Wally's Cafe

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427 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Wally's Cafe, founded in 1947 by Barbadian immigrant Joseph L. Walcott, is the oldest family-owned and operated jazz club in the world, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The venue is renowned for featuring live music 365 days a year, showcasing both original and cover tunes performed by talented musicians.

In addition to its vibrant music scene, Wally's Cafe hosts the Student Music Project, which offers students the opportunity to experience live jazz and learn about the genre in a historically significant setting. This initiative aims to introduce participants to America's music and provide insights into the skills necessary to become musicians.

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Willie R.
9/28/2025

I came here recently with a friend. It was a Thursday, and we showed up in the middle of the first set, which featured a group of students who were getting down on the keyboard, guitar, and bass....

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Neil N.
8/24/2025

Service could improve. For two proseccos it was 18 dollars each. No prices on the menu. Bartender turning people away just to spite them. If you decide to go, you'll see. Act like a local and ask...

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Emilie H.
4/6/2025

A classically cramped, dim little venue. If you wait long enough, a chair will open along the wall--but beware, the waiter will make sure each person orders a drink! An $18 one at that. Not the...

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Fadda M.
12/9/2024

Boston's oldest & longest running jazz club. They are open 365 days a year, & HAVE JAM SESSIONS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT nuff said. This place is a national landmark !

Gregg S.
9/27/2025

The website hasn't been updated in over a year. I brought my teenage son there and it's a one hour drive for us We arrived at 5 pm on Saturday which is the time that was posted on the...

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