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10 Best Piano Bars in Chicago

That city is Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S. located in Illinois.

Chicago sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. It is 577 feet above sea level and has an exciting array of activities for tourists and locals to do.

One more thing that the city is famed for is its piano bars, where you can chill out with live music.

The definition of a piano bar can be a bit vague. Plenty of bars have pianos  don鈥檛  technically  fall under into the category of 鈥減iano bar鈥�.

A piano bar not only features a piano, but it its centerpiece for  at least one night a week.

At a piano bar more often than not the bar is a bigger attraction than the piano. And where booze won鈥檛 work, music leavens the miseries and speeds the courtships

Read on to discover the 10 best piano bars in Chicago.

1. Redhead Piano Bar

16 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Hours: Monday                      Closed

            Tue 鈥� Fri & Sun           7pm to 4am

            Saturday                        7pm to 4am

Phone: +1 312-640-1000

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Snippet: Cocktail piano bar dressed in yesteryear memorabilia draws the well-heeled for crooners & cocktails..

Sing along at Chicago鈥檚 premiere piano bar featuring live music every night of the week.

Tucked into a basement-level space off bustling Ontario Street, The Redhead offers nightly live piano music.

A great seat, if you can get it, is around the piano. A large rectangular bar dominates the room, or cozy up at the intimate tables for two.

The rear of the bar offers tables where groups who are more interested in conversation than a sing-along can sit.

The bar has been around for about 40 years, started by the redhead pictured on the sign, Eileen Wolcoff, a former cocktail waitress who saved enough money to buy her own bar.

She was known for being a stereotypically fiery redhead, welcoming her guests at the door at making them feel like celebrities.

Offering a lively, welcoming atmosphere, the Redhead Piano Bar is a favorite local spot.

2. Mariano鈥檚

333 E Benton Pl Suite 206, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Hours: 6am – 10pm

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Snippet : Grocery Store Piano Bar.

Nested in Arlington Height in Illinois, Mariano鈥檚 is a neighborhood store with fresh food from around the world.

 Kosher bagels, authentic gelatos, mozzarella or even wood, fired pizza, all can be gotten from this store. There is even a sushi bar in the building.

Mariano鈥檚 also has a piano bar with live performances on Fridays.

Here, you can enjoy jazz, blues, and Chicago-style entertainment at an affordable rate, with enough wines and bites to go with it.

Drop in every Friday night from 4-8pm for Rockin’ Happy Hour Entertainment Chicago style! Jazz, Blues, Dueling Pianos and more!

3. Davenport鈥檚 Piano Bar & Cabaret

1383 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

Hours: Mon 鈥� Wed                Closed

                             Thursday                7pm to 11pm

                             Fri 鈥� Sat                 7pm to 12am

                            Sunday                    6pm to 11pm

Phone: +1 773-278-1830

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Snippet: Intimate bar/lounge with sing-alongs & stage shows plus special nights for open mike or karaoke.

Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret is Chicago’s premier location.

A cabaret piano bar, Davenport鈥檚 delivers show tunes, karaoke, sing-a-longs, and more.

Patronized by a mix of talented musical theater types, the piano and its accompaniment are more than a sideshow.

With two performance spaces, visitors can enjoy performances by national and local talent. The cabaret room has performances most nights showcasing a variety of types of music.

Drop in on a Saturday night for the expertly comic Nitz & Howe Experience鈥攐ne of Chicago鈥檚 longest running cabaret shows.

The piano bar provides music from an accomplished roster of musicians and a talented serving staff that can both make a drink and sing you a Broadway-caliber song.

4.   Coq D鈥檕r

140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Phone: +1 312-932-46 Website

Snippet: Historic 1930s cocktail bar in the Drake Hotel serving upscale American bites & comfort food.

This historic piano bar was the second establishment to receive a liquor license in Chicago.

It is a piano bar in Chicago which is located on the first floor of Drake Hotel. It is a perfect place to enjoy drinks and exquisite food with friends.

Coq D鈥檕r, which is the French word for golden cockerel, is filled with comfortable red leather seats.

The establishment has hosted quite a number of notable figures in the past including Ronald Reagan, Marilyn Monroe and a host of others. You can add your name to the list and enjoy a relaxed evening.

The combination bar/restaurant retains its historical verve, and you can eat a lobster roll on a dimly lit mahogany table while listening to live piano music every Friday and Saturday night.

5.   The Zebra Lounge

1220 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

Hours: Mon 鈥� Fri         6 PM to 2 AM

              Saturday       7:30 PM to 3 AM

              Sunday           7:30 PM to 2 AM

Phone: +1 312-642-5140

Snippet: Patrons sip martinis & other cocktails at this Zebra-themed speakeasy with nightly live piano music.

For over 85 years a small, hidden gem called The Zebra Lounge has been busting out amazing piano tunes.

For those in the know, the Zebra Lounge is one of the best, albeit smallest, lounges in the city.

The cozy, relaxed atmosphere in which you can have a blast either by singing along with lounge pianist extraordinaire Tommy Oman, or by just taking it all in with the help of steady stream of cocktails.

