One of the best things about living in New York City: there’s no shortage of live entertainment. It’s important that we don’t take for granted the absolute joys of listening to music and basking in the collective experience of eating and drinking together, surrounded by strangers and loved ones. So, keeping that in mind, here is our guide to the best bars and restaurants in New York City to watch and listen to live music.

Newly added: Ammazzacaffe, Berimbau Brazlian Kitchen – Midtown, Drai’s Supper Club, Experimental Cocktail Club, The Green Room, and So & So’s.