Chelsea is the name of the NYC neighborhood from 14th St. to 34th St., bordered by Sixth Ave. to the east and the Hudson River to the west. Popular attractions and points of interest include Chelsea Piers, The Highline, Hudson River Park, Chelsea Market, Fashion Institute of Technology, The Joyce Theater and Madison Square Garden. In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, we present our directory of the best bars in Chelsea, NY. |
Best Bars in Chelsea, NYC:American Whiskey: 247 W. 30th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 967-1070 |
Bar Veloce: 176 7th Ave. (between 20th & 21st St.) (212) 229-1900 The Chelsea location of the world famous Italian wine bar ——————– |
Barcade: 148 W. 24th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 390-8455 Combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer ——————– |
Barracuda: 275 W. 22nd St. (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.) (212) 645-8613 Gay bar ——————– |
Bathtub Gin: 132 Ninth Ave. (between 18th & 19th St.) (646) 559-1671 a modern speakeasy hidden within Chelsea’s Stone Street Coffee ——————– |
BillyMark’s West: 332 Ninth Ave. (29th St.) (212) 629-0118 neighborhood dive bar ——————– |
Blarney Stone: 410 Eighth Ave. (between 30th & 31st St.) (212) 594-5100 Sports bar & neighborhood dive ——————– |
Bowlero: Pier 60, Chelsea Piers (23rd St. & 12th Ave.) (212) 835-2695 |
Boxers Chelsea: 37 W. 20th St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.) (212) 255-5082 gay sports bar ——————– |
Cafeteria: 119 Seventh Ave. (17th St.) (212) 414-1717 24/7 comfort food restaurant upstairs, lounge downstairs ——————– |
The Chelsea Bell: 316 Eighth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.) (212) 242-2425 Bar & grill with 16 flat screens for sports ——————– |
Chelsea Music Hall: 407 W. 15th St. (between Ninth & Tenth Ave.) (646) 609-1344 live music venue located in Chelsea Market’s basement ——————– |
Cooper’s Craft & Kitchen: 169 Eighth Ave. (between 17th & 18th St.) (646) 661-7711 Chelsea location of the popular craft beer bar ——————– |
The Copper Still: 206 Seventh Ave. (22nd St.) (646) 596-8975 Chelsea location of the East Village whiskey bar & gastropub. ——————– |
Crompton Ale House: 159 W. 26th St. (between Sixth & Seventh Ave.) (212) 658-0089 Irish pub and sports bar |
——————– Dallas BBQ: 261 Eighth Ave. (W. 23rd St.) (212) 462-0001 Chelsea location of the popular BBQ chain ——————– |
Death Avenue: 315 Tenth Ave. (28th St.) (212) 695-8080 Hellenic inspired bar & restaurant ——————– |
The Eagle NYC: 554 W. 28th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.) (646) 473-1866 NYC’s premier leather gay bar ——————– |
El Quijote: 226 W. 23rd St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 929-1855 Spanish restaurant & cocktail lounge at the Chelsea Hotel ——————– |
Electric Room: 355 W. 16th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.) (212) 229-1269 High end cocktail lounge on the lower level of Dream Downtown hotel. ——————– |
Elmo’s: 156 Seventh Ave. (between 19th & 20th St.) (212) 337-8000 Stylish restaurant & cocktail lounge ——————– |
Flannery’s: 205 W. 14th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 229-2122 Irish pub & sports bar ——————– |
Fonda: 189 Ninth Ave. (between 21st & 22nd St.) (917) 525-5252 Comida Mexicana, one of 3 Mexican restaurants by chef & cookbook author Roberto Santibañez ——————– |
Frying Pan: 205 12th Ave. (26th St.) – Pier 66 (212) 989-6363 Historic floating barge and lightship docked at Pier 66 on the Hudson River. ——————– |
Gallow Green: 542 W. 27th St. (between 10th & 11th Ave.) (212) 564-1662 Rooftop bar & restaurant atop The McKittick Hotel ——————– |
Goldie’s Tavern: 135 W. 30th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 465-3437 Neighborhood sports bar with an outdoor patio at the Courtyard by Marriott ——————– |
Gotham Comedy Club (Flagship): 208 W. 23rd St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 367-9000 Premier comedy club featuring national headlining acts ——————– |
Grey Bar & Restaurant: 43 W. 26th St. (between Broadway & Sixth Ave.) (212) 532-2643 Bar & restaurant ——————– |
Gym Sports Bar: 167 Eighth Ave. (between 18th & 19th St.) (212) 337-2439 Gay sports bar ——————– |
Haymaker: 252 W. 29th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (646) 429-8237 craft beer bar and American gastropub designed in the spirit of a haymaker’s farmhouse ——————– |
