TIME AGAIN
Chinatown-Two Bridges, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
TIME AGAIN works for an easy late drink near Canal Street, especially as a second stop for a two-person night out. Use it when flexibility matters more than a formal cocktail reservation; choose a more defined bar if the occasion needs a specific drinks program, dining format, or polished room.
About TIME AGAIN
TIME AGAIN is a New York City venue with evening and late-night hours. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Wednesday, at 2 PM Thursday through Sunday, is listed as closing at 2 AM every day. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best planned as a polished but not overly formal stop.
Best used for flexible evening or late-night timing
The strongest planning point here is timing. TIME AGAIN has a late closing time throughout the week, which makes it useful when a New York City evening needs flexibility after another plan.
Treat it as a timing-friendly option rather than a venue to choose for a specific menu, cocktail program, seating layout, or dining format. Its hours and smart-casual dress code are the main details to keep in mind, while food, drinks, reservations, outdoor seating, service style are not part of the picture.
Where it fits in a New York City plan
Compared with venues that require more advance planning, TIME AGAIN is easiest to evaluate around its hours and dress code. For a broader search in New York City, compare the timing and dress-code details here with other venue pages before committing.
If the night needs a more specific setting, compare TIME AGAIN with other options such as David's Bar, Forgtmenot, Lai Rai, Round K, Swan Room before committing. Those comparisons can help if you are deciding whether the priority is timing, dress code, or another kind of stop.
For visitors building a full New York City itinerary, keep the plan flexible unless you have confirmed any details beyond the published hours and smart-casual dress code.
Bottom line: plan TIME AGAIN around its late hours and smart-casual dress code. Choose a more defined venue if the visit depends on a confirmed cocktail program, dining format, outdoor seating, or specific room style.
Planning details
- Location
- 105 Canal St, New York, NY 10002
- Website
- instagram.com/timeagainbar
The take
The Take
The Vibe
TIME AGAIN positions its back bar as the primary argument for visiting: the space is less about theatrics and more about a coherent collecting logic. The copy treats the bottle selection as editorial — rare bourbon, limited Japanese whisky allocations, vintage Cognac, and agricole rum from small producers are mentioned as markers of real sourcing work. That focus gives the bar a sophisticated, quietly confident personality: it reads like a specialist’s shelf brought to life in cocktail form. The Canal Street address creates productive friction, so the venue feels like a deliberate, carefully assembled discovery rather than a louder nightlife play.
Best For
This is a bar for people who prize provenance and depth in their drinks. It works well for date nights where a focused, intimate back bar sparks conversation, and for after-work visits when you want something more considered than a generic cocktail. The emphasis on allocated and vintage spirits also makes it a strong pick for special occasions or group outings among collectors or enthusiasts who appreciate rarer bottles. In short, TIME AGAIN is best for anyone who wants to drink with attention to sourcing and story rather than a menu of crowd-pleasing hits.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the bartenders’ knowledge: the write-up makes clear that the back bar is curated as an argument, so ask about provenance, allocations, and why particular bottles are featured. If you’re curious about specific categories mentioned—rare bourbon, limited Japanese whisky, vintage Cognac, or agricole rum—name them and ask for highlights or a guided pour. Because the program prizes hard-to-find bottles, expect the staff to frame selections around rarity and sourcing rather than a long price-led menu. Let the server recommend a single pour or a short comparative tasting to learn the back bar’s logic.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, moody lighting with vintage decor and a sense of occasion; the nightly closing performance with bells, lights, and fog creates a memorable theatrical atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Jazz and Ambient
- Live Music
- Yes
Planning details
Location
105 Canal St, New York, NY 10002 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Round K, Notable alternative
- David's Bar, Notable alternative
- Lai Rai, Notable alternative
- Swan Room, Notable alternative
- Forgtmenot, Notable alternative
Bar context
How TIME AGAIN compares in New York City
TIME AGAIN is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the plan needs flexibility near Canal Street. Round K and David's Bar are better cross-shops when you want the bar itself to feel like the main event rather than a convenient late stop.
For ambiance-led plans, Swan Room is the smarter pick when the room matters as much as the drink. Lai Rai is the better comparison for a more intentional date-night choice, while TIME AGAIN makes more sense when the night is loose and the schedule may shift.
If value means avoiding reservation stress, TIME AGAIN has the edge. If value means a more complete experience, compare it with Forgtmenot before deciding. For a casual late drink, stay with TIME AGAIN; for a more defined outing, cross-shop the peers first.
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Compare TIME AGAIN
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| TIME AGAIN | New York City | No published awards |
| Round K | New York City | No published awards |
| David's Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Lai Rai | New York City | No published awards |
| Swan Room | New York City | No published awards |
| Forgtmenot | New York City | No published awards |
How TIME AGAIN New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TIME AGAIN have outdoor seating?
What's the best time to go to TIME AGAIN?
Go after 5 PM on Monday through Wednesday, or after 2 PM Thursday through Sunday. TIME AGAIN is listed as open until 2 AM every day, giving it a wide evening and late-night window in New York City.
Is TIME AGAIN open late?
Yes. TIME AGAIN is listed as open until 2 AM every day, making late-night timing one of the clearest planning points.
What is TIME AGAIN known for?
TIME AGAIN is known for its New York City location, late operating hours, smart-casual dress code. Specific claims about food, drinks, seating, or service style are not part of its profile here.
