The Tippler
Chelsea-Hudson Yards, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Tippler is the practical Chelsea choice for drinks before or after dinner, not the strongest pick for a food-led booking. It makes sense when location and flexibility matter; compare Noz 17 or Morimoto if the night needs a more structured restaurant experience.
About The Tippler
The Tippler is a New York City venue with evening and late-night hours. Key planning details include its weekly schedule and smart casual dress code.
For timing, The Tippler opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Saturday. It closes at 12 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and at 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Use those hours as the core planning guide.
Use hours and dress code to plan
The Tippler may fit an evening plan when the group wants a New York City stop with late hours, especially on Friday and Saturday.
For a broader New York City itinerary, compare The Tippler with other named options such as Noz 17 and Morimoto, or continue researching through the New York City restaurants guide and the New York City bars guide. If the evening expands into a full trip, the New York City hotels guide may also help with planning.
Better for flexible evening planning than specific commitments
The safest way to evaluate The Tippler is by its New York City location, smart casual dress code, and evening-to-late-night operating hours.
Verdict: consider The Tippler when its New York City setting, smart casual dress code, and posted hours fit the plan. If the night depends on a particular menu, price point, reservation style, or dietary accommodation, check those details directly or compare with other New York City options such as L'Arte del Gelato, Lobster Place, Morimoto, Noz 17, or Sarabeth's.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 4 PM–12 AM
- Location
- 425 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
- Website
- thetippler.com
- Phone
- +12122060000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Tippler reads like a deliberate subterranean retreat: you descend from the bustle of Chelsea Market into a low-ceilinged, brick-and-pipe room that leans on warm light rather than bright fixtures. That architectural compression produces an intimate, cozy feel: a place that trades skyline views and street-level spectacle for a sense of shelter and concentrated atmosphere. The space is rooted in the tradition of basement drinking rooms, and the bar serves Chelsea’s contemporary, gallery-adjacent crowd.
Best For
This basement bar is well suited to after-work drinks, gallery nights and late-night outings. Its location beneath Chelsea Market and positioning between the Meatpacking District and more residential blocks mean it draws an early, arts-oriented crowd and a broader West Side contingent later in the evening. That makes The Tippler a good pick for casual hangouts, groups seeking a contained spot that can accommodate a transition from quieter early hours to a livelier late-night scene, and anyone who prefers an intimate, below-street retreat.
Ordering Tips
Plan your visit around the crowd you want: drop in earlier for the gallery-adjacent, after-work crowd and a more muted pace; come later if you want the busier West Side energy. Note that the venue sits below Chelsea Market, so expect the physical descent to be part of the experience: the room intentionally separates itself from the market’s foot traffic. Treat the trip as an outing for the vibe and company, with no particular dish as the focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit underground lounge with vintage library decor, repurposed antique fixtures, and a distinctive speakeasy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Menu Format
- Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 425 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 4 PM–3 AM
- Saturday
- 3 PM–3 AM
- Sunday
- 4 PM–12 AM
Location
Restaurant context
How The Tippler compares in Chelsea and New York City
Pick The Tippler when the plan needs an easy Chelsea drinks base. Noz 17 is the opposite decision: a $$$$ Japanese sushi commitment where the value comes from the meal format, not flexibility. If the night is built around food, Noz 17 has the clearer purpose; if the night needs a casual bar stop, The Tippler is the lower-friction choice.
Morimoto is a better fit for a full restaurant evening, especially for groups that want a recognizable dining format nearby. L'Arte del Gelato is better as a dessert stop, while Lobster Place works better when the craving is seafood rather than cocktails. Sarabeth's is the café-style alternative, useful for a different daytime mood rather than a bar-led night.
For value, The Tippler is strongest when it replaces a more complicated reservation plan. For quality of experience, the more specific venues win in their lanes: Noz 17 for sushi, Morimoto for a restaurant night, L'Arte del Gelato for sweets, and Lobster Place for seafood.
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Compare The Tippler
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tippler | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Noz 17 | New York City | $$$$ · Japanese, Sushi | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #45Star Wine Lists 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #422025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #382024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #63 |
| Morimoto | New York City | 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4422024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended | ||
| L'Arte del Gelato | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Sarabeth’s | Manhattan | Café | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5002023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended | |
| Lobster Place | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to The Tippler in New York City?
For comparison, consider other New York City options such as Noz 17, Morimoto, Sarabeth's, L'Arte del Gelato, and Lobster Place. The best choice depends on the kind of outing you want; The Tippler is best suited to plans centered on evening or late-night hours and a smart casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Tippler?
Plan for evening or late-night rather than lunch. The Tippler opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and Sunday, and at 3 PM on Saturday, with closing at 12 AM most nights and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is The Tippler good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan.
