Venue · New York City, NY
Cafe Wha? Events & Tickets
- Nov1Sun
6:00 PM
from $25.72Tickets - Nov6Fri
6:00 PM
from $35.61Tickets - Nov17Tue
7:00 PM
from $25.72Tickets - Nov17Tue
9:30 PM
from $25.72Tickets
About Cafe Wha?
Cafe Wha? is a music club at the corner of MacDougal Street and Minetta Lane in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The club is important in the history of rock and folk music, having presented numerous musicians and comedians early on in their careers, including Dave Van Ronk; Bob Dylan; Jimi Hendrix; Bruce Springsteen; the Velvet Underground; Cat Mother & the All Night Newsboys; Kool & the Gang; Peter, Paul and Mary; Woody Allen; Lenny Bruce; Joan Rivers; Bill Cosby; and Richard Pryor.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- West 4th Street–Washington SquareMetro station160 m · 3 min walk
- Christopher Street–Stonewall StationMetro station420 m · 7 min walk
- Houston StreetMetro station430 m · 7 min walk
- 9th StreetMetro station440 m · 7 min walk
- Spring StreetMetro station590 m · 10 min walk
- Christopher StreetMetro station610 m · 10 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Multi-storey car park160 m · 3 min walk
- Underground car park370 m · 6 min walk
- Underground car park620 m · 10 min walk
- Underground car park670 m · 11 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Cafe Wha?
Check prices ↗- Washington Square HotelHotel310 m · 5 min walk
- CourtyardHotel520 m · 9 min walk
- Four Points by SheratonHotel590 m · 10 min walk
- Mercer HotelHotel610 m · 10 min walk
- The DominickHotel680 m · 11 min walk
- The Greenwich LaneApartments710 m · 12 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Cafe Wha?
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- caffe whaBar20 m · 1 min walk
- Olive Tree CafeBar20 m · 1 min walk
- Mamoun's FalafelRestaurant · middle eastern20 m · 1 min walk
- Minetta Tavern RestaurantRestaurant · burger30 m · 1 min walk
- Artichoke PizzaRestaurant · pizza30 m · 1 min walk
- Caffe ReggioCafé · coffee shop30 m · 1 min walk
- Pommes FritesRestaurant · fries40 m · 1 min walk
- off the wagonBar40 m · 1 min walk
Artists & teams coming to Cafe Wha?
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Cafe Wha?: FAQs
What's on at Cafe Wha??
Cafe Wha? has 4 upcoming events. Next up: Stillhouse Junkies on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Where is Cafe Wha??
Cafe Wha? is located at 115 MacDougal Street, New York City, NY, 10012.
What is the nearest station to Cafe Wha??
The nearest station is West 4th Street–Washington Square (Metro station), about 160 m from Cafe Wha?.
Which hotels are closest to Cafe Wha??
The closest places to stay are Washington Square Hotel (310 m), Courtyard (520 m), and Four Points by Sheraton (590 m).
Where can I park near Cafe Wha??
Public car parks near Cafe Wha? include Multi-storey car park (160 m), Underground car park (370 m), and Underground car park (620 m).
When did Cafe Wha? open?
Cafe Wha? opened in 1959.