Karaoke Duet 48: Half-Off Drinks Tue–Fri 5–8pm
Karaoke Duet 48 runs a happy hour Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 8pm, at 304 E 48th St in Midtown East: 50% off drinks, which the bar bills as “limited time only” with “some exclusions apply.” It’s a karaoke-room venue.
The verdict: half off is a real number, and the fine print is the catch. Menu prices put beers at $8 and cocktails at $9 to $12, so a beer comes to $4 and a $10 margarita to $5 if it qualifies. But the offer never says which drinks are excluded, never gives an end date, and never says whether you need a reserved room to get the price. The window is the opening three hours on those four nights, and the bar is closed Monday.
The Happy Hour
The pitch is “50% Off Drinks,” Tuesday to Friday, 5–8pm, at Duet 48 and Duet 53 (Duet 35 isn’t named), “limited time only,” “some exclusions apply.” For scale, regular menu prices run $8 for beers (Bud Light, Corona, Blue Moon, Brooklyn Lager, Stella Artois, Sapporo, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head IPA, Kirin Ichiban), $10 for a margarita, $11 for a Long Island Iced Tea, $12 for a White Russian, $9 to $11 for shots and $9 or $10 for wine by the glass. The snack menu runs from $4 chips to takoyaki ($8 for five pieces), chicken yakitori ($9 for three) and chicken karaage ($11.50).
The Room
The karaoke rooms have separate Standard and Marathon rates, and the venue takes reservations. Hours: Tuesday 5pm–12am, Wednesday 5pm–1am, Thursday 5pm–2am, Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 2pm–3am, and Sunday from 2pm. A rewards program (spend money, earn points) signs up by QR code. An automatic gratuity applies to parties of 8–12 (15%), 13–20 (18%) and 21 or more (20%). The nearest trains are Lexington Av/53 St (6/E/F). More windows nearby are in our Midtown happy hour guide, and for other places to sing, see our karaoke bars guide.
Who Karaoke Duet 48 Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Midweek group night | 50% off drinks Tue–Fri 5–8pm, with exclusions |
| A late finish | Open until 3am Friday and Saturday |
| Planning ahead | It takes reservations |