Iggy's

To be honest if this place had a bed I would sleep here while someone pours Jack Daniels on my face. Place is amazing. Gives me a bar from “Harvard” type vibe. Like I’m from goodwill hunting. Deff recommend coming here!!

Iggy’s is a great local spot, I’m not a karaoke person but I still have a great time here! Everyone is friendly, I find Shana to be an exceptional bartender who makes the experience here so much better! She is incredibly friendly and attentive. I find myself having an interesting conversation with someone by the end of every night, but it’s also a good place to just stay in solitude.

The prices are outrageous though, but a fun bar. 34 bucks for 2 well whiskey neats is robbery. The entire bottle of Kentucky Gentleman or Evan Williams costs around $14 for a 750 ml bottle...

TONS OF FUN ! We were here 3 years ago and had a lot of fun. WE'RE BACK ! After dinner Downtown my wife and I jumped on a bus that took us close to Iggy's. We walked in around 8pm and the joint was packed. All the guys behind the bar were great...Daniel got me a Bronx Brewery Hazy IPA and my wife a water. KARAOKE ! Lovely Wisdom was running the karaoke and kicked things off with a great song at 9pm. I was first cab off the rank with an old AC/DC classic. NOT BAD ! I got a good cheer from the gang. We had a nice chat with all the guys behind the bar...Mike, Gabriel, Daniel and sweet Miriam. THERE'S MORE ! It's $3 to get up and sing a song...pretty cheap I think and Wisdom was doing a great job. I hit the stage one more time with an old fav...an Elton John classic. The bar crowd joined in which made it more fun. WE LOVED IT !

Dope Experiences at IGGY's!" I've had several great times @ Iggy's —this place is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is welcoming and lively, with a perfect balance of music and conversation. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The drink selection is top-notch, with the bartenders really know their craft! Whether you're looking for a laid-back evening or a fun night out with friends, this bar has it all. Will definitely be back yet again!

Our bartender Sam was amazing. She made us feel connected to the place and I will be a guaranteed repeat customer because of her. Good vibes. Great drinks. Great service.

I used to enjoy coming here to sing karaoke but my most recent experience was not a good one. A lock on one of the bathroom doors doesn’t work. (Apparently there’s a second lock that can easily be overlooked because I used this bathroom all night and never noticed it.) Dangerous, especially in an environment full of intoxicated people. Some guy opened the door on me, screamed at me disrespectfully & then proceeded to open the door again. Tried to defend myself and call him out on this and he dismissed me, leading me to feel even more upset. Sure, I reacted with anger but none of the staff asked me if I was okay, what was going on or why I was upset. They defended him fully & one of the guys (owner? bartender?) kept repeating to get me out. I tried to explain myself more calmly and continued to be dismissed by him and the guy who opened the door on me. Whoever this employee is does not give a damn about women’s safety it seems. Just painted me to be a “crazy” person.

I absolutely love this bar!! The atmosphere is always 10/10!! My fav bartenders are Danny and Shana so if you get the opportunity to meet them good for you!!

I went here on Saturday the 16th of November after work. I never write yelp reviews unless I have to. Also when a venue has just that one staff member that is letting the business or team down that is not the business's fault. I was having a nightcap with my partner and just before 4am we had to leave of course because it was closing time. The young guy that was working at the bar was awesome! But the young lady had an attitude with us and when she told us to leave she said 'get out' like we were absolute filth. She did not tell anyone else to leave. It felt like she had attitude with me as soon as I walked in. I almost let this go but I think it's wrong to let something like this go while there are so many amazing ppl that want to work that take pride in customer service. Iggy's is an amazing spot! Everything else was great and I will always consider coming back if I'm in the area. I just believe this is something that needs to be addressed. With all due respect I hope that gets sorted out.

TONS OF FUN ! We were here 3 years ago and had a lot of fun. WE'RE BACK ! After dinner Downtown my wife and I jumped on a bus that took us close to Iggy's. We walked in around 8pm and the joint was packed. All the guys behind the bar were great...Daniel got me a Bronx Brewery Hazy IPA and my wife a water. KARAOKE ! Lovely Wisdom was running the karaoke and kicked things off with a great song at 9pm. I was first cab off the rank with an old AC/DC classic. NOT BAD ! I got a good cheer from the gang. We had a nice chat with all the guys behind the bar...Mike, Gabriel, Daniel and sweet Miriam. THERE'S MORE ! It's $3 to get up and sing a song...pretty cheap I think and Wisdom was doing a great job. I hit the stage one more time with an old fav...an Elton John classic. The bar crowd joined in which made it more fun. WE LOVED IT ! NOTE - Of course with 20 million views of my Yelp reviews and pics world wide in 2023 I can tell you what is great !

