Ryles Jazz Club

(617) 876-9330

212 Hampshire St
Cambridge, MA 02139 42.3732 -71.1004

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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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The Scene – Ryles is partly responsible for the artsy/bohemian image that clings to this part of Cambridge; the club's outer wall mural has become as familiar a neighborhood sight as the deli across the street. Inside Ryles you'll find a relatively spartan, wood-tabled setting and a slightly plusher large bar upstairs. (On most nights both levels have music, with the larger groups playing the top level). It's a no-frills setting for serious playing and listening. Performers are drawn equally from the local music and national cult-hero circuits. – – The Draw – Bigger…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/03/09

Great place to see Jazz in Cambridge.

by hardinghouseinncambrdge at Citysearch

Since 1919, this historic Inman Square jazz club has featured national musicians such as Arturo Sandoval, McCoy Tyner, Maynard Ferguson, Jon Hendricks, and the Count Basie Orchestra. The venue?s large windows on Hampshire Street lure you in to hear their fantastic live music. The club?s first floor performance space has a jazz theme with instruments and framed pictures of jazz legends on the wall, and dim lighting to set the mood. Their dinner menu features BBQ ribs, pulled pork, and seafood options including barbecued shrimp, fried catfish, and Maryland crab cakes. But jazz isn?t the only music on the menu. Brazilian, blues and swing bands perform nightly. Ryles is also a dance lovers paradise with weekly salsa, merengue and cha-cha classes. They also have a hugely popular Sunday Jazz Brunch with live music, fresh strawberry mimosas, Bavarian French Toast, and over 10 types of omelets.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/11/08

Great Jazz Brunch

by CPOC1980 at Citysearch

I don't write reviews too often, but I had to write one about Ryles, especially since these others don't reflect the experiance I had.

I thought their Jazz Bruch was terrfic. Good music, great food and prices. I got the freshly squeezed OJ and the Bavarian French Toast (Stuffed with cream cheese and jam) delicious!

I did have trouble flaggin down a waiter, but once I did the service was acceptable. I will defiantely be back and soon :)

  • Pros: Food and atmosphere
  • Cons: Service, service, service
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/16/07

Relaxing Music Venue

by gripdxd at Citysearch

I went here to see some Portugese Jazz and it was a nice venue to see a performance. The service was good and bottles of wine were cheaply priced. We only had drinks, no food (other than a simple appetizer).

It fills up quickly as it gets closer to the performance time and it can be hard to get a table. The bar is quite large and looked inviting.

  • Pros: Music performances, wine and service
  • Cons: Chairs can be uncomfy after awhile.

The Details on Ryles Jazz Club

When to Go:

Weekday nights are much less crowded and a great time to take a date.

Category:

Restaurants, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Restaurant Special Features:

Brunch

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz, Latin

Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife, Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

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