Raines Law Room Chelsea is one of those places where the experience starts before you even sit down. The unmarked entrance and doorbell immediately set the tone, and once inside it feels like you stepped out of Manhattan and into a dark, old New York cocktail lounge. The velvet seating, curtains, low lighting, and little private nooks make the whole place feel intimate without being gimmicky. That atmosphere is very much intentional. The Chelsea location is the original Raines Law Room and is built around that hidden speakeasy experience. The cocktails were beautifully presented, and I liked that this felt like a place where you could actually sit with friends and have a conversation rather than compete with loud music. We also ordered some meat, cheese, olives, and crackers for the table, which was perfect alongside the drinks without turning the night into a full dinner. What stood out most to me was how cohesive everything felt. The drinks, glassware, lighting, service style, and decor all fit the same mood. It feels refined and special without trying too hard. Pay special attention to the bathroom wall art. Definitely not an inexpensive night out, but for a true New York cocktail bar experience, I thought Raines Law Room was absolutely worth visiting. This would be especially good for a date night or drinks with a small group. read more

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Charming speakeasy. No sign out front. Go downstairs and ring the doorbell. I'm to,d they have 25 cocktails on the menu which rotates periodically. They do take reservations on Resy. Had the amber old fashioned and Fleur de Lychee which were both excellent. An excellent respite if you happen to be in Flatiron/Chelsea read more

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Super cute speakeasy with amazing service and menu. Enjoyed our drinks and loved the vibe. Appreciated the corner table! Will try other location too but will be back! read more

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Honestly the best speakeasy I've been to. Randomly happened upon it tonight and decided to walk in. It was a short wait for standing space but got in on a Friday night and enjoyed a few drinks with the hubby. I recommend for anyone looking for a nice evening to sip and chat. read more

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Incredibly intimate spot, that is well designed for groups and couples alike. They have transformed the space for the cocktail experience they offer. We've been more than twice now and the service was inconsistent but the drinks were amazing. The one time we went with a pregnant friend in the group and were asked to wait outside for over 15 mins (v rudely) even though we arrived on time. read more

Truly phenomenal and inventive cocktails in an intimate cozy setting! Love the rotating menu and attentive service here! A great spot after work, date night, or girls night! Came on a saturday night around 9pm, and luckily we were able to walk in with no resy with no wait ! read more

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Really cool speakeasy. The environment is really cool, with spread out couches separated by curtains. The staff were kind and efficient. Great place to hang out and have good conversation. It's pricey, but for a good reason. The drinks are wonderful, and the whole experience is worthwhile. read more

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Cute speakeasy in Chelsea with some wild wallpaper, both in the main room and in the bathroom (remember to look at the wall for surprises!!). The vibe was nice and cozy, service was friendly, and drinks were delicious. We had a reservation and was seated immediately. read more

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This is still one of my top go-to places for cocktails in the city. And the vibe-- it's to die for!! read more

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This place is very New York and I absolutely loved it. Great intimate environment. The rooms are beautiful and classy. Drinks were delicious. Servers were very attentive. read more

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Great place to get a drink and an intimate conversation. Their drinks are well served and they offer a creative menu, our favorite cocktail was called full of gold. small bites are also available but we didn't try them in this occasion. We came in with no reservation last Saturday night and the hostess was a lovely person who was able to accommodate us within just a couple of minutes, first at the bar and about 30 minutes later we were assigned a table. It was our first time in this bar and I will be encouraging people to try it as it was totally worth it. I would suggest is best to make a reservation in advance because it gets busy. read more

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Incredible spot start to finish. Amazing staff, cocktails, and classic cozy NYC ATMOSPHERE. Cannot recommend more. One of my favorite NYC bars. read more

Absolutely love this place, definitely still has that speakeasy vibe. The drinks are top notch. You can tell the bartenders really know what they're doing. I've never had a bad cocktail here. It's also super chill, great music, comfortable seating. Music is not too loud so you can still have a decent conversation with your friends. Definitely recommend. read more

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We were in town on a Mother/Daughter trip and wanted to go to a Speakeasy. Our first experience did not disappoint. The charming discreet entrance was exactly what we hoped for. Inside was a dark & intimate setting with couches and tables. We enjoyed the outdoor patio. The blankets were a nice touch. The drinks were well executed and delicious. Definitely would say this is a classy place that was a highlight of our NYC experience. read more

