Pianos

Pianos

Rock Club and Karaoke Bar
Lower East Side, New York
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    The experts at The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat recommend this place
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    Edyta K.
    "Great happy hour.. 4$ frozen margaritas, well drinks, and beer!"(16 Tips)
    Ben v.
    "Red Wine Burger - one of my favorite in NYC"(7 Tips)
    Elena H.
    "Best happy hour specials!"(5 Tips)
    Lorin
    "DJ spinning the upstairs lounge but try to avoid the bathrooms"(5 Tips)
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  • Jackie M.
    Jackie MucilliMarch 30, 2015
    Awesome live music. Gets crowded. Food is quick & delicious for snacking.
  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.February 1, 2015
    The food here is unexpectedly great - and inexpensive too! Try the fries and sauces!
  • jonathan h.
    jonathan haffNovember 30, 2012
    come here when yer ripped and have no where else to go. beware the d-bag bouncers that love power trips. you may want to show up with a few ladies strapped to yer arms... ttyl!
  • GG
    GGJuly 19, 2013
    Great music! Saw a band called Blue & Gold. Awesome. Food is fantastic also! Everything is delicious.
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    💎TAugust 19, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Pretty great bar if you can score some seating. It gets crazy packed on the weekends.
  • Dora K.heart icon on user image
    Dora KuoMarch 3, 2016
    They have good music played by @kid_chalupa at happy hour on Wednesdays!
  • Melissa R.heart icon on user image
    Melissa RosenthalMarch 23, 2015
    Every Thursday they have awesome shows downstairs! Great place for music.
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    ShalimarJune 10, 2016
    The happy hour is pretty good and there's always lots of local bands playing.
  • The Family Records
    The Family RecordsJune 28, 2011
    Family founder Wesley hosted over 250 shows here as part of the Cross Pollination concert series which eventually spawned The Family Records. Try the margaritas, but be careful!
  • Rachelle P.heart icon on user image
    Rachelle PikeJanuary 18, 2015
    Dangerous margaritas, great margaritas, tasty treats, and a greeaaaat happy hour.
  • bruna l.heart icon on user image
    bruna lacerdaMay 8, 2017
    Best happy hour, cheap drinks and great environment <3 love pianos.
  • Squeeze Rock
    Squeeze RockSeptember 13, 2011
    Recently changed their menu a bit. The calamari still rocks and so do the burgers. Chicken sandwich no longer my favorite.
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    RockabusJuly 24, 2013
    Get 2-for-1 drinks or $5 burger-and-fries when you show your Rockabus wristband between 2pm and 8pm! Read more
  • Ish
    IshApril 12, 2018
    Make sure you vaccines are up to date, and probably wouldn’t hurt to wear a condom while you’re in here. Can’t be too safe.
  • Justas A.
    Justas A.February 22, 2013
    Real home-made burger+fries for $7. Could it be beaten by fast food chain? Pianos is swarming with a lot of cool people. Don't skip this place.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael De La RosaDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Weekdays: 2PM - 8PM: $4 Drinks (Frozen Margaritas too!) Weekend: $5
  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    Sarah ProefkeSeptember 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good happy hour specials. Try the $4 margaritas and the nachos!
  • exfm
    exfmFebruary 14, 2012
    Get there early for amazing happy hour specials and great local bands. $4 frozen margaritas for all!
  • Liz R.heart icon on user image
    Liz RattrayMay 28, 2015
    Upstairs is a great place to watch live music. You're a part of the show.
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KyleAugust 9, 2014
    Great bands come through here on the weekends; so many good but different vibes.
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    ArjunDecember 28, 2016
    Live music upstairs every night of the week with no cover charge.
  • Nick W.
    Nick WiesnerJanuary 21, 2012
    Never took them as a food place, but boy are they good. Stop before 8PM and take advantage of happy hour specials. 5$ burgers 3$ drinks... all set.
  • Mikael P.
