Cacio e Pepe Martinis Lead a Tight Chelsea Cocktail Crawl

4.8 (708)

Tue – Wed, 16:00 – 22:00; Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

164 9th Ave

Seasonal cocktails and twists on classics fill one side of this dual-concept Chelsea room, with craft beer and TVs at sister spot Milk and Hops under the same roof. Order the wings with your drink.

4.5 (610)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 15:00 – 03:00 (+1)

174 8th Ave

Named for the 1970s welcome drink at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton, this colorful Chelsea bar pours freshly balanced tropical cocktails, including a popular lychee drink. Outdoor seats open on warm nights.

4.4 (230)

Mon – Fri, 15:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

184 8th Ave

Cacio e Pepe martinis arrive with parmesan at this moody Chelsea lounge, and happy hour brings tiny martinis. Caviar chicken nuggets and back lounge chandeliers draw a crowd that fills the room after 4:00 PM.

4.3 (2,300)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)

132 9th Ave

Enter through the Stone Street coffee shop to reach this snug 1920s speakeasy of dark wood and damask. Expect a deep gin selection, table service, live dance shows, a mandatory coat check and a loud, tight room.

4.2 (1,024)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 02:30 (+1)

271 W 23rd St

Christmas lights and salvaged memorabilia cover every corner of this kitschy bar on West 23rd Street. Strong frozen margaritas, sloppy joes, tater tots, bar games and a photo booth keep groups busy until 2:30 AM.

4.1 (4,873)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

261 8th Ave

Giant frozen cocktails, ribs and Texas-sized wings come in massive portions at this Chelsea staple, with a Knicks-focused sports bar up front and window tables for calmer meals. Expect a 15 to 20 minute wait at peak hours.