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The Duplex

The Duplex

Gay Bar and Piano Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
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    Michal
    "Extremely friendly and funny staff, great music, great singing."(10 Tips)
    Skyler D.
    "Unassuming upstairs bar with unisex bathrooms and a bowl"(3 Tips)
    Charles R.
    "Brian Nash is the best piano player!!"(2 Tips)
    Christopher H.
    "I love seeing the Resignos and Colleen McHugh, here."(2 Tips)
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  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkAugust 2, 2014
    This West Village institution is the best bar to sing solo in front of strangers. Just scrawl your name and request on a napkin and leave it atop the baby grand for the live pianist. Read more
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Michal
    MichalAugust 12, 2013
    Extremely friendly and funny staff, great music, great singing. I was there on Sunday night and it was half full. I went alone but a guy talked to me at a bar so it was not boring at all.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2011
    A staple in the West Village. Come here for a good drink outside, or sit at the bar and chat with the bartender, or take in a good musical review or comedy show.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupAugust 2, 2014
    A staple in the West Village. Come here for a good drink outside, or sit at the bar and chat with the bartender, or take in a good musical review or comedy show.
  • Joseph T. M.
    Joseph T. McMahon IVMarch 31, 2011
    My favorite bar/ lounge, period. No pressure etc. Great crowd n environment. If you want to have a fun, chill time with or w/o friends, what are you waiting for? Joey <3
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesNovember 5, 2016
    Show tunes are great, lively environment. And they serve mini bottles of champagne !
  • Colvis W.heart icon on user image
    Colvis WaltersNovember 17, 2015
    The performers are always great. This is one of my favorite bars in the West Village. The have a small theatre upstairs with lots of great productions.
  • Skyler D.heart icon on user image
    Skyler DobinFebruary 16, 2015
    Kind of gay. Kind of amazing. Live piano jams and singalongs. Very friendly bar staff/entertainers. Unassuming upstairs bar with unisex bathrooms and a bowl full of condoms.
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.January 1, 2013
    The upstairs bar is a convenient and quieter place to catch up with an old friend over a drink (or 3). Most nights it's like you have the place to yourself!
  • Ri M.
    Ri MarchessaultMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Head upstairs on Wednesdays after 9pm for "inbox"! Great music, awesome drink specials, and maybe catch some boy band trivia or love talk n slow jams! FREE
  • Antonyheart icon on user image
    AntonyFebruary 3
    A much friendlier vibe than Marie's Crisis cafe. I wish I came here first. Nice staff, nice vibe and they take card payment.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011
    This West Village institution is the best bar to sing solo in front of strangers. Just scrawl your name and request on a napkin and leave it atop the baby grand for the live pianist. Read more
  • Amy C.
    Amy CarothersApril 24, 2017
    Theatre Review: Granny’s Blue-Mers raunchily sings the blues Down in the Alley! https://nyctravelsblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/24/grannys-blue-mers-raunchily-sings-the-blues-down-in-the-alley/
  • Chris P.heart icon on user image
    Chris PhillipsApril 3, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    It's not really a gay bar anymore during the peak times. Still can be a great spot. Can someone remind the straight people to sing?
  • Lilyheart icon on user image
    LilyOctober 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Come see Andy on the keys on Monday nights. Great bartenders. Catch the afternoon sun with their well placed outdoor seating.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJuly 1, 2016
    Cabaret theater on top floor, tickets and 2 drink min applies but fun space
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupDecember 18, 2011
    Sit at the bar downstairs and get sloshed while a comedian heckles you. Or go upstairs for a wonderfully fun cabaret act.
  • Pat D.heart icon on user image
    Pat DwyerJanuary 14, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit all the way down front or on the way back at the Thomas table. Those are the better seats.
  • Tony M.
    Tony MasseyJune 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Come for the Sunday Happy Hour. Sam is great behind the bar and Will is amazing at the piano!! Good times!!
  • Jenn D.heart icon on user image
    Jenn DayAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Amazing piano bar downstairs with live music and a cast of crazies. Best time!
