House Bands and Guest Sit-Ins Across Multi-Set Nights
Energetic sets and guest performers keep the room moving at this intimate MacDougal Street venue.
🎷 After Dark Sessions
Groove is built around the stage, with house bands and guest performers working through multiple sets of funk, soul, and rhythm and blues. The room stays tight, with narrow aisles and closely set tables that bring neighboring tables into conversation. That closeness suits the energetic performances, while the modest food and drink menu keeps attention on the music. Moving between tables usually means turning sideways, a detail that captures just how packed Groove gets once a set starts.
Plan the week by the actual hours. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday open at 5 PM and close at 1 AM. Friday and Saturday open at 4 PM, and Friday and Saturday run until 2 AM. Monday is closed. A ten dollar cover charge applies to live music shows. At 125 MacDougal Street near NYU, Groove suits a night when the lineup matters more than a long meal and the stage is the clear focus.
