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New York City Karaoke Bars

Raccoon Lodge

Just enough dive for critters who like to get rowdy.

The Scene

Wander into one of these three NYC neighborhood bars and you'll find just about the same thing: priced-right beer, pool and Ms. Pac-Man, and a full night's worth of characters to meet and keep you amused. A moose head hangs on the wall like a mascot, surrounded by vintage metal signs for tires, tobacco and Dad's root beer. Stools at the bar--so worn the woods feels soft--are the spinning kind. Yippee!

The Draw

From the Blues Brothers to Blues Traveler, tunes blare from the touch-screen jukebox at screw-the-neighbors volume. Be warned: This Ts-and-tanks crowd is not above singing along with Cher. Handy, since Thursday and Saturday the bar hosts one of the city's best karaoke nights at 10pm. Fridays offer live, college-style music, usually without a cover. It's a shot-slinging place, and young bartenders like to work the presentation.

Money Maker

There's an ATM all the way in the back.

Early Birds

Jump-start the day with $1 off beer, 11am-2pm.

Cover Up

The bar sells tiny tank tops with a Harley-style logo for $15.

1439 York Ave
New York ,  NY   10021-2502
Phone: (212) 650-1775