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Can't say enough about this place and the music 🎶 and cheap drinks, no cover. You'll not find a better trad bluegrass session in New York on a Monday night!!
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Basically my rating is based on the music this bar plays host to. I do enjoy a good dive bar and Mona's meets that criteria (long and narrow, very dim, sometimes cantankerous barkeeps, full of locals). But the reason I'll keep coming back is for the fantastic bluegrass session (Mondays) and hot jazz session (Tuesdays). The sessions are a showcase of the great working musicians in NYC, with new folks dropping in throughout the evening.…
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Date of experience: April 2018
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Mona’s is a great place to visit and experience in this part of Manhattan just off Tompkins Square Park. They have great music and the prices for drinks are the best you will find in New York.
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Date of experience: November 2018
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Recommended by a local friend for great Jazz music on Tuesday nights (starting at 11:15pm until 3am). Very fun atmosphere and wonderful music. Many Jazz musicians come here Tuesday nights and play together. No cover, just a tip jar - and they deserve it! Arrive early for a seat. Standing room only once the music starts. Most of the crowd are locals. Loved it!…
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Date of experience: December 2017
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We have visited this bar in the past, and were pleased to do so again for the great musical opportunity. The drinks purchased at the bar were okay, and when we arrived it was not too crowded (the interior is long but very narrow). The crowd grew as the evening progressed, making it more difficult to get to the bar, etc. Although there is no fee, the band passes a tip jar encouraging contributions to help pay for the house band, which is a fair practice. We stayed a longer time to sit-in, but still enjoyed the variety of people who came to share their talents.…
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Date of experience: August 2015
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