Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in City of London, Westminster

You must definitely visit and listen the music in this iconic Jazz Bar in SoHo.

Fantastic place. First hand were good but second band were mind-blowing. We left the place speechless. The second band were so good

Brilliant jazz club - great musicians!

Nice atmosphere, good music and excellent choice of drinks. I have been there many times and I will be back!!!

What a fantastic jazz orchestra! The musicians and conductor looked like they were enjoying themselves as much as we were, and the M.C was charming and engaging. The atmosphere is incredible, and the waiting staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, and the cocktails were extensive to say the least. They must have had over 50 options!

Legendary jazz venue with timeless elegant decor and perfect vibe.

A must do! If you ever get the chance you have to visit Ronnie Scott's. The food delicous and the service runs like a well oiled machine. Go, eat and have a wonderful time!

bouncer was very rude, could use some manners.

Excellent venue. Excellent service and good entertainment. All together a very enjoyable occasion.

Drinks are strong, food is excellent but small portions.

Incredible experience, both for the place and the music. The drinks left a little to be desired but nothing that compromised the experience. We only drank, we didn't eat.

It's always a pleasure coming to this venue, I love it there, but tonight, we got to see Madeline Bell, and what a privilege it was.

Very cozy jazz club, we were there for the great Curtis Stigers concert. Staff very friendly and helpful.

The best jazz club in London! It is always a pleasure to visit the club and enjoy the music🙂🙂🙂

It's iconic, it's where some of the best musicians in the world hang out, it's Ronnie Scott's. The sound was incredible and that's from the side of the room! The atmosphere was great, a true experience.

Classy classy joint.....an intimate music venue Just love this place

Watch out for the shot lady, she charged me for two shots of taquila and it was just pineapple juice. I aint coming here again!

Wish I could say the jazz was good, didn't get to hear it thanks to the queue management system – or lack thereof. Disclaimer, we were first time visitors and for context this was for a Late Late Show, and the website didn't have reservations open and said there would be tickets at the door. Arrived an hour before the doors open time, waited outside in the winter for an hour and 15 minutes after the door opening time, only to be told they're full. I thought one of their guys was holding a counter? I'm sure they're good, just only go if you have a reservation!

Very classic jazz place. Sitting in style on plush benches and listening to old jazz legends play their music and their legends over a delicious lunch, very cool and very British!

The iconic Ronnie Scott's did not disappoint!!! It was even better than my partner and I could have imagined! We sat right in front of the stage and had the most incredible experience. The service and food were incredible. The blues band was amazing. I'd recommend a night out here to everyone!!

Best jazz club in the world. Staff are fantastic and the new menu is really tasty. Huge range of drink. Go! You’ll have the best time. But remember, when you queue up outside, if your looking at the club front entrance, member queue on the left and non members on the right. If you get the the wrong way round you’ll find yourself moving from the back of a short queue to the back of a very long one. Thank me later !

Some of the best jazz in London combined with excellent food and well made drinks.

This is a fantastic venue with a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the experience !

Only had drinks so can't rate the food. Excellent cocktails though. Superb night with world class music. Well worth the visit

Excellent as ever. We saw a Cuban trio who were fun, fast and flawless! Decent cocktail list and staff are efficient. We didn't eat but food looks good.

One of a kind place in London - really considering getting a membership here as it seems worth it! Exceptional, curated events and sets on a weekly basis. Come well in advance of the starting time (45 mins - 1 hour), so that you can get good seating once inside. Great music and superb spot for an intimate night if you are looking to impress! Music can get loud (though not a problem at all, it's great), but just worth mentioning as speaking even to someone next to you can be tricky. Overall incredible experience, great drink selection, and even better jazz... GO!

Had a fantastic evening listening to ‘Blues explosion’ at Ronnie Scott’s, always wanted to go to this venue and wasn’t disappointed, great atmosphere and experience!

Great ambience and music. Just popped in for a late night snack and drink. Great that you can eat and chat while performances are going on.

Excellent vibe, good music and gorgeous cocktails

Amazing venue, world class show and exceptional service.

A wonderful place to listen to good music.

We went Sunday 9th February SOUL NIGHT, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING night. We had so much fun, singers & band was BRILLIANT. Their guest singer Yasmin just FABULOUS. TOTALLY recommend this place, you must experience it. Staff great, door staff & bar staff just so friendly and welcoming. Big thank you to all making Ronnie Scott's a night to remember. I will certainly be going back.

