It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$6 beer
- SubwayC, E to 23 St, 2 min
- Address316 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
The Chelsea Bell is an ideal spot for catching a game or hanging out with friends, especially during happy hour when you can enjoy bottled domestic brews for $6, select drafts and cocktails for $7 and $9 wine. Feeling peckish? Take a gander at the $11 appetizers, while the pigs in a blanket are tempting the jalapeño poppers get my vote.
I love the energy in here, especially on weekday mornings when it’s mostly locals grabbing their usual orders. I usually order the go-to order and have never been let down. It’s one of those things that tastes like they actually care about getting it right. I’ve watched this place grow from a quiet neighborhood gem to a genuine destination, and they haven’t lost their touch.