    Mikael PorsFebruary 5, 2013
    Great concerts venue. Even when there is no concert it's a cool bar!
  • Fabian M.heart icon on user image
    Fabian MartinAugust 20, 2022
    Cute bar with live music in the back. Me likey
  • The Taste Sheriff
    The Taste SheriffSeptember 24, 2014
    Cool place. Don't expect a great scene but it's fun.
  • Brandon R.
    Brandon RosenbergJuly 15, 2013
    Reprehensible behavior. GF paid for $19 bill w/ $100. Got change for $50. All I can assume, saw a single girl at a bar, thought drunk given the lateness, tried to take advantage & got caught. We left!
  • Richardine B.
    Richardine BarteeMay 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    And I am going to try the margarita and I will be careful. I will let you know how that goes shortly!
  • Ann H.heart icon on user image
    Ann HortonFebruary 28, 2013
    great happy hour: delicious 5 dollar veggie burgers and half off drafts
  • Oliver B.heart icon on user image
    Oliver BouchardFebruary 17, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Diverse and interesting booking. Watch out for the week-long residencies.
  • Conrad G.heart icon on user image
    I’ve had good and bad nights here, the venue itself is nice, but the music is hit or miss and it’s a little bit overhyped I feel.
  • Josiah David C.heart icon on user image
    Great party atmosphere, great crowd, and excellent service.
  • Erin L.heart icon on user image
    Erin LaneAugust 10, 2011
    Make sure you've had at least a few (read: 5-6) drinks before hitting this place up on a weekend night, then head upstairs for the dance party.
  • Oscar W.
    Oscar W¡ldJanuary 20, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    $9 beers 👎 but everything else is awesome
  • BaxterTheBoss
    BaxterTheBossOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The grilled cheese is really good and filling!!! Best grilled cheese I've ever had, you must try it!
  • Ariadne E.
    Ariadne EireneJanuary 25, 2012
    sometimes the bouncers are dicks...but i love piano's, they have dancing, bar and lounge areas. in a fun area
  • R Bar NYC - 218 Bowery
    Nice venue for live music in the back or hanging out in the front area. We just saw Autodrone play there and is was great!
  • Tina S.
    Tina SpadesMarch 9, 2013
    Cool spot. If ur not there for a show., u pay fees to go up stairs or down or in the back room. Argh.
  • Brendan M.heart icon on user image
    Brendan MOctober 5, 2016
    Some of the best local bands are found here nightly
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CheskinAugust 14, 2014
    Great bar to catch talented up and coming musicians
  • Daniele C.
    Daniele CodegaDecember 2, 2014
    On weekends get here early before it gets overcrowded and overly loud.
  • Christian H.
    Christian HelwigMarch 17, 2013
    Fantastic music venue in the heart of the best part of manhattan.
  • Shalev S.
    Shalev SrurNovember 16, 2014
    Great place to dance and see shows. Two floors
  • Baramee C.
    Baramee ChindavongAugust 13, 2014
    Great for dancing until it gets too crowded.
  • Christine A.heart icon on user image
    Christine ArboledaMay 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour, burgers, I like the upstairs area
  • Amyheart icon on user image
    AmyMarch 13, 2013
    One of the best happy hours. $4 frozen margaritas and $5 burger and fries.
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia San JuanFebruary 9, 2014
    Everyone says not to come here unless you're SMASHED. Believe them. This place is so awk when sober..
  • Mary-Jane R.heart icon on user image
    Mary-Jane RewaDecember 4, 2014
    Great music and atmosphere. Good boogie potential.
  • Daniela I.
    Daniela ItaloAugust 27, 2010
    oh my the Grand Piano & Veggie burgers are amazing. Fries also tasty. Can't wait to do the nachos next time!
  • Tj O.
    Tj OlsenSeptember 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Though not my favorite place to see a show it's a surprisingly good place to grab a bite
  • NabeWise
    NabeWiseAugust 30, 2011
    More upscale party spot next door to Cake Shop. Great food and affordable drinks.
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