Up Stairs

Photo of Up Stairs

Located in New York, New York

Address: 59 Canal St #2FL, New York, NY 10002, United States

Phone: +1 646-559-0098

Rating: 4.4

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Karaoke
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Karaoke bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    We didn’t try any food because we were there for karaoke but… If you like local dive bars, this is the place! You do have the pay per song, but it’s super cheap. I’ve been the New York several times and I am not a fan of the karaoke bars that have the rooms because… They’re just not my favorite. This is a place I loved! Everyone was involved and sang-along. It felt like home! For the three of us that went, we had a great time! We sang, we drank, and we made new friends! Only karaoke bar I’m ever going to in the city!

  • Review 2 (2024-10-02 - Rating: 5)

    This divey spot has become my favorite karaoke bar in the city. Perfect for when you just wanna belt tunes with the whole bar singing along. The owner/bartenders are super cool and are on top of it, even on a packed night.What really blew my friends and I away is the quality of food here! I’ve gone back just for the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken alone. You might raise an eyebrow at ordering a Ribeye Steak at karaoke, but it was cooked perfectly to temp, tender, and seasoned properly. The Lychee Martinis are also top-notch; they don’t skimp with the lychee garnishes here!

  • Review 3 (2023-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    This bar is one of the best and most fun bars my friends and I have ever been to. Right before coming to this bar last night we had a horrible experience at a different Karaoke bar down the street.The ambiance, drinks, and food made it so fun. The owners were so nice and made us have the best time ever. Their cocktail menu was great. So many yummy options and Tim made the best ever lemon drop shot.They had an awesome selection of songs and almost all the songs we wanted, they had. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone who is wanting a fun chill bar night to turn into one of the best nights ever.

  • Review 4 (2023-01-19 - Rating: 4)

    Drinks were good. Most of the bartenders were super friendly. There was one who could be a little rude at times. Food was also good! This place seems like its an apartment converted into a bar. Karaoke is fun, but sometimes the mics didnt work and the singers had to rush around to find the mics.

  • Review 5 (2024-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    If you love to sing,this is a great place!

  • Review 6 (2024-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite bars in the world!!! Truly a hidden gem and appreciate the love we always receive when coming! Jane is the best bartender and the owner is the best! 💜✨

  • Review 7 (2024-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent drinks. Great food. Friendly bartender. Nice karaoke.

  • Review 8 (2024-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    One of my favorite karaokes in the city

  • Review 9 (2021-06-07 - Rating: 5)

    This place is my favorite karaoke spot in the city. I dont like karaoke rooms because it feels too isolating, so this is perfect. The place isnt super spacious, but more roomy in the front of the bar than the back. They charge 1$ per song and you have to write down your request on a small slip of paper and hand it back. They dont have all the hits, so make sure to stand around when you hand the slip just in case they dont have your song. They are territorial about the mics, and always make sure that the right people get the mics, so whoevers song is playing can sing it. Also, Reyna, the owner, is amazing and the coolest bartender there ever was. I have had many a night singing with strangers and chatting up the bartenders here. If you like karaoke and talking to strangers, come here.

  • Review 10 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Rena is the best!!!!! Top 5 bartenders in NYC!!!! A must visit!!!! Tell her David from Gangnam sent ya!!!!! My buddy Paulie told me about this spot and Im not disappointed!!! Great atmosphere; I love this place!!! Thank you again Rena, Timmy and the rest of the crew!!!! Heart emoji to you all!!!

  • Review 11 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Bar with karaoke, good place for friends gathering. Lychee martini was tasty.

  • Review 12 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great hole in the wall with fun atmosphere. Drinks are reasonably priced and staff is friendly!

  • Review 13 (2024-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    Food was crazy good and the service from Tim was amazing.

  • Review 14 (2022-05-19 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite karaoke bar in New York City, and I LOVE karaoke. I would defend this bar to the death. If you dont have a good time here, then thats on you.

  • Review 15 (2024-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    This is the only karaoke bar in nyc that matters. At least south of k town.Well this and private rooms at dim sum palace.Be nice and have a good time. Get the veggie udon and the peanuts and a sun boy. Thank me later.

  • Review 16 (2022-12-09 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun karaoke bar thats apparently always raucous. Went on a Wednesday and still had a wild time with everyone crooning emo bangers.

  • Review 17 (2024-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, great service, and great mozzarella sticks!

  • Review 18 (2019-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    Top karaoke joint. Mixed crowd from all walks of life which makes it very interesting. Some requests had problems playing. $1 per song.

  • Review 19 (2024-01-22 - Rating: 5)

    Its a really fun place. Boss Lady, will have you rolling.

