Dating back to the Prohibition era, this friendly basement dive is great for low-key shows without high covers or dressing up. There are regular performances twice nightly by quality artists-in-residence, some blues bands and Miles Davis’ super ’80s guitarist Mike Stern. There's a two-drink minimum.
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