Great Sunday funday. Giovanni was on the bar and made conversation for out of towners great. Awesome conversation and drinks and the awesome piano player. read more

We swung by here for a post dinner drink since it was right around the block. It is nice to have a gay bar in midtown and not have to trek to the West. It is on the second floor with a piano room and outside space towards the back. The bartender was friendly and it was nice just to relax and grab a drink without necessarily the cruisiness. If you wanted that then go to the many other places on the West side & Chelsea. There wasn't much of a crowd on the night we went but there was a group of very talented group of singers in the piano room singing Broadway tunes. Sat and listen in for awhile with our drink and called it a night. read more

Went for the piano bar with my wife (yes I said wife :-) ) and and old college friend.. We had a great time. Low key, great drinks and everyone was nice. A great place to hang out and sing your heart out. Cheers Uncle Charlie! read more

After reading the review about the allegedly angry, unfriendly, and "psychopath" front bartender, yet giving this place a try anyway, I had to leave a contrasting review. Visited at 5pm on Labor Day, and my TG female friend and I were the only patrons when we arrived. The bartender Brian was SUPER friendly and super cute. Perhaps they've changed staff? As the front bar started to fill up, everyone we encounted was friendly. read more

First and formost. This place is a goodyime on a cosmic level. The bartenders, the vib, the energy is kismet. I recently moved here a little over a year ago and beleive it or not its hard for a new west coast transplant living in the east, but i cant stress more. This place is a magical place. Sarah Glassman plays a mean piano and the bartenders one in particulare Giovani are by far my fav in the city. Dealing with homesickness and depreasiin you need to have a place of love and support. By far this is the place to be. I am so glad i found this place and i highley recomend you feel the magic that i have at Uncle Charlies. Btw its open mic read more

I came here with some coworkers after work and l must say this is one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I'm not one to give reviews and bad reviews at it. But I cannot forget this. First off the pianist was throwing shade all night on the mic about how she couldn't be heard because we were "being loud". She was not the best singer and her attitude did not help. She next proceeded to gang up on us with a friend of her's that was at the bar and they sang "Fuck you" by Ceelo Green which was very childish. I would think that they wanted this extra business around the holidays since they were already pretty dead when we arrived. The bartender was also rude. He butted his way into a conversation I was having with a friend and was very standoffish. This place is not worth even mentioning, let alone stepping into. They need new management and a new fresh start with some training on how to engage with paying customers. One star is far too much. Save your time and go to Snafu a few blocks down. read more

Honestly, the worst experience at a bar that I have ever had. I dont know why the bartender and and the lady playing the piano were acting like such rude people. We walked in with a large group looking to listen to some good music and have some good drinks. It ended up being the complete opposite! The pianist was throwing subs our way and shouting things over the mic that was disrespectful to our group. The bartender definitely takes the cake as the largest douche of all though. He kept intruding in our personal conversations and acting as if he was 5 years old. We had to tell him twice that he was not welcome in our conversation and that he should mind his own business. I always leave a nice tip because I respect the service industry, but this guy got $2 freaking dollars. And it was well deserved. Get your stuff together guys! Show some respect for your customer, no matter who they are or where they are from. Stay away from this place. A bunch of judgmental and discriminating employees. read more

As a frequent purveyor of HX magazine and it's website, I jumped on the opportunity to win a free $25.00 bar tab by writing in and giving the name of my favorite uncle. I mean, really come on. That's a cute contest. So I did, and they gave me some booze moola. One Wednesday, I found myself bored and not too far from Times Square (there was Midtown Comics business that needed to be done!), so I decided to saunter in, cash in my tab, and check the place out. That's when I realized- I've totally been there before. My first few months in New York even. My very first HX mixer. Which was way too overcrowded in what really is a modestly sized midtown bar. One of the regulars who chatted me up and made me feel more attractive than I am, described it as his "neighborhood bar." I don't know if I agree with that. With it's proximity to Grand Central, it's not really in a neighborhood. Uncle Charlie's is oddly out of place. It really belongs in Chelsea where it would have it's built in audience, or way uptown where it could carve a niche for itself. It's sort of in the middle of everything, making it kind in the middle of gay nowhere. So... HX brought me there twice. And I drank cheap both times. And I might go back in 6 months and forget I was ever there again. The staff was nice. It was pretty much dead when I was there, which was around 8:00 PM on a Wednesday in June. For midtown, I mean... yeesh. I guess people really hate that place. Didn't check out the piano bar section or the outdoor patio, but would have been into exploring both my next time there. I mean, it's worth checking out, but go when it's cheap, people. read more

