Planet Rose

Must ... sing ... Taco: Feel the force of karaoke at this East Village favorite.

(646) 403-3462

219 Ave A (at 13th Street)
New York, NY 10009 40.7299 -73.9809

Neighborhoods: Downtown, East Village, Alphabet City

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Hours:

Mon-Sat 4pm-4am

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Last updated 4.30.09

Planet Rose

What People Are Saying About Planet Rose

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This karaoke hideaway has that small, local charm to it, even though the yards of animal-print upholstery doesn't exactly scream down to earth. Speaking of screaming, the karaoke scene at Planet Rose is laidback, fun, and all-inclusive, even the bartenders get involved. The brave, or more likely, drunk, performers don't even have to leave their barstool, the bartender will bring the wireless mic to the singer. (Talk about the diva treatment.) If bartender Missy is around she'll make you her signature flaming shot, which is appropriately called "Missy Likes to Set Things on Fire." Planet Rose is all around a fun place to hang out with friends or host a party. By the end of the night, the leopard print will grow on you, as will the guy singing show tunes. Then again, that's probably just the liquor speaking. - Shecky's Review

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Karen Hudes

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The Scene
Past the steel-doored exterior displaying a large red velvet rose, a sense of departure sinks in. It could be the bar's windowless design and lair of zebra-print couches, the blond belting out "Physical" on the mic or just a profusion of rabbit ears (if Scotty the Blue Bunny's in the house). Lyric monitors keep eyes aimed high, though the promise of fleeting inhibitions and impending group bonding is palpable.

The Draw
Guests tend to gather in the later hours, since karaoke usually works best with a slightly drunk clientele. (Mixed drinks are very reasonably priced.) Early in the night, the sparsely populated room has an air of Berlin decadence fused with Tokyo pop and American cheese. Hipsterish East Village patrons show their game side on the mobile microphone, boosted by the participation of rousing bartenders.

haleypaul

May 27, 2009

Had a great night here with my girlfriends at a bachelorette party. The host Collin was super nice. Great drink prices and you can sing mutiple times. We had a blast and will definitely go back.

ShaneStalone

December 28, 2008

I paid $2. for a song, had 3 drinks, waited 2 hours and never got to sing. I saw people come in well after me sing before I got up. I saw several people sing 2 and 3 times. I eventually got my $2. back and left. I will never step foot in this dump again.

drjones1

August 10, 2008

When you walk in Planet Rose, don't be put off but the odd layout, leopard print carpet, or zebra couches. That's just the charm of Stuy-town, right? WRONG. The carpet makes the whole front of the bar smell like wet feet or as one friend put it, "The bathroom at a public pool." It also makes you not want to ever touch the couches. The layout is perplexing and getting a drink is much more difficult than it should be. Because the clientele is after-work suits and ties who drunkenly scream "All By Myself" into the microphone, you really have to get a lot closer to them than you probably should or would normally want to, just to get a drink. Finally, the karaoke DJ, whatever his name is, does not manage songs well, and is rude to boot! We put songs in at 915 and by 1130 they hadn't played. He offered minimal excuse-- it was frustrating when you know that your song was bumped down for his friends or some inside event. Bright spot- Sophia was a great bartender. If you go, get a seat at the bar, go early, and find some way to get in with the karaoke guy. Oh, and bring some noseplugs and Purel.

The Details on Planet Rose

Know Before You Go:

If you're planning a get-together at Planet Rose, call ahead and arrange for one of the party packages.

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Happy Hour, Karaoke

Smoking Permitted:

No

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Message from Planet Rose

  • Happy Hour 4-8, buy 1 get 1
  • Bar and Lounge Seating
  • Private & Corporate Parties

This karaoke hideaway has that small, local charm to it, even though the yards of animal-print upholstery doesn't exactly scream down to earth. Speaking of screaming, the karaoke scene at Planet Rose is laidback, fun, and all-inclusive, even the bartenders get involved. The brave, or more likely, drunk, performers don't even have to leave their barstool, the bartender will bring the wireless mic to the singer. (Talk about the diva treatment.) If bartender Missy is around she'll make you her signature flaming shot, which is appropriately called "Missy Likes to Set Things on Fire." Planet Rose is all around a fun place to hang out with friends or host a party. By the end of the night, the leopard print will grow on you, as will the guy singing show tunes. Then again, that's probably just the liquor speaking. - Shecky's Review

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