Dropped by for the Labor Day weekend specials ($5 burgers and $8 margs). Standard pub/dive fare but it was a great deal. Lots of screens by the bar so it's a solid spot to watch a game (and have a beer).

This place had the potential to be fun, but we ended up waiting 2.5 hours for our songs we paid for to not be played. There is no system in place, no list, just whatever or whoever the karaoke girl wants to play to show off. I'm an avid karaoke goer so I understand having to wait but this was ridiculous. Every other song happened to be someone's "birthday" and she slotted them in. Buncha losers. Wanna request my $12 for all the songs I queued that never played.

I guess I should've read the reviews. claustrophobic, rowdy, Creepy dude harassing us seemed like they new him, but that was also handled quickly. a weird girl fight (which was broken up quickly) , not easy to get in an out, no for over 40 lol, the staff was pretty cool and attentive. I think the open bar booze isn't really the stuff its supposed to be. The Jameson shots taste like ass. I will not be back. but they don't need my old ass the place gets SUPER PACKED haha!

Not a fun atmosphere, a claustrophobic bar with overpriced drinks considering how grimy it is. The karaoke feature isn't worth it, with the amount of time you're waiting around for a song since they tend to instead just take your money and play what they want. Also filled with messy people-- a guy got shot outside the bar last night. Not sure if he and the shooter were customers there but wouldn't surprise me.

So much fun to come here and sing karaoke! They have a big stage and everyone in the crowd gets really into every song. It's so nice to see everyone cheering each other on and being friendly. It's usually crowded but there's lots of space so you don't feel overwhelmed. It's a good atmosphere I would definitely recommend if you're looking for fun karaoke in NYC

How little did I underestimate Iggy's in my last review...I merely mentioned "fighting" but last night they really outdid themselves with a shooting! Nine bullets at 3am spilling out onto Second Avenue. Cops galore and it even made the news. If you are looking for some excitement this is definitely one way to find it. Pure class.

Great dive-bar with a backroom for karaoke and dancing. Cool bartender that is on point with service and personality. Open late for those very last call night out.

Amazing place! Vibe is great. Vlad was great and very attentive. I love it here! Will definitely be coming back, it has local bar vibes.

Glad this place is still around! It adds some variety to the usual second avenue scene. The crowd depends on what celebration floats in but as this karaoke bar has a stage, I'm always in! For the UES, the drinks are on the reasonable side. I rarely sit at the unique, rather narrow bar (I'm usually on the dance floor or on stage!) but there's always an interesting conversation to be had there.

If you're into beer pong/flip cup, karaoke, and/or sports, this place is solid. Shoutout to Valerie as well who always takes great care of our group!

I've never had worse service in my life. The bar was full and waitinf and this bartender sat and talked to 2 girls did not leave them for 20 minutes. I have been. Regular at this bar and will not be anymore

I ultimately got a refund but it will never erase their lack of responsibility, the aloof attitude from the crappy bartender, the hassle I had to go through and the fact that I missed a basketball game because I was running around going back to this bar to see if they found my card and ultimately having to go to the bank to get a new debit card. This was a weekend getaway and their lack of responsibility placed a huge burden and inconvenience to our weekend. We were asked to change our review after we got our refund and we still absolutely refuse to do so! The refund was the least they could do! The young trust fund UES crowd is not for us anyway so we still undoubtedly will never return to this bar.

You have to pay for karaoke, which is already incredibly lame, since they used to have a free system. On top of that, we waited for 2 hours (and ended up just leaving after), and someone that just requested a song sang their 10 minutes later. If you like karaoke, avoid.

The woman running karaoke is horrible! The man is much better. I paid extra for my songs and she decided even tho I put two songs in at once she should let people who got here an hour later go in between my songs. Then wanted to charge me extra after I already paid extra to move the second Song up in line.

Love this place!! Great atmosphere, affordable drinks, and friendly staff. You definitely won't regret stopping in!

Do Not go to this dive bar!! It's very cramped and the people that go to this bar is very rude!! The bartender lost my wife's credit card and was very lackadaisical about fixing the situation. We will obviously never come there again and suggest if you are looking for a local bat on the east side, go somewhere else!! If I could leave 0 stars i would

Chill Irish pub with a large ground floor to do karaoke that is perfect for a big collection of people. $10 a drink. 4/5 stars as a day spot.

Enough space for fun (long bar, dance area in the back.) But for Saturday night karaoke... the floor was hot, packed and the tunes were strong. Then some Gaborone wanted to sing a Lion King song! Killed the vibe. I wanted to leave. So we did.