If you wanted to find an urbane, sophisticated gay gentleman, you might just find him here. Came here to meet a potential business contact & sing a song. Accomplished both but had a hard time finding someone official to locate this contact. Can't believe I've passed it a trillion times & never noticed or went in before. Got lots of applause for my singing & they have karaoke on Tuesday nights. Just be good at your piano based songs. I later saw other women here so if you're a hetero girl, you could be fine with a group of female friends or your gay bestie. Don't think my hetero guy friend was too happy here since he doesn't sing but he'd never heard me & got to that night. read more

I didn't really have a problem with this place. A friend and I popped in for a drink (and it seems very sketchy from the outside) on a weekday. Everyone was nice to us, we got our drinks fairly quickly, and man, was my whiskey sour strong. There's a piano in the back and I believe there is some sort of patio as well. I don't really see it being too busy on the weekends (doesn't seem to be around anywhere too residential), but I can't imagine that it's bad enough for 3 or fewer stars, but heck if I know. Anyway, had a quick, nice drink here. Could do without the giant red window, though. read more

Wish I could give a better review but the front bartender was extremely rude and unprofessional. I called inquiring about a lost credit card and was told they had it secured and waiting for me at the bar. When I went in to retrieve the card, the bartender angrily said he didn't have it and told me better luck next time. Hence, I had to cancel the missing card. I will say the bartender in the back is super friendly and always remembered me. If you head to Uncle Charlie's, head to the back and get a drink there. read more

dont come on thurs nights, if you wanna sing... the piano player only calls peiple he know... and no one else... dont come on a thurs!!! read more

If you're looking for a calm laid back environment for drinks this is the spot for that. This is the first piano-bar I've been to (so I have nothing to compare it to). It is small and simple. There is happy hour that ends at 10pm, which is a decent time. There's a pianist and you may volunteer to sing. The staff and manager were very nice and welcoming. The manager came over to us and introduced himself to us and welcomed us (I think because we were a large group of about 13, for most of us it was our first time there, we were a diverse group varying in gender/race/ethnic/and lgbtq+ backgrounds). Over all I liked it. read more

Awesome piano bar with a great crowd! There are definitely some wonderful singers tonight. Joe the manager told us that they're BROADWAY PERFORMERS!!!! How awesome is that?!?! Highly recommended for a midtown east bar!!! read more

I work with a lot of gay men and this is the place that is close by to work that they like to hit up for happy hour drinking. It's always fun with the gays, especially at the back room where the piano is at. The singing and dancing is always just so much more fun with them. They have happy hour drink specials and what not, but they do not serve any food. Which is a bummer, but still a great place to chill at. I have to admit some guys are really cute, but this is not the place for me, afterall this is a gay bar. Don't get me wrong I love the gay men that's in my life. I mean they call me Grace for a reason lol. read more

Our server, Leo, was friendly, the drinks good and the piano player alright. Vodka and soda $9.00. Offered pretzels or peanuts with each round. Went about 8pm on a Friday night and the crowd seemed to be an after work clientele and though we didn't interact with any we did enjoy ourselves and would go back. read more

I went to birthday party here. Everything was fabulous. The decor, music, service, were all great. I had a wonderful time. There's live music and recorded music and it's an atmosphere of fun, without any problems. There's a little patio garden, outside, in the back, with gorgeous views of the Chrysler Building and other tall buildings all around.Be careful, because there have been other locations that have been closed and this one may have been temporarily closed for renovations, but now it's open. Also if it says "closed now" when you look online, it just means it doesn't open until 4pm every day. It stays open until 3am and 4am. It's not a brunch place. This one is in midtown. East 45th St. between Lexington and Third. Look for the blue awning. read more

This bar just reopened about 3 weeks ago, and I words so it no justice!!! They have perfectly sexy ambience, a wonderful piano player, dance music in the back and great bartenders (Toby the bartender is easily the sexiest man in NYC and on top of that he makes the best cocktails). By far my favorite bar in Manhattan. If you haven't been here,stop by and see the magic for yourself ;) read more

Sorry yelpers but I loved this place. Why? because I am a piano bar queen. The pianist and singers where great and for my friends that smoke there is a beautiful little patio so you don't have to go to the street. read more

This bar happened to be close to the hotel where my friend and I were staying, so we decided to check it out our first night there. I don't want to describe it as a dive bar because I don't think it is, but it was a good place to have a drink (or two, or three) while watching some TV and talk to the regulars. I came back alone towards the end of my trip to find only one patron along with the bartender (I wish I remembered his name, I just remember that he's Latin and wears glasses) but they were both very friendly and we ended up chatting for longer than I expected. I was happy to have a low-key option like this close to us. read more

