On-site entertainment at Roxy Hotel New York: cinema, jazz and live shows
Roxy Hotel New York offers on-site evening entertainment across three main venues: Roxy Cinema (a single-screen art-house theater), The Django (a subterranean jazz club), and Roxy Bar (a large atrium bar with live music and DJs). Expect film screenings, nightly jazz (reservations and cover often required at The Django), and regular band/DJ programming at Roxy Bar.
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At-a-glance: the hotel's entertainment mix
Roxy Hotel New York stages most of its after-dark activity inside the hotel footprint: an intimate single-screen cinema, a cellar-level jazz club, and a large bar/lounge with live performers and DJs.
Programming ranges from indie and foreign film screenings to nightly jazz sets and scheduled bands or DJs; the hotel also uses these spaces for private events and receptions.
- Roxy Cinema: single-screen art-house theater (118 seats) — film screenings and private rentals
- The Django: subterranean jazz club — live jazz seven nights a week; reservations required
- Roxy Bar: large atrium bar with live pianists, bands and DJs plus a complimentary 9-foot billiards table in the lobby lounge area
| Venue | Primary Use | Typical Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Roxy Cinema | Indie/foreign films & special screenings | Varied schedule |
| The Django | Live jazz, seated reservations | Seven nights a week |
| Roxy Bar | Cocktails, live bands, DJs, pianist sets | Daily programming (evening peak) |
Roxy Cinema: what to expect
Roxy Cinema is an independent single-screen art-house theater inside the hotel designed for indie, foreign and specialty film programming. It seats 118 guests and is also usable as an event/meeting space.
Screenings tend to be intimate; the space is used for public showings and private rentals. Concession service and on-site scheduling vary by screening.
- Seating capacity: 118
- Programming: indie and foreign films, special screenings, private rentals
- Also listed as a rentable meeting/event space (theater-style)
| Feature | Fact |
|---|---|
| Seating | 118 |
| Use | Public screenings and private event rentals |
| Location | Inside Roxy Hotel New York |
The Django: the hotel's jazz cellar
The Django is the Roxy's subterranean jazz club, modeled on Parisian jazz boîtes with vaulted brick ceilings, two cocktail bars, an open dining area, and a stage wired for live sound. The Django presents live jazz seven nights a week.
Reservations are required to guarantee admission; the club applies a $25 cover charge plus a two-drink minimum per person and typically seats reservations for about 1.5 hours. Dress is generally described as smart casual or casual elegant.
- Live jazz seven nights a week (The Django hours list Monday–Saturday 18:30–02:00; Sunday 18:00–02:00)
- Reservations required to guarantee admission; seating times are scheduled (multiple seatings per evening)
- Cover: $25 plus two-drink minimum per person (applied at final bill)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cover charge | $25 plus two-drink minimum per person |
| Reservation policy | Required to guarantee admission; reservations held 15 minutes past confirmed time |
| Typical seating length | About 1.5 hours per reservation |
Roxy Bar: live pianists, bands and DJs
Roxy Bar occupies the hotel's large atrium-level bar and lounge and mixes dining with live entertainment. The space hosts resident performers and a schedule of evening bands and DJs.
Specific musician schedules are published by the hotel and can change; the hotel's amenity fee covers live entertainment at Roxy Bar as one of its inclusions.
- Resident pianist Michael Garin performs Tuesday–Saturday, typically at sunset (listed 5:30–7:30pm).
- Live bands commonly play Wednesday–Saturday evenings (listed 7:30–10pm), with DJs later on select nights (Thursday–Saturday, 10pm–2am).
- Roxy Bar hours: Sun–Wed 7:00am–12:00am; Thu–Sat 7:00am–2:00am (check current schedule before attending)
| Performer Type | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| Resident pianist | Tue–Sat 5:30–7:30pm (sunset cocktails) |
| Live bands | Wed–Sat 7:30–10pm |
| DJs | Thu–Sat 10pm–2am |
Booking, cover charges and the amenity fee
The Django requires reservations to secure a table; larger groups may need to request special arrangements. A cover charge and minimum drink policy apply at The Django as noted above.
The hotel's mandatory amenity fee covers several services related to entertainment at the property, including Roxy Bar live entertainment, premium Wi-Fi, Smart TV streaming, and the seasonal bicycle program.
- The Django: reservations required; $25 cover + two-drink minimum per person; no-shows may incur fees
- Roxy Bar entertainment is included under the hotel's amenity fee (the fee is mandatory per room per night — check your reservation for details)
- Roxy Cinema screenings may require separate tickets depending on programming
| Charge or Policy | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Django cover | $25 + two-drink minimum per person |
| Amenity Fee | Mandatory fee covers Roxy Bar live entertainment, premium Wi‑Fi, Smart TV streaming, seasonal bicycles |
| Cinema tickets | Often sold separately for specific screenings |
Food, drinks and seating during shows
Each venue pairs food and drink differently: The Django operates as an American lounge with small plates and cocktails alongside the live-jazz program; Roxy Bar serves an all-day American menu with shareable plates and cocktails; the Oyster Bar focuses on seafood and raw-bar items.
Kitchen and bar hours vary by venue. The Django's kitchen typically closes earlier in the evening (check current house policies) and The Django enforces the two-drink minimum tied to the cover charge.
- The Django: small plates, cocktails; kitchen may close earlier—verify when reserving
- Roxy Bar: all-day American menu, craft cocktails, and staged live entertainment
- The Oyster Bar: raw bar and oyster-focused menu for a quieter seafood option before or after shows
| Venue | Food & Drink Style |
|---|---|
| The Django | Cocktails and small plates (jazz club dining) |
| Roxy Bar | American menu, shareables, handcrafted cocktails |
| The Oyster Bar | Raw bar and East-coast seafood |
Practical tips for attending on-site shows
Make reservations for The Django well in advance if you want a guaranteed table; arrive close to your reservation time (reservations are typically held for a short grace period). For ticketed cinema screenings check the hotel's schedule and buy tickets ahead when available.
If you plan to use the hotel's entertainment spaces, check the current schedule and any policy updates with the concierge or on the hotel's site; the amenity fee and cover/minimum policies are applied separately and can affect final bill totals.
- Confirm showtimes and seating policies with the concierge or venue websites before you go.
- Expect cover charges or minimums at club-style venues (The Django).
- If you're staying at the hotel, check whether the amenity fee or room package affects entry or seating.
| Before You Go | Action |
|---|---|
| The Django reservation | Reserve online or via the hotel's reservation link; note seating times |
| Roxy Cinema screening | Check screening schedule and ticketing options |
| Roxy Bar entertainment | Ask the concierge about pianist/band/DJ schedules for the week |
