to sit us at a table that was occupied with a few other guests. My bf declined and we were placed off to the side of the stage. Our waitress also rushed us to order, I ordered a drink and my bf ordered a sprite and a sandwich. She came back to check on us and asked us if we wanted another drink, we said sure. When the bill came not only did she charge me for the wrong drink, my bf had to pay for a REFILL for SPRITE? Then after eating the waitress asked if we re staying for the second set (again we paid to see two sets), I told her we paid and she said, no this is something different . We spent $89 in twenty minutes and it was totally not worth it. The waitress wasn t informative, the food was subpar and the prices didn t match the quality of the venue. Probably won t be going back.
Great music, amazing staff.. you csn even get foo...
Great music, amazing staff.. you csn even get food downstairs
Great place to see live music. The bands who play ...
Great place to see live music. The bands who play there are awesome. Really skilled musicians. Whenever I go there I stay till they close bc I don't wanna miss the next song. Lol
Old Space, crowded, slow and not so awesome servic...
Old Space, crowded, slow and not so awesome service. Somewhat expected but so many opportunities for improvement
BE CAREFUL! WORST MANAGEMENT and SERVICE.
BE CAREFUL! WORST MANAGEMENT and SERVICE.
Very rude manager, impolite waiters, they will surely get deceive you and if something wrong Management humiliates you. Your reservation don t matter them, u will be staing near the door 30-50 min and maybe they will find some place for you. After this you will be pushing you for to order. Worst management ever! NEVER get back if whole stuff will be not changed! Because music is great but stuff sucks
Very bad staff. It was 5 of us and we wanted to sp...
Very bad staff. It was 5 of us and we wanted to split a check (told it in the very beginning and got the confirmation that they will do so). After that they pushed us to pay from 1 card.. we had a discussions and they finally made 2 checks for us. Next time we came they said: there was a conflict with one of our members and we will not let you in because he saw you and recognized you . Seriously? You can t do business like that. I was very polite and the guy was screaming at me.., and after that I should not be able to come in and feel like an idiot?? I am reading reviews and see a lot of people complaining about this new owners and management. Such a shame as it use to be a great place :(
Great place for taking a break at Manhattan with l...
Great place for taking a break at Manhattan with lovely music.
Legendary cafe for live music , has an amusing ...
Legendary cafe for live music , has an amusing history to its name
Kind people working there, we had a good time. Alt...
Kind people working there, we had a good time. Although we didn t have the chance of communicating with each other as it was very loud. Other than that, nice live music and great musicians!
I was so excited to visit this place because my fr...
I was so excited to visit this place because my friend recommended so when some friends from Germany came to visit NYC we took them there. Let me tell you something I never felt so embarrassed in my entire life.
Right after they bring you what you have ordered you will be ask to pay immediately or they will tell you to leave if you don t do as they say. Im death serious, I never visited an establishment with that kind of policy.
The staff is rude but the Manager is a Disgusting Pig
Sad tho because the music is pretty good..
One of the best New York pubs with live music, pro...
One of the best New York pubs with live music, professional singers with an incredible voice ... Highly recommended
Pitty about the "rip off" alcohol prices. The hous...
Pitty about the "rip off" alcohol prices. The house band, girl singer and comedian were all good
A Village staple for drinks and live music. Cool a...
A Village staple for drinks and live music. Cool atmosphere though a bit Spartan and the cellar vibe largely smells of spilt beer like a frat house. The overhead lights get quite annoying as they flash them during the performances. Drinks are pricey, and add up through a long performance. The house band is pretty awesome. They roate in and out singers to mix up the sound and it keeps things lively. They played a great mix of modern music from Oasis to Taylor Swift. Even the comedian who opened up for them was pretty good. We stayed for two sets but they stay out a while so a set is pretty long.
Server was terrible and dropped my credit card som...
Server was terrible and dropped my credit card somewhere almost losing it, one of the other servers found it. Food was just ok. If not for the music, drinks, and atmosphere this place would be a loss.
The house band is super. The prices are moderate a...
The house band is super. The prices are moderate and the stuff really nice! There's not too much space to dance.
