Rose's Turn is my preferred piano bar. It's not quite right for those of you looking for group singalongs of Broadway showtunes (try Marie's Crisis next door for that), but it is perfect if you wan... More

Rose's Turn is my preferred piano bar. It's not quite right for those of you looking for group singalongs of Broadway showtunes (try Marie's Crisis next door for that), but it is perfect if you wan to hear spectacular performers sing solo (both the staff that do regular sets and audience members who sign up to sing), or want to sing along in groups to a range of music including show tunes and various hits from the 60s on. If Michael is working behind the bar, ask him to sing Rich, Famous and Powerful during one of his sets. There's a 2 drink minimum after 9 on busy nights, and a cabaraet performance space upstairs.
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Rose's offers cabaret upstairs and piano bar downstairs -- the musical/standards lover's dream. You may be taking a chance on the cabaret show (new acts can be hit or miss here...worth the price of... More

Rose's offers cabaret upstairs and piano bar downstairs -- the musical/standards lover's dream. You may be taking a chance on the cabaret show (new acts can be hit or miss here...worth the price of admission most of the time), but the piano bar always seems to be a hit. As with all piano bars, the mood is set by the crowd. I have not been disappointed here, but I have heard it is not everyone's cup of tea. I find the players to be very talented (some of the staff could pipe down on their harmonies -- I nearly had an eardrum blown out by a waitress/bartender last time I was there). Pop in when you are in the Christopher Street area and decide if after one drink you want to stay for the evening.
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