Marie's Crisis Cafe

Marie's Crisis Cafe is a piano bar West Village New York located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (212) 243-9323

  • Website

    mariescrisiscafe.com

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  • Type

    Piano Bar

Address

59 Grove St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St) New York , NY 10014 United States

Credit Cards No
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer

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Keywords:

show tunes showtunes music cheap drinks broadway songs happy hour bar people watching pianists good for singles good for dates alcohol village theaters city well singers liquor friendly staff lines
Joslyn Hansen

Most quintessential NYC place ever. Go early for uber cheap drinks and more access to the piano, go late for amazing singers and rando Bway celebs gloriously belting showtunes .

Time Out New York

This beloved dive is the best bar to sing your heart out in a group. Every night, a pianist mines the Great American Songbook well into the wee hours for Broadway babies from all over the city . Read more

The Corcoran Group

A piano bar where EVERYONE sings show tunes as loud as you can. The bar is decidedly old-school looking, but the drinks are very strong.

Amanda Szymczak

Visit Jimmy Horan for Wed happy hour . He's the best--he'll play songs u request sans queenie judgment. He's too modest to ask for a tip, so throw a couple extra $ in his fish bowl!

Village Voice

Winner of Best Piano Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Tip the pianists and they're play just about anything for you.

Barnaby E

Want to sing showtunes ? This is the place to be then. But don't forget to tip your piano player , server and bartender , and they'll take care of you!

Michelle Wiles

Small space gets crowded but energy is great. Esp if you're into singing show tunes with strangers

Deniz Turkcu

Oh gosh, what an experience! Go there on a saturday night and just watch the people singing. Best night out in NYC! But be careful, no credit card accepted!

Galen Marchetti

Broadway-themed gay piano bar . Come ready to sing along, talented pianists and singers . Go early in the night because it gets packed

Bergdorf Goodman

Michael Kors shares Marie's Crisis Cafe as his favorite New York City Secret. It's the fabulous piano bar where he's seen everyone from Matthew Broderick to Nathan Lane!

Luis Mendoza

If you love show tunes and want to sing-a-long with a bunch of musical fans then this is the place for you. Feels like being in a living room with friends!

Kornelija Maceviciute

Did not really know the songs to sing along, but the whole atmosphere was superb! Drinks are cheap . Great place to hang around and learn those tunes .

Peter Hjertsson

Amazing atmosphere, great drinks, and such a fun crowd. A must-visit even if you're not good with Broadway songs .

Tom De Preter

If you're a bit down, a visit to this piano bar will surely cheer you up. Sing along with the Broadway classics ! Nice people

Untapped Cities

This piano bar has come a long way since Thomas Paine died here. Showtunes are sung late into the night, with the pianist claiming to hold fifteen thousand songs in his memory!

Katie Tuohy

Had an absolute blast and already can't wait to go back. It's very small, but I think that really just adds to the charm.

julie a.

I love Marie's Crisis. Of course you must enjoy belting out broadway songs along side the piano player and high percentage of gay clientele - sometimes there are SPECTACULAR voices inside!

Jason

The love of music is contagious here. If your a fan of musicals even a little, I dare you not to sing out with all of your heart and the whole crowd. Fear be damned. Have fun!

David Nelson

Cash only . But the strong cheap happy hour drinks are worth it.

Bergdorf Goodman

Michael Kors shares Marie's Crisis Cafe as his favorite New York City Secret. It's the fabulous piano bar where he's seen everyone from Matthew Broderick to Nathan Lane!

İpek A.

I went there on Monday night. I don't know if it is always lik that but someone was playing piano and all the guests were singing. Crazy! But so much fun!

Susan Hobbs

Bring cash and come ready to sing along to showtunes . A delightful time is to be had at the acclaimed basement piano bar .

Serg

Come here already drunk; keep a buzz w/ a $7 Bud (...yea, 7). Mixed drinks (also $7) are dixie cup size. ¬_¬ Use the can or go outside when any of the waitstaff starts "singing."

Jameson Fink

What a gem. Grab a drink and listen to people play piano and sing show tunes , Broadway. (And do it well .)

Brooklyn

Super singsongy & cute gay couples, broadway hopefuls and drunk folks (oh, and adorable old couples) come here. Kind of a magical place to be. Beers too expensive .

NYHistory

Don't forget to toast liberty! Founding father Thomas Paine, whose pamphlet Common Sense helped convince America to fight for independence, died at this location in 1809. Read more

Charlottes

This place makes for a hilarious pit stop on your evening journey. If you properly love show tunes , stay!

Dan Durkin

Unabridged joy night after night. If you don't like show tunes and former high school theatre geeks reclaiming their thrones, it's not the place for you.

K M

Better brush up on your showtunes before you enter!

Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals

Gay, straight, drag queens , young and old – all are welcome and all are here to have fun and live out their dreams as a Broadway star! Read more

Allison Heim

Super fun piano bar ! Head down the stairs to hear people gathering around belting out show tunes , pianists taking requests, and people have a really good time.

New York Broadway Tours

Check out our awesome musical theatre pub crawl! NYBT.info

Roland S

What a crazy experience: Edelweiß and other Sound of Music sing along. U should know that most Austrians have neither seen the film nor know the lyrics.

Foursquare Insiders

"The last time I stopped in the Marie’s denizens were shrieking through ‘Pippin ’ with such conviction that I found myself singing along, despite being ignorant of the lyrics." - Simon Doonan, author Read more

Amanda Szymczak

also, happy hour M-Th open-9pm= 1/2 off drinks, and Randy's not stingy with his alcohol !! <3

Erin Rath

Loud but friendly customers. Lots of joy-filled but bad singing. Place has tons of charm. I especially like all of the Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling.

Washington Square Hotel

This below-ground bar with a hot piano has deep roots in the West Village . Great for a group to sing their heart out.

Carlos Rios

A cozy little subterranean piano bar . Get there early to beat the crowds and soon along to your favorite show tunes .

Alp Ozcelik

Amazing piano bar ! Such a good time every time I come here. You just GOTTA sing! (And tip well !)

Dan Hebert

Was Halloween when I went, and they were hosting a Hocus POCUS re-enactment. Love this place!

Literary Manhattan

The Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl ends here every Saturday with a discussion of the bar 's literary (and not so literary) history.

Antony

Go to Duplex or Stonewall for nicer experiences. "Tips are required" sets the tone for the place. Awful staff verging on abusive. And I don't want to be 'that gay' but it was about 95% straight women.

Duncan Pflaster

The best dive bar with cheap drinks and unlimited showtunes .

Jacqueline Trumbull

Get there early for cheapo drinks and a smaller - but similarly enthusiastic- crowd!

Jenn Day

Another amazing piano bar in the West Village .

Humberto Martinez

Come here when you're nice and toasty and sing your heart out to your favorite show tunes .

Dan Ward

Fun if you are in the mood for good old fashion piano bar singalong fun with NO frills and strong cocktails--just know what you're ordering or get out of the way, they're quick here.....

Emily Verkruyse

Come here one night after you're already 1-2 drinks deep. Enjoy the Broadway crowd & sing along. Ask the piano player Dexter for your favorite showtune ...but be sure to say please & thank you!!

Felicia

Go and sing show tunes at the top of your lungs in this hole in the wall . Note the charm of the history, (lack of) decor, and quality of musicianship

Linnie D

If you request Rent, you will get seasons of love. If you request little mermaid, you will get part of that world. bring cash to tip the pianist . The singing waiters are quite exceptional.

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