Kristina Josephson

Fantastic jazz bar! I've never been to one before and assumed the music would be a background experience, but you go for a performance and it is phenomenal. Staff is attentive and friendly. I highly recommend paying the cover fee to actually sit and watch the event - it's worth it!

Kentaro K

Saw a friend perform here and really enjoyed the overall vibe—beautiful ambience, solid drinks, and great live jazz. The customer service was friendly, but not as attentive as I’d expect for a place with a $35 music cover. Chairs (not the sofa seating) had worn leather, which felt a bit off for the upscale setting. Also noticed the server didn’t check in much during the set—not even for the performer, who had no water refill despite being on stage. Still, the atmosphere was memorable and the music fantastic. A good experience, but a few details held it back from being great.

Katy Cardona

The live music was amazing and the history lesson in the beginning was very nice. The 3 stars are for the live music and the history lesson. As well as half of the drink proceeds going to immigration services. We had a good time BUT as I was paying my bill, the lady tried to SCOLD me for a higher tip! She stated that “most people tip x amount” I told her well I am tipping this because our server did not check on us at all, I had to get up multiple times to order more drinks and food. Which they only have the tiniest flatbreads and she said “I’m going to call her over here and you can tell her that” as if calling our waiter over was going to change anything. The lady charging my card wasn’t even our server!! I told the server the same thing, that she was very nice but did not check on us not once and I had to get up to order more rounds multiple times. The server was fine, the one charging me was not. I don’t know if she went in herself and put the tip she wanted but according to my bill, I tipped $55 which was 25% of the bill. More than enough for someone who did not provide good service.

Nina Katz

I came visiting from FL - our server was very sweet and she made sure we had everything we need. For the most part all the servers are very attentive. However, there is a bartender with glasses who was just absolutely terrible. He was always on his phone, eating garnished from the bar, and just made terrible drinks. If you order a drink, ask for another bartender to make it. Other than that, very cool and nice bar. I'd recommend asking another bartender to make your drink.

Arnaldo Ramos

The Brasilean band was supposed to start at 9 PM last night. But they started 45 minutes later. I did have an excellent caipirinha. The band was just a trio. The main leader from São Paulo who was doing the drumming and the singing had a terrible voice especially in English. I wanted to hear Brasilean songs in Portuguese not in English! But the worse was the drumming- so disturbing to my ears that I had to use my ear pods to protect myself. The band leader talked to much and sang too little. It was a rather short program for a $35 cover. I haven’t been at the Zinc Bar for at least three years since the renovation and It was disappointing. Except for the caipirinha.

Talin Mercado

Cool and niche night bar. They sat us in the private room, to later move us to 2 shitty stools lol. Drinks are over priced, service was subpar and not worth it the wait nor the price. Drinks are usually $20 without feeling a buzz or tipsy. To enter the "jazz room" is additional $35 PP. My gf and I ordered some bar food and drinks. Only food they have are these shitty flat breads lmao. Drinks took 15 minutes, our food was served to the wrong table. They gave us the food on the house which sucks to wait 30 mins for flatbreads. We never got water and never was asked for more drinks. Really hope they learn to appreciate every client that comes in. GO TO MADAME GEORGE in Chelsea instead.

Elizabeth Snow

I waited for a year to make it to Zinc after a surgery, i finally went on Friday and brought a friend. A simple question at the entrance was handled unecessarily rude. I didn't get to enjoy a drink or any music. This left me with a bad taste in my mouth. If anyone cares at all about this, it was the employee with the Hat- even if he is the owner he should not treat people that way. I am a musician who also studied business in school, i definitely know that this not how any customer should be treated.

Ella Wila

I visited Zinc Bar for the first time and the experience was disappointing from the moment we approached the bar. The music and atmosphere were solid, but the service was unexpectedly hostile. The bartenders were noticeably unfriendly, avoided acknowledging us, and placed our drinks down with visible irritation. What made the situation worse was the contrast in how other guests were treated. We watched multiple groups receive warm, attentive service while we were ignored. Given that we are Black, it was hard not to feel singled out. Whether intentional or not, the difference in treatment was obvious and uncomfortable. A place can have good music, but respectful service matters. Based on this experience, I would not return and cannot recommend Zinc Bar.

Charlotte Plaskwa

The staff were so moody and rude. Completely ruined the vibe of what could be such a cool place. Male bar tender was short with us, rude and sarcastic, just really horrible and such a vibe kill. He also tried to overcharge my dad $50 on our bill, a different member of staff (female) snapped at my mom when we asked to amend this, despite it being their mistake??? Just a super bizarre, horrible attitude from the staff. I don't recommend this bar (there are much better in the area), and will not be returning.

Gummy

hmm. i wanted to like it but the drinks were sooo weak. like i had 2 martinis and nothing hit. no beer on tap. we didn’t even hear the jazz from the bar. wouldn’t come back tbh