Does Decoy have a happy hour?
Tucked into the basement beneath RedFarm on Hudson Street, Decoy is one of the West Village’s most beloved special-occasion rooms — an intimate, speakeasy-style duck house from the RedFarm team that Zagat repeatedly named the city’s best for Peking duck. The centerpiece is a multi-course feast built around a whole roast duck with house-made pancakes and a trio of sauces, rounded out with dumplings, small plates, and serious cocktails.
The space closed for roughly two years after a 2022 kitchen fire, but RedFarm and Decoy both came back in 2025 and the full duck feast is once again bookable. It’s a snug, convivial basement with counter and communal seating and very few seats overall, so reservations are essential — this is a plan-ahead dinner, not a walk-in.
What to Expect
Decoy does not offer a happy hour. The format is a reservation-only, prix-fixe duck dinner paired with a proper cocktail and wine program, so there are no discounted drink windows to catch. If you want a deal-driven night this isn’t it; if you want one of the best Peking duck experiences in New York in a hidden, date-worthy room, it’s worth booking. Hours can shift as the restaurant settles back in post-reopening, so confirm your night when you reserve.
The Room
A small, dark, speakeasy-style basement below RedFarm with bar seats and a communal table — lively and intimate, seating only a handful of guests at a time. The tight footprint is part of the charm and the reason booking ahead matters.
Who Decoy Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Date night | A hidden basement duck feast for two is about as romantic and memorable as West Village dining gets. |
| Special occasion | The prix-fixe whole-duck format and top-rated reputation make it a natural for birthdays and celebrations. |
| Small group dinner | The communal table and shared feast suit a tight group looking for a standout meal — just reserve, since seats are limited. |
| Foodie splurge | Repeatedly ranked NYC’s best Peking duck, it’s a bucket-list stop for anyone chasing the city’s essential dishes. |
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Decoy FAQ
Does Decoy have a happy hour?
No. Decoy is a reservation-based prix-fixe Peking duck restaurant with a cocktail and wine program, but no happy hour or discounted drink specials.
Is Decoy open after the fire?
Yes. Decoy and RedFarm closed for about two years following a 2022 kitchen fire and reopened in 2025; the full Peking duck feast is bookable again.
Where is Decoy located?
It’s downstairs in the basement beneath RedFarm at 529 1/2 Hudson Street in the West Village, near the Christopher Street–Sheridan Square 1 train.
Do I need a reservation for Decoy?
Yes — the room is very small and the duck feast is prix-fixe, so reservations (via SevenRooms) are strongly recommended. Confirm hours when you book, as the schedule can vary post-reopening.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Decoy before visiting for a specific deal.