Bathtub Gin, Chelsea
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/nyc, r/cocktails, r/AskNYC6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
A Chelsea bar that one commenter calls a true speakeasy with striking decor, a wide drinks menu and food. Another mentions free burlesque a couple of days a week and suggests reserving a table well ahead, while a third notes it sometimes has live shows. One visitor was disappointed that the gin was ordinary rather than a house spirit matching the name.
Address
Bathtub Gin, 132 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Burlesque, Live shows
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/GooseMoose31 in r/nyc · Jul 2025taste
Was let down on a visit; the gin served was plain, not the house spirit the name suggests.
- Recommendsu/MerlinBrando in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Calls it cool and lists it among the Chelsea options.
- Recommendsu/Bamboomoose in r/AskNYC · Mar 2025ambience
Says its burlesque shows are decent and advises booking a table well ahead.
- Recommendsu/Rimu05 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Suggests this bar as a pick.
- Recommendsu/BuildingSmall8008 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience
Calls it a true speakeasy with great decor and a fun drinks menu.
- Recommendsu/quaere-verum in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests trying it in Chelsea and mentions occasional live shows.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.