Chelsea's happy hour scene runs the full spectrum, from cocktail lounges near the gallery district to casual sports bars along the avenues. The neighborhood sits between the High Line and Penn Station, making it an easy after-work stop for Midtown commuters. Expect a mix of wine bars, pubs, and upscale spots with weekday deals that start as early as 3PM. Most places lean mid-range on pricing, with a few budget-friendly options scattered in.
Twist BarVerified HH
Dive Bar · ★ 4.8
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri: 4–7PM
Sat–Sun: 12–4PM
$12 cocktails (Old Fashioned, Negroni, Margarita, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Hot Toddy), $30 sangria pitcher
small bites (chicken sliders, mac & cheese, pink hummus, spinach dip, deviled eggs)
WildflowerVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.8
$1.50 oysters, $12 cocktails, $9 wines
small plates
PortaleVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.8
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri
5–6:30PM
$12-$16 wine & small plates, $14 cocktails, $24 fritto misto
contemporary Italian cuisine
Milk & HopsVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.7
Happy Hour
Daily
12–7PM, 9PM-close
$5 draft beer, $7 cocktails
charcuterie, sandwiches, appetizers
Crown AlleyVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6
$1 oysters (min 6, max 12), $6 draft beer, $8 wine, $8 cocktails
small plates
El CocoVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.6
$5 classic lime margaritas all day, +$3 flavored
tacos & Mexican fare
Tía PolVerified HH
Wine Bar · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Tues–Fri
Open-6PM
$5 Estrella Galicia lager, $9 sangria/wine/cava, $10 cocktails, discounted tapas
Tapas
Socarrat Paella Bar - ChelseaVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Mon–Sun
4–6:30PM
½ price on most tapas, $9 glass of sangria, $9 glass of wine, $7 beer
tapas
Olde City Cheesesteaks & BrewVerified HH
Sports Bar · ★ 4.5
$6 draft beer, $9 surfsides, $10 classic cocktails, $10 natural wines
cheesesteaks
Shy ShyVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Daily
Sun–Mon: All Day
Martinis & Co. $15, Wine $12, Beer $7, Fries $5, Discounted Oyster & Muscadet bundle
Asian fusion
Bar AvantVerified HH
Bar · ★ 4.5
$5 beer (Budweiser, Modelo), $12 cocktails (House Martini, Quitting Time, Negroni), $10 wine
Light bites
Bar BonoboVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.4
$15 cocktails, $10 mini martinis, $8 Peroni
bites and snacks
PorchlightVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.4
Happy Hour
Daily
Sun: All Day
$11 select cocktails, $6 beer, $5 flasks of punch, $12 food specials
full kitchen, Southern cuisine
Westside TavernVerified HH
Sports Bar · ★ 4.3
All Beers and Wine $1 off
Burgers, wings, pub fare
The Copper Still ChelseaVerified HH
Pub · ★ 4.3
$6 drafts, $8 wells, $10 wine
burgers, wings, nachos
Bar VeloceVerified HH
Wine Bar · ★ 4.2
$7 prosecco, rosato, or red wine
paninis, Italian small plates
Jake's SaloonVerified HH
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
$5-6 beers, $7 well drinks, $9 wine, $10 happy hour food specials
bar snacks, wings
The Chelsea BellVerified HH
Pub · ★ 4.2
pub fare
Tequila Chito's Mexican Bar & GrillVerified HH
Dive Bar · ★ 4.1
$4 Bud/Coors Light/frozen margaritas, $6 other margaritas, free buffet
tacos, quesadillas, nachos
G Lounge ChelseaVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 3.4
$7 well drinks, $7 draft & bottle beer, $7 house wine, $9 premium wines, $10 frozen drinks
small plates, sliders
The Lounge at Le Zie
Wine Bar · ★ 4.9
Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
Wine Bar · ★ 4.8
Mediterranean, Vegan
Willow Vegan Bistro
Wine Bar · ★ 4.7
Vegan
Alba Accanto
Wine Bar · ★ 4.7
small plates (crudi, carpaccio, calamari, focaccia)
ZiZi
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6
Mediterranean appetizers
Zia Maria Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.6
Italian
The Canuck
Sports Bar · ★ 4.6
poutine, burgers, Canadian pub food
Italian trattoria, full menu
Jungle Bird
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5
Full menu - Southeast Asian-inspired bites
Raines Law Room Chelsea
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5
small plates, charcuterie
Henry & The Lions
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.4
American
Qanoon
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.4
Mustang Harry's
Sports Bar · ★ 4.4
pub grub - burgers, sandwiches, wings, fries with gourmet twist
Gym Sportsbar
Sports Bar · ★ 4.3
Pastai Restaurant
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.3
Italian
Trailer Park Lounge
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
burgers, sandwiches, tater tots, sweet potato fries
Fairweather
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.2
full menu
Café - Flor / Bar 21
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
Sandwiches, pastries, smoothies
Café Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.2
The Eagle NYC
Gay Bar · ★ 4.2
Dallas BBQ Chelsea
Sports Bar · ★ 4.1
BBQ
El Quijote
Wine Bar · ★ 4.1