Fun karaoke bar - a bit too many girls though. they need to fix their bathroom doors that are always broken. But still a overall good time

This place has some great energy. Hubbs and I came here last night to celebrate our girlfriend's recent nuptials. They reserved a long table for family and friends but we roll deep so, most were standing. It wasn't a big deal because the place is fun. They have a long bar and plenty of games like Jenga to pass the time but we came out for Karaoke. The DJ was great. She joined in and sang some songs, herself, and was very interactive with the crowd. We arrived around 8:30 pm on Saturday night and the place was pretty empty. After about an hour or so, it quickly started to pack up. People came in groups and everyone was so nice to each other. The crowd was joining in on the songs and despite the political climate we're experiencing right now, the vibe was energetic and full of love and respect. It was a mixed crowd and everyone was just enjoying each other and the music. The service was great even though it was packed. The bartenders are really nice and absent of that usual pretentiousness you tend to get at some places. The DJ called out different specials during the night like $5 Fireball shots that lasted for a limited amount of time. The drinks were good but we had to eat first because thats what we do. I stuffed some wings down my gullet and hubbs had a burger. Both were typical bar food, not great but did what was intended. After we had a chance to fill our bellies, we just went HAM on the drinks. We all took turns getting up on stage to sing a tune and the crowd sung along. It was great. I definitely want to come back.

Recently visited a friend who lives in the Upper East Side. We went drinking on a Saturday afternoon and this was one of our first stops. We ended up enjoying it so much that we stayed for about two hours. Through the place is more lively at night with Karaoke, its vibe in the afternoon is perfect for having a few casual beers at the bar. The bartender was fantastic and quick and there were plenty of sports on TV. Drinks weren't horribly expensive either. Only complaint: The bathrooms are kind of disgusting and in need of some fixing, but I never have high expectations for dive bars.

Ohhhh I had the time of my life... And I never felt this way before... Yes I swear, this is true... And I owe it all to Iggys Stumbled upon this hidden gem and had a blast! Drinks are cheap, danced my butt off, and joined a girl band while singing to some Britney...all while my boyfriend held my purse and sat at the bar. What more can a girl ask for.

Been to this dive bar plenty of times before and always enjoyed the atmosphere. They have some top shelf choices of alchohol, but that is sure not why you entered this establishment for. They have Flat Screen TV's, Karaoke, and occasionally comedians. There is absolutely no way you can not be entertained in the bar. If you are hungry, you can order food from somewhere else delivered at the bar. Easy going place with your neighborhood regulars serving beer and cocktails at very reasonable prices.

Love this bar! Awesome space outside, great drinks and quick service all night. Anyone looking for a fun birthday event, would highly recommend. We had a friend's birthday there with karaoke and had a blast. Huge fan of the owner & staff here!

They must've removed my previous review because it wasn't favorable. But if you want to sing at Iggy's, you need to be a friend of the DJ. Otherwise your song will be buried in a back beat boom boom, boom nonsense, and your song will be unrecognizable, my wife and I went here on Saturday last week. I was there to survey a potential talent, but the songs were unrecognizable.

Great bar to hang out whenever, I like to go there after work, weekends, evenings, birthdays... just a good place with good vibes, good alcohol and great service.

Great casual karaoke bar upper east! Iggy made renovations several years ago, so the back area is still casual but is nicer, not as divey as it used to be, with interesting artwork added. Whether having casual conversation and listening to customers sing, or singing along, sometimes dancing, Iggy's is always a fun time for karaoke. The woman who runs the karaoke booth is very friendly and an incredible singer herself. But this isn't a place where everyone has to sing like a rock star - it's all fun and customers sing along and support even the most off tone patrons, customers singing along and dancing to the songs- a lot of fun! * Crowds vary, depending on time and day.

If 2nd Ave between 75th/76th were a family, Iggy's would be the neglected stepchild next to its popular and spoiled older sibling, The Stumble Inn. Most people walk past it and hardly take notice. Try as Iggy's might with their drink specials and hand-written signs outside that boast a good time, they can't quite seem to draw in the crowds. But that's actually part of what's great about Iggy's. I've been to Iggy's twice, both times because The Stumble Inn was too crowded. It's chill, non-pretentious, and under-rated. The bartenders are very friendly and very Irish, and the bar-goers are laid-back. They also have karaoke on certain nights, darts, and other games to play. They have a full bar and a decent selection of beers on tap. Their specialty cocktails are all terribly sweet, so unless you're a just-turned-21 college kid, skip these. They also have a food menu with your standard pub fare like nachos and wings. So the next time you're looking for a great place to hit up for a drink and maybe a conversation with a friendly stranger without all the rowdiness, give Iggy's a try.