What an awesome experience!!! The atmosphere is amazing and I would strongly recommend you take a visit even if Jazz isn’t your number one genre. I went with my brother who is not a jazz fan at all, (I am hence the visit) and he loved it I was a little disappointed where were sat because it was in the second row on the upper floor that frames the lower area, but they do show you what the priority seat plan is before you book, so my bad for not reading it properly or making a more specific request. The service before and during the music was 10/10 They have so many different versions of jazz here that I would like to visit every week if I wasn’t so far away Great work Ronnie Scott team

Fantastic evening, intimate great music and service was perfect

One 🕜 r the most beautiful jazz venues in the world.

Disappointed that the food menu didn't include the snacks as mentioned on your website particularly as we had emailed you in advance to enquire as to what would be available. Also I believe I had thw worst seat in the house as my seat had its back to the stage and because of the close proximity of the seat next to me, it was difficult to move my chair. This was my first visit and I was hugely disappointed. In my opinion there were far too many tables in the stage area.

Stands up to its reputation. MUST arrive at least 1.5 hours before late night show time on a Saturday. If you want to sit arrive 2hr before. I cannot comment on other times, but I waited in cue for over an hour due to arriving 20 minutes before the show. Lovely staff and security.

Everything I expected and a lot more.. Mica Paris was amazing

Amazing burgers and reasonably priced espresso martinis

Exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff, outstanding jazz music—one of the best nights ever! Time flew by in this perfect place to unwind and enjoy the moment.

Awesome experience. Enjoyed it alot.

Fabulous, old school Jazz den. Great vibe

Amazing, go once and you want to be a regular. The food is amazing, the staff are amazing and the music is amazing. Such a cosy atmosphere, you can feel the history. Cannot recommend enough. A must visit when in London.

They couldn't possibly fit any more tables in there... the place is too crowded! I never in my life eaten food so close to strangers, literally elbow to elbow. The food was average and overpriced for what ot was. My husband had chewy steak and I had a fish which was ok. Service is non existing yet already included in your bill. Music was not a jazz and it was painful to listen to.. There was like 10 people in the band and it was just pure chaos. If you value comfort, good food and service then dont go to this place. Save yourself money and go elsewhere cos this place is overrated. Definitely wont be back, I rather go to the Maine.

A special place for those who enjoy good jazz. Very good service. It is best to make a reservation, as the lines can be long for those who go without a reservation.

Another good time at Ronnie Scots. Good value for money. Organised staff and good seating .

First time last Saturday!!! Amazing jazz band

The food was good, but the wait was a bit longer than expected. Still a nice place to spend an evening.

Expensive drinks, but the service was excellent... This is a must-see for any jazz lover visiting London!

Recently there for Sunday lunch, which Ronnie Scott's do very well, and had a great time.

Best jazz club in the world... no questions asked

Largest jazz venue I've ever seen. Friendly and accommodating staff

Excellent JazzJam, great service and good drinks for reasonable prices.

Amazing jazz club.Highly recommended

Great iconic jazz venue, Did not eat there so cannot comment on food. Brilliant atmosphere and performance.

We saw the Natalie Williams Soul Family

Excellent place to go for a fun Jazzy night.

This was such a brilliant experience. Long time jazz lover so this was on my list to visit, but the whole vibe of the place was even better than expected. The service was great, the table service was on point, and the food was actually pretty good! Strong recommend. But only go if you actually really like jazz.

An absolutely legendary jazz club that never disappoints. The coolest vibe and always incredible musicians.

The vibe is great! We enjoyed our cocktails as well. However to get a table you have to reserve months in advance!

It’s very difficult to fault this venue. I love it. The food isn’t fine dining, but for a meal at a gig, it’s very good indeed. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is fabulous. Finally - don’t be put off experimenting. The don’t only have pure jazz bands, and the rest of the audience are not all jazz purists. You will feel welcome whether you know your onions or not

Great and cozy club. Stylish atmosphere, just as you would expect! Food excellent - brunch recommended. Easily accessible, in the middle of Soho. Anyway, very entertaining visit :)

10/10. A musical experience. Performers doing things you didn’t know were possible with their instruments. Outrageous.

I love everything about Ronnie's. My favourite venue. Amazing sound too, the engineers are great.

