I love when a non plan is better than the actual plan! I came here with my sister to kill time before the headliner of a show that was happening around the corner b/c there wasn't much seating. We are auntie age and we're gonna need a seat. We walked in and loved the look of this spot. Dim and moody. Great for a date night or hanging out with friends. We sat at the bar and became quick friends with Kiwi, the bartender. He was personable, fun, and mixed the dranks! I'll say it every time...the bartenders make the bar and keep people coming back. On top of being great mixologist. We DJ came and started spinning tunes that had me dancing in my seat. We were vibing and looked at the clock and realized we were an hr late. We decided to stay at the bar instead of going to the show. Kiwi was joined by another bartender who was equally friendly and mixing great cocktails. It was a great night. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Ordered: Rosamaria Fizz (~$25): Still G.I.N, Pamplemousse, Lemon, Rosemary Pornstar Martini (~$25): Vodka, Passionfruit, Lime, Vanilla, Champagne Aya's take: Opulent interior and lackluster drinks. We arrived at Chapel Bar without a reservation and since it was a weeknight, we had no issues grabbing a table around 8pm. We each got a cocktail which was decent but nothing to write home about it. For each cocktail to cost ~$25 plus an automatic 20% gratuity (regardless of party size), it's absolutely not worth it. You're really paying for the ambiance more than anything. If you're looking for proper drinks, go somewhere else. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax & grab a drink, you might actually enjoy it. read more

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Honestly, we went in there on a very rainy Saturday night and the place is absolutely gorgeous. We were shown a table, but we did not stay. I would have enjoyed a couple of cocktails here, but the music was so loud it would have been impossible to have conversation with my companion so we had to leave. I would love to go back, but I do enjoy being able to have conversation and this beautiful place is just too loud for that. read more

I m Giving up on this place. No number on the door. Scaffolding (yucky). Door locked. No on answered our knocking. No one answered the phone. No idea what happened. WE HAD A RESERVATION!!! read more

Absolutely beautiful speakeasy adjacent to a servicing church. The ambiance and decor of this place is a whimsical dream and I enjoyed the entrance which included coat check. We were led through a curtain that opened up into the grand space, with the focus being on the stunning bar and chandelier. The music playing was soft and suited the ambiance. The candles add a great touch! We sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful in explaining the drinks and helping us order off menu. There's a variety of seating from couch style tables to a good amount of bar seating and even confessional style booths for private parties. I visited on a rainy Thursday night and there was a fair amount of customers. I can see this spot getting pretty packed on a weekend or being great for private events. Definitely on the pricier side, but great atmosphere and worth spending a couple hours here. read more

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I really wanted to come here for a long time and I'm sad to hear that is closing soon! I was able to grab a reservation for 9:30pm in a Tuesday evening and am so glad I did. The inside of the chapel is really really cool. They did a great job of designing it and making it an experience. Service was pretty good - very standard for a nice bar (though it wasn't very busy, so your experience may differ) Drinks were pretty good. My wife loved hers (can't remember what it was) and I had the espresso martini-type of drink with rum. The rum was quite strong and overpowered the drink in my opinion, but the other drinks sounded pretty good. Come visit before it closes! Reservations highly recommended read more

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Was a bit apprehensive after reading some reviews, but my experience was actually very positive: - Bouncer was super nice and respectful when asked to see my ID. - Very dark inside; Was a bit hard to read the menu. - Drink (the Chartreuse Swizzle) didn't taste like much alcohol but was actually strong and hit me one-third through! - Clubby vibes. Very loud, and gets louder as the night goes on. read more

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Ambiance (5/5): what's not to love when you can party inside a church? Ask for the confession booth if you have a small group. Service (5/5): the waitress was attentive and ensured our glasses were always full. Drink (4/5): while the cocktails were good, they didn't wow me at the price tag of $24! read more

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Elegant art bar as part of the Fotografiska collective (see museum and excellent restaurant Veronika across the street from CB) Pricey cocktails in a dimly lit but cool lounge vibe. read more

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Oof. The opulent views are the only reason to come here, and for that, I'd suggest just doing a drive-by point and shoot (with your camera), and then leave. It's not worth it to stay for the $25 cocktails, which all seem to taste like colorful nothing. $31 later (including tax and tip), you're poorer and just as sober as you were when you walked in. I won't even bother naming my drink because they were all interchangeable. Service was okay, but we came early on a Tuesday evening. read more

