Hey Upper East Siders, what’s the last song you listened to recently? If it is taking you more than a few seconds to answer that, have no fear, the perfect musical cure is here. Introducing you to our favorite venues on the Upper East Side that have live music. From piano and jazz to live bands, these venues offer something for everyone – whether you’re hoping for a more intimate setting, a jam session, or simply want to sip Pinot while listening to beautiful piano melodies.
Below is a list of our favorite restaurants and bars that have live music on the Upper East Side!
Upper East Side Live Music
**Please note that while we do our best to keep this list up to date with live music offerings on the UES, there are frequent changes that might not be reflected. Be sure to call restaurants/bars directly to confirm.
AOC East (1590 1st Ave, at 83rd Street)
- Wednesday Nights 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Bar Felice (1593 1st Ave, at 83rd street)
- Live music every other Wednesday from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle (35 East 76th Street, at Madison Ave)
- Live pianist 5:30-8:30 PM
- Jazz Trio 9:30 PM-late
Brady’s (1583 2nd Ave, at 82nd Street)
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and some Saturday and Sunday afternoons
Brandy’s Piano Bar (235 East 84th, between 2nd and 3rd)
- Nightly live music at 9:30 PM.
Dylan Murphy’s (1453 3rd Ave, between 82nd and 83rd Street)
- Live music every Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Enzo Bruni (1827 2nd Ave, between 94th and 95th Street)
- Live Jazz every Saturday night
Festival (1155 2nd Ave, at 61st Street)
- Live music every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM
The Five Lamps (1586 York Ave, between 83rd and 84th)
- Live music every other Wednesday at 8:00 PM
Grey Hawk Grill (1556 2nd Ave, between 80th and 81st)
- Live music every Saturday night at 8:30 PM
Horn’s Hook Tavern (1589 1st Ave, between 82nd and 83rd street)
- Friday Nights at 9:00 PM
Melody’s Piano Bar (1020 Lexington Ave, between 72nd and 73rd Street)
- Nightly live music
The Milton (1754 2nd Ave, between 91st and 92nd)
- “Prohibition Mondays” with live music, drink specials, and $1 oysters
Murphy’s Law (417 East 70th Street, between 1st and York)
- Live music every other week on Wednesday (7:00 PM) or Friday (7:30 PM). Call the restaurant for time confirmations
The Penrose (1590 2nd Ave, between 82nd and 83rd)
- Live music every Sunday 7:00-10:00 PM
Serena’s (1268 2nd Ave, between 66th and 67th Street)
- Live jazz every Thursday 7:00-10:00 PM
Sojourn (244 East 79th Street, between 2nd and 2rd)
- Frequent live music- call for upcoming schedule
Somebody’s Darling (1664 1st Ave, between 86th and 87th Street)
- Live music every Thursday at 8:00 PM
Stella & Fly (1705 1st Ave, between 88th and 89th)
- Every Friday at 8:00 PM
The Supply House (1647 2nd Ave, between 85th and 86th)
- Live music every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday starting between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
The Stumble Inn (1454 2nd Ave, between 75th and 76th street)
- Live music Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
