Fig. 19
Lower East Side, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Fig. 19 is a practical pick for a late Lower East Side drink, especially after dinner or as a flexible date-night stop. It is less suited to guests who need confirmed pricing, seating details, or a formal booking path before choosing a venue.
About Fig. 19
Fig. 19 is a New York City venue with a late evening schedule and a smart casual dress code. Information is limited, so it is best planned around its hours rather than assumptions about format, seating, pricing, reservations, or specific services.
The schedule is the clearest planning point: Fig. 19 is closed Monday; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 PM to 1 AM; Thursday from 6 PM to 2 AM; Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 4 AM; and Sunday from 6 PM to 1 AM. For guests comparing New York City options, those late Friday and Saturday hours are the main reason to keep it in mind.
Use it for a late New York City plan, with limited public detail
Fig. 19 fits best when the evening can be planned around its opening times. Because it does not include a menu, price range, seating count, reservation process, phone number, or service details, avoid building a highly specific plan around anything beyond the hours and dress code.
The dress code is smart casual. That gives guests a useful baseline, but it does not specify any more specific style requirement or event format. If timing or logistics are important, confirm current details directly before going.
Plan the rest of the evening around New York City options
If the night needs a backup, compare Fig. 19 with other New York City venues based on the details that matter most for your plan. Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide can help with broader planning. For named alternatives, Attaboy NYC, Chin Up, Creston, Ray's, The Butcher's Daughter are other options to consider depending on the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 131 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
- Website
- figurenineteen.com
- Phone
- +1 646 476 2034
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fig. 19 sits on a quieter stretch of Chrystie Street and reads like a neighbourhood cocktail bar that rewards repeat visits. The writing emphasizes consistency and a technically grounded beverage program rather than theatrics or social-media flash, so evenings here feel measured and attentive. The crowd is intentional — people who arrive knowing where they are going — and the room leans toward a relaxed, modern hush rather than loud destination energy. It’s a place for focused drinking and convivial conversation, where craft and repeat familiarity shape the experience more than trend-driven bravado.
Best For
This is an evening destination: Fig. 19 is framed around the arc of a night out, from aperitif-style openers through spirit-forward middle rounds to digestif-adjacent closers. The description highlights two- to three-hour visits and an after-work draw, so it suits a long, unrushed drink session after dinner or as the main event of the night. It’s especially well matched to locals and industry regulars who appreciate a consistent program and a neighbourhood pace rather than one-off, high-concept outings.
Ordering Tips
Approach your visit as a progression rather than a single cocktail. The bar’s program deliberately stages drinks across an evening, so start with lighter, aperitif-style options, move into spirit-forward selections for the middle rounds, and finish with something digestif-adjacent. The writing implies that bartenders curate sequences thoughtfully, so ask for guidance if you want a guided progression. Because the venue rewards repeat visits, take notes on which formats and flavor profiles you enjoy — you’ll likely refine your go-to order over multiple visits.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit hideaway with beautifully exposed brick walls, chandeliers, and a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Butcher's Daughter, Notable alternative
- Chin Up, Gin-focused cocktails, Gin-focused cocktails
- Creston, Notable alternative
- Attaboy NYC, Notable alternative
- Ray's, Notable alternative
Bar context
Against Attaboy NYC, Fig. 19 is the lower-friction choice if the priority is a late downtown stop rather than a destination cocktail appointment. Attaboy NYC is the stronger pick for cocktail-focused drinkers who are willing to deal with more demand; Fig. 19 is better when the evening needs flexibility.
Chin Up is the clearer choice for drinkers who specifically want gin-focused cocktails. Fig. 19 makes more sense for a broader Lower East Side night where the exact drink style matters less than location and late-evening usefulness. Ray's is the more casual-feeling cross-shop for groups that want a looser room; Fig. 19 is better framed as a smaller-date or after-dinner option.
The Butcher's Daughter and Creston are useful comparisons when value and ease matter more than cocktail specificity. Choose Fig. 19 when the night is already centered on the Lower East Side and running late; choose a peer when the group needs a clearer format before leaving home.
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Compare Fig. 19
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig. 19 | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| The Butcher's Daughter | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Chin Up | New York City | Gin-focused cocktails | No published awards |
| Creston | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Attaboy NYC | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Ray’s | New York City | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Fig. 19?
Use the hours as the guide. Fig. 19 opens at 6 PM Tuesday through Sunday, stays open until 1 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, until 2 AM Thursday, until 4 AM Friday and Saturday.
Is Fig. 19 open late?
Yes. Fig. 19 is open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, until 2 AM on Thursday, until 1 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday. It is closed Monday.
Is Fig. 19 good for groups?
Do I need a reservation at Fig. 19?
It does not include a reservation policy. Plan around the hours and check directly with Fig. 19 if a reservation or specific arrival plan matters.
Does Fig. 19 have outdoor seating?
What's the crowd like at Fig. 19?
It does not include crowd details. The planning points are the New York City location, smart casual dress code, late operating hours on select nights.
