Schwartz's Point Jazz Club
1901 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45202
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Cincinnati's only Authentic, Euro-Style Jazz Club housed in a 150-year-old, cobblestone clad, flatiron. Located at the Five-Corners district of OTR, this small, Bohemian, jazz club has great live entertainment 4 nights a week with local, national, and international artists showcasing their talents in a unique listening room with oriental rugs on the walls to absorb excess sound - creating a cozy, living room, listening experience!
NOTE: We have a full bar, wines, signature drinks, and a small, curated selection of beers. We do NOT have a kitchen, so our food menu includes only chips & salsa, cheese-its, chips, nuts, etc. We DO have a nice assortment of desserts to choose from, such as Tiramisu & Reese's Peanut Butter Mousses Cake, Key Lime Pie, etc. :)
NOTE: Please try to be accurate when inputting your time-frame (1.5 hrs, 2 hrs, etc) for table reservations because the computer will schedule a new reservation for the table when the time is up. If you find that you cannot attend a performance, please cancel your reservation as soon as you know, so that others have the chance to attend. Thank you! :)
Reservations
Booking Notes:
We also LOVE walk-ins and can often find a spot for you, even if you don't have a reservation! When contacting us, quickest inquiry response is via text! Thank you!
Business Info
- Address: 1901 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45202
- Cross Street: McMicken Ave
- Cuisine: Desserts | No Food |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Jazz Bar
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Available
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Other |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: http://thepoint.club
- Phone: (513) 208-4466
- Features: Full Bar, Live Entertainment, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Gay / Lesbian,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
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Events & Special Hours
- Shawn Maxwell from Chicago - $15
- May 12, 2023 - May 13, 2023 Live Entertainment 7:30 p.m. - midnight
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed - Table Seating
- Tuesday
- Closed - Table Seating
- Wednesday
- Closed - Table Seating
- Thursday
- Bar - Table Seating 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Friday
- Bar - Table Seating 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
- Saturday
- Bar - Table Seating 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
- Sunday
- Bar - Table Seating 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- What is the best way to contact Schwartz's Point Jazz Club more quickly or to ask a question?
- Please text us at (513)208-4466 We respond to text messages much faster than voicemail or email. Please use our online form for reservations.
- What are your hours and what time does the live music start and end?
- Thursday 7pm - 11:30pm Music: 8pm to 11pm Friday 7:30pm - 12:30am Music: 8:30pm to 12am Saturday 7:30pm - 12:30am Music: 8:30pm to 12am Sunday 6pm - 10:00pm Music 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Do you have a kitchen?
- We do not have a kitchen. We DO have a lovely selection of decadent desserts, espresso drinks, snacks, fun non-alcoholc drinks, and a full bar, including a small bevy of curated European wines. We suggest you save room for desserts, drinks, and/or coffee after enjoying one of the many wonderful restaurants in the downtown area. Another Option: we work exclusively with Essen Vegan Kitchen, across the street, for great vegan food delivered until 9pm. Menu available upon request.
- Do you have a cover charge?
- Yes, we always have a cover charge and it is usually $5, unless we have out-of-town bands, who tend to charge a little more for tickets. The cover charge is integral and necessary to help support our wonderful musicians!
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.86 out of 5 stars based on 455 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2023
Karla H.
We had a great time. Drinks, service and music all very enjoyable!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2023
Joe V.
Schwartz’s Point is by far the BEST jazz club in town!! I’ll go there again soon … and often.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2023
Jen S.
A Cincinnati gem.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Kirsten H.
Fun, cozy experience. What an intimate music setting!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 11, 2023
Sharon M.
Everything was wonderful…service a little slow but was totally acceptable.
Such a special place…there’s no place like it!
Not necessary but maybe a few non dessert food appetizers - cheese/crackers??
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 11, 2023
Stefanie G.
The atmosphere, the service and most importantly the ben lavin band made it a memorable event. Thanks for the great evening and if i'm ever in Cincinnati again, i'll definitely be back. Thanks!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2022
Kevin M.
Such a special place.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2022
Jim U.
We love coming to this intimate jazz bistro!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 23, 2022
Pat C.
It took a long time to check out at the end of the evening. They need to develop a better system.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2022
Anna C.
Great little jazz club! We always try to visit when in Cincinnati.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2022
Joseph R.
Let's see...best Jazz listening room in town; friendly staff; decent wine choices for a limited list and it's reasonably priced. And oh yeah - it's the best Jazz in town. We'll be back again...and again...and... :-D
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 09, 2022
Chris H.
Great experience! Loved every minute of this intimate venue. The jazz was fantastic. We will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2022
Mikey F.
theres very limited food! bad question. Excellent experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2022
Bob P.
This is a wonderful music venue for jazz and blues. More like an intimate club vibe, limited seating with great interaction with the musicians. Nice full service bar with some nonalcoholic selections and good desserts. The owner and staff were very welcoming. 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 12, 2022
Lou M.
I LOVE Schwartz's Point. It's as if a little slice of New York dropped in on Cincinnati. Beautiful room, great staff and a brilliant selection of artists in a "listening room". Clearly my favorite club in Cincinnati.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2022
Pierce L.
Excellent time as always!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2022
Joe V.
Schwartz's Point is a wonderful experience. Great music. A perfect room for jazz. Friendly service. It's my favorite jazz club -- by far!
FYI, I did not have any Food, but your scale does not allow me to say "N/A".
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2022
Hebert C.
Great music and gathering place, we will return for sure.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 23, 2022
Lois G.
A wonderful evening.
We follow Ron Jones whenever he comes to Cincinnati. Please consider having him return again and again with that group.
He is a very talented musician…and he will draw a crowd.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 29, 2022
JOHN P.
