Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
The Tippler

The Tippler

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Chelsea, New York
Save
Share
7.7/10
1,510
ratings
  • Stars
  • Stars
    The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
    • The Corcoran Group
    • Serious Eats
  • Tips
    Amanda G.
    "Booty Collins was incredible, fresh, tangy and delicious!"(16 Tips)
    Ron S.
    "Try the crippler for a great tasting drink with a punch!"(10 Tips)
    Kelly B.
    "The Derek Smalls is amazingly delicious, light, and refreshing."(6 Tips)
    Suri R.
    "Refreshing break from the usual meatpacking district crowd."(6 Tips)
Tips and Reviews icon250 Tips and reviews
Filter:
  • booty collins
  • crippler
  • good for groups
  • gin and chronic
  • spacious
User icon
Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Gothamist
    GothamistOctober 17, 2014
    Want a cozy subterranean bar to wait out the cold? Head to the Tippler in Chelsea Market. It offers a historic feel and traditional cocktails like Moscow Mule. Order the Manhattan Flight ($15). Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 19, 2013
    The Crippler: initial gentle butterscotch-vanilla rum notes (J.M Overproof Rhum and the Austrian rum-tea liqueur Stroh Jägertee) before the bite of WhistlePig rye and Vida mezcal come in.
  • Amanda G.heart icon on user image
    Amanda GianninotoJanuary 18, 2015
    Booty Collins was incredible, fresh, tangy and delicious! Picklebacks were delicious too, def homemade pickle juice. Can't wait to go back & try the homemade fireball! Wait outside was well worth it!
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 26, 2020
    I have this knack for finding hidden obscure bars with laid back vibe and good drinks. The Tippler is one of these places, being hidden in Chelsea Market with awesome mixed drink menu and decent music
  • Bee W.heart icon on user image
    Bee WilliamsNovember 25, 2017
    The Tippler is an all time fave of mine! I bring anyone visiting NYC here for great cocktails! Definitely try the cheese & meat plate! Weekends does get busy! Dress nice too, you are in Meatpacking!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJanuary 2, 2014
    There's something about this cozy subterranean bar below Chelsea Market that makes it the place we want to spend every cold winter night. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and great people watching.
  • Alex G.
    Alex GuevaraFebruary 11, 2013
    This is definitely a great bar with a good vibe. The people are super friendly and the selection of beer is impressive. Try to get here before 11 or else you'll be waiting on line.
  • Dipika
    DipikaNovember 12, 2014
    Stopped by here for a drink after work once and found it to be quite cozy. Not too crowded and dimly lit..it was nice. Drinks were strong, & I already had a buzz going with just one whiskey ginger!
  • ブルーノheart icon on user image
    ブルーノOctober 6, 2015
    Loved this bar! Came here for pre dinner cocktails and it reminded me of some of my fav places here in Italy. Cozy ambiance, great drinks, fair prices, and friendly staff.
  • Steve K.
    Steve KNovember 23, 2013
    Frankly behind the bar is super nice to each and everyone that goes to this new bar. It'll be one of the top ten bars in NYC and stay in the top ten as long as she's behind the bar. 21-40 age group
  • Jon R.heart icon on user image
    Jon RiceSeptember 8, 2014
    The Golden Gem and Booty Collins are true gems. Get a platter of meat and cheese and trust the waitstaff to choose for you; they know what's up!
  • Nicoleheart icon on user image
    NicoleJune 3, 2015
    Really great vibe down here! Cool decor, cozy seating, high ceilings, and music low enough to talk over. The Booty Callins drink is like a vodka Master Cleanse. Low cell service but free wifi.
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BursteinJanuary 29, 2017
    Good to get in on the earlier side, because the line really starts to get long on a Saturday night. I had the new special cocktail with coke, lime, and more. It was great!
  • Eric V.heart icon on user image
    Eric VenkerAugust 22, 2014
    Great cocktails. Sit at the bar and ask the guys to make you something special. There are a few great drinks that are no longer on the menu. You can by asking about those.
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica PuglieseJuly 18, 2013
    The Tippler has a super cool underground vibe. And it's ACTUALLY underground, so it's a great place to escape the heat after a successful Sunday Funday. The bartenders are great, as are the olives.
  • AJ G.heart icon on user image
    AJ GriemDecember 27, 2014
    An awesome bar, with a great atmosphere. There is something about bars that you don't know are there until you find them.
  • Jessie C.heart icon on user image
    Jessie CatanaSeptember 18, 2015
    Sometimes it's packed and super loud with beautiful looking people, other times it's pretty chill. Over all a good choice for the neighborhood if you're not in the mood for B&Ters at the Gansevoort.
  • JPheart icon on user image
    JPOctober 13, 2015
    Great late night cocktail spot. Good for groups and parties but know it'll be tough to have a conversation here.
  • Compass
    CompassJuly 23, 2013
    This cocktail bar in the underbelly of Chelsea Market features themed cocktails that harken back to “the good old times.” The brick archways and untouched architecture are reason alone to visit.
  • Josh A.heart icon on user image
    Josh AFebruary 12, 2016
    Awesome bar underneath Chelsea Market. Unique cocktails, cool industrial vibe. One of the best bars I visited in New York.
  • Paul K.heart icon on user image
    Paul KardousApril 14, 2015
    Bartenders are friendly, know their drinks, and can improvise very well. The space is cozy but still good for groups. No cell service inside which is a good and bad thing.
  • dsinskyheart icon on user image
    dsinskyMay 12, 2014
    Very cool, very spacious basement cocktail bar under chelsea market
  • Nate K.heart icon on user image