  • Review 20 (2022-05-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good place to chill, sing, and drinks. Drinks are relatively cheaper than ever the other bars nearby. Food is delicious.

  • Review 21 (2018-09-09 - Rating: 4)

    Nice relaxed atmosphere. Drinks are decently priced. Bartenders are great. Theres karaoke with a good selection of songs. Simple food/snack menu. All in all its a good place to stop by and have a few drinks to chat and rest your feet after a long day. The entrance is a little dingy with creaking stairs to the upstairs bar on the 2nd floor.

  • Review 22 (2019-04-14 - Rating: 5)

    The VERY BEST way to spend time until the next Jaguar Tours bus to Cincinnati arrives. Every time I come to New York, now, it is my tradition.

  • Review 23 (2024-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    I love this place. Its like being around family. The owner, Rena, and her son, Tim, make you feel loved. If you are having a bad day, go you will feel amazing when you leave. If you are having a great day, go your day will end even better. The drinks are on point. The bartenders Tim and Joe are mad, cool, and most importantly, they know how to make a drink 🍸. I have tried just about everything on the menu. The burger is great. The French fries are delicious. They have garlic ribs, which are spicy but very good. They sell Udon and Ramen and steak (though I never had the steak), but if the other dishes are great, Im sure the steak will also be. Please note this is a bar, so dont think youre coming here for a nice sit-down dinner because you are coming for bar food and karaoke and to have a great time. I promise a great time. They are closed on certain days. I believe Tuesdays and one other so check before you go, but go. Enjoy Up Stairs cause it is a great place.

  • Review 24 (2018-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Super relaxed atmosphere where anyone can sing karaoke without feeling judged. Cheap drinks and good company.

  • Review 25 (2024-02-27 - Rating: 5)

    RENA! Love you and miss you! Hope to see you soon xo

  • Review 26 (2023-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Myself, my boyfriend, and our friends were looking for a good place in the LES to visit over the weekend. So glad we stumbled upon this place! We had such a blast. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced, the mozzarella sticks are that good (look at the other reviews), and our bartender Tim was awesome. We will definitely be back!

  • Review 27 (2018-02-23 - Rating: 4)

    Sing your heart out as you enjoy great food, great prices and warming smiles. Makes waiting for the bus a great experience

  • Review 28 (2024-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    Great casual karaoke fun and vibe with the whole place. Everyone hangs together - go here for a great time and make friends.

  • Review 29 (2019-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    Great hole in the wall. Remember the space in the name or you will not find it. Owner runs a fun bar.

  • Review 30 (2018-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Fun and cool place for drinks and some karaoke. Great cocktails and super bartenders

  • Review 31 (2020-03-03 - Rating: 4)

    Fun place, cool staff. Songs could be free tho

  • Review 32 (2021-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    The best! Staff makes every night even better. Get the mozz stix too.

  • Review 33 (2022-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Fun and comfy barAdded bonus: they have karaoke!

  • Review 34 (2017-12-11 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent service, good food & great Karaoke atmosphere!!!

  • Review 35 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 4)

    Mhmmm what everyone says abt it being fun is true

  • Review 36 (2023-10-20 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing vibes!! Can totally make your night!! Tim and Rina are the most wonderful hosts and bartenders!!! Must visit!!

  • Review 37 (2019-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great chill atmosphere to gather a group friends and then let the fun ensue.

  • Review 38 (2018-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome little common Karaoke Bar. Bartenders/Staff great.

  • Review 39 (2019-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere and vibe. Best Karaoke in town.

  • Review 40 (2022-04-05 - Rating: 5)

    Did I say this is the best bar in chinatown? It is and the boss is super cool! They treat us like family and I see them as family place to go. You will have great time here if its drinking, karaoke or meeting people! Its amazing you will not regret. O and food is amazing too! Pan fried noodle!

  • Review 41 (2023-07-22 - Rating: 5)

    Up Stairs is an amazing neighborhood bar with a diverse clientele. It hosts a public karaoke function that is limited but definitely has the classics (for Americans, and then some). Be warned, peak hours on busy nights = you requesting a song maybe never able to sing it. Tip your bartenders.

  • Review 42 (2023-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    One of my top spots in nyc. Its a gem and Im glad it exists. Dumplings are amaaaazing.Tip your bartenders and youll have the best time ever.

  • Review 43 (2019-05-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great dive bar with karaoke $1 a song!

  • Review 44 (2017-03-06 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy, karaoke. My first New York hole in the wall.. Love it..

  • Review 45 (2020-03-01 - Rating: 5)

    The Best Bar ever.

  • Review 46 (2022-07-16 - Rating: 5)

    Late night food. Strong drinks. Bar karaoke. Hella fun and they remember their regulars.

