The Red Room at KGB: Jazz Above the East Village
A third-floor East Village cocktail lounge with live jazz and Monday open mics in a glamorous old New York room.
🎷 Hear the room in motion
🍸 What the night feels like
The Red Room sits on the third floor above KGB Bar, with a theater tucked behind the dance floor. The room leans glamorous and old New York rather than dive bar casual. Cocktails are a draw, while the compact layout can feel crowded on busy nights. The hidden theater layout is the detail to know before you arrive. Guests must be 21 or older, and a drink purchase is expected even when there is no cover.
🎭 Open mics change the rhythm
Monday open mics bring comedians, musicians, and poets into the same intimate room, with the audience treating each set like a show. Live jazz appears on some nights, making the calendar worth checking before you go. The venue stays open late every day. Monday is the clearest bet for a built-in program. Come ready for a social room, a drink minimum at events, and a night that can shift from conversation to performance quickly.
🕘 Plan around the late hours
Doors run from 7:00 PM until 4:00 AM daily at 85 East 4th Street in Manhattan's East Village. Entry is generally free, but guests should plan to buy a drink, with a two drink minimum for events. The room is reached above KGB Bar on the third floor. Bring a government issued ID because the venue is 21 plus only. Reservations are not listed in the verified facts, so check the official site before a special trip.
