The Best Live Music Bars in New York City

A gilded‑age masterpiece hidden in plain sight—step into The Campbell, where soaring Florentine ceilings, plush mohair seats, a historic safe‑fireplace, and live piano jazz blend into timeless elegance.

A hi-fi listening club in Brooklyn with immersive quadraphonic sound, live DJs & experimental sets — Sound Room at Public Records is where music meets design in an intimate, cutting-edge venue.

The Chapel Bar is a moody speakeasy-style lounge inside a restored 19th-century chapel adjacent to Fotografiska, with jewel tones, velvet booths, creative cocktails & live events. A dramatic spot for late-night elegance.

NYC’s go-to rooftop oasis — 33,000 ft² of indoor/outdoor space, heated igloos in winter, sweeping skyline views, seasonal drinks, and nonstop energy above the Flatiron District.

Eavesdrop: Greenpoint’s listening bar gem—craft cocktails, natural wine, small plates & vinyl vibes in a warm wood-filled room where the tunes are as important as your drink.

A Bushwick nightlife staple where lively karaoke meets curated cocktails and events — sing your heart out on their open mic nights, enjoy craft drinks, arcade games and community vibes in an electric yet intimate setting from dusk till late.