New York has some of the best piano bars which range from the sophisticated to the more casual sing along friendly. Piano bars are located all through the city so even the most hard to please person will find a great place to spend an afternoon or evening. Below I have featured five of the best piano bars that are located in New York City.
The first of the piano bars is the Bemelmans Bar which is located on the upper east side on Madison Avenue. The bar is named after the children’s author and the atmosphere in this venue is very classic old style New York. A visit to Bemelmans Bar is definitely a must for anyone that is looking for a great venue to have drinks with friends in a friendly atmosphere where they can enjoy some quality entertainment.
Don’t Tell Mama is a great piano bar located between 8th and 9th Avenues. This venue features a great variety of live jazz and the opportunity to sing along as well as featuring musicals, comedy and vocal groups. Don’t Tell Mama is not your typical piano bar but the atmosphere, staff and the musicians are excellent. This bar is defiantly worth a visit if you are in this area of the city.
The Duplex is one of the more popular piano bars in New York and is located on Christopher street in West Village. This piano bar attracts people from all walks of life and has hosted stars such as Barbra Streisand, KT Sullivan and Lea Delaria. The entertainment at the Duplex gets going at 9pm most nights with the staff performing and providing the opportunity for open mic performances and requests.
The Top of the Tower Piano Bar has the atmosphere of a relaxed piano bar with the advantage of a stunning view over New York city. The bar is located on the 26th floor of the Beekman Tower Hotel and is open daily until quite late. The Top of the Tower Piano bar is a great place to come to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, take in the art deco inspired furnishings while listening to great live music over a few drinks.
Brandy’s Piano Bar, located between 2nd and 3rd Avenue New York, is a lively venue where many patrons visit to have a drink and participate in the entertainment. The piano bar area has a great ambiance and expect to be involved in the singing if you visit this bar. Brandy’s Bar is open late and host all type of clientele looking for a great night out.