There are few places in New York that have the same creative charge as The Roxy. The red-bricked, triangular landmark in the heart of Tribeca has long been a sanctuary for musicians, filmmakers, artists, and just about anyone who leads a creative life.
It’s a space not only steeped in history – of the art, chaos, and glamour of New York in decades gone by – but one that somehow keeps reimagining what it means to be downtown. This kind of energy has long been embedded not only in the hotel, but in the neighbourhood itself. Just steps away from where The Roxy now stands, in 1978, the Mudd Club was once the nexus of the city’s underground music and art scene with a gallery curated by Keith Haring.
Now, The Roxy Hotel is entering its next act with the opening of The Roxy Café, a new all-day destination that sits at the intersection of old-world theatre and modern indulgence. Mornings begin with espresso and sunlight spilling through the atrium, while evenings hum with the low thrum of conversation and clinking glasses. The café feels quintessentially Roxy – a place where the boundaries blur between locals and travellers, artists and admirers.
Just a floor below, The Django is the hotel’s subterranean jazz club, which continues to perfect its own rhythm. Modelled after the boîtes of Paris, the space is about as moody and chic as they come. This season, it launches a new Sunday Matinee program, bringing a fresh dimension to the venue’s already electric seven-night lineup.
Every Sunday from 2:30pm until 4pm., as the city above hums with errands and brunch reservations, The Django opens its doors to an underground escape. Ensembles like the Emily Braden Quartet or the Loston Harris Trio fill the room with a sound that feels transportive – part Paris, part New York, entirely timeless. Complimenting it all are drinks served ceremoniously – whether it's a mimosa or a coffee that takes your fancy – and a menu spanning crab cakes, a sprawling cheese board, and a Paris-meets-New York burger with pommes frites.
And for those who prefer their stories on screen, The Roxy Cinema remains one of Manhattan’s best-kept treasures — a jewel box Art Deco theatre screening independent gems, 35mm classics, and rare archival prints. You'll want to linger here long after the credits roll, with a popcorn in one hand, and a craft cocktail in the other.
Together, The Roxy Café, The Django, and The Roxy Cinema make up a kind of cultural trifecta — a celebration of the city’s artistry in motion. In a neighbourhood built on reinvention, The Roxy doesn’t just keep up with New York’s rhythm – it sets it.
