Every year, we ask our readers to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses in Manhattan. The winner of our annual award for Best Bar with Live Music in Manhattan has been chosen, and we’re excited to share the results with you. Find out who our readers picked as the best bar with live music in the city.
2024: Manhattan Voted Haswell Green’s Best Bar with Live Music!
Haswell Green’s
240 West 52nd Street
(212) 245-2801 – haswellgreens.com
You want to hear live music, but you also want to relax. You want to have a drink, but you don’t want to sit in silence. Haswell Green’s, located on 240 West 52nd Street, is where you want to go. And it’s not just any live music — Haswell Green’s has planned shows, some of which fill up so fast you need a reservation! And this isn’t only limited to weekends, as Haswell Green’s has a show every day of the week, so you can have a great Friday or Saturday evening, combat the Sunday scares, or wind down after a day of work with drinks and music. Recent performances include Dueling Pianos, Madame Daley, Big Woozy Band, and other dueling shows.
2023: Manhattan Voted Ace Bar Best Bar with Games/Entertainment!
Ace Bar
531 E 5th St
(212) 979-8476 – acebar.com
A nice neighborhood hangout to escape the rigors of the day, ACE Bar is the kind of bar with games and entertainment that can easily give you two hours of fun. Escape the two-hour waits at other locations around the city. Take your friend out for a boys’ or girls’ night. Ace is packed with fun games and music to keep things lively. Play darts or skee ball while waiting for a pool table. Enjoy beer, wine, or cocktails while impressing your friend with your ability to fiendishly land high marks in your game of choice, while staying cool under great pressure, and enjoy a competitive night of gaming with like-minded people of diverse backgrounds. It’s time to take yourself for some fun at ACE Bar. It’s a cool spot with a chill vibe and affordable drinks for yourself.
2022: Manhattan Voted Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos Best Bar with Live Music!
Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
306 West 39th Street
(917) 921-4128 – shakerattlerollpianos.com
Clear your schedule for Shake Rattle & Roll’s dueling piano show for your next birthday party or event this holiday season because it will be the most fun you’ve had in a long time! This 100% request-based live music show and bar will have you dancing all night long! With two pianos chaired by two of the world’s best piano entertainers taking rock-n-roll song requests all night and mixing in some comedy and audience interaction along the way, how could we not put them at the top of our list this year!
2021: Manhattan Voted Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos Best Bar with Live Music!
Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
259 W. 42nd St
(917) 921-4128 – www.ShakeRattleRollPianos.com
Clear your schedule for Shake Rattle & Roll’s dueling piano show for your next birthday party or event this holiday season because it will be the most fun you’ve had in a long time! This 100% request-based live music show and bar will have you dancing all night long! With two pianos chaired by two of the world’s best piano entertainers taking rock-n-roll song requests all night and mixing in some comedy and audience interaction along the way, how could we not put them at the top of our list this year!
2020: Manhattan Voted Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos Best Bar with Live Music!
Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
259 W. 42nd St
(917) 921-4128 – www.shakerattlerollpianos.com
Clear your schedule for Shake Rattle & Roll’s dueling piano show for your next birthday party or event this holiday season because it will be the most fun you’ve had in a long time! This 100% request-based live music show and bar will have you dancing all night long! With two pianos chaired by two of the world’s best piano entertainers taking rock-n-roll song requests all night and mixing in some comedy and audience interaction along the way, how could we not put them at the top of our list this year!