Bar in New York City, United States

Dandelion

100Pearl Points

Late Wine Stop

About Dandelion

Dandelion is a practical West Village pick for late drinks, especially if wine matters more than a heavily publicized cocktail program. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives it a useful trust signal, and the late Tuesday-to-Saturday hours make it easier to fit after dinner than many more rigid downtown options.

Dandelion in New York City is worth considering when timing is the main planning factor. The verified schedule runs from 5 PM to 2 AM Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed, so it is best framed as a late-evening option rather than a seven-night venue.

The clearest outside signal available is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That supports describing Dandelion as a New York City venue with recognized wine-list credibility, while leaving unverified specifics aside: there is no confirmed public detail here on bottle depth, by-the-glass range, pricing, cuisine, menu format, or reservation style.

Choose it for late hours and verified wine-list recognition

The smart planning logic is simple: use Dandelion when the group wants a New York City venue with late Tuesday-through-Saturday hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is not the safest choice for readers who need a fully documented menu, a named chef, exact pricing, or a published service format before committing.

Because the confirmed facts are limited, the best approach is to plan around what is known: Dandelion is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM on operating days, and stays open until 2 AM. If the evening depends on a specific menu, seating style, dietary accommodation, or price point, confirm those details directly before making it the anchor of the night.

For broader planning, use Our full New York City bars guide alongside Our full New York City restaurants guide if dinner is part of the night. If the evening needs a different mood, compare other New York City options such as Angel's Share, Employees Only NYC, and Katana Kitten before locking the route.

Quick reference: pick Dandelion for late New York City hours, smart-casual dress, and confirmed Star Wine List recognition; confirm any menu, pricing, or service details directly if those will determine the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dandelion open late?

Yes. Dandelion is listed as open from 5 PM to 2 AM Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.

What's the best time to go to Dandelion?

Go on Tuesday through Saturday if the late-night window matters, since verified hours run from 5 PM to 2 AM on those days. For any specific menu, pricing, or seating expectations, confirm directly before going.

What is Dandelion known for?

The verified recognition available for Dandelion is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Other specifics, such as menu format, cuisine, pricing, or service style, are not confirmed here.

Location

115 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

New York City, United States

Compare Dandelion

Where Dandelion sits against nearby peers

Against Employees Only NYC, Dandelion reads as the more flexible call: less of a cocktail landmark decision, more of a late West Village utility pick with wine credibility. That makes it useful for value-seekers who do not want the whole night shaped around one bar.

Compared with b'artusi and Saint Theo's, Dandelion is better for a drinks-only finish than a meal-led plan. Compared with Angel's Share and Katana Kitten, it is less about a defined cocktail identity and more about late timing, neighborhood convenience, and wine-list confidence.

Good alternatives if this does not fit the night

Pick Employees Only NYC if the group wants a more established cocktail-room choice in the West Village. Pick Katana Kitten if the night needs a sharper Japanese cocktail focus rather than a wine-led late stop.

How it compares for a West Village drinks plan

Dandelion is the better fit if the priority is a late, wine-leaning stop in the West Village with lower planning pressure. Employees Only NYC is the stronger choice for a more established cocktail-night feel, but it asks more from the evening: expect a busier, more destination-driven decision. Choose Dandelion when convenience and timing matter more than ceremony.

b'artusi and Saint Theo's make more sense when drinks are tied closely to a meal or a polished restaurant-adjacent plan. Dandelion is easier to justify as the second stop, especially after dinner nearby. If the group wants a Japanese-style cocktail focus, Katana Kitten is the clearer category pick; if the group wants a quieter, more reservation-minded cocktail room, Angel's Share is the safer comparison.