The Century Room

Tucson is so fortunate to have a Jazz Club like the Century Room. We have been here for three different performances and each one has been so unique and a fantastic music experience! Last night has to be our favorite so far! The music performance by Danny Janklow and the elevation band, which is made of Tucson musicians, was incredible! They celebrated the music of John Coltrane. Danny is an exceptional saxophonist! Wow! I mean we continued talking about him at dinner and this morning during breakfast. He performed a new song at the end of his set playing a soprano saxophone that was so hip and full of life! I cannot wait for that to be recorded on his next album. His Fiance Katherine Ella Wood was the vocalist for a few songs and she was delightful. I will say the pianist Jon Eldridge II was fabulous! I am still thinking about how he played those keys on that piano! Incredible.Of course Arthur Vint on drums is always a special time to hear him join the band! Jeff Sandberg on bass is a very talented musician as well!The Century Room is a special vibe on its own. We love the interior with the long bar and intimate seating. The drinks are always wonderful. I especially love their mocktail called desert blossom spritz. So refreshing! We didn't ordering any boards to snack on this time. But they are always a good start to the evening.We look forward to our next jazz night visit! Truly a special place in our Old Pueblo!

Lovely, intimate location to listen to jazz bands performing. Great decor that fits the jazz theme and a bit of the art deco style. They have a great menu of drinks including alcoholic and NA options. They even serve snacks. The waitresses are friendly and helpful and check up on you often and refill your water as needed. Paying is easy to as they bring the machine right to your seat and they can split the checks too. Downside is the stage is small and not elevated so if you are not in the front it's hard to see the band. The acoustics are great though. It was a packed house each night I went. I am amazed at how many people they got in there. This is definitely a date spot!

I wish I had a place like this near where I live. What a find! We were here on a Wednesday to see Hot Club of Tucson perform and it was an incredible show. They performed so many great songs, many of which I was familiar with and many of which weren't typical jazz songs but were performed in such a creative jazz-inspired way. The space is really nice and the drinks are fantastic 10/10 for music, ambiance, and drinks :)My one complaint is the process for getting your tickets online shares very little information and isn't totally accurate. When we purchased our tickets it said if you upgraded to the preferred (closer) section, that if you didn't arrive on time people in the regular section could move up and take your seats. We weren't certain we would make it on time because of an earlier dinner reservation so didn't want to risk losing our seats and decided to just get seats in the regular section. That information about giving up your seats isn't true at all. We saw multiple tables of people arrive late and get seated in the preferred section which they had originally reserved.Also the preferred section gets table service while the rest of the tables need to order at the bar. I wish this was advertised as well. ALSO, the tickets were stated as being for two different shows, an earlier set and a later set sold as two separate ticket options. Because it was a weeknight and not a weekend, they didn't really follow this even though that's how the tickets were sold. The second set started WAY earlier than advertised and I saw someone show up very late because they had gotten a ticket for the 8:30pm show but the second set actually started around 7:50pm. The entire show ended at almost 9pm so this person basically missed over half the show they expected to see because it wasn't advertised accurately online.The Century Room is a 5 star jazz venue as far as I'm concerned, however the misinformation and confusion in what they advertise online regarding their shows is really unfortunate and should be resolved for the future. I would hate to be that guy who showed up for an 8:30 performance only to realize the show was almost over already.

Went here Friday night with a group. One thing that stood out in the process of coming is the nuisance of trying to plan with a group. There's no way to link your tickets or state you're with a group unless one person pays for all the tickets, which obviously is seldom the case for various groups. You also have to download an app which is annoying on the day and age when everything and body has an app and phone storage is not unlimited! Anyways I digress, lol. Actually arriving to Century Room, I was an impressed. It's an intimate space with food and drink for order as well. The shape of the room is not my favorite but really all seats can see so it's not that big of a deal. Staff was friendly and professional, even when my small group attempted to move themselves lol. Not a fan of the lock tail menu but they were courteous in providing suggestions and altering theirs. I can't remember the name of the one I ordered but it was okay. I subbed the grapefruit soda for plain club soda which was admittedly my fault! The boards were a good size and allowed for grazing. I loved the barrio one, just wish it had meat in it, as well as more crackers or bread. With my table of 7, the server spontaneously brought more by, which was kind of her. I really appreciated that. The meat/cheese board was fantastic as well. Someone at our table also ordered the caprese board and seemed to like all of it but the pasta salad, which they felt was misplaced with the rest of the items. I agree with that. I also tasted it and was not a fan of it at all either. The show was great and went by Soo fast! I do wish it would have been broken up a bit, maybe with a couple breaks or an intermission, but the group was definitely talented and entertaining.

I came for the 10:30pm show last night after dinner and love the ambiance here. It reminds me of a jazz club in chicago or NYC (except for all the extra space). We had space between us and the tables around us. A waitress came around to take our orders. After speaking with some regulars they told us the 7 and 9pm shows are jazz bands who they bring in from all over and the 10:30pm show is the house band. It can be people who work at the bar or who are just dropping in to play for the night. Sometimes it might be someone famous who is in town. We really enjoyed the music and especially liked when they brought a female singer on stage to join in. Lots of people who went to the 9pm show stuck around for the 10:30pm show as well.The cocktails weren't that good though. I only liked 1/4 of them. The Morada Colada has tea in it. I'm glad I asked because it wasn't clear from the menu and I can't have caffeine.The Spanish Inquisition is complex. It was a tiny bit bitter at the end and no citrus flavor. It is spirit forward but not overpowering. It was good and I would order this again. Champion of the sun tasted like rotten pineapple juice to me. Francisco didn't think it was bad tho. The Ocelotl was not good. It was a bit bitter but overall I didn't like the taste. I would have liked the Copper Hall Collins if it wasn't so sweet. I hope they get some new drinks but if not, I'll just be drinking the Spanish Inquisition or champagne here in the future.The kitchen is closed by the time the 10:30pm show is on.

Came on Monday to see a big band show. a wonderful experience! cocktails are premium quality and unique. This place is a gem. Must visit if you're in the area. A++

This is a wonderful place to enjoy good music and delicious craft drinks , a little on the pricey side but worth it.The decoration is very art deco, with wonderful lighting throughout the bar.All shows here are wonderful and the host ,Paul is wonderfully cheery and attentive.Their menu has improved exponentially and they have great appetizers to choose from.We ordered the "Barrio Heartbreaker" board that included pickled butternut squash (delicious), artichoke hearts, barrio bread ( ), butter, brie cheese, jam, pesto and olive oil.

Cozy jazz lounge with a stellar mixologist. Creatively presented drinks to include the Shadow Caster II with soft flavored whisps of applewood smoke. There is a small bites menu as this is a lounge. Service was friendly and quick. Live music to lift your mood and to forget your worries. No cover charge- which is a gift of its own because the vibe and music is high end. Parking meters are free after 5pm downtown which is an extra plus.

I've visited twice and absolutely enjoyed the experience both times. Tasty cocktails, great atmosphere, attentive staff, and fantastic music. Not really more you can ask for when out enjoying live music. Absolutely recommended if you're a fan of live music, particularly jazz or blues.

The Century Room is many things: 1. The design of the room is stunning 2. The waitstaff, bar staff and door staff are friendly and professional 3. I was there on a Monday night to catch The Century Room Jazz Orchestra and the band was swingin' like crazy. What a night! Can't wait for my next trip to Tucson!