    Nate KowalJanuary 5, 2015
    It reminds me of a Brooklyn space in Manhattan. It's underground, cozy and perfectly lit. Great frequently changing draft craft beer selection.
  • Aaron F.heart icon on user image
    Aaron FlattApril 23, 2016
    Excellent cocktails and warm and friendly service in spite of the huge Saturday mid-day crowd. Nice speakeasy vibe without the pretension
  • Emilie F.heart icon on user image
    Emilie FuttermanJuly 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great cocktails, love the booty Collins. Come weeknights, it's packed with the preclub crowd weekends
  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe MontesSeptember 12, 2018
    Cocktails are great. The atmosphere is very cozy with all of the incandescent lighting. There are tables for large groups. No happy hour.
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    Melissa MonsalveJune 5, 2016
    The space is great, tucked under Chelsea market. A little escape with great cocktails and random books. Snag a table if you can!
  • Marc T.heart icon on user image
    Marc TunguzFebruary 14, 2014
    Best cocktail bar of our trip. Cocktails are delicious and surprising. If you're around Chelsea Market and searching for a drink, this is the place !!
  • Lauren F.heart icon on user image
    Lauren FordNovember 7, 2017
    So cute! Was warmly greeted coming in. Found seating right away. Had a beer and good company. I think that's all you need on a Friday night.
  • Stephen D.
    Stephen DaimlerApril 28, 2013
    Cool bar. The Booty Collins is nowhere near as good as the Booty Collins I had in Philly at Apothecary (now closed). If you're expecting that one, try something else!
  • Rachel C.heart icon on user image
    Rachel CApril 10, 2016
    Excellent cocktails and friendly service in spite of the huge Saturday afternoon crowd. Nice speakeasy vibe without the pretension
  • BoozeMenus
    BoozeMenusApril 25, 2012
    If you want a classic cocktail, something off the beaten path, a beer from the selection of draught beers, or a light bite, The Tippler is an ideal choice. Watch as Tad shakes up the Derek Smalls. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 22, 2013
    Subterranean cocktail bar hidden below Chelsea Market, with excellent cocktails and plenty of space to bring a whole group.
  • harryh
    harryhMay 11, 2012
    This might be the perfect after work bar. Nice but not fancy, plenty of space, great cocktails and snacks, a big screen with the game on. I only wish it was closer to my office!
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MacDecember 5, 2015
    Love this place. Great drinks, not snooty, wide open space, rarely a line. A rare find in the Meatpacking District.
  • John E.heart icon on user image
    John EJanuary 29, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Hit or miss depending on the crowd, but cool spot nonetheless. Occasionally closed so look for neon sign above entrance. Strong drinks from skilled cocktail makers. Underground -> limited cell signal.
  • Samiha K.heart icon on user image
    Samiha KhanAugust 15, 2015
    Is it just me or is this place always filled with dudes? Drinks are good and strong and the music here is nice too. Kind of a speakeasy because it's a bit of a maze down before actually entering.
  • Ali F.
    Ali F.January 3, 2013
    No more handcut chips = tragedy (please bring them back!) but the menu retains the rest of its gems. The Derek Smalls is light and refreshing and the deviled egg toast is rich and crunchy good.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 16, 2011
    As the night continues, move on to heavier items, such as the Boquerones ($9), anchovies with roasted garlic spread on thick country bread. A shot of lemon adds a bright acidity to the dish Read more
  • Meg F.heart icon on user image
    Meg FarmerJune 13, 2017
    Underground bar with solid cocktails that serves as a decent date spot during the week, and pick up spit on the weekends.
  • Jake P.heart icon on user image
    Jake PaulDecember 19, 2018
    Very cool atmosphere and a big space hidden beneath Chelsea Market
  • Anthony P.heart icon on user image
    Anthony PopeoMay 28, 2016
    Good with coworkers; also worked well as a last stop (it gets quieter later).
  • Juan G.
    Juan GonzalezMarch 25, 2013
    Careful when ordering "El Tourista". The mezcal and cayenne pepper salt is a delicious, yet deadly combination. It's not on the new menu, but the bartenders will still honor the request.
  • Jillian
    JillianMarch 18, 2015
    Booty Collins: fun to say, fun to drink. Side of white bean toast, please and thank you.
  • Natasha T.
    Natasha TaylorJune 5, 2013
    Vast space...phenomenal cocktails...attractive crowd but not pretentious. Brings a smile to my face. Although weekends can get very busy. Try the weekdays.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJanuary 8, 2016
    A good, busy, after work spot if you're in meat packing or southern Chelsea. Have too many drinks and stumble to Los Tacos No.1
  • Victoria N.
    Always a line outside. Great for birthdays, after-work drinks, large groups. The venue itself is very cool too.
  • Natalie K.heart icon on user image
    Natalie KNovember 30, 2015
    Wonderful low key cocktail spot. They make cocktails to taste - you're not limited to the menu.
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EvansMay 31, 2015
    Booty Collins is a great cocktail, James and the Giant Peace is another refreshing choice.
  • Leigh F.
    Leigh FerreiraSeptember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    enter @ the open sign, go down the stairs, turn right, say hi to michael the owner & michael jr, order a sage lushie. thank me later!
Photos506 Photos

Related Searches

  • the tippler new york •
  • the tippler new york photos •
  • the tippler new york location •
  • the tippler new york address •
  • the tippler new york •
  • the tippler new york •
  • tipler new york •
  • tippler new york •
  • the tippler chelsea new york

Foursquare © 2024  Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA