Anyway, next we were placed at the last table in the back corner right by the kitchen and restrooms. The smell of dishwater isn't the most appeasing smell for an 8 month pregnant woman. I decided I would overlook this and make the most out of the experience. Well, the joke was on me for that one. We were placed behind the most obnoxious people ever who didn't understand the purpose of a intimate atmosphere and stood up the entire time and yelling.
I love coming here. I love their lineup. The food is middling tho, and the drinks are good but not great. The seats are very tight. The sound balance can vary based on where you sit. But, you are up close to creative musicians
Four stars because bookings aren't as high profile as they used to be here and there are far fewer Fri-Sat night performances than they used to. They've had to economize with more midweek performances. But I just have to say that the reviews here about service, drinks, food and seating with strangers are way, way, way wide of the mark. What is wrong with you people? You come here for a 75-90 minute jazz set. Jazz clubs are for serious and attentive listening. You don't come to get wined and dined. Get there early to order drinks and food. But you don't want wait staff weaving through crammed tables and taking orders during a performance at this intimate, quiet venue where the music is mostly acoustic. It's very disruptive. Gee, my usual beef with jazz clubs, for instance in NYC, is charging covers + drink minimums, with continued pressure on the drinks. And you don't go to a jazz club to eat food. I've been here over a hundred times and it's to get my jazz set in. That's it. And being seated alone? Go to legit jazz clubs and you never, as a couple, get your own table. I've been to tons. Tables are always treated like rows at a concert and crammed together to maximize ticket availability/sales. You are sat sequentially, by ticket order. This is common practice. What a bunch of numnuts on here. Jazz clubs are for listening. If you want food and drinks, go to Henrietta's Table (in same hotel) before your set.
First, let me say that this review is in now way a reflection of the atmosphere at the Regattabar. It is a really nice venue, intimate and quaint tucked inside the 3rd floor of the Charles Hotel.
All of this ruined our experience for this show. Not to mention, we were bombarded by traffic the entire show. I emailed the manager just to have my email ignored again. It was a horrible experience and one I don't wish to go through again. It has definitely shaped any future decision to see a show at the Regattabar again.
However, I am very disappointed in the way they choose their seating for shows. Since you're not allowed to choose your own seats, I sent an email prior to the show, like the website said, to be seated with the group I was going with. The website did say that this wasn't guaranteed but mine was not even acknowledged. I was expecting to be able to sit with my entire party since I didn't receive anything saying we couldn't, only to show up and see that our names weren't highlighted on the seating chart or even acknowledged for sending the email at all. The door attendee refused to sit us together even after my request to switch.
One of the best jazz venues in Boston!!
I always enjoy myself there. The price is good for the nice environment and good entertainment. The service is also good.
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