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This was a private bar. You have to be invited to attend. The service was impeccable with mixologists. They made drinks from the menu or from scratch based on your desire. I attended for a clothing launch for Weird Saint. There was singing, dancing, and networking. It was night to remember. This was a church hence the name Chapel bar. read more

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One thing I love about this bar is the ambiance! The interior is absolutely stunning! It is a bar in a chapel hence the name of the bar. The interior is very pretty. I think it's a great spot to hang out with friends or for a date night! They offer table seats or you can grab drinks by the bar. The drinks are decent, but I do hope that in the future it could be more creative with the drinks. Service was good, and drinks arrived quickly. We were able to walk in without much wait. read more

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Used to like this place more. Hopped by on a Friday night and feels like it's not upscale anymore, more like clubby/tourist vibe. Drinks are around $26 for a mezcal Negroni (2022) read more

Small, intimate bar that is located in an old church adjacent to the Fotografiska museum. The space is actually much smaller than the pics make it out to be. The setting is definitely gorgeous inside the chapel. They have table service for those who have seating, otherwise can order at the bar. I do agree with @Nicole H. though - wish they had seats at the bar counter. Cocktails are decent, but on the higher end of NYC prices (mid 20s). They have a private room off to the side that can be reserved. Definitely a bit of an older crowd (the staff are probably the youngest people in there) - not surprising given the place is essentially only open to Patron members of the Fotografiska (which is like $2K/year). However can come as a guest of a member. I think it'd be a nice place to hang out if I need a place with noise level acceptable to have a conversation. Seats/tables are preferred over standing here. Cool place to check out on occasion, but probably wouldn't be on a destination list if looking for the best cocktails in the city. read more

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I don't even know where to begin with my amazing experience at Chapel Bar! I hosted my birthday party there with a 20+ party reservation. Throughout the process, the coordinator was extremely responsive via email. The minute we walked in, everyone was so kind and made sure we were well taken care of. The DJ came up to me and asked if we had any song/genre preferences. The bartenders were upbeat and offered a free birthday shot. Our server made sure to check in throughout the night for drinks for our party and kept me updated with meeting our minimum. They allowed us to bring a cake earlier that day, helped fix it up, put candles in it, brought it out, and then cut/served it. I wish I got everyone's names but based on my experience I can only imagine this level of service is the standard for Chapel Bar. Thank you for making my party so much fun! read more

Incredible ambiance, absolutely unique in so many ways - really an unmatchable space. The music was great and the bartender was super attentive. Ordered 'The Crypt', which had a good flavor but did not taste boozy as well (seemed like a rather small serving as well). When I tried the 'Saigon Saga' (IIRC, #10), it was delicious. Very berry-forward, but also boozy and generous. read more

The short: wanted this to be an incredible bar, but really rude service and sticky glasses ruin the experience. The longer: we came on a Friday night knowing we'd have to wait. So, we went up to the nice bouncer and he explained it'd be 45 minutes but that we could have a beer or wine in the lobby coffee bar. Okay! We wait 50 minutes, and get a text saying our table is ready. The bar is full, standing room only, but I see a couple standing up, so I scoot over to their table. I'm intercepted by a waitress who tells me I have to go put my name in AGAIN with the hostess in coat check. She says it'll be another 40 minutes as people "have been here since 5pm." All this is cool - but why not be transparent about this process at the door? Why do they tell you tables first come first serve, if, in fact, they are not? We drink one NYC priced cocktail ($17-25) - both came in sticky glasses - standing next to TWO open couches. The hostess absolutely could not figure out who was who, and there were two empty couches almost the entirety of the time we had our drink. I don't recommend rushing here, especially around the buzz of the museum's opening. The bar itself is beautiful - and my cocktail was good - but this doesn't have the warm, intimate, welcoming vibe that you'd expect from a speakeasy. read more

Super cool bar, it's inside this museum which is pretty neat. Once you go in, just ask someone where to go and they'll direct you. The wait is about 30 mins. The decor is amazing! It's so pretty inside , but space is limited. This bar can get packed and the hostess really isn't a big help. At one point it just got a way too crowded , tables are limited so you have to stand. The drinks are strong but good. This place was cool but not memorable. read more

