Double Chicken Please
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
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Chef
Mark Chou
Why go
Double Chicken Please is the Lower East Side cocktail bar that jumped to #6 on OAD's North American Casual list in 2025, up from #54 just two years prior. Led by Mark Chou, the program applies culinary techniques to cocktails in a split-space venue on Allen St. Book it if creative, kitchen-informed drinking is the point of your evening.
About Double Chicken Please
Double Chicken Please is a Lower East Side cocktail bar for evenings where creative, kitchen-informed drinks are the point. Led by Mark Chou, the program applies culinary techniques to cocktails, giving the venue a distinct lane from more spirit-focused bars.
How to think about the visit
The venue is split between two spaces: a deliberately lo-fi front room with a fast-food-counter visual language and a darker, more considered back room. That distinction makes the page useful when you are choosing between a lively, casual drink and a more deliberate cocktail setting. It suits date nights, small groups, curious drinkers following New York City's evolving bar scene.
Before you go
The bar is at 115 Allen St in the Lower East Side. Hours are not confirmed in the available information, so check directly before visiting. Booking difficulty and back-room access can vary; booking ahead is advisable for weekend plans. The venue's OAD North American Casual ranking rose from #54 in 2023 to #19 in 2024 and #6 in 2025, making it a strong choice for guests who value recognition and visible year-over-year momentum.
Planning details
- Location
- 115 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
- Website
- doublechickenplease.com
- Phone
- +1 646 678 5452
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Double Chicken Please presents as a focused, high-energy cocktail bar rooted in the Lower East Side's adventurous hospitality scene. The copy emphasizes a disciplined program and a distinct point of view on drinks; its steady rise in Opinionated About Dining's Casual rankings signals consistent quality and attention to detail. The place stakes a claim in the neighborhood after dark, where foot traffic and a mix of old- and new-school venues create a charged, attentive room. Expect an evening environment that feels deliberate and spirited rather than purely trend-driven.
Best For
This is primarily a night-driven cocktail destination that suits date nights, casual hangouts, and special occasions where drinks are the focus. The "After Dark" framing and cocktail bar identity make it a natural stop after work or later in the evening for people seeking well-crafted drinks in a lively Lower East Side setting. Its recognition on a respected Casual list suggests the kind of reliability that works for celebratory nights out as well as more informal group outings centered on cocktails.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the bar's drinking program and its signature snacks: the venue lists Mochi Donut Chicken Sandwich, Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and Popcorn Chicken among its standout items. Pair cocktails with those shareable chicken-centered plates to get a sense of the concept's strengths. Given the copy's emphasis on a clear point of view and format discipline, order with curiosity—ask the bar staff for drink recommendations that showcase the house approach to cocktails.
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Also consider
Use Pearl's New York City bars guide to compare Double Chicken Please with other city options by occasion and style. This page is the stronger fit when creative cocktails, culinary technique, Lower East Side location, recent critical momentum matter most; compare nearby picks when you want a different atmosphere or a broader evening route.
Bar context
When Double Chicken Please is the right bar
Choose this page when cocktails are the focus and you want a technically ambitious, kitchen-informed program in the Lower East Side. The split-space format, lively atmosphere, OAD ranking make it especially relevant for curious drinkers, date nights, small groups. Verify hours and current booking details before visiting.
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Compare Double Chicken Please
| Venue | Best for | Distinctive context | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Chicken Please | Creative, kitchen-informed cocktails | Lower East Side split-space venue; OAD North American Casual #6 in 2025 | 2026 North America's 50 Best Bars · #35Top 500 Bars 2026 · #492026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #62025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #192025 World's 50 Best Bars · #412024 North America's 50 Best Bars · #72024 World's 50 Best Bars · #142024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #19 |
| Bar Contra | Comparing New York cocktail programs | Named on the page as a reference point for a different bar lane | No published awards |
| Katana Kitten | Exploring other New York cocktail destinations | Named on the page as a nearby bar to consider | No published awards |
| Martiny's | Building a broader bar itinerary | Listed among nearby bars worth combining | No published awards |
FAQ
Double Chicken Please FAQ
Where is Double Chicken Please?
It is located at 115 Allen St in the Lower East Side of New York City.
What kind of venue is Double Chicken Please?
It is a cocktail bar led by Mark Chou, with a program that applies culinary techniques to cocktails.
