There is a new tiger prowling around Hell’s Kitchen, and this one is considerably more interested in cocktails than hunting prey. The Tiger Club, at 852 Ninth Avenue, is a new cocktail lounge that blends vintage décor, live jazz and French-inspired food into a neighborhood nightlife destination.
The first thing you may not know about The Tiger Club NYC is that it is designed to feel like a proper old-school lounge. The room features moody lighting, vintage-inspired décor and a disco ball hanging over a small performance area. In other words, it is the kind of place where ordering a martini suddenly seems like the correct life decision.
The second thing: live music is a major part of the experience. The Tiger Club hosts live jazz from Wednesday through Sunday, giving the bar a distinctly more entertaining personality than your average neighborhood cocktail stop.
And despite being billed primarily as a bar, there is plenty to eat. The menu leans French, with dishes designed to make The Tiger Club work as more than just a pre-dinner drink destination. There is even a 90-minute bottomless brunch for $29, because apparently brunch has decided it needs a jazz soundtrack.
The bar is also worth knowing for its walk-in policy. While tables can be reserved for parties of two to eight, the bar is first-come, first-served every night. The restaurant says larger groups can also work with its events team on customized menus.
For anyone searching for The Tiger Club NYC, new Hell’s Kitchen bars, NYC cocktail lounges or live jazz in NYC, this is one to put on the radar.
Because the best new neighborhood spots aren’t always hiding downtown.
Sometimes they’re roaring on Ninth Avenue.
