Bar in New York City, United States
Brass Monkey
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Group Stop

About Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is worth choosing as a casual Meatpacking late-night fallback, especially for groups that want flexibility over polish. It is easier to fit into a loose New York City night than more formal nearby options, but skip it for quiet cocktails, premium Champagne, or a design-led rooftop meal.
Brass Monkey is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and late operating hours. The verified schedule starts at 12 PM Monday through Saturday, 1 PM on Sunday, and extends to 2 AM, 3 AM, or 4 AM depending on the night. That makes the most useful planning detail direct: it is a casual option to consider when the evening may run late.
Because only limited verified details are available, plan around the confirmed basics rather than assumptions about menu, service style, seating, reservations, or specific amenities. For other New York City planning, compare Brass Monkey with BOOM, The Standard Grill, FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking, The Champagne & Caviar Bar, and RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York.
Planning around late hours
Brass Monkey is easiest to evaluate by its confirmed schedule. The posted hours run late throughout the week, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday. It is not possible to verify a specific food program, drinks program, reservation policy, seating setup, or event format from the provided facts, so treat it as a casual New York City venue whose strongest confirmed planning feature is its schedule.
For a broader comparison set, The Standard Grill, FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking, The Champagne & Caviar Bar, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York, and BOOM are other named options to consider when mapping a night in New York City.
Who should choose it, and who should pass
Choose Brass Monkey if the confirmed priorities are simple: New York City, casual dress, and hours that extend late. Pass or confirm directly with the venue if you need specifics that are not verified here, such as outdoor seating, reservations, food, drinks, private events, accessibility details, or pricing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Brass Monkey?
The verified dress code is casual. Specific crowd details are not verified, so plan around the confirmed basics: Brass Monkey is in New York City and keeps late hours.
Does Brass Monkey have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified in the available facts. If outdoor space matters, confirm directly with Brass Monkey before going.
Do I need a reservation at Brass Monkey?
A reservation policy is not verified in the available facts. Confirm directly with Brass Monkey if you are planning around a specific time, party size, or occasion.
Does Brass Monkey have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified in the available facts. Check with Brass Monkey directly for current pricing or promotions.
What's the best time to go to Brass Monkey?
Use the verified hours to plan: Monday and Tuesday 12 PM–2 AM; Wednesday and Thursday 12 PM–3 AM; Friday and Saturday 12 PM–4 AM; and Sunday 1 PM–2 AM.
Is Brass Monkey good for groups?
Group-specific details are not verified. If your group only needs a casual New York City venue with late hours, the confirmed schedule may work; for seating, reservations, or event needs, confirm directly with Brass Monkey.
Location
55 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
New York City, United States
Compare Brass Monkey
Practical comparison
| Venue | Use it for | Skip it if |
|---|---|---|
| Brass Monkey | Casual late-night drinks and flexible groups | You need a quiet, polished cocktail room |
| The Standard Grill | A more structured Meatpacking sit-down | The night is drinks-only and loose |
| FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking | Food-led group plans with a lighter feel | You want a late-bar atmosphere |
| The Champagne & Caviar Bar | A higher-spend Champagne-focused stop | You want casual value and low planning pressure |
If you cannot make Brass Monkey work
Pick The Standard Grill if the group needs a more reliable seated plan in the same general orbit. Pick RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York if the priority is atmosphere and a more composed setting rather than late-night flexibility.
How Brass Monkey compares nearby
Choose Brass Monkey when ease matters more than polish. Compared with BOOM, it reads as the more practical late-night group fallback rather than a venue you plan a whole evening around. That makes it useful for low-friction drinks after dinner, especially when the group size or timing is still shifting.
The Standard Grill and FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking are better if food and a seated format matter. Brass Monkey is the easier call when the plan is drinks-first and casual; those two are stronger when someone in the group wants a more composed meal-and-drinks experience.
For a higher-spend occasion, The Champagne & Caviar Bar is the sharper luxury pick, while RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York is better for a design-forward setting. Brass Monkey wins on flexibility, not ceremony.
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