I'm late to Pianos but better late than never! Pianos is how me and a girlfriend ended another epic night out-at her suggestion of course. After a quick bag check, we were given wristbands and charged twenty dollars each to party upstairs. It was about an hour to closing time and we made every minute count. The DJ was ON POINT! Soca, 90s and early 2000s Dancehall kept the crowd moving. Everyone was dancing even if they were sitting down. Pianos is dark and smoky and fun af! I bounced around from dance partner to dance partner and sometimes I danced alone. The crowd here isn't afraid to bend you and twist you like a pretzel, if you're okay with that type of motion. You'll get to dance with people of all heights, shades and genders. The age range is from mid 20s to Gen Xers like myself. Bob the bartender on the ground floor, was so cool and he didn't rush us out during Last Call. Bob was even wonderful enough to intervene when an overly excited, borderline creepy guy tried to buy my friend and I shots of tequila that we did not need. At the nights end, the crowd spilled outside full of booze and looking for good trouble to get into. Pianos was pure nostalgia for me-real 90's, Flatbush Bashment vibes. Loved it. Definitely going back. read more

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Great happy hour spot. Came here on a Friday night right after work and there were only a few people seated at the bar. Was able to immediately grab a table for my group but the place really started to fill up around 7pm when we left. Got the Double Smash Burger and a Frozen Margarita all for less than $20. The burger was a bit greasy but otherwise yummy. The fries were great. Worth the visit for happy hour! read more

Pianos - happy hour: double smash burger with fries and a frozen margarita all for less than $20! - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Jerome gave me a guided and curated experience with amazing cocktails and expert tips on navigation of a multi floor establishment.

Dance floors and I go together REAL BAD. I don't care if my joints crack, I can busssss downnnn. My dancing partner in crime and I went to Pianos on a Saturday night. We arrived early at 10pm before any of the madness ensued. The bouncers were friendly, checked our IDs, and let us in. As far as I know, there isn't a specific dress code. They also have a coat check available. It's a casual bar/lounge atmosphere. The "main" area has booth seating and a bar. There's an area all the way in the back with an open dance floor, bar, stage, and some seating. I have to warn everyone... there's really not much space. The place is small, and after 11pm you are going to get PACKED like sardines. We knew what we were getting into... we knew what we signed up for ;) Since we got there before the dance floor was packed, we were able to make our way to the front of the stage so we had wayyyyyy more room than other people. Long story short, the DJ was KILLING IT with the tunes. He played everything from reggaeton, dembow, dancehall, afrobeats, hiphop, 2000s hits, etc. And we danced our hearts out for hours and hours!!! I didn't order any food but they have very affordable Happy Hour specials! And if you didn't get the gist... yes, this is a spot that attracts college students or people in their 20's lol. But you know what, sometimes I just need a fun night out until my social battery tells me to crawl back in my introverted cave. P.S. They host private events and shows with live music! read more

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Impressed with this venue, has two floors and 3 different rooms playing different music. Crowd was okay, very diverse which is always good. But some nutcases as usual. Beers over priced though $16 for a canned Corona?! Overall okay venue. read more

Last night was my first time here. I met up with friends who I have not seen in 5+ years. The atmosphere is dimly lit lights with a dj. When we were there. there were only like 4-5 people there and music was very loud. I did not have anything to drink but tried a carrot as my friend ordered the hummus plate and a pizza. She said it was spicy. My friend really enjoyed the hummus plate though. In the back they had another room where there is a stage set up so they do have live music here. read more

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Came here after a work party because it was empty and could accommodate a big group. Doorman told my 25 year old (black) teammate that he "didn't like the color of her ID" (or perhaps her skin)... and refused her entry. We got the heroic manager who also refused to scan her ID and demanded a second form of ID. He then said we were blocking his line. There wasn't a single person in, on or around the "line". They called the police who arrived and agreed the bouncer was being an asshole. Very standard case of low life staff trying to power trip and flex any semblance of authority he has before crawling back home to whatever sad little rathole he emerged from. read more