Just a lovely, intimate place. Perfect for listening to live jazz.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2022
Helen M.
Everyone is so welcoming... I enjoy stepping into the warm & relaxing ambience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2022
Walter F.
Did not eat there. Drinks great. Music better
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Peggy E.
Wonderful small venue to hear music. The night we went we heard El Ritmo de Manana (I think) and they were amazing. Waitress should have checked for who wanted another drink . We did not eat any food so my rating is meaningless. Price was very reasonable so we left a nice tip for the band. Will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2022
Matt K.
First time going and we will be back! it was perfect for our anniversary!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 19, 2022
Adam D.
What a Diamond in the rough! The perfect date spot. Fantastic vibe. Enjoyed the band, personal service. Highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2022
Doug G.
Awesome venue, great drinks, friendly service and cool jazz. Loved the experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 08, 2022
Susan H.
Had a great time. Music, service, seating were all wonderful. I'll be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 08, 2022
Jackie M.
Love the Mambo Combo and Schwartzs Point Jazz Club!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 19, 2022
Morris H.
Great music and great staff! We had a great time!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 11, 2022
Steve B.
My first time being there was a great experience. It was very cozy and had a really relaxed vibe. The guys playing were really good. Drinks were reasonably priced as well as the other fare. The chips and salsa were tasty. Only suggestion would be maybe add a few other snack options... maybe a cheese plate. Overall this place seemed like a little hideaway hole in the wall. I will definitely visit this place again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2022
Tom C.
Wonderfully intimate environment to enjoy great Jazz
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2022
Christine B.
Fantastic evening all around.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 28, 2022
Paul P.
Had a great time. Good service and excellent music, Brian Cashwell's trio.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 31, 2022
Aimee H.
We loved the Ryan Devlin JAZZ!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 28, 2022
Nolan P.
Excellent people and environment
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2022
John K.
I canceled my reservation.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 10, 2022
Yoko M.
It’s a great place to listen to fine jazz music. Decor was updated - looks more contemporary than it used to be. I kind of liked old historic look too but it’s OK. Better to be clear about the cover charge for band at the time of reservation. Also better to announce who plays much sooner so we can plan ahead of time too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2021
Beth H.
This is a fabulous jazz bar. Great ambiance, cocktails, and the various music groups
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2021
Karen B.
Great place, wonderful music & staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2021
suzanne f.
We loved everything about it! The atmosphere was cozy, the staff friendly, the ambiance charming. Despite being a long term resident of Cincinnati, I'd never been in. The only suggestion i would have would be to steam clean the stones on the exterior and do better publicity! Although, it's a small place, so thats a challenge.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2021
edward c.
This is a magical urban haunt. It is layered with a jazz legacy that seems to hang in the room. It always feels like you have been taken far away to a different time where small notions become important enough to turn into poetry.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 17, 2021
Jane L.
menu could be expanded.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2021
Terry W.
Great place for great jazz! The owner is an amazing woman. Please stop in and enjoy.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 2/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2021
John P.
If there isn't food there should be a variety of chips or appetizers
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 31, 2021
Edward C.
A very intimate experience. Lovely place. Music wonderful. I plan on future visits
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 11, 2021
Denise H.
The Point us a treasure! I enjoyed my evening very much. Z is gracious and warm. The music is exquisite! The drinks are perfect. I love this place!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2021
Joe V.
Schwartz's Point is an incredible experience!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2021
roberta w.
Enjoyed the evening! Great people!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2021
Rachel K.
Wonderful time!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2021
Michael A.
Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Awesome music.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2021
Jane S.
This is one of the most incredible places in Cincinnati. It is a Jazz club that makes you want to come back for more. Great drinks, mood, music and people.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2023
Mike W.
Did not eat while there, but everything else was great. We'll be back!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2022
Brett L.
Great night out, I love this place!!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2022
Wren S.
Good music , wish parking was safer
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 25, 2022
Robin S.
Everything about the evening was wonderful. The staff was friendly and helpful.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 21, 2022
Robert B.
I didn’t order food, so that category is N/A, but everything else about the evening was outstanding- the best musicians in town in a small, intimate environment. The owners have managed to establish quiet, listening environment (as opposed to everyone talking over the band) without killing the fun.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 24, 2022
Sarla M.
Great music in an itimate setting.
Service was friendly. Drinks were good. Didn't have food.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 27, 2022
Pierre L.
Great place for Jazz in Cincinnati
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2021
Michael H.
The music was awesome and the atmosphere was amazing. They should improve on the food offerings.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2021
Carmen H.
I enjoyed the atmosphere. I liked that the venue was small and I love the tables that were in the venue. I plan to come back on the July 29th to see Phil Degregg. I think the waitress could have checked on me a little more often to see if I wanted my wine glass refilled. Otherwise I really enjoyed the place.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 07, 2023
Grace H.
was an awesome time! I loved the jazz band that played, they were beautiful. What ruined the groups experience I brought was a loud man who kept talking over the music and making fun of the musicians, and making vulgar comments. It ruined a lot of our experience with the jazz but I would try to go again.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 3/10
Nov 18, 2021
Sandra W.
I ordered a flower iced tea. It cam in a large glass with a slice of lime but entirely too much ice. The glass was 3/4 full when the drink was gone. Since the waitress did not come over for me to order another drink for well over an hour, I sucked the ice. When I finally got to order another drink, I requested light ice. She brought my second drink with lighter ice but a smaller glass and no lime. I was able to pour the smaller drink into the larger glass that was half full of ice and it fit. So that means the two drinks were different sized drinks. But both were still $6. No consistency here.
Also the bowl of potato chips were $3.50. That consisted of TWO snack size Lay's potato chips that retails for under a dollar each. That is a 75 % mark up. And I thought gas was high???? I did NOT buy the chips.