Bona Ventura

Chelsea · New York City

Sid Gold's Request Room

CabaretLocals' pick

A campy 1970s-Vegas piano bar in Chelsea from Joe McGinty of the Loser's Lounge: the back room runs live piano karaoke where you sing show tunes and ballads with a pianist at a baby grand, for a multigenerational crowd of grown-up theatre kids.

Address
165 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Hours
Tue-Wed 18:00-01:00; Thu 19:00-01:00; Fri 19:00-02:00; Sat 20:00-02:00; closed Mon, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Late night · About 2 h
Price
No cover, two-drink minimum in the back room (The Infatuation)
Price level
$$
Music
Live music
Entry
Free entry

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Sit in the back lounge, that is where the singing is.
  • Tip your pianist.
  • Closed Sunday and Monday.

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