Upper East Side and Beyond

All things Upper East Side and beyond

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Food
  • Nightlife
  • Lifestyle
  • Weekly Events
  • Contact Us

May 2, 2023

Karaoke on the Upper East Side

Photo by Suvan Chowdhury

Hey Upper East Siders, get ready to sing your hearts out because what happens at karaoke, stays at karaoke! We’re introducing you to our favorite karaoke bars on the Upper East Side. The following bars feature karaoke nights the best way they know how – in the middle of the dance floor, or next to the DJ, so you can sing to the beat of the music.

With a variety of music from all decades, these Upper East Side karaoke bars feature it all! Whether you’re going with a group of friends or family, these karaoke bars on the Upper East Side will not let you down.

Contents hide
1 Karaoke on the Upper East Side
1.1 Iggy’s (1452 2nd Ave at 75th and 76th Street)
1.2 Dorrian’s Red Hand (1616 2nd Ave, at 84th Street)
1.3 The Hunterian (413 E. 70th Street)
1.4 The Toolbox Bar (1742 2nd Ave, between 90th and 91st)
1.5 The Gaf NYC (1696 2nd Ave, between 87th and 88th)
1.6 Honorable mention: Brandy’s Piano Bar (235 East 84th Street, between 2nd and 3rd)

Karaoke on the Upper East Side

Iggy’s (1452 2nd Ave at 75th and 76th Street)

  • Karaoke everyday at 10:00 PM
  • Iggy’s is a full scale bar open 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Featuring 14 flat screens, a large dance area, and cool homemade art on the ceilings, Iggy’s has Karaoke everyday at 10:00 PM. Enjoy taking center stage in the back of the room beside the DJ and pair the night with a delicious cider, or choose from their 24 tap beers.
  • Drink recommendations: Winter specials – spiked hot apple cider, spiked peanut butter hot chocolate. Cocktails: jalapeno margarita, aperol spritz

Dorrian’s Red Hand (1616 2nd Ave, at 84th Street) 

  • Karaoke Tuesday nights at 10:00/10:30 PM
  • Serving all Upper East Siders since 1960, Dorrians serves delicious American food and popular beers and cocktails to all who dine. Featuring 5 flat screen TVs in the restaurant, one in the backroom and a projector in the main part of the restaurant, Dorrian’s is the perfect place to sing your heart out with a cold drink in hand. 
  • Food recommendations: Smash burger + tater tots, buffalo chicken wrap, brussel sprouts and mac and cheese
  • Drink recommendations: Draft beer selection, vodka cranberry, bloody mary

The Hunterian (413 E. 70th Street)

  • Karaoke Thursdays from 8:00 PM
  • The Hunterian, which joined the Upper East Side in 2019, is an intimate wood-lined bar featuring beer, whiskies, craft cocktails and weekly karaoke. They also have small bites which include popcorn, sausage roll, chicken & mushroom pie and more. The Hunterian offers Karaoke on Thursday nights starting at 7:30 PM. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!
  • Drink recommendations: Bees Knees, Old Fashioned, Juniper & Elderflower

The Toolbox Bar (1742 2nd Ave, between 90th and 91st)

  • Every Tuesday at 10:00 PM
  • Local Gay Bar on the Upper East Side featuring an array of cocktails, happy hour specials and live entertainment – including Karaoke on Tuesday nights! 
  • Drink recommendations: Moscow mule, Toolbox iced tea, frozen margarita, and a nice glass of wine from their list

The Gaf NYC (1696 2nd Ave, between 87th and 88th)

  • Thursdays
  • Check their Instagram page for more info

Honorable mention: Brandy’s Piano Bar (235 East 84th Street, between 2nd and 3rd)

  • Okay- Brandy’s Piano Bar does not offer karaoke, but we had to include them on this list. This is one of our favorite spots to visit when we are in the mood to belt out a tune along with their live pianist. This piano bar offers nightly live music, and the piano player takes requests, so grab your friends and be prepared to sing along!

