Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

My boyfriend and I came to see The Fat Back Band on 1st Jan. They were amazing, and what a venue to see them in. Everyone was up dancing, having a great time! Perfect place to see a live act. I would come back again. However, we missed the started of their set, because the website advertised the band start at 23:15, we arrived at 22:30. Unlike a lot of people who get to enjoy the festive period, I was working nights on New Years Eve, so this was my New Years Eve. When we arrived we were told the set had already started. We said to the welcome host the website says 23:30 set starts. To which he responded ‘our website does this’. Perhaps worth while making sure the information on your website is correct as the couple sat next to us missed the start too for the same reason. You provide conflicting information on your website to what is stated in your emails. If you know this is a problem it can’t be difficult to fix. The website and confirmation emails also state the bar is open until 3am. Once the band finished at 23:40 we were told to drink up and pay. We had a great time, but our night was cut short because the information provided on your emails and website is incorrect. I would recommend the venue and would come back for the right band but I would make sure I arrive in plenty of time because it’s a lot of money to pay for misleading info and feeling disappointed.

Attended Ronnie Scott's last night as a group of 10 for a family members birthday and all 10 of us were disappointed.
Even if you enjoy live music there are much better places to go.
Ronnie Scott's is overpriced, you pay just to book a table, the food is overpriced and mediocre at best and god forbid if you talk, you will be told off by a member of staff, surely people can listen to music and talk quietly at the same time.
Better suited to tables of 2 or 4 where people don't actually want to make conversation and they certainly should accept group bookings if they don't want people to enjoy their evening.
Of the 10 of us that attended none of us will be returning!

We’ve been to Ronnie Scott’s before and when we visited London recently, we saw someone was playing who we were interested in so along we went.
We purchased tickets in advance for the ‘early’ show one Tuesday evening. There are different seating areas and we had cabaret seating (there are cheaper seats). It’s a small venue so you’ll have a good view anywhere. We also ate there (but you don’t have to).
The venue is iconic. Just a black street frontage but anyone who was anyone in music has been there. Staff at entrance and serving were excellent. Friendly and professional. The venue itself I’d great inside. Subtle lighting, all red and candles. Just a great night out.
When we went , the band were terrific - they don’t book anybody bad at Ronnie’s!
If you’re dining, get there for doors open so you have time for food before the main act.
We had a fabulous and very ‘London’ evening. But .. don’t forget your wallet. Tickets, food and drink are expensive (even for London) but that said, you won’t feel shortchanged and you will be talking about your evening for days afterwards.

This was my first time in Ronnie Scott's and unfortunately I had booked a "premium table" for two for £115 (not including food or drinks). Don't be fooled by the website: the management have cynically packed an unfeasible number of tables and benches into a very small space. I've been to many live music venues but this was utterly ridiculous. I was told there were 220 people crammed into a room of perhaps 700 sq ft. We left in disgust having been promised a refund, which was subsequently denied. I hope this review starves the club of marginal revenue equivalent to at least £115.

I confronted the staff about the presumptuous tip. The menu says 9.75 but get charged £12 +. Confronted staff about how I don’t want to tip them for doing their job, it’s their job. You don’t tip a postman for doing his job every time he deliveries a letter. So makes no difference when you go into a bar for him to violate you instead of just adding the overall price to the menu which I also confronted him about. So watch out if you aren’t from London.. watch out tourist be aware of get your wallet pick pocketed in front of your eyes

I’ve lived in London for 15 years and always wanted to get to a gig at Ronnie Scott’s; the venue is obviously iconic - and such a wealth of talent that is attracted to play there. We saw Ruby Turner (amazing!!), plus the supporting act was super talented. It’s a must-do for any London visit, such a wonderful place to enjoy music and relax with good food. Only downside is the bathrooms are small and get a little crowded

We saw Booker T. Jones in a sold out show. The venue is classic, with tiered seating that faces the stage and little table lamps. After reading other reviews I thought it would be too crowded and everyone would be on top of one another, but even with a sold out crowd it didn't feel cramped. The sound system was great; so often in musical venues it's either too loud or too muddled, and this was perfect. Waitstaff were busy but attentive. If you want to eat their late night bar food menu was adequate. After Booker T's terrific show, a terrific jazz band played until about 3 am. It is funny to hear British accents from jazz musicians when you expect a Cajun accent. A memorable evening at a fun venue. Get your tickets well in advance or risk being disappointed!

Frith Street is becoming back to life with lots of tables outside along much of its length. Still sad to gaze up at RS’s doors and the performers’ posters but nothing bookable yet. However the continuing first rate live-streaming is the best we can hope for until the lockdown is relaxed further.

This weekend Mark Havana and the Banger Factory as well as kansas Smitty’s House Band on impressive 4 camera HD.

This part of Soho is making every effort to bring back music food and carousing to the heart of London.

Even non-jazz fans know this is as UK's top jazz club but how many know it is great for drinks and not so bad for food? You are politely asked to keep quiet while the musicians are playing (quite rightly) but that does not stop you enjoying a meal and drinks. The food is satisfactory, not terrific but then this is not primarily a restaurant, and it is, for what you get a tad expensive. But the cocktails - so many to choose from and so good. Beer drinkers might be disappointed with the choice of just lager. The house wine is excellent. The service is quick and friendly.

Having been to Ronnie Scott's many times over the years and had a great experience, this time, however, was VERY disappointing.
After queueing for 45 minutes after the doors opened at 5.30 we were shown to our seats and ordered an overpriced bottle of house wine at £38. We were just settling in when were told to move as they had made a mistake on seating us. Robben Ford (the only act of the night) came on stage at 6.30 and after only 75 minutes of music, he had finished his set and left the stage. Then the announcement came that it was time for us to leave too. We were given our bill (which included a compulsory service charge) and made to feel that we had to finish up our drinks and leave immediately. Things have obviously changed at Ronnie Scott's and not for the better, as in the past the gigs were longer and less rushed.
We won't be visiting again and would no longer recommend this venue as we feel it's become a tourist rip off.