Marie's Crisis Café
Piano bar · West Village ·
Sing show tunes with talented pianists in this dive bar
Sing show tunes with talented pianists in this dive bar
"I love Marie’s Crisis on Grove as a Broadway show-tunes singalong piano bar where pianists and servers lead the music, the drinks are cheap, and the crowd’s energy makes it the perfect place to belt out favorites — bring cash (it’s cash-only) and lots of fivers for tipping." - Matt Ortile
"A beloved West Village piano bar where late-night cocktails (a Rum and Coke is a staple) meet communal singalongs; frequented by performers and self-described 'adult theater kids,' it offers an immersive, nostalgic vibe and the joy of belting showtunes with strangers." - Ashley Day
"One day, your grandchildren will ask you what Marie’s Crisis was like. And you’ll want to be able to answer that question. This is an old, divey basement bar in the West Village where there are Christmas lights year-round, and someone is always playing show tunes on an upright piano. Everyone is invited to sing along, and every once in a while a server will perform a solo. If there’s a particular song you want to sing, try throwing some money in the fish bowl on top of the piano. Be aware that Marie's is cash-only." - bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
"A more lighthearted alternative, this popular cash-only piano bar keeps things fun and unpretentious." - Sophie Mendel
"Towards the end of typical wedding receptions, the DJ usually plays a few crowdpleasers, and the whole room sings along while swaying back and forth with their arms around each other. It’s a nice moment that makes people forget just how forgettable the rest of the evening was. Marie’s Crisis in the West Village will give you that same feeling, but at any time of day or night. Crowd around the piano in this basement bar, and belt out show tunes with a room full of people who don’t seem to have any inhibitions, regardless of how much or little they’ve had to drink." - matt tervooren