This bar, in many ways, is the gay bar for gays who don't like "gay" bars. There is a one glaring exception to this, which I'll get to later. As others have noted, the bar is divided into three distinct areas: The first area upon entering is comprised of a decent-sized bar with a few tables. Here, the music is always at an appropriate level (at least for happy hour), and wafts between today's pop music and classic pop tunes. I find it a relief from all the loud "beats" found in other establishments. The second area, as you proceed to the back of the venue, is dedicated to those who enjoy piano music. It has a few more tables in addition to a much smaller bar. Show tunes are not in my wheelhouse, though I have to admit this area tends to have a livelier/friendlier atmosphere than the front bar. The outside patio area is small, but so comfortable. It is basically reserved for those who smoke, so if you don't enjoy second-hand smoke, this is not for you. I'm a social smoker, so I don't mind sitting here on days when it's not too hot/cold. Overall, I think this spot gets a nice array of people, and the patrons are typically friendly and willing to engage in substantive conversation. The spirits selection is adequate, but from what I've experienced, the wine and beer offerings could be revisited by management. One of the things that I'm most fond of is their commitment to keeping a clean bathroom area - pissy loos will always prevent me from returning to your establishment - Yuck! While they don't serve food, I have seen folks bring in vittles from the outside; don't know what their official policy is on this. All of the above are reasons I'd recommend this place. The only thing I've encountered that gives me reason to pause, at times, is the unreasonable and oft-bitchy bartender who mans the first bar. I am the type of patron who doesn't ask for much - give me my cocktail, and I'll entertain myself. I'm certainly capable of striking up a conversation with my brethren, and kind enough to acknowledge others. That said, I recognize that others actually seek conversation with the bartenders of watering holes. This bartender (believe his name is Tyler) is probably the crankiest young man I've ever encountered behind a bar - certainly not one for a conversation where mutuality can be expected. His seemingly disdain for life is most annoying and almost akin to that of a psychopath. At a HAPPY HOUR, the last thing you want to hear is an employee constantly speaking of his colleagues and patrons in disparaging tones. I've thought about the reasons an establishment would keep someone like him around, and I've deduced to either he's sleeping with the owner, or there simply aren't an abundance or folks applying for a job to work here. Whatever it is, I hope they seriously consider doing something with him. Anyhoo, should you go, just head to the back area where the bartender is much more professional. read more

Just stopped in for a quick drink before heading out for the night. Very cute bar with a much older crowd on a Saturday night. It was quiet when we were there, but I'm not sure if anything grander happens after 11p. read more

This place is not fun whatsoever even when they're handing out comp drinks from some sponsored event.

I have to admit I was nervous about going here, but It was pretty cool. The music wasn't so loud you couldn't each other. They're drinks were pretty good--2 for 1. The server was really cool and a girl kept passing out free shots and gave us shirts. Even though it was a gay bar, it wasn't over the top and it was very mixed. read more

This place is right by my work and right near Grand Central. I've been coming here for years and is my favorite after work hang out. Full bar, welcoming people, nice place. The bartenders are friendly and funny. I like that the bathrooms are always super clean, not a common occurrence for a bar. Top shelf cocktails are $10, but and they do buybacks. Highly recommend giving this place a try, especially if you have some time to kill before catching your train at Grand Central, or wanting a drink before/after dinner in Midtown. read more

This is the gay version of "Cheers"! Friendly and fun bartenders. Shot specials every night. The pianist will play any song if you would like to sing. Definitely the neighborhood gay bar in Midtown East read more

Nice locale. Can easily pass by it. This second floor lounge has a spacious floor plan. It was quite empty tonight though. Perhaps due to the mets game. Overall the bar had a great layout and I would want to return at another time. read more

Such a friendly bar. The bartender Manny was awesome and super friendly. The drinks were strong and well priced so it met our expectations.

Amazing! Tyler and Manny are both the new men in my life! So inviting and hilarious. I will be back time and time again!

Amazing place! Manny and Tyler were so awesome! Was visiting and looked this place up and they were both so inviting. Had the best time there. read more

Great drinks and even better service! Mike the manager was so kind and professional... We enjoyed the introductions and appreciated the atmosphere in general. My partner and I had a great time and can't wait to come back again soon!! read more

Not right for the mature crowd but hip and fun for the younger party going age. We missed the entertainment so likely walked in at the wrong grime to enjoy the energy the place looks like it could offer at the right time of night. read more

Nice bar for a quiet drink and to relax in the early evening. Great view of the Chrysler Building from the outside patio. Drinks were strong and tasty and the prices average for Manhattan. All in all an enjoyable experience. read more