Lobby Bar at The Hotel Chelsea
Cocktail bar · Chelsea ·
Upscale cocktails and classic food in a chic, historic hotel lobby bar
Upscale cocktails and classic food in a chic, historic hotel lobby bar
"The early bird gets the drink, as does the latest—Lobby Bar at Hotel Chelsea opens at 7 a.m. daily and does not close until 2 the next morning. In the time between, guests and members of the public alike sip martinis and munch on cheeseburgers in a setting far more gilded and regal than any modern New Yorker would dare outwardly appear. While everybody is welcome here, only those staying at the hotel are able to make reservations—these open one week in advance for parties of five and under. Vast and decadent as the space is, however, it's worthwhile to poke your head in no matter how jumping the joint may seem—there's often a dark corner someplace that you can carve out for yourself." - CNT Editors
"Brian Evans from the Chelsea Hotel Lobby Bar is included among the house-Martini representatives, indicating the bar’s role in presenting its own notable Martini approach at the Expo." - Amanda Schuster
"Lobby Bar in Hotel Chelsea is where your boss’s boss probably grabs drinks with their art advisor. It's a nice escape. You won’t hear any music, only bits of conversation from people wearing thick-rimmed glasses. Claim a barstool or a couch in the fern-lined garden room, and drink a house martini made with minimal vermouth and a to-the-brim pour of ice-cold gin or vodka. It’ll hit you fast, so get some fries to eat on the side, or plan an after-drinks dinner at Café Chelsea next door." - bryan kim, kenny yang, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
"Bob Dylan and Patti Smith used to hang out at Hotel Chelsea. That was over half a century ago, and the hotel has been significantly renovated since, although it still maintains some old-timey charm. On the ground floor, you’ll find the appropriately named Lobby Bar, filled with mismatched rugs, enormous chandeliers, and couches you sink into as your blood’s gin content climbs steadily upward. (Be careful with the martinis here.)" - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah, neha talreja
"After a lengthy renovation, Hotel Chelsea reopened in 2022, and it got a new bar. They didn’t really put much thought into the name of that bar, but don’t let that dissuade you from coming here. At Lobby Bar, you feel like you’re drinking inside of the country estate of a well-funded aristocrat. Over the bar near the entrance, there’s a golden chandelier, and in an adjoining room you’ll find some armchairs, rugs, and a sofa nestled into a bay window. Come by for a drink when you need something quiet and upscale, and be careful with the martinis. Lobby Bar makes the coldest, strongest one we’ve had, served with an array of garnishes on the side." - bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, willa moore