Birds is a West Village listening-room style jazz bar at 64 Downing Street, known for showcasing rising jazz talent with global grooves and underground gems. Its intimate space features two nightly live sets, a rich vinyl collection, and a finely curated cocktail and snack menu.
Overview
Know Your Spirit Tiers
Cocktail price tiers let you customize based on spirit: well, call, or premium shelves—good to know before ordering.
Book reservations 45 minutes early
Reservations open online at ~6:30 PM for the 7:30 PM set and ~8:45 PM for the 9:30 PM set—book early to snag a front table.
Ideal for jazz beginners
Perfect for jazz newcomers - relaxed atmosphere without intimidation factor.
Pre-Music Happy Hour Deals
Pre-music early bird specials (e.g., $10 martinis/manhattans from 5-6 PM) are excellent value.
Walk-ins start at 5PM
Walk-ins welcome starting at 5 PM; if tables are filled, bar seating is a good fallback.
About
Details
- Cover Charge
- $15-25
- Drink Minimum
- None
- Reservations
- Cover is added to the final bill; reservations online; walk-ins accepted subject to availability.
- Seating
- Tables (two-tops & four-tops) plus bar seating
- Capacity
- 50 people
- Food & Drink
- Light bites: steak tartare, seasonal salad, raw bar classics (shrimp, oysters), fluke tartare, snacks like charcuterie and marinated beans over smoked labne.
Location & Contact
64 Downing St, New York, NY 10014