TLDR: Absolutely atrocious security staff, who clearly have a long history of being physically and verbally abusive (based on some of the other reviews here). Management takes no notice of complaints from customers – they are only concerned about protecting their own backs. Full Review: My partner was pushed aggressively down the stairs by a bouncer without any reason. When I said I will be ringing up the next day to make a complaint, the two bouncers on duty laughed in our faces and said “please do”. However, when I took my phone camera out to get a photo of the bouncer’s ID, he immediately turned it around so I couldn’t see the ID (see photo - shows the bouncer's badge turned around). His other bouncer colleague then started verbally abusing me by repeatedly telling me I am “totally idiot” and I must “have some mental problem” (see video). I wrote to make a complaint the following day – including the video attached here and other evidence – and the box office team recognised the seriousness of the issue straight away and were courteous enough to apologise. However, Managing Director Fred Nash wrote back a few hours later saying that he disputed our account (despite us having provided clear evidence) along with a bunch of other generic nonsense such as they "take matters like this seriously" and pride themselves "on being a safe space". Much more outrageously, however, the Managing Director also tried to allege in his email response to me that it was us who had harassed their staff instead, not the other way round! We were beyond shocked at this blatant attempt by management to protect their own backs instead of taking accountability for their staff. I had always been under the impression that Ronnie Scott’s was a fairly well-regarded institution, so I went on to read through some more reviews on this page to see if other customers had had similar experiences with the security staff. I was stunned to find several reviews detailing experiences almost identical to ours – including anecdotes where customers have rung up to complain repeatedly and no action has been taken. In particular I would like to draw attention to Roisin Aherne's complaint from 12 months ago (please filter by 1 star reviews and you can see it too) as – like me – she has included photos. Roisin mentions that she and her friends were “grabbed” and pushed “aggressively down the stairs […] with no explanation” by a security staff member who then swore at them. From Roisin’s photos, it is very clear that the person who pushed her and her friends was the same bouncer who pushed my partner. This man is therefore clearly a repeat offender, management have now received multiple complaints against him, with evidence – but they continue to refuse to take any action and victim blame instead. Toxic internal culture like this is a disgrace to the entertainment industry and put the whole hospitality industry in a bad light, when really there are plenty of respectable places who treat customers with the respect they deserve. If you have read this review, I would request that you take your custom elsewhere to more deserving businesses.

Recently revamped iconic London jazz venue. Excellent staff. Food good enough, and a great range of cocktails. Music though should be the key reason for coming here and this place is top notch for that.

Every band I have seen perform has been excellent, and good bar service - have been at least 20x and never a bad show

Great club, saw Natalie Williams and her Motown show. Excellent.

Needs no introduction. You know why you’re here. One of the best and most historic jazz clubs in the world. I have been probably a hundred times, and will go a hundred more - especially with the fantastic new renovation which stays very true to the old vibe (I was worried they would mess it up!) That being said, I give it 3 stars because it has in recent years deliberately appealed more and more to punters who just want somewhere to get more drunk after the nearby pubs shut at 11. Most of them have little to no appreciation for jazz music. For this reason, I would sadly recommend that avid jazz enthusiasts avoid the venue’s late-night Friday and Saturday evening showing. Broadly speaking, these are generously described as fusion nights that go for mass appeal, but you won’t be able to hear the music anyway over the audience’s competition for who can have the loudest conversation. The club still feels like its old self on most week nights - Wednesdays tend to be my favourite - and some may accuse me of being uptight about it, but the club’s surrender to commercialism was nonetheless enough for me not to renew my membership this year. The final straw was when a man, who I clocked was plainly on a fair bit of cocaine at least, got up to fight me after I politely asked that he not watch videos on his phone at full volume while the band was playing. This is the sort of thing I wish the club was as proactive about as it was before the pandemic. Despite all this, the place remains my spiritual home and I know they have to do what they have to do to keep the lights on. The late show is STILL great value for money and you’ll see some of the best players in the city for only a few quid if you’re lucky. The student discount is also very generous. So, it’s 3 stars because I hold this place to the highest possible standard. It is still my favourite place in the world and I unequivocally recommend that you see some great music here. But to get 5-stars like I would have given them circa 2019, I selfishly demand that they cater to die-hards like myself once more like they used to. Until then, I’ll be steering clear on weekends.

This place is fantastic, probably the best place to go if you want the ultimate jazz experience, a proper good old fashioned venue. Didn't have food so can't comment on that. Unfortunately the drink prices were extortionate so we only had 1.

Fantastic venue, charming atmosphere, great acts, perfect night out.

A wonderful place to celebrate an event with friends. After visiting, only the most pleasant impressions remained!

Absolutely brilliant! Natalie Williams and Soul family were superb! Great service, perfect atmosphere

The place has an awesome atmosphere, the music is fantastic and the overall ambience is perfect for a night out of good jazz.

Visited for one of the Christmas Lunches All I can say it was the Jazz equivalent of Radio’s ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’ and there is no higher praise than that .

Fantastic night out. It is a tight squeeze in terms of seating; however, the music and ambiance made it worth it.

Amazing Christmas session with James Pearson etc bringing the festive music. We’ve been here several times previously and each time we have been allowed in asap due to disability, thanks to, I think her name was, Paulo. She has been there for 16 years and is a credit to your company. This time we were helped by Brandon (?) too, on the first desk on the way in. Exceptional service from all, as always, very well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Went last night for a motown show was amazing . 2 male singing where so good band was fantastic . We paid extra and sat down front. Had a great chicken meal a cheese for dessert yum. Wine was good aswell. Then danced all night. Always great in ronnie Scott's.