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Chapel Bar... the name says it all. Incredible space. Hands down, this place is absolutely beautiful and sexy as hell, (okay, maybe not the best word to use when describing this bar). Talk about restoring a space gone right... well, this is it. Walking in through a nondescript door, you're welcomed into a small, dark entryway, draped in velvet, giving off somewhat of a confessional vibe. Better believe I'd go to confession often if this were it. Walk past two sets of velvet curtains and you are in heaven... (again, maybe not the best word to use here). I felt like I was transported into another world. You know you're in a special space when you check out your surroundings; up, down, left, right... there's jaw-dropping decor & detail in every one of those directions. The bar is a half circle, opening up to the floor of seating, which is 20 seats at best, ranging from comfy chairs to couches. Hanging from the ceiling, you can't miss the chandelier that brings the entire space together. To top it off, the cocktails are well crafted. This is the spot where you want to be. read more

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1 star for excellent ambiance. I sure will if I could find a place to put negative stars. So I ordered a Crypt and a pineapple juice. I got a bill for 45$. Even as a New Yorker, I got a sticker shock. Then I saw a 30% tip on the point-of-sale console. I adjusted it to $1.5 per drink. So it was at $40 I went back to my seat and got restless thinking about the amount. I went back to the bar to check the prices. The other bartender looked up the recent charges on his main console and told me I was charged for a mocktail that was four dollars extra. So let's calculate now. Even at the current inflated prices of $36 including tips, there is a wide difference between that and the $45 that I was originally charged. Criminal. Not going back again. Photgrafiska Museum management should take cognizance of this. read more

This place has such a cool vibe! So happy my bf and I were able to snag a reservation while we were in town. The perfect spot for after dinner drinks! My boyfriend likes to try new bars a lot but liked this one so much he wants to go back. read more

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I will give this bar zero if I could. I've been here a few times before but after last night, I'll be staying away. Vibe is ok, drinks are watered down and let's talk about the pretentious "door" guy. The place is crowded like a can of sardines. Save yourself time and your money, there are much better bars in town. read more

The service is good, but the drinks are average at best. This is a tiny bar with the gimmick of being a former chapel. The old fashioned lacked a zing of flavors and their on menu blended vodka/gin martini is overpowered by too much citrus. The lounge ambience invites a longer stay, but only if you can get a table. There's no bar seating at all. read more

Best bar ever. You have to be a member to go but I've been able to get in twice by getting on the DJ's list. You just have to know who the DJ is for the night. I went twice on Saturday nights and it was such a vibe. Espresso martinis are the best i've ever had. The paying members there are a little pretentious and will stare at you for dancing but it just adds to the experience. read more

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The Chapel Bar was closing so we thought we'd make a pilgrimage there before. It had a Lovely ambience and tasty drinks. Sad to see it go.

This is a really cool spot to grab cocktails. Definitely make a reso if you want to sit down because there are very few tables. You still have to go to the bar to get your drinks, but they are quick. read more

Unusual ambience- it's drinks only- a snack would be nice. Pricey. Service The entire place is very dark . We went to Veronica after for dinner. That was great!!!i but also pricey . No need to start at Chapel Bar - but it we did. read more

An absolutely incredible bar/speakeasy with excellent cocktails. The space is stunningly beautiful, and they did such an amazing job of restoring the chapel. I would come here just to enjoy the décor and high ceilings. It's definitely one of my new favorites in the city! It's a bit hidden, but people at the museum can help steer you to the door to the stairwell door on the right side of the museum lobby area. You truly would never be able to find the bar unless you knew it existed. I found the cocktails excellent. In a city with a ton of cocktail bars, more unique concoctions can be hard to come across, but they had about 10-15 options priced at ~$17-$18 a drink, many with pretty interesting ingredients in them. While the bar is spacious, seating is relatively limited. However, I found it pretty comfortable to stand against the half-moon bar. It's not too crowded yet, so standing by the bar isn't an issue. The service was great, and I appreciate the formal attire. There were also employees walking around helping with coat service. I will definitely be back to this jaw-dropping beautiful bar with drinks that do the environment justice! read more