I absolutely loved this place and forgot about it. I was here in 2004 to 2006. Then stumbled upon this place the day of pride. I completely forgot about their drink specials. Their drinks are super strong and I wasn't expecting to get drunk. Granted, I've completely halted my drinking habits because I am living a healthy lifestyle this place had me hammered. Our bartender was really chill as well. I loved that the place was empty on a Sunday afternoon. It's a cool place for groups when it's not crowded. ::bathroom alert:: I don't like that the bathroom was downstairs. It's never a cute looking being drunk and walking to the bathroom. But it was super clean and I was excited about that much. Would I come back here? Yes. I probably wouldn't make this a night location if I'm drinking the area is super crowded at night time. read more

This place feels so nostalgic. It doesn't change, same great quality bands and artists. The best HH and delicious burger served on English muffin! read more

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HORRIBLE DOOR MAN. Rude for absolutely no reason. Walked up at 245 with my friend from curaçao (big money spender just looking for a drink. Runs a 3-500'bar tab easy and door man shut us down . It's closed while talking to some dudes outside . . Will never bring business there again . Wanted to say I was there for the DJ but for what he already set precedence! Get a better doorman ! On a Thursday he's rude and sucks ! read more

We had a pretty good time at Pianos, we went on a Saturday and Monday. Saturday we had to wait on line for a bit and tbh waiting on line isn't really worth it inside. I felt like the line was just there for show. The drinks were good, nothing special. The bartenders were doing their job. It was crowded for a show in the back but the space for drinks is separated from the stage so it wasn't super difficult to get a drink. The line outside made the place feel like it was gonna be something so special but it wasn't. There is also an upstairs and that was super packed playing hip hop which was so much fun but less easy getting drinks. I felt bad for the bartenders cuz it was so slammed. We also went on a Monday which was totally different, no line less packed but just enough for great fun and the bartenders were friendly and attentive. All in all the place was ok and I do see why people love it but I can also see why it's a headache. I would definitely recommend for out of town friends. We will be stopping by again in a few months for a follow up and video will be posted via TikTok and Insta read more

fun bar with good music! it does get pretty crowded but there's different floors do it doesn't feel too bad. one of my go to bars in LES - bartenders are friendly and the prices aren't crazy. read more

Speaking more from the bar scene: a really cozy, modern venue on the front end with a larger bar in the back (I did not go back). No cover. There's was a random playlist playing with a variety 2010s to 2020s hip hop. We got there early and was able to secure some tables and chairs. The dj came later and transitioned more into house and dance. The drinks are strong; maybe too strong. The G&T was almost unable to be consumed. read more

I went here for a cool party and found out the manager of this spot is extremely rude and obnoxious.. How can people keep coming back here if they treat people with such disrespect. Security was good no qualms there. The hip bartender was totally rude and ignoring the crowd that wanted to get drinks. He must be related to the owner.. How this place stayed open for so long puts me in disbelief read more

Good vibes, good area. If your in lower east check them Out when your bar hopping. Only thing is if you're a group of all Dudes it may be harder to gain access. They prefer equals rations so make sure you bring your ladie Frieds out when pull up ! read more

LESS STAPLE , best music . Inclusive environment have never felt so comfortable to dance my tushy off in a nightclub and short line !!!!! read more

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Rlly dead when we went. Other than that nothing explicitly wrong with it but we were there like 8 minutes and then left

Pianos is a very cute and small time bar with a lively reputation. I rate it 3 stars since it is a small labor of love with a dance floor/club section. The washrooms are TRASH and STINK, and isn't a pleasant experience when in Pianos. You always have to wait in line since there are only 3 stalls, the flushes never work, and the fact that you have to share the bathrooms with other genders make the bathrooms really extremely messy. The bartenders were ok, they weren't the friendliest. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here read more

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Terrible service, overpriced, and the vibe was meh. I need 85 characters to post so here extra blahhhhh.