First time going to Ronnie Scotts & won’t be the last, had a fabulous night, great atmosphere & the Cuban/Brazillian jazz was fantastic.

Great band: Ray Gelato & The Giants got Ronnie's rocking and then some. Great service & drinks, a wonderful gig.

cosy jazz club. very good service. great cocktails and food.

Excellent. Epic. Iconic. Legendary.

Just unbelievable and fantastic ambiance

After seeing various reviews on different review sites I was apprehensive about going and nearly didn’t go, however I am so pleased I did go. Service was fantastic, food all be it expensive ( but you are London ) was excellent, the atmosphere was electric, the alcohol was in my opinion over priced but was a fantastic night. Would I go again most definitely, Don’t be put of by the bad reviews, go and enjoy and good nights entertainment.

Legendary establishment great food superb cocktails awesome music.

I love this place. Such a great ambience and amazing music. Really good cocktails and nice chips!

Particularly fab music that night. Laila Biali is amazing!! A fantastic eve

great An essential club for all jazz lovers, at the level of the Village Vanguard or the Blue Note.

My friend and I went out last night. We shared a bowl of soup and a bottle of prosecco. As a result, we both got food poisoning when we got home, with high fever and diarrhea. And the music wasn’t great at all.

Odd. Been coming to Ronnie Scott's for over a couple of decades. Something is very different. Maybe it was because it was an early Saturday show - which I had previously never been to. First thing I noticed was the absence of those little '...please no talking / respect the performance'.. signs that used to be at the tables. This may or may not have contributed to full set enjoyment being riddled with the constant chat and cackling of the four people behind me and the two people two rows in front. A quick couple of scans round the venue and it was good to see the usual sight of people just grooving or enjoying the set. But this cluster of people not giving a f##k and behaving like it was just a club night out or something. Never experienced that before. Not sure about things now. Just very very unfortunate. A bit sad really. Shame.

It used to be a jazz club, now it is a restaurant with background music played by top musicians. It used to be an iconic jazz club where people came to listen and appreciate the music and the artists. Now it is a restaurant where people are eating and clinking cutlery. How upsetting it is when you pay 40 pounds to see an incredible artist, and this is the atmosphere you get. Ronnie Scott’s is not a jazz club anymore, but a restaurant

As an event producer and passionate music advocate, visiting Ronnie Scott's was a pleasure. The venue's iconic atmosphere remains unparalleled—there's a certain magic in the air that blends history, artistry, and intimacy. The setting is everything you’d hope for in a world-renowned jazz club. The dim lighting, decor, and venue layout create a vibe that feels effortlessly timeless. I have to commend the security and staff for their professionalism and friendliness. This is unusual... From the moment you arrive, you’re met with welcoming faces. While the music for the Late Late Show was enjoyable, it wasn’t as striking as I’d hoped for from such a prestigious venue. That said, Ronnie Scott’s has an incredible reputation, and I know the music offerings vary greatly depending on the night and performers. This particular evening just wasn’t one of the standouts for me. Ronnie Scott's is an institution that continues to shine as one of the best live music venues in the world. Even when the music doesn’t quite hit the high notes, the experience of being in such an iconic space more than makes up for it. It’s a must-visit for any music lover, and I’ll undoubtedly return to see what magic the next show has in store.

Didn't eat here so can't comment but choice and quality of food looked great.

A legendary venue that lives up to its reputation

Great experience. Always wanted to go and really enjoyed it.

Absolutely amazing experience .

Saw Jahari Stampley live last Thursday for my birthday and the sound was amazing. The only thing I disliked was how cramped it was inside. But nothing else could be faulted.

Great music & atmosphere Very cramped space though. They have wedged in far too many tables!

We saw a late show of the sax trio. The stmosphere is exactly what a great jazz club should be - intimate bit not overcrowded, dark but still able to see well, the drinks were spot on. The crowd was respectful and all thoroughtly enjoyed the show. Wil definitely schedule at least one show on our next vist.

Although I love this place and it is a great club, overall, I would say 3* because the team members may bring somebody to your table halfway through the performance (like happened with us in October) without explaining anything. Only after my question the employee (brunet woman) said “We use these benches for up to three people”, without sorry or any explanation before my questions. The club’s employee just moved out coat and said to another visitor to take a seat. It became a bit tight and we had to leave during the break. Funny enough - when we had been allocated seats initially, before the performance began, one of the employees escorted us to the seats - I asked which area of the bench was ours (for me and my partner) and he said “it is all yours”, hence it was unclear why another visitor was added to the same bench without any explanations to us.