Looking for more things to do on the Upper East Side? Be sure to check out:

  • Valentine’s Day on the Upper East Side
  • New Year’s Eve on the Upper East Side
  • Our Visit to Noah Clinics – NYC’s Premier Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Destination
  • Sundays on the Upper East Side
  • Thanksgiving on the Upper East Side 

Posted In: Nightlife · Tagged: bars, karaoke, live music, nightlife, things to do

Upper East Side and Beyond

Upper East Side and Beyond is your source for all things Upper East Side- top bars, restaurants, fitness classes, activities, and more. Be sure to stay in the loop by joining our mailing list below and following along on Tik Tok and Instagram.

Join the List

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Nightlife
  • Style
  • Uncategorized

Popular Posts

Best Pilates and Barre Classes on the Upper East Side

10 of the Coolest Bars on the Upper East Side (2023)

Best Upper East Side Cafes and Coffee Shops (2023)

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

On the Blog

  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Nightlife
  • Style
  • Uncategorized

Join the List

Hands down the BEST Halloween decorations we’ve se Hands down the BEST Halloween decorations we’ve seen on the Upper East Side 👻

Skeletons in pearls. The cello! A HARP. I mean... really??? This feels like something straight out of Disney World Haunted Mansion 🏰

📍 East 65th Street between Madison & 5th

Tag someone you’re bringing here this month!

#uppereastside #ues #nychalloween #halloweennyc
Fall on the Upper East Side is magical... but fall Fall on the Upper East Side is magical... but fall on a BOAT in the Hamptons? 🍂⛵

Join  for an afternoon on the water with fall foliage views, cozy blankets, warm apple cider, seasonal treats and a super fun group of people.

Already out east for the weekend? This is the perfect fall afternoon. Coming from the city? It makes an amazing fall day trip! 🚗🍁

📅 Saturday, October 24th at 2 PM
⛵ Aboard the @Hamptiki, hosted by @our.hamptons

Spots are limited! Comment BOAT and I’ll send you the link 🚤

#Hamptons #HamptonsFall #FallInNY
Save this for your next first date on the Upper Ea Save this for your next first date on the Upper East Side 💕

And let us know… what spot did we miss??

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues
These cocktails are almost too pretty to drink… AL These cocktails are almost too pretty to drink… ALMOST 😏

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues
$90 for open bar and food PLUS supporting an amazi $90 for open bar and food PLUS supporting an amazing organization? Sign us up!

See you at @assoctobenefitchildren’s “Thanks for Giving” event, where we’re celebrating 40 years of ABC’s work supporting over 2,500 NYC kids a year - through early education, after-school programs, mental health care, and so much more.

Next Gen Cocktail Hour tickets are just $90, and they also have tickets for the full event, plus tables, available now - head to the link in our bio for all the options!

📍 Bohemian National Hall
📅 Thursday, November 12th

#uppereastside #ues #uppereast
An exclusive interview with dogs of the Upper East An exclusive interview with dogs of the Upper East Side🐾🐾

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues
Welcome to the Upper East Side, @mimis.ny Have y Welcome to the Upper East Side, @mimis.ny 

Have you visited Mimi’s yet? What did you think? 

We thought it was a tad pricey but overall worth it 🍦

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues
It’s our favorite month on the Upper East Side! Ch It’s our favorite month on the Upper East Side! Check out these fun upcoming events happening around the neighborhood 🎃

Follow @uppereastsideandbeyond for more

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues halloween events in nyc, halloween events for kids in nyc, nyc halloween events
Okay Upper East Siders - what are we doing when th Okay Upper East Siders - what are we doing when this happens? Hiking up the escalators or walking to the other exit? 

Follow @uppereastsideandbeyond for more Upper East Side and NYC content

#uppereastside #uppereast #ues
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2026 Upper East Side and Beyond · Theme by 17th Avenue