Idk what it is and idk why went out on a Wednesday night but it feels like someone took a sledgehammer to my thighs. They are so sore from jumping around dancing at Pianos. It's been almost a week and they are still. so. sore. We got in at 9:30pm and did not leave til 2:30am. The music was perfect. The drinks were flowing.. the crowd and the staff were so so so fun..... Honestly that's all you need for a fun night... great friends, music from the 2000s + other ratchet music, and a fun crowd............... I got 30 minutes of sleep that night before I hopped on my flight out of JFK. What a freakin riot.. thanks so much Pianos.... read more

I can't speak to the food, but the music and overall atmosphere is very enjoyable. Most of the time when I come here I stick to the frozen drink they offer, especially during their HH special. Definitely recommend coming to catch a live performance or to hang with friends. I know on the weekend it can get pretty crowded and definitely turns into more of a dance and club scene at night. Overall, a nice spot to come and enjoy a fun evening. 4/5 read more

Pros: 1. MUSIC IS ALWAYS BUSSIN (hip hop, rap, Afro beats) 2. LOTS OF DANCING 3. Three spaces to hangout. First floor has a bar when you walk in and a decent sized room in the back that has its own dj, second floor has another decent sized space with another dj 4. Bartenders are nice 5. Coat check outside 6. Women are usually free (men have entrance fee) 7. Usually very crowded (can be positive or negative depending on you) Cons: 1. There's usually a line especially during the summer it's very long 2. The second floor is always super hot 3. Bouncers can be rude but they're just doing their jobs 4. Occasionally men aren't allowed in without women with them read more

Good for dancing and drinks. I loved this place back in the days. The music was always good upstairs. Now I see they have several rooms and a stage, big plus. Very crowded and hot on a Friday. read more

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Worth all the hype!! Affordable drinks for NYC. Amazing music. The upstairs floor POPS OFF.

Dope bar I'm not sure about food but the drinks on a Saturday at around 6:00pm is dull and not made well.

Went here for the St Patrick's day and the taco is so good beside the bar is a club with good music and dance floor. PS the bar is pay as you order no open tan or anything. read more

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I showed up tonight, completely sober and spoke to no one while on line. Bouncer asks what girls I came with like this is a frat party. I explain I am meeting a group of girls inside, he says to call them. While I'm on the phone he interrupts the call and aggressive and told me to never come back. I don't know if he thought he heard something but I'm baffled and confused. He got in my face and I couldn't even guess what set him off. Bizarre but there's thousands of bars to go to, don't bother here. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. Me and my Asian American friends came here to celebrate me and my other friends birthday and I WAS CHOKED BY THE BOUNCER while I was minding my own business. The other bouncer DAMAGED MY FRIENDS PHONE for trying to record (it was also her birthday too). As I was leaving Pianos on Friday night to celebrate me and my friend's bday, I went back to the area to check if the bottle of alcohol we left was still there. While I was looking, I was suddenly grabbed by the ankle and dragged away by a tall black female bouncer. I then went back to my friends, who asked if I was okay. I made one more attempt to go back and check if the bottle was still there because I almost had it before I was dragged at the ankle. This time, a different bouncer - black, male, and twice my size - PLACED HIS HANDS TIGHT AROUND MY THROAT AND TRIED TO PUSH ME DOWN. He then repeatedly told me I was embarrassing myself on my birthday. Please keep in mind that during this entire time I never made any physical retaliations, and as I was trying to retrieve the item I was not interacting with anyone in the line or with the bouncers at all. During this time, the bouncers were also asking another Asian girl who was not with me at all if they were with me...makes me think this incident was racially targeted (and on AAPI month) While my other friend was recording the bouncer's 2nd attempt to harass me, a female bouncer snatched my friends phone away to prevent her from recording it. When it dropped on the floor, the bouncer tried to step on the phone, picked it up and took it. They then refused to give the phone back until a third bouncer came intervened and allowed gave it back to us. While we finally managed to get it back, we noticed that the bouncer caused damage to her phone so much so that the bottom-left corner of her screen was cracked. read more

Bartenders are sensitives and cry babies. They made fun of my friend who was buying shots for full grown men. The moment I gave them a thumbs downs they felt hurt and got security. They don't know what hospitality is. Hospitality is letting people from different cultures feel welcome. The bartenders here will take your money and laugh at you. Beware. read more