My coworkers and I came to karaoke night on Monday night and had the time of our lives. Luke, the DJ, was a Broadway singer who sang backup vocals for all of our (misguided) attempts at ABBA and other pop songs. The other patrons of the bar were astonishingly good singers, one of whom had been in Lion King on Broadway, so it was very fun to see them perform! Would go again.

Went for a few drinks there was 2 women working behind the counter and each one charged a different price for the same drinks we were also informed buy backs are only for regular customers huge turn off

I've been here maybe 15 times. Tonight was sooo bad, I don't think I'll return. First, the DJ was bad, she didn't know how to work the computer. She was letting 30 minutes of radio play in between 1 karaoke song. The energy was DYING. There were only 10-15 people in the entire karaoke area. Not all of whom had put in songs. Listening to lame radio songs for that long is something you can do in an elevator, without paying for it. My friend and I paid for our songs, and never sang. I started talking to the strangers around me to see what was up. They were waiting 2 plus hours to sing one song. She was letting her friends stand on the stage and dance around while she played radio songs and they'd sing to the radio. Then she'd have her friends sing a few songs. While people who paid never sang. Taking someone's money for a service, and not providing the service...what is that called again? ummm...oh right! A crime. I complained to two bartenders who just shrugged.They said let's give it 20-30 minutes and see. Well that was the time she was playing the radio between each karaoke song. Then two Latino men told me that the DJ actually IN ALL SERIOUSNESS asked them for A BRIBE to play their song!!! That was it. It hit me she was purposefully making the night suck hoping people would bribe her to put on the karaoke songs they had paid for. And the bartenders and everyone were OK with this. We waited an hour and a half to listen to the radio. And watch her friends dance around. This was truly embarrasing. Everyone thought the DJ was incompetent or stupid, everyone was saying it. You seriously just click the song. It's not that hard. Then we realized she was doing this on purpose, in the hopes PEOPLE WOULD BRIBE HER to play songs. Then we left. Without ever singing our songs we paid for.j They then let a guy change the words to a song and stand up there and yell "eating ass" again and again for the entire song. I'm OK with divey places but this is truly an embarrassment. I don't know if their management knows this is how it's being run. If they don't, they should figure it out quickly. It used to be packed here and fun. They used to actually play your karaoke song within an hour, and most of the songs were karaoke singers, not the radio. And maybe that's why there were only 10-15 people there the entire night tonight on a weekend. Asking people for bribes is...I have no words.

After a recent visit, I am updating my 2016 review. Thankfully, Iggy's has reopened. Not so thankfully, draft prices have increased substantially. While I understand the necessity to increase prices after the calamity of 2020, Iggy's prices have increased more than most, I think. Gone is the $3 PBR on tap (no more PBR on draft!), now we can settle for a $5 Bud Lite. Even worse, other beers, like the Brooklyn I tried, sell for a whopping $9. I wonder what Iggy would think of this, may his memory be a blessing.

The Saturday night karaoke host absolutely SUCKS! Never again will I go there Saturday night!

One of my favorite bars in the city, love the vibe, and they have amazing drink specials! Leanna the day time bartender is awesome!

It took me a couple of days to have the balls to post this. I'm pretty open and bold about situations but this really scarred me and messed with my confidence. DO NOT GO TO Iggy's Karaoke Sports Grill. What my friends and I experienced was NOT okay. My writing this story does not even tip the iceberg of how incredibly disgusting this behavior was. Within forty five minutes of being there my friends got harassed by a guy, which the bouncer heard, let him in the bar and the guy was so upset that we were not interested he followed me in and started screaming at me calling me an ugly and Bitch. No one did anything. He then got so angry and HIT me in the eye. It was then that he was removed from the bar. The employee who was running karaoke plowed through the bar screaming and knock me against the wall on his way out. Another man was walking thru and kept saying excuse me. I put my hands up so he could get thru and he made a very sexual comment about passing thru me and how I made it an easy access. I TOLD THE BARTENDER. not five minutes later the same guy is arguing with another girl, threatening her, degrading her. Putting his hands in her face. I asked if she were okay and she said no. The man had touched her when she was dancing. I told the bouncer. Nothing. She then threatened to bring her bf back and she did. The next thing we know, two grown men are tussling on the floor. This man then threw a beer on me so naturally I threw one back on him. He then continued to scream at me outside while I was waiting for my friend. He called me an ugly bitch a cunt and how ugly my hair is and trashy my body was. He told me I need to do my hair like my white friends. I was standing parallel to the bouncer and he did nothing. I picked up my phone to started recording and he took my phone and threw it across the street into traffic. Then he grabbed me by the shoulders, shook me, and tried to threw me to the ground. It was THEN THE BOUNCER TOOK ACTION TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. When I was finally able to talk to the manager he stopped my story and said: was the comment he made about your body a good comment or a bad comment?? The bartenders are trash, the bouncers are trash and the management is trash. LADIES! Don't ever let a man disrespect you. And don't go to this trash bar. Once we left to the bar across the street, the employees and surrounding girls said they have had similar harassment stories from that bar as well. That. Is. Disgusting.

