Billy Rice Band John and Dawn are Awesome food is good. Sound is good. They have a Patio. read more

Awesome band, 22N, for the anniversary at this Piano Bar. Unfortunately we ended up leaving early because the service was not good. On top of that our waitress (long black hair) seemed to be intoxicated the few times she did remember to check on us. We may try again on a regular night that is not a celebration. read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We live near by. This is a fun place but they always screw you on prices. My food was reasonable and good. My bourbon was $12.50 for bottom shelf. But $9 for draft beer! 2 drinks and 1 appetizer $72 with 20% tip. Service is good and friendly. We showed up late so we didn't pay $5 each cover which is ok. Good place for parties. read more

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Definitely a fun place while in town. Went with my mom to see the "Jam Band" and had a great time. Good beer selection and a basic menu kept my stomach full. The music was enjoyable, and I knew most of the songs. They definitely cater to an older crowd for sure. The service was OK, just some confusion on the order, no big deal. Parking is a bit tight, so it helps to get there early. They also have Karaoke rooms available some nights. read more

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Great music venue! Fairly recently expanded and renovated! Excellent layout for enjoying live entertainment. Food is typical bar food and just OK. Would be a five star rating for me otherwise read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

First time here. There was a $5 cover which isn't bad. Food & cocktail prices are a bit high for the area. Place is super cute. Staff is friendly. LOVED the band- K-Luv & the United Funk Foundation! Would come back to see them! read more

88 Live is a cool live music and dueling piano bar in Bradenton. Highly recommend visiting on a night when Emily is performing. She is super talented, funny, and very engaging. She did a great job of interacting with the crowd and getting everyone up and dancing. If you don't go when she is there, you'll be missing something. The food was surprisingly good. All of the food surpassed my expectations. We had the wings, pizza, and salad. The wings were baked to perfection, pizza was thin crust and had good flavor along with the right ratio of sauce to cheese, and the salad was decent. This place is like 3.5 stars for me because the sit down setup isnt my preference, but I'm rounding up because Emily was awesome, service was decent, and the food was good. Check it out. read more

Almost everything...what needs improvement Service we rented the VIP elevated space which was great. The waiter was overwhelmed. He had way too many tables. He was a great guy not his fault... Let's talk about the space the old VIP room had ambience with the white gauze curtains, bathed in blue lights 3 white sofa's & a table in the middle not the same $150?? Elevate the wall that faces the kitchen curtains blue lights? Drape curtains across the mirrors to the chandelier add a couple of small round tables for drinks A little bit more privacy between the two rooms would be nice when there are two different parties read more

Such a cool place! The staff were exceptional and the band awesome. $5 cover you can't beat. We will return each time we are in town. Kcmo read more

88 Live offers a lively, fun atmosphere with dueling pianos taking center stage, encouraging everyone to sing along. This adults-only spot also features a tasty food menu and other entertainment throughout the week--we even caught a great Beatles band there! There's a $5 cover charge, and reservations are helpful. It's a perfect place to go with friends for a memorable night out, and there's even a photo spot at the entrance complete with fun props. read more

First time visitor and looking forward to our return. We have eaten at Sage Biscuit and Anna Marie Oyster Bar and never even noticed this place hidden away in the corner. Friends invited us to see Westbound & Down on a Sunday evening, and we had made reservations ahead of time. There is a large bar area and then the seating area, along with a VIP area, which looked comfy!! The tables all have chairs with casters and they are really comfortable. Our server was super friendly and brought our first drinks quickly. While enjoying the great music, we ordered the meatball appetizer and pretzel bites. The meatball was 2 meatballs, each on a baguette. The meatballs were good, but the price for 2 was a bit much. Later on we ordered wings and pizza. We asked for them to be delivered at the same time, but the wings came out 10 minutes before the pizza. The pizza arrived very over cooked, so it was super dry. We didn't have the best food experience, but the venue itself and the music made for a great time. read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Wonderful musical talent at this venue and great menu to boot. Friendly atmosphere and a happenin' place most nights with live music.

Best food/staff/entertainment in town! 10000% recommend. This is run by a small family and it is such a friendly vibe. grewt for parties and events! read more

the original piano bar was classy,now just a club,door charge??? drink prices keep going up.the people are paying for the enertainment. turned into a money maker . read more

Food, service and ambiance were all great!! They have Bingo a few days which is quite fun!! I highly recommend!!

