Drinks were good, normal price. Singers try to get people to interact but didn't sing half the song hoping the audience should fill in the blanks. They weren't funny but tried. This place will not make it of they don't get some talented younger people in there. great idea and i  Have been to a piano bar before which was so fun this one is not going to make it unless they change it up.
Review Source:Very enjoyable place overall; we went on a Thursday evening and it wasn't crowded, but we sat next to the piano players and they provided great entertainment. As other reviewers have written, the food isn't why you go; they put way too much salt on most things to the point that they are nearly inedible (the appetizers are mostly safe). However, this is a piano bar and if you like a high energy atmosphere where you are expected to take part in all the festivities -- we were required to take part in the "Tree Song" upon walking in, motions and all; and yes, the Tree Song is a camp song -- this is a great place to go to unwind, sing your favorite songs, and enjoy great company. Well done!
Review Source:Don't go for the food, go for the pianos. Ludicrously silly singalong fun backed up by friendly staff, tasty martinis, buckets of booze and a (some would say tacky) strip-joint vibe. Hey, there's even a strippers pole on the dancefloor if you get so inclined. Just ignore the boorish frat boys and step over any bachelorette 'victims' on your way to the surprisingly well-appointed bathrooms. My only complaint - apart from the fact the food here is predictably average - is that the piano players don't dress up to add a little style and grace to their skills... the place IS called Gangsters after all?!!
Review Source:So this place can totally give you the wrong vibe, at all times throughout the night. It's almost like it's not sure what it wants to be... which makes it great!!
When we first got there a little after 7:30 on a saturday night, and as soon as we walked in we wondered if we were at the right place, and if being in jeans, no matter the heals or dress shirts, if we were grossly underdressed. One of the hosts told the other a table number and we told him we were just looking for the bar. Around to the right he directed us, and as we turned the corner, the thoughts we had at the door grew stronger. but we found some seats at the bar, and the bartender immediately put our mind at ease.
The show doesn't normally start until 8:30 but they're trying to get started sooner especially if there's a lot of people here. So we ordered some drinks, and then discovered they have Buckets, or as the bartender put it, "buckets of booze" that were themed to the place as well. We ordered a Heading for the Border, that was like a giant margarita, and under $17 dollars, and totally worth it. The drinks are reasonable, and it seems the crowd really picks up after 9-9:30, and you realize there's people from all walks of life here. Old, young, classy, normal, it doesn't matter.
The pianos are positioned right down the middle of the place with the tables/restaurant on one side and the bar, with some stage side seating on the other. There's some really nice private rooms in the back for parties, gatherings, and what not. There is also a seperate smoking room to the left when you first walk in that has doors on it and windows so you can see the stage if you need to take a smoke break without going outside, or invading anyone elses breathing area.
I definately want to give this place a try for a late dinner and stay for the show sometime. They play a bunch of different music, and if you really want them to play a song, tip them nicely and they'll get to it sooner. And it doesn't seem any song is too new, too old, or too wierd for them.
The first stop of the bachelorette party I attended was at Gangster's. Â This place was so fun! Â Although I didn't drink here, the drink selection seemed decent. Â The food was just OK. Â FYI: Â flat bread = pizza. Â
Not really the place you go for the food though- it is a piano bar! Â You go to hear people play the piano! Â This place is perfect for a large group, if not even more fun. Â Make sure the people you are with are up for some fun and aren't shy! Â The piano players will pick on you, but only jokingly. Â They sang a special song to the bachelorette, and took requests. Â Ahem, excuse me, recommendations. Â Recommendations turn into requests with several dollars! Â Ha! Â
I had a blast and enjoyed the music. Â I would love to visit again sometime soon!
I've been a couple times now. I really want to like it more than I do, unfortunately. But, everyone else seems to be having a great time, so don't let this dissuade you from going.
It's a raucous atmosphere. Loud, boisterous, high energy. The singing is decent, and the song selection depends on the mood of the performers and the crowd that night. There is often a lot of crowd participation which makes this ideal for a large group that is in the mood to drink and party. Â To take full advantage of the experience, you should get involved in the song selection and participation aspects.
There are a couple "private" room areas, but that just gives you all the noise with none of the experience.
The food is so so. The drinks and prices are OK. One time I went the singing was a bit off, the song selection wasn't the best, and there were a few awkward moments. However, if you are drinking enough, and have all your friends with you, this isn't really an issue.
I guess it comes down the fact that I've been to a number of dueling piano bars that I much prefer.
Maybe for you Nati natives out there, discovering that Newport, Ky was once the gambling mecca of the U.S. is "yesterday's news." However, it doesn't make this fact any less interesting or amazing to learn about.
My friends and I like to pride ourselves on miandering outside of the monotenous bar scene to frequently experience the obscure, the different, the random. We have found that we have the most fun when we do. So, when Stacie D. decided on The Gangster Tour for the main entertainment for her husband's suprise birthday party, I was intrigued and hooked. This was going to be the cherry on this birthday sundae.
The Gangster Tour, hosted out of the Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar, is an extremely interesting, fascinating and educational experience. The two young lads who guide you through this era, share the story line, walk you through the history and execute the overall tour so very well. I learned so much!
They start in the Gold Room inside Gangster's Dueling Piano Bar with a 30 minute presentation of the rich history, the key people and the influences of the Newport gambling era. I didn't know any of this stuff. No one had ever told me. And, it was so entertaining. They were so knowledgeable and funny too. When the presentation is over, these dressed to impress tour guides take you on an hour long tour around the area pointing out the main areas of gangster action and history. This really brings the presentation full circle. You're easily able to piece the gangsters to the buildings and the stories to the gangsters. It's really nice too, that not only do you learn about the past and the history in the area, but the present and you hear storied about things the current owners of these buildings have found or stumbled upon in their time as owner. It's pretty cool!
I give this tour an 8.5 out of 10. Most definitely worth the $15 and I'm certainly going to partake in some of the other options on their tour menu.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Was really surprised to have to add it on Yelp.
Gangster's is located where the old Syndicate restaurant used to be. Â The theme of course is old Newport, Al Capone style. Â They're only open Thursday- Saturday, but that works for them. Â When you walk in, it feels like you stepped back in time, but in a very good way. Â The dueling pianos are fun, and everyone joins along. Â Thursday nights they even allow guests to come up and take the mic. Â There's a nice sized dance floor and even a pole to swing on. Â The food is pretty good, nothing fancy, but they have half priced apps on Thursdays. Â Also, great drink specials! FUN cocktail menu!! Highly recommend Pushing Up Daisies, Public Enemy #1, and Swimming With the Fishes (which actually has Swedish fish floating in your drink!!).
The best part of Gangsters by far, is the amazing bar staff. Â Hogan and Kristi make it happen!! Â They both are performers which makes it extra fun, and they treat you like family immediately.
Highly recommend for a date, a night out, or large parties!
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