Sid Gold's Request Room

This Chelsea spot brings a vintage, 1950s-inspired energy to the classic piano bar. Inside, live accompanists perform six nights a week, backing a crowd that gathers around the keys to sing Broadway showtunes and musicals. The room has the intimate feel of a niche hangout where regulars mix with talented performers. Visitors should note the room's layout: rather than curving around the stage, the seating forms two parallel lines running straight back from the entrance, which can strain sightlines from the rear.