Pepperoni & Bacon pizza was AMAZING!! The dualing pianos was a lot of fun! Will be back on my next trip! read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We wish we had discovered 88 Live earlier in our stay in Bradenton! Live entertainment most nights and a really cool vibe. Our server Dawn, was amazing and took good care of us. We had the Bruschetta as an app. Ingredients were fresh and tasty. We also Ordered a pizza, thin crust which was also very good. Will definitely be going back next time we are in Bradenton. Would definitely recommend to make reservations as it fills up quickly. read more

88 Live Piano Bar - a pizza with a slice missing - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Have tried to patronize this place since it opened, really love the idea. Tonight was the last straw. After an hour at our table, I went to bar to try and get a second drink. Not that busy, went to bar, ignored. Went to door man, said love this place but thirsty, need a drink to stay. So, he said "then leave", so I did. Going to try and open some competition not so far west and will be sure you do not have an empty drink for 30 minutes after dancing which is supposed to be the idea! Loved the new piano guys SUCH A SHAME read more

we have been locals for 3 year now and decided to try this place out and unfortunately it was not the best experience. to start, our waitress was trying to take care of way too many people. thankfully we were able to go up to the bar and order, but even when we tried to tab out for the couple of drinks we did get from her, she was no where to be found! she also had on a veryy short dress with a low cut top that made us a little uncomfortable. it was pretty crowded, dancing was fun thought and the band was great read more

Staff great. Great pizza and the entertainment awesome Loved dueling pianos and open mic night was great. Good musicians and Henry Lawrence singing was a real treat! read more

Food Is Crap! Service is Crap! Ambiance on Tuesday Night Jam Band Is Crap! The Music on Tuesday Night is always disgusting! The Band should be fired ASAP! The place expanded which proved to be crap idea! Avoid this place! The bands are real crap that performance here! read more

Piano Bar Bingo on Saturdays is Adult fun. Presented by MC. John Smith (yes that's his real name) the banter is fun and the food and drinks are a great. Bar food is tasty served quickly. Again, 21 and over as the jokes are Adult in nature. The Cash prizes are sure not small. A great place for a group to meet. Try it out and have some fun ! read more

We've been to two events here and I've had a great time. My wife and I have had the calzone and chicken Parm no complaints whatsoever.

We went with the intention of enjoying the entertainment for the evening. We were replaced in the bar area and could not hear or see the entertainment. It was loud for the purpose that we wanted to be there. Expense night. 2 drink minimum on top of $15 each for entertainment we couldn't hear. Little disappointed. It looked like a fun place otherwise. read more

Although a bit over priced, the drinks were ok and food tasted reasonably good. Management and servers were good. We came in for food and drinks just before the Dualing pianos started and not really interested so we ate at the bar. read more

Awesome place! Food was amazing and so fresh & Hot! Bands fantastic, friendly efficient staff. Had such a wonderful time, returned 2 days in a row. I will be back next trip to FL. People pay much more than $5/cover for parking, concerts etc - just have to put in perspective. Was packed so I would say doing just fine! read more

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Love this place. Great staff, great management, great food great drinks, entertainment is absolutely fabulous. Every night is something different. We have come a couple times.. this time we brought people that were here from France and had a great night in the VIP section. John is great and Sherry is wonderful. I have 2 TikTok videos of this place We all will be back We highly recommend this place... read more

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Sadly I have to change my review of this bar. I wanted to give this bar a chance. I love entertainment and have supported them in their ups and downs. I support Matt and Anne Coates. I'm glad they have finally Gotten their liquor license and kitchen soon. Love the entertainment that comes In but tonight was a disappointment. My husband and I wanted to stop in and see the new changes before we went home after work to support our friends. When my husband walked in towards the bar(didn't know a cover was already in place at 6:45 for an 8:00 show) the partner approached my husband about paying the cover she said if u can't afford the cover then "bye bye"! So very rude and no way to keep your locals who will keep u afloat in the off season! read more

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Had a 50th birthday party for my wife here and I couldn't have been happier with the customer service and accommodations. The owner Sherry was fantastic and went the extra mile to make thd night special. Our server Dawn was equally accommodating and on top of things. The food was delicious with a good variety of options and served timely. I would definitely recommend having another event there. Good food, live entertainment, and great service. We will definitely keep this establishment in mind for a good time any weekend. read more

Great place to listen to live music, eat and dance the night away Love listening to the Fulco Family Band. A must see show read more

88 Live Piano Bar - The Fulco Family Band - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

It was a great fun night out with a group of friends until the songs became vulgar, obscene and raunchy. So unnecessary. Would have loved to have a girls' night out there, but no longer a possibility. The menu is limited, but better than traditional bar food. Our server was great. Very attentive and checked in frequently. read more

Over price watch ur bill there but piano playing great bring ur wallet comfortably chairs nothing cheap there

Food was great service was great- the show was very very good- super talented! FUN FUN FUN!! I'm going back! Go with a group- so much fun!!