Last night, our majority Black friends were refused entry into the club by a white female employee. When we asked why it was that we were not allowed in they cycled through a bunch of excuses -- we were too inebriated, although none of us were stumbling, nor had we argued with or bothered anyone else in the line. We were also able to have full coherent conversations with them. Once we pointed out the fault with that, we were told that our ratio was somehow off even though we had 8+ girls and only 2 guys with us. When we asked them what ratio they would have preferred they told us, "they cannot answer that question". When we then asked if we brought more men and got back in line would we be allowed in, the bouncer became very combative and aggressive with me, told me "no, you are not getting in" and then told us to get off the sidewalk. At no point did we receive an actual reason why a group of Black people were not allowed into the event. Interestingly, when our non-Black friends came up after us in the line they were happily going to be let in until they said that they were with us, at which point they were told they could either get out of line with us or go in by themselves and leave us. It's honestly so gross and disappointing that this club plays Black music made by Black artists all night long and makes money off of it but refuses to let Black people partake. It was even more disappointing to watch Black bouncers protect the white woman who didn't let us in, going so far as to have her placed inside when we started asking tough questions. It's 2021, this is unacceptable. read more

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Convenient location to go bar hopping. This place is overcrowded. The line to get in is fast but once you get in, you can barely move. Most places in NYC tend to be packed but I have never seen anything like this place. It is simply not enjoyable. The management must put a cap on the amount of people they can allow in and respect the capacity of the room. Also, you have to pay $20 cover fee to not be able to do anything. It feels like sardines in a can. read more

Horrible place that needs to be shut down. Bouncers were verbally abusive to me and my friends while waiting for our first drink in line at the bar and it was our first stop of the night. Literally screaming at the top of their lungs at us in the middle of a crowded room for quite literally... standing in place and minding our own business (completely sober). We told them to piss off and left. You could not pay me to come back here. read more

The music here is great but the drinks are overpriced and the crowd is a bit young. If you're looking to dance the night away with college freshman this is the place to be on a Friday night! If you prefer a more mature crowd and quality cocktails look elsewhere. I ordered an old fashioned and it was served in a plastic cup and they used cheap bourbon. read more

Humiliation. My entry was refused because I was visiting this place alone (without a girl). Even after I joined a group, the security threatened to get all the other people out of the line if they tried to get me in with them. Why would that be? I was at nyc for a business trip and just wanted to listen to some music. I have been to venues all around the globe and was never treated like this, being discriminated, pushed and yelled at for simply trying to get into a bar. Never would recomend this to anyone. This kind of place where people are treated like that do not deserve your presence. read more

Came for happy hour on a Saturday which was good lasted until 8pm! Affordable drinks, loud music, it gets crowded. I had the fried fish sandwich which was amazing and the serving size for the food is great!! During happy hour there was no waiter so everything had to be ordered at the bar, but the food was brought out in great timing. I would go again if I want to stop for cheap drinks. read more

Bouncers hit us with the tourist/eggplant tax. I've lived here for 10 years now. Line moved fast and the Dj was deep in his Jansport.

One of the worst bars I've ever been to. Owner and bouncers were unprofessional. My friend was standing in front of the club texting a friend. They asked him to love out of the way? He just stood there which was legal by the way, one of the bouncers actually spat at him and said "I told you to move kid" Went to a bar down the road which was good, as we pass back by the club to pick up our car, I saw two bouncers screaming at a few guys and girls on the corner and cops had to come and tell the bouncers to calm down. AVOID unless you want chaos and to be potentially spat at read more

A friends band was playing at this venue. There is a bar area and some tables in the front of the venue. The stage is in a small area in the back. They also have a downstairs area but I never went downstairs to check it out. The sound was good and the lighting acceptable. The Guinness was cold. Not much more I can say about this music venue. If my friends band was not playing there I probably would never go to this place. As a mater of fact the only audience in the performance area were the other bands waiting their turn to perform. But a good time was had by all the musicians and their friends. read more

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Seriously some of the worst service I've ever had. The bartenders will roll their eyes at you if you ask for something and just stare at you when you ask for a drink. It's just a really trashy place. I've been here twice and I'll never come back after how rude the staff was and how creepy the guys were to me and my friends. There are definitely better bars in the neighborhood. I've heard they won't let some guys in if they don't have girls with them which is so gross. It might just be the worst place I've been to in nyc. read more

Dope vibes, chill Djs Good drinks, clean bathrooms which is a lot to ask for. All around good spot, minus 1 star for the excessive lines out front. It will be empty inside and a line around the corner, not sure of the strategy here lol read more