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Ryles

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212 Hampshire St Cambridge MA 02139
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(617) 876-9330
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Ryles Jazz Club is a Cambridge institution, one of the most attractive and intimate jazz clubs in the city. The club boasts... two floors of entertainment making it one of the most diverse music venues with “the best in live music.” The second floor houses Ryles Dance Hall featuring “Hot” Salsa and Merengue to sophisticated Ballroom and upbeat Swing. As a top jazz club, Ryles features 40...

The jazz plays downstairs while cabaret shows take the upstairs stage at this old-time venue in hip Cambridge. The weekly entertainment schedule includes a popular Latin dance night every Thursday, with free merengue and salsa lessons. Ryles Jazz Club serves dinner entrees including steaks, sandwiches, chicken wings, seafood and desserts. There is a jazz brunch every Sunday.

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Soft lights, mirrors, and good barbecue set the mood for fine jazz on the ground-floor mainstage, host to a steady showcase since the 1960s of new bands, favored locals, and stars like McCoy Tyner and Maynard Ferguson. But Ryles leads a merry double life, because meanwhile, the upstairs dancehall has earned its spurs as a Latin dancers' destination. There's world music Wednesdays and...

Diverse crowds in multi-ethnic Inman Square keeps Ryles alternating between smooth, relaxed jazz and hyped up Latin dance. The barbeque isn't bad either. Fridays the dance floor explodes with Merengue and Reggaeton, Saturdays are for swing and Salsa and Sundays are all about the jazz brunch. Best bet for people who dig their eggs with a trumpet accompaniment. Downstairs venue space brings bevy...

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Convergence of great music and BBQ

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100

Wile I lament that Mitch, the pit master left - the BBQ tradition lives on and Mitch would be proud. Still the greatest BBQ in Cambridge - this together with Jazz makes a wonderful evening. Don't hesitate to check out the scene !

Love the Sunday jazz brunch

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100

We go for the jazz brunch on Sundays. The food is good, standard brunch fare. The atmosphere is relaxed and the music, by local performers of a very high standard, is always a fitting accompaniment to a casual, laid-back Sunday.

Great local jazz

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80

Excellent local players in a very laid back setting

Bloodies, Sunday Times & Jazz

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100

Ryles is a Cambridge tradition. If you love live jazz, in a relaxed, fun environment you can't beat Ryles. Years ago I spent many Sundays with the NY Times, a delicious bloody mary, enjoying fabulous jazz. It has gotten bigger but the essence has not changed. If you love jazz........especially live jazz, don't miss out on Ryles. You will keep...

You go for the music, not the food

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80

Find out whos playing and then go - food is secondary though their BBQ is actually quite good.

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A Cambridge Institution, one of the most Attractive and Intimate Jazz Clubs in the City.

Ryles Jazz Club is located at 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA. This business specializes in Bars, Pubs, & Clubs and has 4 review(s) with a star rating of 3.75.

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Beautiful, historic art deco 1930's masterpiece. Grand ballroom and smaller cabaret ballroom. Crystal chandeliers, red velvet drapery, gorgeous dance floor in each room. Excellent food and entertainment.

Each floor of this conveniently located jazz joint provides a different type of musical entertainment. As a result, you're sure to find something that suits your taste – perhaps a laid-back venue with live jazz, or maybe an electric atmosphere with lively dance music. Local and national acts both perform regularly, and Ryles also offers salsa and swing dancing on weekends. In addition, they...

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