At this bar, you鈥檒l find live music seven nights a week. Expect a wide range of piano music played and requested: anywhere from Elton John to Sir Mix-a-Lot to the Hamilton musical songs.

Take note, the Zebra Lounge is a more intimate space than others on this list and does not accept reservations, so show up early to ensure your seat!

6.    Le Piano

6970 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, United States

Hours:   Mon 鈥� Thu    6 PM to Midnight

                   Friday             6 PM to 1AM

                   Saturday        6 PM to 2 AM

                    Sunday           11AM to Midnight

Phone: +1 773-209-7631

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Snippet: Genteel jazz club with an old-timey vibe & live music serving small plates, global fare & cocktails.

Le Piano is a listening room designed around a magnificent grand piano where intimate performances are featured every evening by Chicago鈥檚 finest pianists.

Special guest appearances will include artists from all over the world.

Latin Quarter of 麻豆APP inspired Le Piano to invent Chicago鈥檚 most intimate and romantic north side room.

A cozy bar is adjacent to the performance space that includes cove seating banquettes and intimate round tables.

With a spectacularly high ceiling, Le Piano鈥檚 expansive French windows line the cobblestone street and look out onto local artist murals along the elevated train line.

Le Piano offers guests the chance to indulge in the art of listening while having a cocktail, glass of champagne, or a light supper.

7. Brando Speakeasy

343 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

Hours: Sun 鈥� Fri                    5PM to 2 AM

                Saturday                   5PM to 3 AM

Snippet: Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

This piano bar is an epic karaoke place, the best in the South Loop area. Brando鈥檚 Speakeasy is a vintage Chicago tavern that serves excellent food and drinks.

 You can enjoy loud nights of singalongs or quieter nights in the separate cocktail lounge. Their specialty drinks, champagne, and small pizzas make sure you鈥檙e well entertained.

Enjoy the 300,000+ song library, plus look up and download any song you like!

they have a high tech karaoke system, great classic cocktails and great homemade cocktails to get you in the mood!

8.   Howl at the Moon

26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Hours:  Tue – Fri       7 PM to 2 AM

                Saturday        7 PM to 3 AM

               Sun 鈥� Mon     Closed

Phone: +1 312-863-7427

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Snippet: Lively bar with a party vibe featuring dueling piano shows & novelty bucket drinks.

Howl at the Moon is the leading party venue and live music bar in all of Chicago.

We can host birthday parties, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, corporate events, holiday parties, private parties, anniversary parties and more.

Howl at the Moon caters to groups looking to celebrate and there鈥檚 a corporatized-fun feeling to the bar, but if you can get in the house the duelling pianos do not disappoint.

Howl at the Moon is the perfect location for events! Part event space & part piano bar; their piano players, full band and staff cater to any audience, young and old.

Further, the players can play anything from 70鈥檚, 80鈥檚, 90鈥檚, Y2K and today鈥檚 music. They are extremely talented and you will not be disappointed.

Howl at the Moon is a national chain鈥�but is it also a national treasure!

9. Grapes and Grains

858 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Hours: Wed 鈥� Thu     5 PM to 12 PM

                  Fri 鈥�  Sat       5 PM to 3 AM

                 Sun 鈥� Tue     Closed

Phone: +1 312-776-6552

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Snippet: Located in the heart of West Loop, Grapes and Grains takes you back to old school Chicago with an array of whiskey, wine and live piano.

While Grapes and Grains is one of the newer piano bars in Chicago, it definitely does not lack character and a fun atmosphere.

GG鈥檚 effortlessly captures the charm of old school Chicago with exposed brick interiors, chesterfields, vintage chandeliers and custom redwood d茅cor.

Expect to hear live music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting around 8pm. Bonus points if you enjoy whiskey fan as this bar prides itself on an extensive whiskey selection.

Filling the room with modern twists on classic tunes, GG鈥檚 highlights the elegance of the 1920鈥檚 for the people of today.

A complete social experience, GG鈥檚 curated selection of whiskies and wines from around the world transports guests to a time of sophistication with homegrown charm.

10. Tack Room

1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States

Hours:   Sun 鈥� Wed         Closed

                   Thursday        7 PM to 1 AM

                     Fri – Sat          7 PM to 1AM

Phone: +1 312-526-3851

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Snippet: Rustic-chic piano bar serving cocktails, beer & snacks in a former carriage house with a patio.

鈥婽ack Room may be the newest addition to Chicago鈥檚 piano bar scene, but it makes a thoughtful statement.

Tucked away inside the mini-township of the Thalia Hall property, Tack Room is the antidote for the piano-bar-turned-frat-party.

Drinks are notable for their quality and the ambiance is that of a lively Western saloon. Pianists take a seat every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. No cover.

With a simple and curated cocktail menu, a view of Pilsen and patio seating and a well-loved piano that has been patiently waiting to be played, it鈥檚 the kind of place you鈥檒l stay all night: Tack Room, our last (maybe) addition to the Thalia Hall property.

Nights will find our pianist banging out familiar favorites to be enjoyed by all.

You cannot help but love the piano bars in this city.

Warm, cozy and loud-sounding fun are just a few of the ways we can describe the piano bars in Chicago. The fun never stops, not when the pianos are still playing.