The Tippler: An Underground Cocktail Den Beneath Chelsea Market
Tucked beneath Chelsea Market, The Tippler is a subterranean cocktail den known for its industrial-meets-vintage design, strong drinks, and upbeat social energy. Brick archways, repurposed wood, dim lighting, and long communal tables set the tone: this is a bar built for groups, after-work hangs, date nights, and late-night revelry — stylish without being pretentious and lively without slipping into chaos.
Established in 2011 in a former studio space, it was rebuilt around a carefully crafted cocktail program (developed with consultants The Tippling Bros.) and a rotation of seasonal draft beers, paired with upscale finger food for every diet. The deals are the murky part: The Tippler advertises no happy hour and no prices anywhere on its own site, and the rotating daily drink features described below come from listings rather than the bar.
The Happy Hour
Nothing here is published by the venue. What follows is what listings report, and it should be checked at the bar:
- No published window — and the bar's own location page says it is closed Mondays
- All-day daily feature — a cocktail (~$14), a draft beer (~$6), and a wine (~$11) that change by the day
- $12 house shots — Balls of Fury, Birthday Shot, or Pickleback — any day, all day
- The all-day daily specials are the unusual part — most NYC deals end at 7pm; here a featured cocktail, beer, and wine run all day on their listed day. The exact drinks rotate, so check the current lineup.
The Cocktail Den
The Tippler is a subterranean cocktail den in the cellar beneath Chelsea Market — brick archways and tunnels, reclaimed water-tower wood, salvaged High Line train rails, vintage fixtures, and a moody glow. Built around a carefully crafted cocktail program and a rotation of seasonal draft beers, it pairs the drinks with upscale finger food and small plates for every diet and preference.
The Vibe
It’s industrial-meets-vintage and stylish without being pretentious — lively without slipping into shoulder-to-shoulder chaos. Long communal tables make it a natural for groups and after-work crews, but the dim glow works for a date too. It’s first-come, first-served (table reservations are by email, with no deposit or minimum), and it runs late on weekends — to 3am Friday and Saturday.
The Room
The Tippler sits in the cellar level of Chelsea Market, with its entrance on 15th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues — look for the illuminated ‘OPEN’ marquee that guides you underground. Inside it’s spacious but cozy, all brick tunnels and reclaimed wood and warm light, with long communal tables built for a crowd. It runs late (to 3am Friday and Saturday), and the A/C/E/L at 14th St–8th Ave is a block away, with the High Line right above.
Who The Tippler Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| All-day drink specials | A daily featured cocktail, beer, and wine that run all day — rare in NYC |
| Group night out | Long communal tables and an upbeat scene built for after-work crews |
| Underground date night | A moody, brick-lined cellar with strong cocktails and dim light |
| Late-night drinks | Open to 3am on Friday and Saturday, beneath Chelsea Market |
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The Tippler FAQ
Does The Tippler have a happy hour?
Yes — a Monday–Friday happy hour from 4 to 7pm, plus daily drink features that run all day, every day (a featured cocktail around $14, a beer around $6, and a wine around $11, changing by the day). The Tippler house shots are $12 any day.
Where is The Tippler?
In the cellar beneath Chelsea Market, with its entrance at 425 West 15th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues — look for the illuminated ‘OPEN’ marquee. The A/C/E/L at 14th St–8th Ave is a block away.
Do they take reservations?
It’s first-come, first-served, but table reservations can be made by email with no deposit or minimum spend. It’s a popular, sometimes cramped space, so arriving when the doors open is the move for a group.
What are the hours?
Monday–Thursday and Sunday 4pm–midnight, Friday 4pm–3am, and Saturday 3pm–3am. The kitchen turns out upscale small plates to pair with the cocktails.
The Tippler publishes no happy hour window and no happy hour prices on its own site. The daily drink features below come from third-party listings, not the bar, and the venue’s own location page lists it closed on Mondays. Re-checked August 2026. Confirm the current specials and hours with the bar before visiting.