  • Review 47 (2018-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    This is my favorite karaoke bar in NYC. One dollar one song.

  • Review 48 (2022-11-16 - Rating: 4)

    Nice hole in the wall karaoke bar with reasonably priced drinks, large karaoke selection, and fun crowds.

  • Review 49 (2022-06-07 - Rating: 5)

    I LOVE this bar. drinks are strong and the karaoke is totally hilarious. Time always disappears when I’m here

  • Review 50 (2021-11-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great karaoke bar to hangout with friends. Friendly staff serving cool drinks and great food. Love their martinis. Sing your favorite songs along with your friends. Lots of big screen TVs.

  • Review 51 (2022-09-23 - Rating: 5)

    Cool place honestly always a good time here, not too mention the owner is the friendliest!!!

  • Review 52 (2022-04-12 - Rating: 4)

    This is a very fun karaoke bar with a nice, lively vibe! I cant speak to the size of their song catalogue, but they did not have my usual karaoke song available.

  • Review 53 (2022-03-19 - Rating: 5)

    The staff is AMAZING. I had a blast singing and vibing out with everyone

  • Review 54 (2018-11-15 - Rating: 5)

    All the best karaoke parties are there.

  • Review 55 (2021-11-28 - Rating: 5)

    We had the best time here, ended up there 3 days in a row because we didnt want to miss the fun!

  • Review 56 (2019-02-16 - Rating: 5)

    The only karaoke bar I actually enjoy going to. Crowd is always having a good time, staff and owners are THE nicest and most hospitable. Very chill, low key neighborhood bar.

  • Review 57 (2019-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    Had a very good time here. Great drink specials and the locals are welcoming and hilarious. Will definitely return when I’m in the area.

  • Review 58 (2021-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely made my NYC vacation. Bartenders are awesome!

  • Review 59 (2021-09-04 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place Rena the best 😊always a great time great food 😋

  • Review 60 (2021-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Fun place, reasonable priced, great atmosphere with friendly staffs

  • Review 61 (2019-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Dank karaoke, give Julia a twenty and you can sing all your songs ahead of time

  • Review 62 (2019-02-14 - Rating: 5)

    Good customer service didnt have to wait long nice place to stop to

  • Review 63 (2022-02-16 - Rating: 4)

    Great vibrant atmosphere with a decent crowd.

  • Review 64 (2019-10-05 - Rating: 5)

    Compliments to the chef, Rena. The Russian girl stole some of my sausage but she’s cute so she gets away with it.

  • Review 65 (2019-12-13 - Rating: 4)

    Karaoke system could use a better format with English

  • Review 66 (2019-12-14 - Rating: 5)

    Had a Great Time....going back soon

  • Review 67 (2017-09-08 - Rating: 5)

    Extremely fun for groups, good food too - the chicken wings were my favorite.

  • Review 68 (2018-11-13 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar with karaoke and tasty late night eats

  • Review 69 (2019-08-09 - Rating: 5)

    Know someone and its the best thing ever.

  • Review 70 (2019-01-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great service, fun karaoke to sing with other drunks. Cant complain

  • Review 71 (2018-06-29 - Rating: 4)

    Service is outstanding... The Vibe is...interesting.

  • Review 72 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Number 1

  • Review 73 (2019-08-16 - Rating: 4)

    Excellent kareoke machine!

  • Review 74 (2022-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    You either get it, or you dont.

  • Review 75 (2017-12-21 - Rating: 5)

    Worthy to visit.

  • Review 76 (2017-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    Kinda seedy in a good way.

  • Review 77 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 5)

    Greatest place ever.

  • Review 78 (2020-01-11 - Rating: 5)

    The vibe is always right.

  • Review 79 (2023-10-22 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing

  • Review 80 (2017-11-14 - Rating: 5)

    Totally not a drug front!!!

  • Review 81 (2019-01-08 - Rating: 5)

    Really cute spot

  • Review 82 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great little bar

  • Review 83 (2022-07-19 - Rating: 5)

    The restaurant was great

  • Review 84 (2016-12-24 - Rating: 4)

    Drinks were pouring

  • Review 85 (2020-02-13 - Rating: 5)

    Nice

  • Review 86 (2019-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful

  • Review 87 (2018-05-21 - Rating: 4)

    Teally fun.

  • Review 88 (2019-05-14 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place!

  • Review 89 (2022-12-06 - Rating: 5)

    An icon on canal

  • Review 90 (2018-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    This place rocks.

  • Review 91 (2018-06-29 - Rating: 4)

    A hidden gem

  • Review 92 (2023-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    AND spot

  • Review 93 (2017-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    Caraoke!!!!