Bar in New York City, United States

Chin Up

100Pearl Points

Late-Night Gin

About Chin Up

Chin Up is worth considering for a Lower East Side cocktail night when gin is the point, not an afterthought. Its Star Wine List recognition adds a useful trust signal, and the easy booking profile makes it a practical choice for a later round in New York City, especially for pairs or small groups that want a focused drink rather than a broad menu.

Is Chin Up worth planning for in New York City? Yes if the goal is a focused gin-cocktail night rather than a broad restaurant plan. The verified profile is narrow in a useful way: Chin Up is centered on gin-focused cocktails, follows a smart casual dress code, and keeps evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday.

Because the verified information is limited, treat Chin Up as a cocktail-focused stop rather than a place to assume dinner, outdoor seating, group capacity, or a specific service style. The clearest reason to choose it is the gin focus. If that is what the group wants, it can anchor the drinks portion of the night; if the group needs a wider food plan or a different kind of venue, compare it with other New York City options before committing.

Use it for the later round, not the opening sprint

Chin Up is closed Monday and Sunday. It opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with closing at 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 AM on Thursday, and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule makes it most useful as an evening or later-night cocktail stop, especially toward the end of the week. If the plan is dinner before drinks, pair the decision with Our full New York City restaurants guide; if the plan is a broader bar night, keep Our full New York City bars guide open for backups.

Because the concept is built around gin-focused cocktails, Chin Up is strongest when the group is specifically interested in that lane. It is less useful as a catch-all plan for people who primarily want a meal or a venue with many verified amenities. The safest way to frame it is simple: a New York City cocktail stop with a clear gin focus and late hours on select nights.

Who should choose it over a broader New York City bar plan

Choose Chin Up when the night calls for a focused cocktail stop in New York City and the group does not need the venue to provide a verified dinner format. For a different kind of New York City night, Ray's, Banzarbar, Fig. 19, Peasant, and The Butcher's Daughter can be considered depending on the rest of the plan. Chin Up is the more direct fit when gin-focused cocktails are the point.

For visitors building a full New York City trip, this should sit in the drinks slot, not carry the whole itinerary. Use Our full New York City hotels guide for the stay, and use broader New York City guides for daytime planning and backup dining or drinking options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chin Up open late?

Yes. Chin Up is open until 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 AM on Thursday, and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed Monday and Sunday.

Do I need a reservation at Chin Up?

The verified details do not confirm a reservation policy. Plan around the published evening hours, and check directly with Chin Up for booking or walk-in details before you go.

Is Chin Up good for groups?

The verified details do not confirm a group size, seating capacity, or private-event setup. Chin Up is best described as a New York City venue for gin-focused cocktails; for group logistics, confirm directly before planning around it.

Does Chin Up have happy hour deals?

The verified details do not list happy hour deals. Treat Chin Up as a gin-focused cocktail stop and check directly with the venue for current pricing or promotions.

What's the best time to go to Chin Up?

Chin Up opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Thursday through Saturday offer the latest closing times, with service listed until 1 AM on Thursday and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Does Chin Up have outdoor seating?

The verified details do not confirm outdoor seating. If outdoor seating is important, check directly with Chin Up before making plans.

What's the crowd like at Chin Up?

The verified details do not describe the crowd. What is confirmed is that Chin Up is a New York City venue focused on gin cocktails, with smart casual dress code guidance and Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

Location

171 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002

New York City, United States

Compare Chin Up

Where it fits against nearby choices

Chin Up is the focused pick: gin-led, easier to plan around, and better for a small group that knows it wants cocktails rather than a catch-all bar. Ray's is better for a casual hang, Banzarbar for a more intentional cocktail itinerary, and Peasant when dinner needs to be part of the same plan.

The Butcher's Daughter is a better daytime or lighter-group option; Fig. 19 is the closer alternative for a downtown drinks room with a more hidden-away feel. Chin Up is the choice when the drink category itself matters.

If Chin Up is not the right fit

Try Banzarbar if the group wants a more structured cocktail night, or Fig. 19 if the priority is a downtown room with a more tucked-away feel. For a more casual backup, Ray's is the safer social choice.

How Chin Up compares in New York City

Choose Chin Up when the group wants a gin-led cocktail stop with an easy booking profile. Ray's is the better fit for a looser, more casual bar night, while Banzarbar is the more deliberate choice if the priority is a more structured cocktail experience.

Peasant makes more sense when the evening needs food attached to the drinks plan. The Butcher's Daughter is better for a lighter, daytime-leaning or wellness-adjacent group, while Chin Up is the sharper call for a night built around spirits.

If the group wants a discreet downtown-feeling room, cross-shop Fig. 19. Chin Up wins when gin is the deciding factor; Fig. 19 is more useful when the room itself is the draw and the drink category matters less.