Yawning Cobra
Greenwich Village, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Yawning Cobra is a practical Bowery pick for a compact drink stop, especially for dates or small groups that want a lower-level room rather than a big, high-energy scene. Use it before or after dinner; with no confirmed price range or named cocktail specialty, it is safer as part of a night out than the whole plan.
About Yawning Cobra
5 PM is the useful mental marker for Yawning Cobra in New York City: it opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, stays open until 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at midnight on Sunday. Monday is closed. For cuisine, drinks, pricing, service format, or room size, confirm specifics directly before making it the anchor of a night.
A New York City venue for evening plans
Yawning Cobra is easiest to plan when expectations are simple: it is a New York City stop with evening hours and a smart casual dress code. The safest recommendation is to confirm cuisine, drinks, pricing, service format, or room size directly before making it the anchor of a night. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full New York City venue guide.
The main appeal is practical timing. A 5 PM opening works for early-evening plans, while the 1 AM closing time Tuesday through Saturday makes it useful later in the night. If you are comparing options, consider Yawning Cobra alongside other New York City venues such as ATLA Noho, Elvis, Jac's on Bond, Jean's, or YOSHINO • NEW YORK depending on the kind of night you are planning.
Use the hours to plan the night
The smart play is to build the itinerary around the hours: Yawning Cobra is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, closed Monday. If the plan needs another stop first, start with Our full New York City restaurants guide; if guests are coming in from out of town, Our full New York City hotels guide is the more useful planning layer. For a broader evening, use general New York City planning resources and confirm any details that matter before you go.
For cross-shopping, keep the comparison local and practical: Yawning Cobra can sit alongside other New York City dining and nightlife plans, but avoid assuming a specific menu, beverage program, price point, or service style. Quick reference: choose Yawning Cobra when its New York City location, evening hours, smart casual dress code fit the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 356 Bowery Lower level, New York, NY 10012
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- yawningcobranyc.com
- Phone
- +1 646 370 3094
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yawning Cobra occupies a lower-level room off the Bowery that reads as a self-contained drinking environment. You descend and the street noise drops away; the space controls its lighting and pacing, favoring atmosphere over artifice. The piece explicitly separates this basement typology from theatrical speakeasies—this is less about concealment and more about a focused room with a consistent program. The result is a compact, deliberate bar where the architecture and lighting set the tone, and the crowd that makes it downstairs tends to be intentional about the experience.
Best For
This bar rewards visitors who plan ahead rather than casual walk-ins. The text frames Yawning Cobra as part of a Bowery corridor known for deliberate drinking programs; it notes that the lower-level format typically draws people who have demonstrated intent. That makes the venue well suited to small groups or couples seeking a focused, atmospheric drinking session and to serious-drinking enthusiasts who prioritize program over happenstance. Because several nearby spots use reservations or queues, the write-up advises confirming hours and booking details before you go.
Ordering Tips
Expect to do a bit of pre-visit legwork: confirm hours, format, and whether reservations are accepted or necessary. The copy explicitly recommends verifying current operating details directly with the venue. Arrive knowing this is a below-street room—there’s no theatrical entry ritual to expect, but the controlled lighting and slower pacing mean service and the drinking experience are calibrated for deliberation rather than quick turnover. In short: plan your visit, check bookings, and come ready to settle into a focused bar environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, sleek interior with moody, intimate lighting fostering a sophisticated, conversational atmosphere that shifts to energetic nightlife.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Background
Signature Pours
- Tao Pie Pie
- Green Grass of Home
Planning details
Location
356 Bowery Lower level, New York, NY 10012 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Elvis, Notable alternative
- YOSHINO • NEW YORK, Notable alternative
- Jac's on Bond, Notable alternative
- ATLA Noho, Notable alternative
- Jean's, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Yawning Cobra compares in NoHo and nearby downtown drinking plans
Choose Yawning Cobra when ease matters and the night needs a contained Bowery bar stop. Elvis and Jac's on Bond are better cross-shops when the group wants a more socially charged downtown room; Yawning Cobra is the calmer call when conversation and quick access matter more than scene-chasing.
YOSHINO • NEW YORK is the wrong comparison if the night is simply drinks; it reads as a higher-commitment choice for a planned dining experience. ATLA Noho is more useful when food is part of the decision. If the group is undecided between dinner and drinks, ATLA Noho is the safer first stop; if dinner is already handled, Yawning Cobra is the cleaner add-on.
Jean's fits readers who want a bigger downtown-night feel and do not mind a busier room. Yawning Cobra is the more practical pick for a lower-key date, a small birthday meet-up, or an easy late-evening pivot in New York City when booking friction needs to stay low.
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Compare Yawning Cobra
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Yawning Cobra | New York City | No published awards |
| Elvis | New York City | No published awards |
| YOSHINO • NEW YORK | New York City | No published awards |
| Jac's on Bond | New York City | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| ATLA Noho | New York City | No published awards |
| Jean's | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yawning Cobra good for groups?
For group plans, confirm seating capacity and room size directly with the venue. The core planning details are its New York City location, smart casual dress code, evening hours.
What's the crowd like at Yawning Cobra?
For crowd-sensitive plans, focus on timing: Yawning Cobra opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at midnight on Sunday, is closed Monday.
Is Yawning Cobra open late?
Yes. Yawning Cobra is open until 1 AM Tuesday through Saturday and until 12 AM on Sunday. It is closed on Monday.
What is Yawning Cobra known for?
Yawning Cobra is a New York City venue with evening hours and a smart casual dress code. Confirm cuisine, drinks, price, service style, or accolades directly if those details matter to your plans.
