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Porchlight

Cocktail Bar$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Porchlight

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Ranked #2 for cocktail bars in Chelsea
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater
"... & beef jerky - and Danny Meyer's signature hospitality make for a winning..."(7 Tips)
"Get the Catfish po' boy! Service is excellent."(5 Tips)
"menu items like beef jerky"(3 Tips)
"mezcal lovers"(3 Tips)

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EaterJanuary 31, 2017
Porchlight offers happy hour Monday to Friday 4 to 7 PM. Drink options include flasks of punch for $5, and $9 for “dark and light-spirited cocktails.” You can also get your choice of beer and a bite. Read more
Avin NarasimhanMay 3, 2015
Stopped in here after seeing Sleep No More. Loved the vibe, especially for a place so far west. Get the spiced popcorn. Beer list is also pretty impressive. My friends loved the bespoke cocktails
Caitlin ClementsMay 7, 2017
Happy hour Monday to Friday - flasks of punch for $5, and $9 for “dark and light-spirited cocktails.” For $9 you can also get your choice of beer and a bite. Happy hour is from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Wall Street JournalFebruary 27, 2015
The Gun Metal Blue drink steals the spotlight. Don't be fooled by the color. The drink, made with Mezcal Vida and blue Curaçao, is unexpectedly smoky, with hints of peach balanced by cinnamon syrup. Read more
AmateurConciergeMarch 2, 2018
Great cocktails (spicy margarita was awesome) and snacks (popcorn, beef jerky). Danny Meyer never fails
Nikki BogopolskayaDecember 1, 2017
A delightful addition that the far (far) west side, Porchlight has great cocktails, a good selection of light bites, and big tables to accommodate anyone from dates to groups of 10+.
Nelly MagooMay 12, 2018
Everything here was great. From the friendly attentive servers to the ambiance and restrooms. Happy hour and small bites are interesting and varied.
J.R. ReedSeptember 16, 2018
Great cocktails — can’t go wrong on Wisconsin Old Fashioned and Bey’s Knees — in a cool, southern environment (nuts and popcorn are also high quality snacks)
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 9
Porchlight in Hudson Yards is a southern-inspired bar serving small bites and cocktails with board games available for guests to use. Unique food options and the service is fantastic
John EJanuary 29, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Danny Meyer does not disappoint with kickass cocktails and an unsurprisingly delicious burger (similar to Shake Shack's). Occasional live music cements this as the best spot in a several block radius.
PureWowApril 9, 2015
At Danny Meyer's first stand-alone bar the drinks are the stars. But, menu items like beef jerky, boiled-peanut hummus and jalapeño corn bread play delicious supporting roles. Read more
Andrea BarrezuetaFebruary 26, 2015
Friends and family night was awesome! Saying we got obsessed with the shrimp toast is an understatement. But really, it's amazing food @ a bar. The whole team @ USHG & Porchlight are amazing. 😁
DipsologySeptember 27, 2015
The Gun Metal Blue cocktail is making blue drinks trendy again. Delicious bar snacks - try the biscuits & beef jerky - and Danny Meyer's signature hospitality make for a winning combination.
Mike McBryanApril 6, 2015
Worth the trek out to 11th ave, if you can convince a group to meet you there during happy hour. Try and grab one of the game tables in the back, a deck or cards or dominoes and don't move.
Marty MonacoJuly 24, 2017
The breakfast sandwich is literally the best I have ever eaten. Perfectly cooked egg, deliciously, juicy pork belly and a fluffy roll for it to all sit on.
IndieWhere at ConsciouslyOctober 17, 2015
Ask for the popcorn! For goodness sake, ask for the popcorn.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMarch 4, 2015
Danny Meyers new place. Great staff, very friendly, delicious cocktails. Delicious food but TINY TINY portions. $100 a person but left starving. Opening for lunch soon
Lincoln ChinneryFebruary 21, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Porchlight is a gem of a bar. You'll not find a better staff, a better drinks & food program in that area. Turkey Jerky - Delish.
Emily KaneMay 28, 2016
Can't decide between a sweet or savory snack? Don't choose. The fingerling potatoes are to die for, wrap your night up with warm cookies and a shot of milk.
Tarnima SabedJanuary 27, 2016
Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 4-7 PM and features $9 dark and light spirit cocktails, $5 punch flasks and a $9 beer and bite
Sarah T.May 10, 2015
You gotta get the avocado + crab toast. Interesting cocktail assortment, and the staff will have a detailed conversation with you about everything on the menu.
David KaplanMarch 4, 2015
On the first visit, it felt like I'd been coming here for years. Great atmosphere, great food and drinks. And the best example of southern hospitality anywhere!
Jason SuJuly 18, 2021
Really good burger. Tasted like an elevated shake shack burger (it’s a Danny Meyer spot).
Paige CJuly 13, 2015
Really nice staff. They let me reserve the porch area for a private party and we had a great time.
Emilie FuttermanApril 17, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Busy after work and service is slow. Yummy cocktails and food, especially the New York Sour and the guac. Ask for a pack of playing cards to play a game.
Ashley RoseMarch 22, 2015
Great cocktails. Wish they had traditional boiled peanuts (get your fix at Tipsy Parson). Tom's Balls were also a hit. Skip the cookies, though.
Ray LinDecember 30, 2015
This Danny Meyer cocktail bar is the total package: ambiance, decor, friendly staff, off-the-beaten-path location and well-crafted drinks.
Nicolette RomeroMarch 8, 2015
Off the beaten path, but worth it! This new spot has a cool vibe with great cocktails. Try the Stay All Night.
Red & BrownMay 12, 2015
You can't go wrong with any of the cocktails, but mezcal lovers will definitely want a Gun Metal Blue.
Sarah MagrinoAugust 17, 2015
Get the Catfish po' boy! Service is excellent. A great find in Chelsea open for lunch!
Alex RobertsonOctober 22, 2018
the decor is fine but the product—Moscow mule, firecracker chicken—is so high quality. Excellent
Hunter ThomasJune 14, 2015
Out of the main area but nice spot with a lot of space. Good for groups or a date spot. Pricey drunks but good service.
Chandra GhosalNovember 10, 2017
All cocktails are very well made. Bar snacks are addicting.
Cameron GidariOctober 3, 2016
The Revolver is my go-to cocktail. The biscuits and spicy chicken are both steller.
Leigh FerreiraOctober 1, 2015
gun metal blue, storm's brewin & the daily punch drinks. yum! say hi 2 brandon. ♥️ this place
Janine PerryApril 10, 2015
Unique, welcome addition to the neighborhood. Lively but cozy. Great beer selection and awesome cocktails. Slow service.
Nidhi KayJanuary 20, 2019
Fried chicken po boy and how now whiskey cocktail, Good cocktails and nice space for party or date
John DuarteAugust 27, 2017
Cocktails were great. As was lunch and service at the bar was on point.
Michael NataleMay 4, 2016
Some of the best cocktails and bartenders I've seen in the city. Also very cool and tasty menu
Gary TorielloJuly 12, 2015
Gun Metal Blue (mezcal, curacao, peach brandy) looks and tastes like what would happen if the Caribbean were smoked over hickory and finished with a squeeze of lime.
James RiosDecember 8, 2017
The small bites are good. I really like the jerky and the biscuits. They have quite an extensive cocktail menu.
Amy RobertsonJanuary 7, 2016
The cocktails are a little overthought but tasty. The snacks are quite satisfying--especially the super crunchy tater tots
James JMay 18, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The atmosphere is cool and bartenders good. I wasn't a huge fan of the drinks menu though. Lots of great bourbons though.
Cynthia LinJanuary 17, 2016
Reserved the porch area. Min order of $1000 required. Service was nice. Stayed past their 2 am close. Ordered tons of shots, cocktails and food!
Surface MagazineJune 14, 2016
Nick Bennett, bartender at Porchlight, reimagined Tumblr (the iconic technology company) as The Cat Swizzle. Click Read more for ingredients and details. Read more
Christopher BOctober 8, 2015
Fried chicken po boy excellent. Good fresh and tasty. Plenty of room inside. Will go back
Allie CrozierMarch 12, 2015
The Avocado & Crab Toast! Every bite I take I try to figure out how I can make it myself but I know it won't even compare. Ordered 2nds on this one 👌
Geoff YenJuly 20, 2015
The Chicken Po' Boy (get it crispy) and a Newburgh Brown Ale go very well together.
Lauren HansenApril 11, 2015
The bartenders all wearing overalls was an interesting addition. Very bro-ey and crowded.
Matthew BreuerMarch 24, 2019
Really great spot and vibe, clearly benefitting from more people in the neighborhood

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