  • Cin L.
    Cin LuAugust 16, 2013
    Def such a fun spot. Best piano bar I've ever been to. The performer was amaaaaze.
  • poppi K.
    poppi KramerDecember 29, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Piano bar 7 nights a week! Open 365 days of the year 4-4 shows almost every night. Check www.theduplex.com for cabaret schedule. "Like" us on Facebook!
  • Jackson I.heart icon on user image
    Jackson IsaacsonJune 27, 2015
    Extremely strong drinks upstairs. A double is more like a triple. And a fun mix of people.
  • Ian P.heart icon on user image
    Ian PaxtonAugust 30, 2017
    Excellent bar, really friendly people and wonderful singers
  • Lilyheart icon on user image
    LilyJuly 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Come by on Monday nights to hear Andy play piano! If you sing, he might even let you come up and join.
  • Juli F.
    Juli Foranna JulieroApril 24, 2014
    Amazing piano bar, lovely staff!
  • Lauren A.heart icon on user image
    Lauren AlexaSeptember 29, 2016
    Great spot for live music in the West Village!
  • Douglas K.
    Douglas KrukoffDecember 31, 2015
    The bartender on the 1st floor tonight (12/30/15) was so rude and got mad that we asked the price of house drinks/told the bartender upstairs to not serve us. Then the manager has no authority over it
  • Lance L.heart icon on user image
    Lance LacoffFebruary 9, 2016
    Nice small theatre upstairs for drinks and a show
  • A D.heart icon on user image
    A DelDecember 23, 2015
    Classic, legendary gay bar with a piano bar upstairs
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceApril 4, 2015
    The upstairs bar has more dancing. The downstairs bar has more singing.
  • Jess O.
    Jess OstroffDecember 19, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Andy plays piano on Mondays during happy hour, and he's amazing. Also, he's super cute! Go see him!
  • Lizzie B.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie BordenJanuary 17, 2020
    Great piano bar. Good drinks
  • Leora C.
    Leora Cohen-RosenbergAugust 4, 2013
    Very intimate venue, lovely staff. Reasonably priced drinks.
  • Jenn D.heart icon on user image
    Jenn DayOctober 4, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Happiest place in the Village. Great staff and live music!
  • Christopher H.
    Christopher HadlockDecember 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    I love seeing the Resignos and Colleen McHugh, here. But, my favorite show, Hands down, is the Meeting with Justin Sayre.
  • Ira G.
    Ira GoodmanOctober 5, 2013
    Keith Price did his heartache and hardon comedy - fantastic!
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    نجديةSeptember 28, 2017
    Monday’s and Thursday’s open mike night!
  • Patrick H.
    Patrick HayesAugust 25, 2012
    Fantastic patio. But watch out, the gratuity is already included with your bill.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Strong drinks. Drag upstairs.
  • Jase
    JaseNovember 15, 2010
    Order a Blue Thunder at get a seat up front near the piano. You might get lucky and see a pair of Dollies.
  • Brookes D.
    Brookes DeckerApril 27, 2010
    the best. downstairs piano bar to upstairs rockband. awesome place.
  • Desiree P.heart icon on user image
    Desiree PerezApril 30, 2017
    A little over priced. But the I had fun! Interesting mix of people
  • Jessicaheart icon on user image
    JessicaMarch 17, 2015
    SO much fun! Great songs.
  • Rafa M.
    Rafa MayaApril 3, 2013
    The best piano player on Tuesdays!
  • Mallory
    MalloryJune 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Sam is the best bartender. Seriously. The. Best. ❤
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordJuly 23, 2016
    Very lively and fun
  • Craigthom C.heart icon on user image
    Craigthom CookJune 18, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    This place rocks! I like it for obvious reasons & highly recommend it! It's a sing a long song kinda place! Read more
  • Rob P.
    Rob PanosJuly 8, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Best hangout in the city! Staff is amazing! Happy hour...yay!
  • Michael B.
    Michael B.September 2, 2012
    This is a nice place 2 go 2 and have a drink in nyc.
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