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I loved this speakeasy cocktail spot. I've been to so many places and rarely do I walk out thinking that the drinks are worth it. Raines drinks were definitely worth it. I also loved how nicely decorated the patio area was. It's so different than the inside - brightly lit and airy. They also give you blankets when you sit out there so you won't be cold. Service was fast and they checked in on us quite often. I love the concept of ringing a doorbell to get in. Inside it feels very dark and intimate, a perfect spot for a romantic date night. The patio area feels like a spot for friends to grab drinks. read more

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this location is a bit different than their uptown location, it's more low key and simple. we didnt have reservation but it was easy to walk in without too long of the wait, i was told a 30mins wait but was able to get in in 15mins. There's a large selection of cocktail that looks very interesting, i tried two different cocktails but still didnt find the perfect one for me. Our service was odd, there are multiple waiters, I was not sure which one actually was our waiter and was hard to get their attention, feel like they are also kinda rushing us. read more

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Delicious cocktail spot to have an after dinner drink in NY. I highly recommend making a reservation. They do have a light bites menu but being that we just had dinner we did not partake. read more

Honestly the drinks were good, but I was so exhausted that I didn't really enjoy the time. The seats were so comfy that I was ready to fall asleep. I did like that it was small and not loud inside. Great place for conversation and to just chill. The only available time was like 11pm so next time we shall plan to get there for an earlier reservation. read more

The lounge is so comfy and intimate. All the drinks were so tasty and interesting. Some of my favorite was the peanut butter whisky one and lychee. If you can get a res, must visit. read more

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Not usually a gatekeeper but let's gatekeep this place lolz. What I love most about this speakeasy is the seating and layout. 15/10 read more

Hosted a birthday celebration at Raines Law Room and had an AMAZING experience! The managers Alex and Jax were so attentive and helpful from beginning to end. The staff was friendly and professional. The aesthetic is well done. Fab all around. Highly recommended! read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Very cool speakeasy. Good drinks, good vibes. The seating for some of the twos could be just a bit cushier. read more

Love this speakeasy. Friendly, knowledgeable staff with a plethora of unique cocktails to try. Great place for a date night or drinks with a small group of friends read more

Not cheap, but worth coming back (for like a fourth time!) to try to get in. Lovely staff and a very good cocktail in a very cool setting. read more

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We came here after dining for more drinks. I made the reservation for 10:30pm and we didn't make it there until 11pm. This place has no phone number, so I had to send an email to the address provided in the reservation that we were running late. When we arrived, I had to ring the bell, and the host with an IPad answered the door. The hostess confirmed our online reservations, and we were seated immediately. The interior of this place has a speakeasy vibe that was welcoming. To ask for service, you have to ring the bell to get the server, then ring the bell again after placing the order, and after paying. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed their cocktails. My friend got the coffee mocktail, and I got the Andean Explorer because it had pisco. By the time I got home, the cocktail I had didn't sit well with me. In addition, I inquired about the pisco I ordered, and the server didn't know. Plus, once we receive our check, the same server is so eager for payment and tip (we felt rushed). Despite the little irking nuisances experienced, I'd still like to return to definitely try the Lychee cocktail and other mocktail drinks. read more

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I've tried many times to get into Raines Law Room... Buzzed the bell, waited, someone took our number and said they will call us back and that callback came just too late (the whole idea created mystery of the inside which grew stronger). Surprisingly on this visit, we were ushered in right away - and oh what a treat! The inside is selectively lit by wall sconces, velvety couches and golden picture moldings give way to warmth all around us (or at least the room we were in). As instructed, we pulled on a buzzer to usher in our server. I was in the mood for something-gin, the waiter recommended a cocktail which was delish. Reflecting on the visit - all the waiters seemed to move in a mechanical way, I'm literally now thinking this - the curiosity starts at the door entrance and continues after exiting. Assuming this establishment has aimed to create suspense, then they have achieved their goal. Quite the speakeasy! read more

Raines Law Room - Whiskey Business and a gin cocktail (don't know what it is but it's good, not on the menu) - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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I did appreciate that this bar had a unique theme around "Raines Law." The lychee drink I had was good but super sweet - which I guess would be expected. It's a dark, moody speakeasy that I can see as a good date night spot but there are also a couple couches for seatings of larger groups. The drinks took a while to get to us. Take a close look at the wallpaper in the bathroom for a fun surprise! read more

Raines Law Room - Lychee drink - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

The cocktails overall are quire good. Waiting for a cocktail is quite a nightmare. We waited for almost 45 minutes for the cocktail to arrive, and the place was not full at all. The ambiance is nice, even if our table was really behind the other room at the end. But overall I do suggest the place. read more