Totally underrated venue that houses a (narrow) dive bar in front and a party/dance floor in the back. Seems totally underwhelming from the outside but when you enter, your senses will be flooded with how lively this place is. Had a very fun night out with friends and thought it was also conveniently located in UES nearby other usual hangout spots Drinks are OK, the crowd is full of positive vibes (although as other reviews have suggested, some of the male guests are a bit questionable), and if you come with a friend or two, you'll be sure to have a memorable time. It's literally a bar/casual club where you can enjoy the moment and de-stress while listening to some great music. I think it's more fun to go with a group and I would consider stopping by again.

They don't answer the phone at all! Dumb because we were gonna drop some mad money there.

Divey bar on the UES. Great for karaoke - open mic version. $2 a song, gets pretty crowded during the weekends but definitely not as crowded as going to a bar downtown. Some days you got a good voice and the crowd is with you or you're drunk out of your mind and the crowd is not. Sometimes a mix of both. Great venue none the less.

Came to this Irish pub a few weeks ago for some karaoke. Karaoke starts after 9. You pay $2 per song for the song you want to sing. The bartenders were cool, very social and attentive. Drink prices were reasonable and cheaper than other bars (it was an Irish pub). I got the spinach and artichoke dip and the beef sliders to share. The spinach and artichoke dip was phenomenal. They serve their food in take our containers. I wish they didn't underestimate their food because it was really good. I think they should get rid of the takeout containers and actually serve with presentation. I don't know if I'll come back as it's pretty far from where I live but this place was cool and I highly recommend if you're looking for some good karaoke. They have a book of songs to choose from and they even have a stage.

I live next door to Iggy's (along with Stumble Inn & Mel's Burgers) and the staff is the most inconsiderate bunch of humans I've ever met. Other neighboring establishments during COVID have followed social distancing rules, been conscious of pedestrians on the sidewalk, and minded the noise but Iggy's has been loud, intrusive, disruptive, and dangerous every time they open. I've had to fight my way out of my own apartment through drunk, loud, and unmasked idiots who show no remorse and a staff that watches and does nothing. If you're looking for a place to have a safe beer & have a good time STEER VERY FAR FROM IGGY's (the staff & environment at Mel's is great & safe and right next door!)

Love this place! I bring all my friends from out of town to Iggy's for a fun night out. Super quick service, good drinks and a fun crowd. Always a great time!!

Iggys is the BEST!!! Discovered this place a few years ago since living in the neighborhood and it's become my local go-to. There is karaoke every night (and sometimes day) which is AMAZING, but there is also plenty of dancing and seats to go around depending on your preference. Lastly, the staff are all amazing (and mostly Irish ). I planned a surprise party here recently and Ryan (the bartender / manager) was beyond helpful, friendly, and generous - I would recommend everyone plan a party here if you're in the market. I'll say it again, they are THE BEST!! Iggys forevvvvvver

We came here and bought a couple of cases of beer off of them. They charged us $149 and I didn't notice until I checked my credit card the next day. I should dispute it with my card. So slimy. They also call themselves a karaoke bar and they don't start until late at night. Waste of time dive bar with rip offs.

Throwback music and super chill bartenders. Great vibes and drinks. Know what you want to order though. :)

Iggy's is an UES staple. I've been a resident of the UES for several years and have never not had a great time at Iggy's. There's a mix of chill types, frat / sorority types, bougie types and everyone in between which makes nights here exciting, unpredictable, yet somehow comforting. Rian and his staff are super welcoming and engaging with everyone - a very inclusive space for all. Karaoke in the back makes for great entertainment especially after midnight when things get super busy. A must - if you haven't yet, stop in and try em out!

Fun spot to stumble into, they had karaoke and a great DJ. The bathrooms were clean and the drinks were pretty well-priced.

This place only gets 2 stars because the bartender was so sweet! Other than that I don't know how people walk in this place it literally REEKS like urine or rat poop something just smells terrible ! Management needs to really dig deep into this cause it's just not good !