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Pianos

Critics' Pick

158 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Stanton St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-505-3733 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
3.7 out of 10

3 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Comedy Club, DJ, Hot Spot, Live Music, Lounge, Restaurant & Bar

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Daily, 3pm-4am

Happy Hour

Daily, 3pm-7pm; $3 beers and well drinks, $4 wines

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; J, M, Z at Essex St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Upcoming Events

Ongoing
Every Tue Guitar Hero Party

See Full Schedule >>

Profile

In October 2002, a Parisian-style bi-level bar opened in an old piano shop without bothering to change the sign. Since then, it's been sucking multitudes of chic rock-and-roll scenesters out of Brooklyn and back down to the Lower East Side, forcing jaded locals to hole up at nearby Max Fish and bitch (yet again) about the unwelcome invasion—before trickling down the block themselves once they're good and drunk.

Live Music

Nightly at 8 p.m. in the back room, $8–$10 cover; check website for schedule

DJ
Nightly at 10 p.m.; check website for schedule

Comedy Nights
Sun.–Mon., 8 p.m.

Reader Ratings

3.7

unclear what it's like inside

vanilla from 10019 | Posted on 8/24/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

my friend was turned away with a new york state temporary ID and several valid photo IDs. the best part was the "manager" who carried a walkie talkie and offered to help us. after hearing why my friend was turned away...Read More

I always have a great time at Pianos!

TYorke from 10005 | Posted on 8/7/08

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

I live in the neighborhood and came across Pianos a couple of years back. If I want to go out but I'm not sure where to go, I know I can always hit up Pianos. Great music, casual atmosphere, friendly...Read More