Very elegant speak easy experience. The cocktails are like works of art and are so tasty. The servers were helpful and attentive. Loved the vibe here and will definitely return. read more

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The drinks are outstanding, the service is excellent. Thanks to the Bartender who prepare La Ristra, this was of the best drink ever. read more

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This place has been on my want-to-go list for a while and I was excited to finally check it out. Four of us came here on a Friday night around 9pm and sat in four armchairs around a mini glass table. We racked up a decent bill just ordering about 2 drinks each and unfortunately, I can't say it was worth it. Drinks looked unique on paper but didn't leave a lasting impression for any of us. I chose the Osaka Buck which had a kick from the ginger and spicy honey; we agreed that was the best one. I followed up with the Andean Explorer and left it half finished because no flavor was really popping out to me. The group also got Evening Tea, Corsica Crush, 41 Carat, a some Pinot Noir. We stupidly threw down $10 for some Old Bay Chips that came in the smallest serving possible. Service was meh. One friend that is quite discerning with cocktails asked a server about some of the syrups and liquors used, and his answers were terse and uninformative. We were also told a couple times that we would have to give our table up soon to the next party, so we didn't feel particularly welcomed. We spent about $175 here. I would consider giving this a second chance but overall pretty underwhelmed by this visit. read more

Raines Law Room - First round of drinks. Osaka Buck is front center - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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This place used to have a worthwhile vibe and menu that delivered what it said. The gimmicky pull chain for service was always efficient and cool, but now it just creates more problems and issues. The service: took forever to have someone respond to our request to order drinks only to have them deluminate the light and drop off water and say someone will be there soon to take order. No one came. Ended up re-pulling the chain and finally someone took our order. Ran into similar issues when trying to close out check, which also got frustrating and confusing when two other parties in our little nook had pulled their chains for the bill. The drinks: I would have given some benefit of the doubt (possibly off night) if the drinks actually were good. They were not. Ordered from the section that "has a kick" and neither drink had a "kick" let alone peppery notes. Mainly tasted of drink mix and no actual alcohol that could be enjoyed. Had barely half the drink and decided it was time to leave and not waste time here. Avoid at all costs. Cool for the pictures and ambiance, but everything else was dreadful. read more

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Also one of my favorite speakeasies and I've been here countless times. The service is always so so good and the drinks are also amazing. If you have another preference that isn't on the menu the servers are very accommodating too. really nice and intimate spot, ideal for a date night or if you're looking to hang out with some friends. However, it's impossible to get a table if you don't have a reservation and they don't have a number you can even call on. read more

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Speak easy with class. Amazing drinks and aesthetic was so good. I would go back when I want a strong drink.

It's a really fun vibe. I met a friend to catch up and was able to get a reservation for Tuesday evening only a couple days before. We were seated in the back room, which had a very cozy and quiet vibe. Really appreciated actually being able to hear each other speak lol. That said, there's more energy around the bar area if that's what your looking for. Our server was nice and had good rec's. The menu is large but the drinks are very unique, for better or worse. I had an up gin drink first, which was a little too sweet. My friend had a rocks mezcal drinks that was pretty good. For the price, I think you can get way better drinks in NYC - but again, the vibe is nice. read more

Raines Law Room - Gin drink in the coup and mezcal in the back - just ok - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Raine's Law Room is a speakeasy located in Chelsea. We were able to secure a reservation for a group of 6. The menu offered a huge variety of cocktails. I ordered the Kissed by Lightning, a spicy tequila based drink. It was yummy but not super spicy. Overall, yummy drinks! read more

Raines Law Room - Kissed by lightning, steep demand - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

It's a cool speakeasy for sure- very dim, and has couches. It was my first time here and I would go again if I'm back. I got the Amber Old Fashioned and it was good, standard old fashioned- some others in my group got other drinks and they also liked them. Service was quick and easy-going. read more

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Service from in the door to out the door = A++ Cocktails = Insanely good. A++ Atmosphere = Inviting. A++ We were walk-ins on a Thursday night. We were welcomed and served flavorful cocktails. BIG bonus points for the staff going into quick action to contact us about a left behind piece of property. read more

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Enjoyed this dim and intimate space with my husband. Service was excellent, drinks were great, but I didn't order food. This is a good classy spot for a date night or catching up with friends. read more

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First time there. Very quaint. Great service. The drinks were decent. Would def return, super cute for a date nite. read more