Yonkers, NY

Burke's Restaurant & Bar

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Burke's Restaurant & Bar in Yonkers is an Irish-themed neighborhood sports bar and restaurant that occasionally hosts live local bands. Rock, Irish pub music, and other mixed local styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue is best approached as a social bar gig rather than a focused concert. Patrons may be eating, drinking, watching sports, and talking while the band performs, so familiar material and direct audience interaction are useful advantages. Burke’s is best suited to local bands and compact groups that are comfortable adapting to the flow of a neighborhood bar. It offers musicians a Yonkers setting where live music can add energy to parties, weekend nights, and special events without requiring a large production setup.

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914-237-5137

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Irish, Rock
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Address
645 Bronx River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10704, United States
Venue phone
914-237-5137
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