Knickerbocker Hours: Plan Dinner and Jazz

Check Knickerbocker hours, compare dinner plans, and call to confirm seasonal weekend jazz before choosing an evening at 33 University Place.

Check hours and plan dinner.

What do Knickerbocker hours let you plan?

Check Knickerbocker hours before planning American dinner at Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, 33 University Place in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The listed evening schedule is 5–11 PM every day. An extensive wine list and seasonal weekend jazz make this a dinner-planning choice, not evidence of a confirmed concert. Plan the meal first and confirm the music separately. If your decision is whether the restaurant fits an evening out, its documented hours give you a useful starting window; if your decision depends on hearing jazz, call before committing.

The restaurant is described as a warm, clubby neighborhood staple with a classic American menu, fish selections, and desserts. That supports choosing an evening meal with wine as the central plan. It does not establish a particular dish's availability, a meal price, or the length of a performance. Use the phone number, (212) 228-8490, to resolve details that would change your choice.

Knickerbocker hours describe opening and closing, rather than a promised kitchen cutoff or a reservation slot. When checking Knickerbocker hours, keep those distinctions in mind as you compare a straightforward dinner with a music-focused evening. The sections below separate the recorded schedule, the seasonal jazz description, and the practical questions still worth asking.


What is confirmed before you go?

Venue: Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, a classic American restaurant.
Address: 33 University Place, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York.
Knickerbocker hours: Monday 5–11 PM; Tuesday 5–11 PM; Wednesday 5–11 PM; Thursday 5–11 PM; Friday 5–11 PM; Saturday 5–11 PM; Sunday 5–11 PM.
Phone: (212) 228-8490.
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 794 ratings in the supplied record.
Price signal: $$$; exact menu prices are not supplied.
Music: seasonal weekend jazz, without a dated performance schedule.
Still to confirm: reservations, last seating, kitchen cutoff, parking, and accessibility. Opening hours alone do not settle those questions.


How should you use Knickerbocker hours?

Start with the day you are considering, then check the recorded opening window against the rest of your evening. Monday through Sunday share the same 5 PM opening and 11 PM closing in the supplied schedule. There is no separate earlier weekend service listed, so this record supports dinner planning rather than breakfast or lunch. If you need a daytime meal, do not assume the evening listing covers it.

For Knickerbocker hours, the useful distinction is opening time is not a guaranteed seating time. A 5 PM opening does not tell you whether tables can be booked then, and an 11 PM closing does not identify when the kitchen stops taking orders. If your arrival would be close to closing, ask about both the last seating and food service before arranging the rest of the night.

The record does not provide holiday exceptions or a dated service notice. Treat the weekly pattern as a planning baseline and confirm any evening whose details matter to you by calling (212) 228-8490. That approach suits someone fitting dinner around another commitment without claiming an unverified quiet period, short wait, or available table. It also keeps the restaurant's schedule separate from any music schedule.

What do Knickerbocker hours mean for jazz?

The music description is specific about its limits: live jazz is presented as seasonal weekend programming. It does not name the season, the performers, the start time, or which individual nights carry a set. Choose this restaurant for its documented dinner setting if that is enough for your plan; make a separate check if hearing music is the deciding factor. The record cannot support a promise of jazz every Friday, every Saturday, or throughout the year.

Knickerbocker hours and performance times answer different questions. The first tells you the listed restaurant window; the second would tell you when music actually happens. A restaurant opening window is not a confirmed jazz listing. Call and ask whether jazz is scheduled on your intended evening, when it starts, and whether any seating arrangements apply. Those are questions to confirm, not policies established here.

The warm, clubby atmosphere and wine selection explain why dinner and music belong in the same planning conversation. They do not establish concert-style seating, a cover charge, a minimum spend, or an admission rule. This distinction suits diners who want the option of music without mistaking a seasonal description for a ticket or booking confirmation. Keep the meal decision and the performance decision separate until both are clear.

What can you compare before dinner?

Compare the kind of evening you want before trying to compare individual dishes. The supplied description supports a classic American dinner, fish selections, desserts, and an extensive wine list. It does not supply a full current menu or identify a particular special. That makes the page useful for deciding whether the overall format fits, while leaving exact orders to the restaurant's own menu and staff. Avoid reading the photographs as a guarantee that a pictured plate is offered on your chosen night.

The recorded $$$ signal is a broad price cue, not a quoted bill. A price band cannot replace current menu prices. If cost will decide between this restaurant and another option, check food and drink prices directly and ask about anything you intend to order. No numerical budget, fixed-price offer, or included drink can be established from this record.

Use the 4.4 out of 5 rating from 794 ratings as another supplied reference point, rather than a promise about your meal. There is no review narrative here from which to infer service speed or particular dishes. The gallery adds a real exterior view and a meal photograph from this venue's image collection; it is visual orientation, not an expanded menu or an independent pricing source.


What should you confirm before visiting?

What are Knickerbocker hours?
The supplied schedule lists 5–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Knickerbocker hours are a weekly planning reference, not a holiday notice or confirmation of last seating. Call if a particular arrival time determines your plans.

Where is Knickerbocker Bar & Grill?
The recorded address is 33 University Place in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York. Use that address to identify the restaurant when arranging your visit. The record does not provide a specific subway route, parking arrangement, or travel-time estimate.

Does the restaurant serve American dinner?
The restaurant is described as a classic American dinner destination, with fish selections, desserts, and an extensive wine list. A full current menu is not supplied. Check directly for individual dishes, dietary needs, and anything you specifically intend to order.

Is live jazz guaranteed every weekend?
No specific performance date is established here. The description says seasonal weekend jazz, without naming a season or set times. Ask whether music is scheduled for your intended evening before making it the reason for your visit.

Can I see current menu prices?
This record supplies only a $$$ price signal, not current dish prices or a total meal cost. Compare actual menu prices before choosing a budget. Do not treat the price band as evidence of a set menu, deal, or included drinks.

Do I need to book a table?
Knickerbocker hours do not establish a reservation policy, and a booking link is not supplied. Call (212) 228-8490 to ask how seating works for your intended evening. The listed hours do not prove walk-in availability, a reservation requirement, or the availability of any particular table.

How is the restaurant rated?
The supplied rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 794 ratings. That is a recorded reference point, not a live count or a guarantee of service. No review summary is available here to support more specific conclusions about the meal.

Is parking or step-free access confirmed?
Neither parking arrangements nor accessibility details are established by the supplied record. If either affects your visit, ask the restaurant directly before committing. This page does not infer step-free entry, accessible facilities, or a nearby parking option from the address.


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