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- Address159 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
- From my guide, updated January 2024.
Crompton Ale House is my go-to Chelsea sports bar when I don’t want to go to a sports bar. Let me explain, while lots of sports bars are dingy, cheap, and smell like a frat house, Crompton Ale House is a clean and classy establishment. This Irish pub offers a medley of beer, wine, and spirits in a more polished setting. The copper accents, granite bar, and bookshelf-lined walls create an air of (casual) sophistication.
But don’t let the classy look fool you, this joint gets just as thunderous as a college bar on game day. During the World Cup, the bar is stuffed like a can of sardines. The food at the Crompton Ale House is also noteworthy, which makes it one of the best bars in Chelsea for casual get-togethers. If you need a suggestion, I always recommend ordering the fish and chips!