Hill Country Barbecue: 30 W. 26th St. (between Fifth & Sixth Ave.) (212) 255-4544 Central Texas style barbecue restaurant ——————– |
Il Bastardo: 191 Seventh Ave. (between 21st & 22nd St.) (212) 675-5980 Italian restaurant with a robust wine list ——————– |
Jake’s Saloon: 206 W. 23rd St. (7th Ave.) (212) 337-3100 Second location of the Irish bar & grill ——————– |
The John Dory Oyster Bar: 1126 Broadway (29th St.) (212) 792-9000 Oyster bar in the Ace Hotel ——————– |
Kasteli Café: 372 Eighth Ave. (between 28th & 29th St.) (212) 564-7515 No frills dive bar ——————– |
Lamano: 265 W. 20th St. (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.) (212) 741-2398 |
Lobby Bar: 180 Tenth Ave. (20th St.) (212) 929-3888 Lobby bar in the High Line Hotel ——————– |
Maggie Reilly’s: 340 Ninth Ave. (between 29th & 30th St.) (646) 476-3209 Irish pub & restaurant ——————– |
Marquee: 289 Tenth Ave. (between 26th & 27th St.) (646) 473-0202 One of New York’s premier nightclubs ——————– |
Molly Wee Pub: 402 Eighth Ave. (30th St.) (212) 967-2627 Irish pub & restaurant ——————– |
Mustang Harry’s: 354 Seventh Ave. (between 29th & 30th St.) (212) 268-8930 One of NYC’s premier sports bars, a few blocks from Madison Square Garden ——————– |
Mykonos Blue: 127 W. 28th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (646) 484-4339 rooftop cocktail lounge and Greek restaurant atop the Hotel Hayden ———————— |
O Cabanon: 245 W. 29th St. (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (646) 669-7879 |
One Star Bar: 147 W. 24th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 777-0100 |
Oscar Wilde’s: 45 W. 27th St. (between Sixth Ave. & Broadway) New bar with Victorian era decor paying homage to the Irish playwright ——————– |
Peter McManus Bar & Grill: 152 Seventh Ave. (19th St.) (212) 929-9691 Neighborhood Irish bar & grill, family owned for 4 generations ——————– |
PH-D: 355 W. 16th St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.) (212) 229-2336 Penthouse lounge on the 12th floor of the Dream Downtown Hotel ——————– |
Pioneer’s Bar: 138 W. 29th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 714-2222 |
Porchlight: 271 Eleventh Ave. (28th St.) (212) 981-6188 A New York bar with a southern accent ——————– |
Porteño: 299 Tenth Ave. (between 27th & 28th St.) (212) 695-9694 Argentine restaurant ——————– |
Sand Bar: 152 W. 26th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 807-7273 year-round rooftop bar on the 23rd floor at the Hilton NY Fashion District Hotel ——————– |
Cafe Riazor: 245 W. 16th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 727-2132/(212) 929-9782 Spanish tapas bar & restaurant ——————– |
Sid Gold’s Request Room: 165 W. 26th St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) (212) 229-1948 |
Smithfield Hall: 138 W. 25th St. (between Sixth & Seventh Ave.) (212) 929-9677 Sports bar & grill. One of NYC’s premier soccer bars ——————– |
The Storehouse: 757 Sixth Ave. (between 25th & 26th St.) (646) 476-6272 Irish lounge and restaurant (formerly Rogue) ——————– |
Tao Downtown: 92 Ninth Ave. (between 16th & 17th St.) (212) 888-2724 Multi-level restaurant & lounge ——————– |
Temerario: 198 Eighth Ave. (20th St.) (212) 645-2100 Mexican restaurant specializing in agave based cocktails ——————– |
Tequila Chito’s: 358 W. 23rd St. (Ninth Ave.) (212) 463-0535 |
The Tippler: 425 W. 15th St. (between 9th & 10th Ave.) (212) 206-0000 classic New York cocktail destination in the cellar space below the Chelsea Market ——————– |
Tir na nOg: 254 W. 31st St. (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.) (212) 630-0249 Large upscale Irish bar & restaurant near Penn Station & MSG ——————– |
Trailer Park Grill & Lounge: 271 W. 23rd St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) (212) 463-8000 Casual bar & restaurant with a trailer park theme ——————– |
Triple Crown Ale House: 330 Seventh Ave. (between 28th & 29th St.) (212) 736-1575 Irish pub & sports bar near MSG ——————————– |
Walter’s Bar: 389 Eighth Ave. (between 29th & 30th St.) (212) 502-4023 Casual neighborhood sports bar ——————– |
Westside Tavern: 360 W. 23rd St. (between 8th & 9th Ave.) (212) 366-3738 Neighborhood bar ——————– |
The Wilson: 132 W. 27th St. (between Sixth & Seventh Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 529-2671 seafood-focused restaurant and cocktail bar in the INNSIDE Hotel ——————– |