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Pianos

Pianos

Rock Club and Karaoke Bar
Lower East Side, New York
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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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  • Wesley V.
    Wesley VerhoeveJune 28, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing seared tuna salad and sandwich, great french fries, and on Tuesdays at ten they have the best 1980's/90's pop music DJ's. Super fun to dance to and eclectic.
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    Alex RobertsonAugust 5, 2022
    I played a show here when I was 15 and had to have X’s drawn on my hands and go home by 9:30 and I accidentally kick-unplugged a DJ lady’s CDJ and she was like oh what the FUCK man and I wanted to die
  • GG
    GGJuly 19, 2013
    Great music! Saw a band called Blue & Gold. Awesome. Food is fantastic also! Everything is delicious.
  • 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!
  • Rachelle P.heart icon on user image
    Rachelle PikeJanuary 18, 2015
    Dangerous margaritas, great margaritas, tasty treats, and a greeaaaat happy hour.
  • Melissa R.heart icon on user image
    Melissa RosenthalMarch 23, 2015
    Every Thursday they have awesome shows downstairs! Great place for music.
  • 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.
  • Richardine B.
    Richardine BarteeMay 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The margarita was good. I think if you have more than one, you will definitely fall when you get up if you don't have a high tolerance like me.
  • Foursquare Insiders
    Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015
    "Used to be a piano store. Half price margaritas until 8pm. Can't beat that." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
  • Dora K.heart icon on user image
    Dora KuoMarch 3, 2016
    They have good music played by @kid_chalupa at happy hour on Wednesdays!
  • Luis A.
    Luis ArguetaJuly 14, 2012
    Great environment, awesome music on the second floor! Make sure you come with girls, otherwise you won't get in!
  • Taylor L.heart icon on user image
    Taylor LindsayJanuary 21, 2015
    Frozen margaritas - strong and cheap! And the fries are great - mix the two dipping sauces.
  • Mick M.
    Mick ManagementOctober 19, 2011
    Fort Lean will be playing the Greedhead Showcase at CMJ 2011 at 11 PM on 10/22/11. It's their last show of CMJ and it's sure to bring the house down!
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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.
  • Shalimarheart icon on user image
    ShalimarJune 10, 2016
    The happy hour is pretty good and there's always lots of local bands playing.
  • 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.
  • Spencer V.heart icon on user image
    Spencer VairoFebruary 22, 2015
    Great music but can get very crowded on Saturday nights, 10 dollar cover for some shows
  • Fabian M.heart icon on user image
    Fabian MartinAugust 20, 2022
    Cute bar with live music in the back. Me likey
  • Steve R.
    Steve RitterJuly 19, 2012
    Load up on cheap margaritas at happy hour--the showroom cover starts at $10 and typically exceeds reasonable for the lineup.
  • Daren R.
    Daren RJanuary 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Happy hour is the lick. $5 burgers, $6 grilled chicken samiches if you wanna stay lean. AND, $3 wells and brews. Wed, P. Reed spins 90s hip-hop.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • Arjunheart icon on user image
    ArjunDecember 28, 2016
    Live music upstairs every night of the week with no cover charge.
  • Josiah David C.heart icon on user image
    Great party atmosphere, great crowd, and excellent service.
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenDecember 6, 2014
    Fun place to catch a live show or just dance the night away
  • 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.
  • Brendan M.heart icon on user image
    Brendan MOctober 5, 2016
    Some of the best local bands are found here nightly
  • 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.
  • Elke N.
    Elke NominikatMay 11, 2023
    Been here 50+ times
    Super excited for Taste of Iceland. We, aka @glamglare,🖤💖 gugusar! W/ Oliver ❤️
  • Mikael P.
    Mikael PorsFebruary 5, 2013
    Great concerts venue. Even when there is no concert it's a cool bar!
  • 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
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GuerrieriAugust 14, 2016
    Head to the back for the music/cheap beer. Had a blast last weekend!
  • Amyheart icon on user image
    AmyMarch 13, 2013
    One of the best happy hours. $4 frozen margaritas and $5 burger and fries.
  • exfm
    exfmFebruary 14, 2012
    Get there early for amazing happy hour specials and great local bands. $4 frozen margaritas for all!
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CheskinAugust 14, 2014
    Great bar to catch talented up and coming musicians
  • Christine A.heart icon on user image
    Christine ArboledaMay 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour, burgers, I like the upstairs area
  • Tina S.
    Tina SpadesMarch 9, 2013
    Cool spot. If ur not there for a show., u pay fees to go up stairs or down or in the back room. Argh.
  • The Taste Sheriff
    The Taste SheriffSeptember 24, 2014
    Cool place. Don't expect a great scene but it's fun.
  • Shalev S.
    Shalev SrurNovember 16, 2014
    Great place to dance and see shows. Two floors
  • BaxterTheBoss
    BaxterTheBossOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The grilled cheese is really good and filling!!! Best grilled cheese I've ever had, you must try it!
  • Nick W.
    Nick WiesnerJanuary 21, 2012
    Never took them as a food place, but boy are they good. Stop before 8PM and take advantage of happy hour specials. 5$ burgers 3$ drinks... all set.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengJune 4, 2016
    The most TERRIBLE bar I have ever visited in NYC. The 1st level plays awful music, and the 2nd level costs you $8 and is filled with creepy men. Never been treated so horribly in NYC nightlife before.
  • Christian H.
    Christian HelwigMarch 17, 2013
    Fantastic music venue in the heart of the best part of manhattan.
  • Rick C.
    Rick ContiAugust 17, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Karaoke in the upstairs lounge is unlike anything you've seen before! Monday Nights is honestly the best party in the LES... possibly the whole city!
  • 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
  • Baramee C.
    Baramee ChindavongAugust 13, 2014
    Great for dancing until it gets too crowded.
  • Jingjing Y.heart icon on user image
    Jingjing YangJanuary 13, 2017
    bought a cocktail which does n t taste liquor tho lol
  • Jasmine W.heart icon on user image
    Jasmine WhiteMay 17, 2017
    For dancing and hip hop music go upstairs.
  • Paul B.
    Paul BenedictNovember 10, 2013
    If you just got here and it's 3 am...you made a good move. High Five!
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