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Best of Food & Drink / Bar with Live Music - 2026

The Iridium

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2026

Bar with Live Music

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    Live music is the focus at The Iridium, a 180-capacity venue on Broadway with a history closely tied to guitarist Les Paul. The club describes itself as a destination for rock, jazz and blues, while its current programming also includes folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret and world music. Les Paul performed weekly at The Iridium until his death in 2009, and the venue continues that musical legacy with a full calendar of shows. The club also doubles as a live recording studio and operates its own music label, IridiumLive. Its stage has hosted artists including Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy and Joe Satriani, according to the venue. Along with performances, The Iridium offers food, cocktails and wine and makes its space available for private events.

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