Forever the underrated night out, piano bars offer a musical start to the night and/or a chance to sing with new friends you didn’t know you had . Check out Barchive’s picks for the top spots!

Uncle Charlie’s

139 East 45th Street

Outdoor patio for smokers and/or piano bar enthusiasts. About 30,000 lyrics in the song book for

Karaoke Tuesdays.

Marie’s Crisis

59 Grove Street

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Originally a prostitutes den, this spot has cheap drinks, some beautiful artwork of revolutionary

scenes, and someone ready to sing a duet with you.



Don’t Tell Mama

343 W 46th Street

Restaurant & cabaret & piano bar, this Hell’s Kitchen destination has played host to Liza

Minnelli, Kristin Chenoweth, Bette Midler, and more. Any day of the week you come here, there

will be a show!



Sid Gold’s Request Room

165 W 26th St

Recently named best karaoke bar in NYC, this Hell’s Kitchen bar is divided into two rooms. Get

some soul and punk (yes, punk music) going on the piano.

Bemelmans Bar

35 E 76th Street

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This upscale UES piano bar has whimsical murals painted by Ludwig Bemelmans. Get ready for

the charm.