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Double Chicken Please

An award-winning Lower East Side destination known for experimental cocktails, featuring two distinct design-driven spaces: the lively Free Range front room and the midcentury-modern Coop in the back.

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What is Double Chicken Please known for?

It is a Lower East Side bar in New York City inspired by the exploration and experimentation of traditional drinks and dishes. It was ranked as the 2nd best bar in the world in 2023 by The World's 50 Best Bars and held the No. 1 spot in the 2023 edition of North America's 50 Best Bars.

What are the hours?

The business hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 1:30am, and Sunday from 5pm to midnight.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations must be made exclusively through Resy. However, visitors can walk in to the front space, Free Range, or to The Coop, where over 70% of seating is first-come, first-served.

What is the difference between the two rooms?

The venue features two distinct concepts: a front room with a modern, lively vibe and seasonal draft cocktails, and a back room called The Coop, which has a warmer midcentury-modern feel and the venue's flagship food and drink menu.

Where is it located?

The bar is located at 115 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

What should I check before going?

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What to know

Double Chicken Please is a premier destination on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, located at 115 Allen Street. The venue is defined by a philosophy of exploration and experimentation with traditional drinks and dishes. This spirit of innovation began in 2017, when founders GN Chan and Faye Chen launched the concept as a series of cocktail pop-ups operated out of a vintage yellow VW minibus. After years of roving, the team established a permanent brick-and-mortar location in the autumn of 2020. This transition led to immense critical acclaim, with the bar reaching the No. 1 spot in the 2023 edition of North America's 50 Best Bars and being ranked as the 2nd best bar in the world by The World's 50 Best Bars that same year. The interior is split into two design-driven concepts accessed through a single door. The front section, known as Free Range, offers a modern, lively vibe featuring seasonally-inspired draft cocktails. In contrast, the back room, called The Coop, evokes a warmer midcentury-modern feel and houses the venue's flagship menu. While The Coop is highly popular and functions largely as a reservation-only space, it remains accessible to spontaneous visitors. Over 70% of the seating in The Coop is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those walking in to enjoy craft cocktails and the full food menu.

Visitor tips

  • Make official reservations exclusively through Resy, as third-party platforms are not accepted.
  • Visit The Coop for a higher chance of seating, as over 70% of its area is first-come, first-served.
  • Plan your visit for after 5pm, as the bar opens at this time daily.

Nearby context

Situated at 115 Allen Street, this bar is a cornerstone of the Lower East Side's vibrant nightlife scene, blending the neighborhood's gritty history with high-concept modern mixology.

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