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.
Bar AvantVerified HH
Bar · ★ 4.5
$5 beer (Budweiser, Modelo), $12 cocktails (House Martini, Quitting Time, Negroni), $10 wine
Light bites
Bar VeloceVerified HH
Wine Bar · ★ 4.2
$7 prosecco, rosato, or red wine
paninis, Italian small plates
Crown AlleyVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6
$1 oysters (min 6, max 12), $6 draft beer, $8 wine, $8 cocktails
small plates
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
Jake's SaloonVerified HH
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
$5-6 beers, $7 well drinks, $9 wine, $10 happy hour food specials
bar snacks, wings
Milk & HopsVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.7
Happy Hour
Daily
12 –7PM, 9PM-close
$5 draft beer, $7 cocktails
charcuterie, sandwiches, appetizers
PorchlightVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.4
Happy Hour
Mon–Sat: 3 –7PM
Sun: All Day
$11 select cocktails, $6 beer, $5 flasks of punch, $12 food specials
full kitchen, Southern cuisine
PortaleVerified HH
Restaurant · ★ 4.8
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri
5 –6:30PM
$12-$16 wine & small plates, $14 cocktails, $24 fritto misto
contemporary Italian cuisine
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
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
The Chelsea BellVerified HH
Irish Pub · ★ 4.2
pub fare
The Copper Still ChelseaVerified HH
Pub · ★ 4.3
$6 drafts, $8 wells, $10 wine
burgers, wings, nachos
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
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)
Westside TavernVerified HH
Sports Bar · ★ 4.3
Happy Hour
Daily
Open - 7PM
All Beers and Wine $1 off
Burgers, wings, pub fare
WildflowerVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.8
$1.50 oysters, $12 cocktails, $9 wines
small plates
Alba Accanto
Wine Bar · ★ 4.7
small plates (crudi, carpaccio, calamari, focaccia)
Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
Wine Bar · ★ 4.8
Mediterranean, Vegan
Café Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.2
Dallas BBQ Chelsea
Sports Bar · ★ 4.1
BBQ
El Quijote
Wine Bar · ★ 4.1
Elmo
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.3
Fairweather
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.2
full menu
Henry & The Lions
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.4
American
Italian trattoria, full menu
Mustang Harry's
Sports Bar · ★ 4.4
pub grub - burgers, sandwiches, wings, fries with gourmet twist
Pastai Restaurant
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.3
Italian
Qanoon
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.4
The Canuck
Sports Bar · ★ 4.6
poutine, burgers, Canadian pub food
The Lounge at Le Zie
Wine Bar · ★ 4.9
Trailer Park Lounge
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
burgers, sandwiches, tater tots, sweet potato fries
Zia Maria Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.6
Italian