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Cafe Wha?

115 Macdougal St, New York City, NY 10012
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Ranked #46 of 460 nightlife in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs, Dance Club/ Discos
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Helsinki
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

If you like good live music, good drinks and a lot of FUN....then this is the place to be at. Had many recommendations for this venue and I can tell you, I was not dissappointed. Good Rock n Roll joint.

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Melbourne Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
118 helpful votes 118 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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Was recommended to Cafe Wha in Greewich Village whilst in NYC with our 26 year old daughter. Booked for a Tuesday night with no cover charge and the band was nothing short of brilliant, had everyone up and dancing and the talent in the band was amazing espeicually the lead male and female singers. We are a couple in our... More

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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I've lived in NYC for 15 years and just found this place. What a FUN night! The music is so great you can't sit down. The house band rocks!

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lemont Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We came here for our 20th anniversary and then again for our 25th because we enjoyed it so much. The comedy show at the beginning is hilarious. ( can be vulgar so if that offends you, come a little later) The band has 9 members and each is excellent from vocals, to bass, etc. You will know the music and... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

One of the best places and nights out I've had in NYC. Great band the night we were there. Good comedy stand up first, then live band on until late (or was it early). We met native New yorkers, the guys from Stockholm, Glasgow, Australia, you name it, someone was representing their country. Good service, a good selection of food... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

great music, great people, great decor and seriosly vintage toilets!!! was recommended to us by a rock nroll tour guide :) van hallen played while we were there!!!

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Manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

My partner is a real music fan and loves all the old greats, Dylan, Hendrix, etc. and many of these were discovered at Cafe Wha. It has a great atmosphere and the house band were fantastic...I would recommend here to anyone who appreciates music and a great night out!! Make sure you take plenty of money though as the drinks... More

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Melbourne
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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I've been to Cafe Wha? 3 times in 2 years, and have loved each occasion. I took wife wife on the second time, and she was pumped to go again. So, the next night, we met with friends and talked them in to going, and they also raved about it. It's a basement style venue, which gives it an intimate... More

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Brampton, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

My wife and I were in NYC last week and visited the Cafe Wha ? on Wednesday night when there is no cover charge.We were at the first of the line (tired of walking around so just decided to stand in line) and got great seats. The service was great and the house band is unbelievable.They play a great variety... More

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alli007
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

We visited Cafe Wha on our recent trip to New York and were blown away by the Cafe Wha House band, what a fantastic group of talented musicians!! There was no cover charge but we still managed to get a decent table just before the band went on, although the place quickly filled up. Drinks prices were ok for a... More

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