Great venue, good food and wonderful service add jam night and you've got a lot of fun

Long Review but worth the read, I promise . . . . If I could give ZERO stars for the behavior of the owners I would! This is relevant because it happened to me personally. The owner(s)will target any patrons, in an act of discrimination! Even ones that quietly ask questions and then express their opinion, even quietly and privately. So much for freedom of speech. And the owner(s) will make a mockery of any patron they choose to target and will do so by making a very public display. The situation I am referring to occurred 2/11/23 at approximately 10:45 pm. It happened when I approached a waitperson to inquire about prices to book/rent a table for a friend's upcoming birthday, and while doing so, I also asked why another patron was very publicly told to leave by a female patron dressed in white? Before the waitress answered me, she offered to write down the prices, and remarked that the woman in the white top was in fact one of the owners. To which I replied, "oh wow that guy was speaking out about his belief that the song sung by Alabama was a racist song, because it was at one time believed to be a statement about racism and I understood, because I have witnessed the KKK protest in front of my High School, in Madison County GA, in 1985, so I can understand when someone has strong feelings about being against racism". I then told her "It's ok you don't have to write the price down, I'm not going to book a party, to come back". To which the waitress ran over to the woman in the white dress to repeat my comment. The woman in the white top and blue jeans, very quickly and rudely, and with a presentation that was consistent with being intoxicated approach myself and my husband to demand we leave immediately. We were already in the process of trying to locate the waitress to pay and leave. She then yelled "get the bouncer, get the bouncer" and put her hand on my back, which I stated "do not touch me that is assault, get your hands off me." We were trying to leave as fast as we could but the lady in white continued to yell and soon another man was present who announced he was another owner and to leave, leave now. And he stated "that's nothing, so you get bumped into", in response to my comment about her hand on my back. We again stated we were trying to leave, we had been trying to leave since before the lady in the white presented herself at our table, but we needed to pay our bill! He stated, just leave, you don't have to pay. At that point a third person was present, whom I assume was a bouncer. Now all of this attention was because I ask the waitress why the lady dressed in white, very publicly told another patron to leave after he yelled out a public comment about the performer singing an Alabama song. The man sat at his table quietly for an additional 5 mins before leaving. He left without having a bouncer and a second owner present themselves to demand that he leave. He also didn't have the lady in white put her hands on his back to encourage him to leave. He was also speaking about a truth. It is true that there is controversy about that Alabama song and another Alabama song. But to this day it is unknown what the true meaning behind the song really was because the song writer and the artist are deceased. But that is not what my post is about. That man was expressing his freedom of speech that he was against the song. It sounded like that man was against it. The rest of comments being yelled out were about sex acts, but that was ok. Go figure! So, if you do decide to go to this establishment, be aware, that you may not express your opinion or ask questions. And remember to Sit still. Sit quietly. Eye forward. Conform to the owner(s) opinion as that is the only accepted one. BTW I believe that was why the KKK was standing outside Madison County HS back in spring of 1985, no one is allowed to think differently. We were discriminated against because I asked about the reason someone was asked to leave and because I stated don't give me prices to book a private party, I'm not going to come back for a party. RUDE OWNER AGAINST FREEDOM (OF SPEECH) TO ASK A QUESTION AND(EXPRESS) SAY I'M NOT COMING BACK. SO, I'LL SAY IT HERE PUBLICLY. I'M NOT GOING BACK AND (ADVERTISE) ADVISE OTHERS NOT TO GO TO THIS PLACE OF BUSINESS AND SPEND YOUR HARD-EARNED DOLLARS! read more

For the record, I'm a local, but had never been to this place. I went to join some friends to get out of the house. It's a restaurant ppl. It's not the amount, but the principle, and quite honestly I was disgusted at having to pay a cover charge ($5) where I was going to spend more money on dinner and drinks. It's a limited menu to begin with, but when I went to order the meatball sub I was told they were out of meatballs. Not much choice left after that so I reluctantly ordered a pizza. Terrible. Yuck . I was sick by the time I got home. And over priced at that. I'm not a penny pincher, but I think it's bad practice to overcharge for a crappy place with crappy food and charge a cover to get into a restaurant. read more

Since when does a beer and wine 'bar' require a cover charge. If they wanted to make a Piano Bar atmosphere then they should foot the bill for the entertainment - not us! Reading these comments I wouldn't even give this place a try. We don't pay to enter a business to purchase beer, wine and have live music. Their choice - their responsibility! This is Florida, not a high class club by any means. Sad way to start a new business, good luck. read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Back to the big city, perhaps owners are transplants from NYC? We don't pay to enter - Costco and Sams Club only. - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Food was ok and service was better More fun when the area is in season Dualing pianos - ok Not enough of crowd when we went read more

I struggle with this place, I try to be fair but every time I go back it just doesn't work out for me. My friends all stopped going back about a year ago. They all said overpriced drinks, overpriced food, bartender not friendly and to top it off the cover charge. I do enjoy the music but you can see any of the musicians that I like any where in town. read more

I personally enjoy coming to hear the music. Since the changes it's been packed on Sat nights. Tried the bruschetta tonight. It was good, fresh ingredients. I read privies reviews mentioning the $5 cover. Upon entry the door guy did ask 1st if I was here for the dueling pianos and informed me of the cover (which I was already aware of). Before the changes they had a $3 entertainment fee anyhow so the $2 increase isnt a big deal. I'd be complaining more had they increades fee and made no changes. The staff is friendly, food seems good and the music is entertaining. I recommend checking it out for sure. read more

88 Live Piano Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Bradenton, Florida