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First off the bar is located in fotografiska, we were king of confused when we were looking for it. Once we got inside, we waited in life briefly before passing through an unmarked door. The bar itself if gorgeous, high ceilings, beautiful chandelier. There's a decent amount of seating but we ended up getting the short end of the stick with a table in the corner without much view., It was a semi-private tucked away table so that has its own merits. The drinks are pretty expensive so would probably only suggest getting one or two drinks max. They are good though. The bartenders were very professional and prompt in their service. All in all we had a good time, will definitely keep in mind as a special occasion bar. Just too pricey to be a go-to bar for me. Think it would be great place to take anyone whose visiting New York, they'd definitely be impressed. read more

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Great ambiance. Detached and typical clubby lounge "I don't really care for you because I am a part-time model and actor" service. Uncomfortable seats. Mediocre to subpar drinks. Won't go back. The whole thing is so early 2000s. At least when the space was part of Limelight, it was an actual club. Now it's neither this nor that. read more

{Overall: 4; Cocktails: 4.5} Service: 5; Atmosphere: 4 Really cute new bar that's in a unique space. Will caveat that it's not as grand as the current pictures make it seem. The bar area itself is beautiful. They have a decent amount of seating. Arrived at 5:45 pm on a Sunday and it was already full. We managed to snag a table as another group was leaving (with an actress from House of Cards who was very friendly!) The service was super friendly and the cocktails were really fresh and delicious. read more

Just went to stop in for a drink on a rainy Wednesday the bouncer obviously did not like gay people and discriminate against us. He said they were a members only club (I've been 5 times they are not). It was not crowded, he lied and was extremely rude. Will be reaching out to other gay people to warn them of the kind of treatment and discrimination from this bar. read more

This bar was beautiful! I saw a lot of reviews that said the cocktails weren't great, but I'm stunned to have read those after trying four of them. All four drinks we had were superb. The drinks focus mainly on less common spirits, like chartreuse and Benedictine, so be prepared for unique flavors. But every drink was well balanced and presented beautifully! read more

Came here on a Friday night with a reservation. We were seated at a small table on the side, giving us the full view of the gorgeous interior. It was not too crowded and overall a great experience. The space is beautiful, I love that they kept the historic chapel aspect, it makes the space feel unique and grand with the high ceilings. The cocktails were excellent, particularly the Crypt. Our waitress wasn't super attentive and toward the end made a comment about the tip we left, which I found very rude especially for such an upscale bar. read more

The door staff said its reservations only but we can stand at the bar. We did that with the speaker blaring behind us making conversation next to impossible. As we stood there for 1.5 hours we noticed 8-9 seats lying empty all along, so we went to the concierge to ask if we can sit till the people who made the reservations arrive. Denied :) Highly overpriced drinks and over hyped place ! read more

Really wish I never joined. Paid 2K for a yearly unlimited membership and extremely unhappy all around. GREAT service, but doesn't live up AT ALL to any hype. Not a fun or vibrant crowd. Maybe it's because they are relatively new. read more

This place has such a good vibe to it! It's so prettily done up, the drinks are fabulous and everyone who works there is just plain, unpretentiously nice. We will be back as often as possible for as long they have this place open. read more

Went to visit the other night with my boyfriend and some friends! We have a friend who is a member but he wasn't with us. Waited about 10 minutes outside with 5 other people, it was PACKED! Although, I should expect that for a Saturday night around 10pm. The vibe was definitely older and we never got to sit down (the bar area is standing only) but the drinks were good and the service was fast. Would go back if I can reserve a small table for friends! Dress to impress and expect to find very chic people here. read more

Where do I start? The Chapel Bar has become MY bar! I look forward to stopping by for a drink, and meeting people. If I am there myself, I either have a relaxing cocktail, or I will start up a conversation with someone, and have a great time. The bar is amazing, and the drinks are great. But the best thing is the staff, from the door to the bartender. They know my name, and treat me like royalty. If it sounds like I love the place, you are right! read more

This bar is inside the Fotografika museum. You do not need to go to the museum in order to go to this bar as the entrance is in the lobby. There was a person with a tablet outside who took names and phone numbers and would send you a text when you could enter. The bar itself is very small but very beautiful. It is dark with a beautiful chandelier. The cocktail list was great with cocktails around $16. I actually had a glass of champagne that I thought was fairly expensive at $26. There was limited seating and we ended up standing at the bar. I was frustrated that there were no hooks under the bar to hang my purse, etc. There was a coat check outside but I never like feeling obligated to then tip. It is a great place for a drink or a date. read more

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