Bar in New York City, United States
Thyme Bar
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Polished
About Thyme Bar
Thyme Bar is a practical Flatiron pick for a polished round when the drink is the occasion, not a filler stop. It suits dates, compact celebrations, and pre- or post-dinner plans better than big groups or bargain-led nights; cross-shop Undercote for a darker cocktail mood and La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron for wine.
Thyme Bar is a New York City venue with verified evening and late-night hours, a smart casual dress code, and a confirmed Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026. Use it when the plan calls for a New York City stop built around confirmed basics rather than unverified details.
The verified schedule makes it most useful for evening planning: Thyme Bar opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 11 PM on Monday, 1 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 AM Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday. If the plan needs a different kind of anchor, COTE Korean Steakhouse may be a better comparison. If the night is being planned around another option, Undercote is a natural comparison.
A better fit for an evening plan than an unverified lunch plan
The most grounded way to plan Thyme Bar is as an intentional New York City stop with late-night utility on most nights of the week. The verified details support an evening or after-dinner visit, but they do not confirm lunch service, a food format, pricing, seating capacity, or a specific menu style.
Because no verified price range is available, the decision should be framed by occasion and schedule rather than bargain-hunting. Choose it when the timing, smart casual dress code, and confirmed recognition fit the night. For another comparison, La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron is an option; for broader planning, use 's New York City bars guide.
Who should pick it, and who should cross-shop
Pick Thyme Bar for an evening or late-night New York City plan where a smart casual setting and confirmed recognition matter. Cross-shop Experimental Cocktail Club, Kindred, Undercote, La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron, or COTE Korean Steakhouse depending on what else the night needs.
The strongest recommendation is situational: Thyme Bar works well when its verified hours and dress code match the plan. Pair it with a plan from 's New York City restaurants guide, or use the wider city guides for hotels and experiences if the stop is part of a larger New York City itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thyme Bar open late?
Yes. Thyme Bar stays open until 1 AM on Tuesday through Thursday, 2 AM on Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday. It closes at 11 PM on Monday.
What is Thyme Bar known for?
Thyme Bar is a New York City venue with a smart casual dress code and a confirmed Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin for 2026.
How can I contact Thyme Bar?
You can reach Thyme Bar via the venue's official channels.
Location
20 W 23rd St Cellar, New York, NY 10010
New York City, United States
Compare Thyme Bar
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Thyme Bar | Easy |
| COTE Korean Steakhouse | Unknown |
| Undercote | Unknown |
| Experimental Cocktail Club | Unknown |
| La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron | Unknown |
| Kindred | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- COTE Korean Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Undercote, Notable alternative
- Experimental Cocktail Club, Notable alternative
- La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron, Notable alternative
- Kindred, Notable alternative
How Thyme Bar compares in Flatiron and downtown cocktail planning
Choose COTE Korean Steakhouse when dinner is the main event and the bar is part of a larger spend. Thyme Bar is the cleaner choice when the night is built around one polished round rather than a full steakhouse booking. For value, that matters: a shorter cocktail-focused stop can feel better controlled than committing the whole evening to a food-led format.
Undercote and Experimental Cocktail Club are the more direct cocktail cross-shops. Pick Undercote for a darker after-dinner feel, Experimental Cocktail Club for a cocktail-first night with more destination energy, and Thyme Bar when Flatiron convenience and a composed special-occasion setting matter more than chasing the hardest booking.
La Compagnie Wine Bar Flatiron is better for wine-led decisions, especially if the group cares more about bottles than cocktails. Kindred is the alternate to check when downtown location and a different room feel are the priority. For an easy, recognition-backed Flatiron cocktail stop, Thyme Bar remains the practical middle lane.
Recognized By
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