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Nublu

Nublu

Night Club and Music Venue
Alphabet City, New York
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8.1/10
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    OurStage
    "One of my favorite places to perform and discover new music."(2 Tips)
    Kirsy
    "Great underground acid jazz, n proseco."(2 Tips)
    Banbino K.
    "Ilhan ersahin amazing but workers especially none of the..."(2 Tips)
    RDW
    "eclectic crowd"(2 Tips)
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  • Reggie J.
    Reggie JohnsonMarch 17, 2011
    This place reminds me a lot of the NYC nightlife scene during the 1980s and 1990s. Small but high energy (even during the weekdays.) When in doubt for fun in music, you can't go wrong.
  • RDW
    RDWJanuary 19, 2012
    usually good/interesting music, definitely not your typical party/bar/club music, eclectic crowd, mostly funk/hip hop/house style people/music, i am aware that's an interesting combo... Read more
  • Dr. P.
    Dr. PloinkyAugust 9, 2014
    You won't hear music like this consistently anywhere else in the city. Graffiti by Army of One (who sadly committed suicide early this year) in the bathroom. They're moving so enjoy this location now.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkDecember 9, 2014
    Alphabet City hot spot Nublu hosts its latest ambitious fest, featuring a typically wild and eclectic roster. Expect an evening of Jazz & Experimental tunes. Wed, 12/10, 9pm, $25. Read more
  • Mariana W.
    Mariana WApril 12, 2013
    Wed (Brazilian) night is one of the best nights out in the city! It's impossible to just stand around to the live bands & dj's; you will dance, for hours, almost nonstop. My favorite place to samba!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupDecember 17, 2011
    A really fun spot to dance, catch a live show and have a few too many drinks! Just be warned that there’s a cover and that the bathrooms aren’t too nice.
  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoApril 4, 2011
    A sweaty dancey ridiculously good time powered by great live music and/or fantastic DJs. This place is both a record label and music venue that is run by Brazilians. I always have a great time there! Read more
  • Alan G.heart icon on user image
    Alan GarciaFebruary 7, 2015
    Selfie central in front of the projection screen. Plenty of soju behind the bar. Jazz beats grooves front and center. Bring your vibe!
  • Living Jazz A.heart icon on user image
    Living Jazz ArchiveSeptember 9, 2018
    Authentic underground music venue that has spawned a generation of game changing musicians.
  • OurStage
    OurStageAugust 2, 2011
    Has 9pm set times during the week for artists with day jobs. One of my favorite places to perform and discover new music. -Monica of OurStage band Zigmat
  • Betül Y.heart icon on user image
    Betül YILDIZ 🌴November 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Music is great! Atmosphere is great! Memos is great!
  • Phinneganheart icon on user image
    PhinneganFebruary 14, 2013
    Pumpin' out what made the Lower East Side famous - long after most spaces down there have sold their souls to The Devil!
  • Pablo G.
    Pablo GoldbargMarch 31, 2013
    The High & Mighty Brass Band is the best live band I've seen in a long time. Pure energy & soul.
  • Yuxin G.heart icon on user image
    Yuxin GaoOctober 19, 2015
    One of the best Brazilian music bar. Good price for beers.
  • Chung W.
    Chung WongMarch 5, 2010
    Very special place marked by blue light bulb. Ilhan Ersahin has the magic touch. Brazilian Girls was born here. Nora Jones, David Byrnes etc. sometimes pop by. Most consistently good music until 4am. Read more
  • Remezcla
    RemezclaOctober 31, 2014
    Tonight NuBlu is getting ready for Halloween with La Mecánica Popular, DJ Oshun, and E’s E Read more
  • Janessa D.
    Janessa DetSeptember 15, 2012
    Great live music and great sake cocktail specials!!! Bartenders are sweet <3 had $10 cover tonight tho downside
  • Jo H.
    Jo HanJuly 25, 2013
    Great place! Amazing music, check out the brazilian fest before its done
  • Designkitchen
    DesignkitchenNovember 15, 2010
    Great music, great people, local flavor. The live music makes any night feel and look like a weekend.
  • Abhinav K.heart icon on user image
    Abhinav KapurJuly 18, 2013
    Awesome new music...sax + guitar sound is awesome
  • mel h.
    mel hMarch 5, 2013
    one of the last places that still feels like the old e vill. also: cash only.
  • Kirsy
    KirsyApril 21, 2012
    LES- Rep awesome beats! Great underground acid jazz, n proseco.
  • Gregory S.heart icon on user image
    Gregory SegarraJanuary 24, 2013
    The bartenders are awesome!! Such great Sake drinks!!!
  • Banbino K.
    Banbino KayaApril 6, 2018
    Ilhan ersahin amazing but workers especially none of the man at the bar blue eye blonde long hair he’s very rude
  • İpek A.
    İpek A.December 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Pure music!
  • Beth
    BethOctober 6, 2012
    Fun place. Great vibe. Cash only!!
  • Peter E.heart icon on user image
    Peter ErniSeptember 27, 2015
    Crazy place with good live music
  • j
    jMarch 6, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing live music right in the middle of the bar, usually with some interesting projection setup. It's always a blast, but Wednesday is the night to go.
  • Monica R.
    Monica RodriguezJuly 18, 2011
    One of my favorite places to perform and discover new music.
  • Mads F.
    Mads FjelstervangJanuary 13, 2011
    Drinks are amazing and very strong...tasty!
  • Ebru C.
    Ebru CanSeptember 8, 2014
    Jazz! ,,,,,
  • pyramus 🔥
    pyramus 🔥January 24, 2010
    last saturdaynight: nice deephouse sets mixed with live bands playing uptempo beats.... more, please!
  • Burt H.
    Burt HermanJuly 26, 2009
    Awesome acid jazz live music with dancing, band in the middle of the bar
  • Joseph K.
    Joseph KristofferJanuary 9, 2011
    This place is a shitbox and a full-on inconvenience. A not-worth-it cover charge and cash bar? What decade is this?
  • Barrianne
    BarrianneNovember 25, 2010
    salve nublu!
  • Andrey C.
    Andrey ChelpanovMay 19, 2014
    Сегодня был дикий джаз на 20 музыкантов.
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