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Arlene's Grocery

Rock Club, Karaoke Bar, and Music Venue

Lower East Side, New York

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Arlene's Grocery

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Ranked #8 for rock clubs in New York
The experts at Village Voice and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Best show space!! Monday live band karaoke is a must"(2 Tips)
"Monday night rock n roll karaoke was the best!"(2 Tips)
"your favorite rock hits in front"(2 Tips)
"Cheap drinks great people."(2 Tips)

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Lower East Side PartnershipJanuary 18, 2016
Bar in the front, live music in the back. Arlene's Grocery has kept LES local music on the map with seven weekly nights of music, including live music rock and roll karaoke nights. Always a party.
Bob van LeeuwenSeptember 22, 2012
Had an awsome time in this place, great music by (to me) unknown bands like Random acts of blindness which were actually very good. Vibe in here is second to none!
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Karaoke night is a blast whether you're a participant or spectator, and even if your voice isn't as pristine as your fellow karaoke-ers, the band will have you sounding at least somewhat like a star. Read more
Upvoted Aug 12
Harumi UDecember 21, 2014
Such a funny concept to take a grocery store and turn that into a bar and a live house. Live house part requires $10 cover but is good for all night
Oliver BouchardApril 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
It's a wonderfully gritty Lower East Side music venue. I'm always happy when I can catch a show there.
PureWowAugust 3, 2016
Jump up onstage at Arlene’s Grocery, where you can sing rock hits accompanied by a live band and backup dancers. Look out, Beyoncé. Read more
The Corcoran GroupDecember 18, 2011
There are few things more fun than seeing your friend’s band play at Arlene’s. Maybe singing karaoke to said friend’s band on Monday nights is more fun.
Berk KapiciogluMay 17, 2014
Aside from being an awesome bar and rock club, it is also the home of the "Lombardi Case 1975" - one of the best interactive theater experiences in New York City. Go see it!
Geoff ReinhardtAugust 21, 2014
Best dive bar on the LES. After the rock show, the left side of the bar turns into a fun dance party, perfect place to end your night.
Tim PerkinsNovember 15, 2014
The venue is small but has the best sound set up in venues in NYC. Check out the Lesson every Thursday..a crazy open mic hip hop jam session!!
Laura WestcottJanuary 6, 2013
This is Kevin: the best barman in town. Great service and he gave us some tips about places to go in the neighbourhood. Thanks Kevin!
Jackson IsaacsonJuly 12, 2016
Fun spot with usually good live music. Sometimes too loud, and frequently overcrowded, but worth visiting to at least check it out.
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 26, 2012
great small venue (bar) to see a show. great vibe...nothing snooty here. drinks are on the cheap side. great bands.
Lindsay FranzoniOctober 24, 2017
Great classic NYC dive bar that plays great music. There aren’t many places like this left in manhattan.
Benjamin AdlerSeptember 28, 2014
Intimate (tiny room) venue, but great sound and great staff. Door security was personable, friendly. Bar staff at street level was cool.
Hilda AdenijiAugust 26, 2014
There will be live performances by Pindhurst Farms and Avenue H. Plus, FREE well drinks and domestic bottles from 6-7pm. RSVP on our Splash page by Aug 31st to be eligible for some awesome prizes! Read more
Ranu RajkarnikarDecember 22, 2014
Great bar and fun event space. Classic LES venue. Have always had a good time here.
L. T.February 1, 2015
What a great venue. Inexpensive. Lots of space and seating. And a large bar by the stage. Excellent.
Naliaka WakhisiMay 5, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Every Thursday for "The Lesson". Of of NYC's best underground music events. thelessonnyc.com
Will ClassenAugust 21, 2013
Was amazing last night. Everyone needs to just go and have a drink listen to some great music. The staff great.
Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011
Winner of Best Karaoke Night in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Monday nights, perform your favorite rock hits in front of a live band!
Gabriel HayesMarch 21, 2016
Awesome live music spot in LES. A staple in the New York music scene.
Chelsea RisingAugust 27, 2011
Cool venue, nice staff, just not usually crowded, which affects the atmosphere. Generally good music, mixed in w/ pop covers you might want to avoid (maybe that's why the bar is separate).
Carly MOctober 29, 2012
The acoustics here are actually amazing. Come by for a Sunday night set list and enjoy some good music w/ great bar specials!
Gabriel HayesMarch 21, 2016
One of the best small music venues in New York City.
Patrick WalshAugust 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Be sure to check out THE RYAN CASE 1873, an awesome interactive murder mystery every Saturday at 2.
Nick NickSeptember 12, 2014
Great place to see some underground bands!
Lisa RamsayJuly 13, 2016
Monday night rock n roll karaoke was the best! Do not miss out
Haley BisseggerApril 13, 2015
A cool, laid back venue. Low-key and intimate atmosphere.
Nitzan BApril 18, 2017
Best show space!! Monday live band karaoke is a must
Tanner WelshMarch 17, 2015
Great spot to see the next big indie rock band. Young crowd.
Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015
"Check out Live Rock N' Roll karaoke every Monday night." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
Shake SpeareMarch 5, 2016
The music, the bartenders, the drinks, the vibe and Lesson is back
SPINOctober 15, 2013
This L.E.S. institution makes a cameo in 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist,' so who knows, maybe Kat Dennings will show up.
Songza MusicSeptember 27, 2013
Epic live band karaoke Monday nights at 10pm. Bring your inner Axl Rose.
Joshua LutzNovember 5, 2011
played here in 2010. Huge room was hard to fill... but seeing a bigger band here is fun! 2 rooms, great drinks, no watered down nonsense like many other similar dives
Sara BeachlerSeptember 17, 2013
Amazing karaoke!!!! Best time I have had in the east Villiage!
StageBuddyFebruary 11, 2013
Rock and Roll Karaoke is the hottest ticket for a Monday night! It's karaoke meets a Broadway musical. Read more
Karin RendelmanAugust 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Super cool venue...can't wait to come back and check out rock n' roll karaoke on Monday night!!
Brian MasefieldNovember 1, 2014
Fun venue. Standing room only. Friendly bartender.
Lenny ZenithFebruary 28, 2014
Great staff. Friendly and helpful. Justin, T., Lauren & Jeff!
Emily KolodnerApril 28, 2015
careful when ordering a dark and stormy, especially on the stage side. allll boooze.
Dan WissingerJanuary 4, 2015
Reliable place to walk in and see a great $10 show
John CampbellMarch 19, 2011
If you put your ear to the ground you can actually hear the dead Beatles rolling in their graves!!! Also goose island is yummy.
Blake ShawApril 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Don't miss a chance to see the Aye Ayes play. Try to get Nate to sing "Jump on the bone"
Washington Square HotelMay 22, 2012
This 150 person music venue is a great place to see up and coming bands.
Maria Dorotea DutraJuly 7, 2015
Great place for a monday night. Karaokê with live Rick band
Talia BFebruary 5, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Rock n roll karaoke on mondays and Fridays! Cheap drinks great people.
Tyler ElliottMay 6, 2019
$20 credit card minimums are literally illegal in New York State.
Lauren ElizabethJanuary 28, 2016
The bartender here was VERY rude to me. Was w/friends who were drunk but behaving and tipping well. I hadn't had a single drink and when I ordered a shot he told me "I clearly didn't need it."

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