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 Avant★ Top Pick
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
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
Empire DinerVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.3
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri: 4–6PM, 10–11PM | Sat–Sun: 10–11PM
Afternoon (4–6PM): $20 cocktail + fries + dog ‘Yappy Hour’ menu. Last Call (10–11PM): $15 cocktails, $10 pigs in a blanket, $5 deviled eggs/herb fries
American, diner
FelliniVerified HH
Cafe & Bar · ★ 4.5
$12 cocktails, $8 wines (Chianti/Nero d’Avola/Pinot Grigio/Rosé/Prosecco), $8 margherita pizzetta
Italian coffee, pizzetta, 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
Hello Hello BarVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.7
$14 espresso martini, spritz & paloma, $12 orange wine, $7 beers (except Guinness)
hot dogs, empanadas, wings, bar bites
Jake's SaloonVerified HH
Dive Bar · ★ 4.2
$5-6 beers, $7 well drinks, $9 wine, $10 happy hour food specials
bar snacks, wings
Jungle BirdVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri
Open–7PM
$14 cocktails, $5-$6 beer & seltzer cans, $20 buckets, $10 wine, $5-$12 munchies
Full menu - Southeast Asian-inspired bites
Lulla★ Top Pick
Bar · ★ 4.8
$8 beer, $10 house wine, $12 cocktails, $28 aperitivo box for two
Milk & HopsVerified HH
Bar & Restaurant · ★ 4.7
Happy Hour
Daily
12–7PM, 9PM-close
$5 draft beer, $12 cocktails
charcuterie, sandwiches, appetizers
New York Beer DispensaryVerified HH
Brewery · ★ 4.8
Happy Hour
Mon–Thu: 3–7PM | Fri: 12–7PM
$2 off full draft & wine pours, $3 off cans & bottles (for here)
Olde CityVerified HH
Sports Bar · ★ 4.5
$6 draft, $8 Surfsides, $10 cocktails, $10 natural wine, late night HH 11PM-close
cheesesteaks
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
Shiraz Kitchen & Wine BarVerified HH
Wine Bar · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Daily
11:30AM–6PM
$10 martinis, $10 rosé & prosecco, $12 house wine, $10 social bites, $8 mocktails
Persian, Mediterranean
Shy ShyVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5
Happy Hour
Tue–Sat: Until 7PM | Sun–Mon: All Day
Martinis & Co. $15, Wine $12, Beer $7, Fries $5, Discounted Oyster & Muscadet bundle
Asian fusion
Socarrat Paella BarVerified 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 (HH at the bar only)
tapas
The CellyVerified HH
Sports Bar · ★ 4.5
$5 drafts, $6 house liquor, $7 wine & prosecco
The Chelsea BellVerified HH
Irish Pub · ★ 4.2
pub fare
The Copper Still ChelseaVerified HH
Pub · ★ 4.3
$6 drafts, $8 wells, $10 wine. HH food: $3 sliders, $6 french onion dip, $8 fries, $9 shishito peppers
burgers, wings, nachos
The Yacht ClubVerified HH
Rooftop Bar · ★ 4.4
$10 cocktails incl. martinis, $8 wine, $6 beer
bar food
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
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
ZiZiVerified HH
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri
2:30–6PM
$11 cocktails & wine glasses, $9 small dishes
Mediterranean appetizers
Alba Accanto
Wine Bar · ★ 4.7
small plates (crudi, carpaccio, calamari, focaccia)
Café Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.2
El Quijote
Wine Bar · ★ 4.1
Fairweather
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.2
full menu
Gym Sportsbar
Gay Sports Bar · ★ 4.3
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
Willow Vegan Bistro
Wine Bar · ★ 4.7
Vegan
Zia Maria Chelsea
Wine Bar · ★ 4.6
Italian