Pianos

Featuring the best live music and dance parties on the Lower East Side.

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  • Phone

    (212) 505-3733

  • Website

    pianosnyc.com

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  • Type

    Rock Club

Address

158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St) New York , NY 10002 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 265


Keywords:

happy hour margaritas dancing burgers music DJs upstairs lounge hipster sandwiches karaoke spicy food alcohol tequila casual books quiet inexpensive comedy local bands staff
Omari Allen

Drinks are crazy cheap during the weekend happy hour . Great vibes. Rock concerts in to back, if you're into that.

Marmy

Yesterday party in here upstairs was wonderful???????? I was still dancing , cos’ the Dj was playing many hip-hop tracks . Chicks, drums, drinks - yeahh. Many thans to barman. She was excellent!

Jim Taylor

Located in an old Piano store, Pianos kept the original signage and have transformed into a Lower East Side fave for happy hour , live music and food for that tipsy snack . Read more

The Wild Honey Pie

This historic venue originally opened as a piano store. Now you can eat a tasty burger and watch some great bands!

Maria Montesano

Great happy hour prices on drinks and food. Nachos and burger are amazing. Check out a local band for cheap or dance upstairs.

ℳ????????♍

Pianos is always a staple for a fun random night out in the LES. Great drinks and FIRE music . Gets packed on weekend evenings. Left after 1am and still packed

Anthony DeRico

Best LES spot for music lovers that like drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon cans for under $5 a pop. Having both in one spot - winning! A true NYC gem.

Gajtana Simonovska

20th Anniversary reunion tour for Verb. Old school little music venue . Affordable cover and dj spinning in the other room makes for a fun and lively Saturday night.

Lower East Side Partnership

This bi-level bar is located in the heart of the LES. Locals line up most nights to scope out the live music and sweet dance floor . Come with your friends, leave with new ones.

Del Noble

Exactly the sort of upmarket dive bar you’d expect to find in NY. Perfect for late night drinks

BlackBook Magazine

Single, hot hipster chicks. Single, hot hipster chicks dancing like mad in confined, packed spaces. What happens at Pianos... generally moves to your apartment . So wash your sheets before going out. Read more

The Corcoran Group

Sit (or dance ) downstairs for good drinks and yummy burgers or head upstairs ($5 cover) and hear the newest indie rock band perform .

DoubleDeuce

Really, it's a great place to see varied genre live bands . Often a line , always a good time.

Katie Eytch

Support the local bands that play in the back bar . Shows are usually around $10 and they're always worth it, at least to meet new people and hear something new.

Christine Monahan

Non pretentious , shorts and sneakers welcomed kind of joint. Best happy hour- Nachos are amazing, burger is really good, wings are small but also delicious + $4 frozen margs = Done deal.

CMJ

CMJ hosts shows in this former piano store every year. You can relax in the bar with a burger after attending the two stages. Just be careful with the ketchup if you haven't fully calmed down.

David Greenberger

Great live music from up and comers almost every week night. $8 or so gets you in for 4-5 shows

Axel

1 out of 10 is a fantastic concert . Still worth the visit. You can see and listen to the act before paying entrance, through a window. That helps when making a decision.

Joshua Lutz

not only great spot to see Qthe best of Queens and brooklyn rock bands , but best hamburgers in NYC hands down! Maybe second to "Two Napkins" but their flash fired wine burger is just amazing.

Joshua Lutz

Best burger in Manhattan. I know that's a bold statement but try the flash fired red wine burger and see if you don't agree. Great music on MONDAY NIGHTS! I played here on a Monday and it was PACKED!!

Rick Moser

My wife and I met here. Only seemed appropriate to rent the whole space for our wedding. It was an amazing NYC wedding. Carlo hooked us up.

Songza Music

In addition to fresh new music coming out of the main room, Piano's often has more stripped-down acts perform upstairs. Also, the burgers are pretty darn good.

Cari Y. Salas

I love coming here after a stressful day at work! It's just chill and relaxing! The bartenders are great! Amazing food as well !!

Alyxa Lease

Thursday live funk bands really bring in an interesting crowd, make sure to drink appropriately.

John Leidl

If you manage to get in its fun. The back room plays amazing hip hop and Andrew is a great bartender !!

jonathan haff

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!

Kevin

No cover. Upstairs karaoke is fun. Downstairs it's great to grab a table to or spot at the bar , people are always moving in and out and most people are real friendly .

Adam V.

The bookings have really taken a dive over the past few years, but they still pull off the occasional great show.

Rockabus

Get 2-for-1 drinks or $5 burger-and-fries when you show your Rockabus wristband between 2pm and 8pm! Read more

Nate Beatty

Awesome music , VT beer on tap , cheap happy hour , great burgers . What could be better?

Yera Ha

Fantastic happy hour ! $4 frozen margaritas , but watch out-- they're strong. Catch a free show upstairs on weekdays!

Ry

Great venue, totally friendly staff , and they have lambics ! If you've never had one, ask for it at the bar . A bit pricey , but totally worth it.

Malcolm Ring

Strong $4 Frozen Margaritas for their 2-8PM Happy Hour . Weekends here are a mess, but this place is a gem off-peak hours.

Candace L.

Never had anything bad on this menu. Molten choc cake , goat cheese veg burger , chipotle mayo w/fries...try everything twice.

Noah Xifr

Fun dance floor . Cheap strong drinks . Long entry & bathroom lines .

SideTour

On Saturday nights, head to the downstairs back room for a dance party that rages until 4AM. Ask nicely and the DJ might fill you in on after hours locations.

İpek A.

Cosy bar with good staff . You can catch a good live music every night of the week.

Alexander Vinokurov

Cool place. Calm on Mon, very crouded on Wed. Good live concerts , rock/funk DJ on the 1st, hiphop on the 2nd floors

Tyger Madenda

The mushroom quesadilla is legit. I didn't think is was gonna be all tasty like that! Calamari is the bomb. The happy hour is the truth.

Oscar W¡ld

$9 beers ???? but everything else is awesome

James J

Whether in the front bar or listening to live music in the back or upstairs, this place is a good time.

Ish

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.

Chet Mancini

Great bands come through here. The upstairs is a chill option with a smaller bar .

Victoria Natenzon

Not a place that I prefer to go out on the weekends, but it always has a long line and everyone seems to love it there. Usually have bands playing, so maybe that's why.

bruna lacerda

Best happy hour , cheap drinks and great environment <3 love pianos.

The Family Records

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!

Miguel Senquiz

According to The Family Records, these are the best in the city . Can't attest to that personally, but they've got good taste, so check it out.

Jackie Mucilli

Awesome live music . Gets crowded . Food is quick & delicious for snacking .

Alexis Bendjouia

Frozen margs all the way. Good casual drink spot with mediocre live music but worth it anyway

New York Habitat

Fun spot for a drink and to catch a live band . Come here during happy hour for some cheap drinks and a good time.

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