Pianos

Multilevel Lower East Side music venue with a live room, mezzanine lounge, and full-venue buyouts

Lower East Side
Up to 297 guests
4 spaces
From $750 / hour

Cancellation policy
Requirements & Details: All events are 21+ Smart casual dress code enforced Flexible space configurations available

About Pianos

Pianos is a Lower East Side nightlife staple at 158 Ludlow Street that has been part of downtown Manhattan's music scene since 2002. The multilevel venue combines a main floor bar and club space, a dedicated live music room with a stage, and an upstairs mezzanine lounge, and it has a history of breaking new talent and hosting acts like Lady Gaga and Arcade Fire. For private events, Pianos offers several configurations: the Live Room and Mezzanine can each be booked privately before 10 PM with skip-the-line entry, the Main Room can be rented privately before opening hours, and the entire venue is available for full buyouts of up to 297 guests. Pricing generally works as a flat hourly rate plus a food and beverage minimum, so you'll want to inquire for an exact quote based on your date and group size. The venue runs a full bar with signature cocktails, craft drinks, and bottle service, plus a restaurant menu of elevated bar food with catering options for private events. Outside catering is also allowed. Note that Pianos is strictly 21+, and the sound system is a world-class Funktion One setup, which makes it a strong fit for live music showcases, DJ events, album release parties, and high-energy birthday or corporate celebrations.

Best for

Live music showcases
Late night parties
Birthday celebrations
Corporate mixers
Album release parties
DJ events
Birthday party
Corporate event

Planning your event

Pianos is a multilevel Lower East Side music venue and bar offering private rentals of individual rooms (Live Room, Mezzanine, and Main Room under certain conditions) as well as full venue buyouts for up to 297 guests. Pricing is generally a flat hourly rate plus a food and beverage minimum; inquire for an exact quote.

Vibe: Eclectic, vibrant, and energetic downtown nightlife staple with an intimate yet stylish edge.
Space layout: Multilevel venue with a main floor bar/club space, a dedicated live music room with a stage in the back, and an upstairs mezzanine lounge with comfortable seating.
Private events: The Live Room and Mezzanine are available as private options before 10 PM and include skip-the-line entry at the door. The Main Room can be rented privately before opening hours; otherwise it requires a full venue buyout. Pricing is generally a flat hourly rate plus a food and beverage minimum.
Food & drinks: Full bar with signature cocktails, craft drinks, and bottle service. Pianos also has a restaurant menu of elevated bar food, with catering options available for private events. Outside catering is allowed.
Group size: Flexible across group sizes: intimate gatherings of roughly 20-60 fit the Mezzanine or Main Room, the Live Room holds up to 125, and a full venue buyout accommodates up to 297 guests.

Spaces

4 spaces, smallest first. Prices are starting rates before taxes and fees.

Mezzanine
Private option (before 10pm) with skip-the-line entry at the door. Pricing is a flat rate/hr + F&B min spend. Inquire for exact quote.
Up to 85 · Private
From $750/ hour
85max
Private
$750/ hour
Main Room
The primary bar and nightclub area. Privately rentable before opening hours; otherwise available via full venue buyout.
Up to 107 · Private
107max
Private
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Live room
Private option (before 10pm) with skip-the-line entry at the door. Pricing is a flat rate/hr + F&B min spend. Inquire for exact quote.
Up to 125 · Private
From $1,950/ hour
125max
Private
$1,950/ hour
Entire Venue
Full buyout of all floors. Pricing is a flat rate/hr + F&B min spend. Inquire for exact quote.
Up to 297 · Private
From $3,200/ hour
297max
Private
$3,200/ hour

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What this venue offers

Audio Setup

Dance Floor

Disco Ball

East Village

Full Bar

Great Cocktails

Late Night

Live Music

Location

158 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

Good to know

The venue is strictly 21+; photos of IDs are not accepted at the door.
Dress code is at the door person's discretion; sweats, gym attire, and athleisure are highly discouraged.
The venue uses a Funktion One sound system, well suited to live music and DJ events.
Private room rentals of the Live Room and Mezzanine apply before 10 PM; the Main Room is only fully private before opening hours or via full buyout.
Pricing is a flat hourly rate plus a food and beverage minimum; inquire for an exact quote.
Outside catering is allowed, though in-house food and beverage options are available.

About Pianos

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Mezzanine

Main Room

Live room

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