Howl At the Moon

 

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Toastface Killah X.

New York, NY

I went here years ago but it was a blast back then and still seems to be judging from the sole other review on Yelp.  It's like live karaoke where you're backed by the awesome piano players who seem to know just about any song you could possibly request.  Unlike karaoke, there aren't any lyrics but the energetic crowd is likely to help you out.  Unless you request "Ice Ice Baby" like my drunk friend, in which case, everyone will just laugh at you.

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Elite '08

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Hiromi N.

San Francisco, CA

I begged my girlfriends to burn the evidence that I had once drank a whole bucket of the special well drink concoction, but they wouldn't do it.   I spent one incredibly odd, "girl's night out" with two strangers and a friend post break up with a complete arse of an ex.  Some funny memories:  meeting a crazy guy from VT (YES, D...I'm talkin' about YOU!) and making the famous Hokie call in front of he and his fellow VT alum, drinking shots of...uhmm...what was I drinking?  I can't remember now...The night was a complete blur.

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Elite '08

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Amanda M.

Islip, NY

I'm quite shocked that no one has reviewed this bar yet.

Howl At The Moon is possibly the best bar you can go to if you're looking for entertainment. Two piano players sit across from each other and will play - sometimes in tandem - any song  you request (provided you throw a bit of green at them).  Where else would you hear Bon Jovi, Fraggle Rock, Billy Joel, and Rocky Horror Picture Show (complete with all the bartenders joining in a dance on top of the bar)?

The music is awesome, especially if you love 80s and rock. Drinks are a bit pricey - $4ish for a beer and $7ish for a mixed drink. But it was worth the $8 cover just to go and listen to the music all night.

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Erin F.

Towson, MD

OK I have to preface this review by saying that this bar can be really fun if you go with the right people. If you go with a bunch of friends that all like to sing to 80's songs and don't mind looking foolish, you will have fun.
On the other hand, I have been to other piano bars (Minneapolis, Boulder, etc.) and this don't not live up to those standards.  The voices of the piano players aren't that great and the overall entertainment value isn't as high. You have to pay A LOT of money to get your song played which is kind of a waste. You could wait around all night just to hear it played and you still put down money even if they don't play it. Also, the cover is a lot and drinks are expensive.
However, I would reccommend splitting a giant bucket with your friends. It is by far the best deal and who doesn't like drinking though giant straws from a plastic bucket?
So to sum up: expensive, sometimes can be boring with the wrong crowd, go with fun friends.

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