Raines Law Room, Chelsea
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/cocktails22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Recommended across its New York locations, Raines Law Room comes up repeatedly for dates and cocktails. One commenter describes plush chairs and dim lighting, while another mentions cozy couches; neither specifies a branch. Chelsea is explicitly recommended, including by a visitor who enjoyed it, while other praise names the William Hotel location. One commenter cautions that the format is not suited to going alone mainly to meet strangers.
Address
Raines Law Room Chelsea, 48 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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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.
- Recommendsu/SlateFrost in r/AskNYC · May 2026ambience
Suggests Raine's Law Room when asked for cocktail bars for burnt out middle-aged professionals.
- Recommendsu/cocktailians in r/AskNYC · May 2026ambience
Lists it among hotel-style bars suited to the request.
- Recommendsu/Short_Lingonberry_67 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024ambience
Suggested as a step-down option for the date plan, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/arfyron in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Adds a practical plus in its favor, supporting the earlier pick.
- Recommendsu/Vex_ation in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024ambience
Agrees with the Raines suggestion, calling it an intimate, date-night setting with soft seating and dim lighting.
- Recommendsu/fawningandconning in r/AskNYC · Jul 2026ambience
Named among bars whose crowd is older, outside the typical young areas.
- Recommendsu/Unpaulfessional in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Calls it an awesome bar with excellent cocktails, and says it is close to the visitor's stay.
- Recommendsu/thatcozycoffeecup in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024ambience
Calls it fun and themed around speakeasies.
Show all 22 cited comments
- Recommendsu/poixchiches in r/AskNYC · May 2026ambience
Calls the William Hotel branch great and a good match for the vibe wanted.
- Recommendsu/LmBkUYDA in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024ambience
Points to the couches as a cozy feature.
- Recommendsu/RealignmentJunkie in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024ambience
Recently visited for a belated romantic drinks outing and agrees it fits that purpose.
- Recommendsu/MerlinBrando in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Calls it cool and names it alongside Attaboy as a worthwhile choice.
- Recommendsu/seafaringturtle in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Seconds the earlier suggestion of Raines Law Room, calling it a great time.
- Recommendsu/Evening_Weather_6895 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Suggests this Chelsea cocktail bar as a pick.
- Recommendsu/movingtobay2019 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Adds it to the list of good picks.
- Recommendsu/Raydience in r/cocktails · Jan 2026
Visited after the earlier suggestion and says they loved it.
- Recommendsu/Annual_Space_981 in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Included in their list of nearby bars to try.
- Recommendsu/FPLholic in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Adds an endorsement of Raines Law Room without specifying a location.
- Recommendsu/bungalowed1 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026
Suggests it as a pick; no other details.
- Caveatu/karmester in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Says places like this aren't built for solo people hoping to meet others, so expectations should be low.
- Recommendsu/Justhere-toavoidwork in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Adds an endorsement, praising its date-friendly feel and strong drinks.
- Recommendsu/CornettoAlCioccolato in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Says they have enjoyed visits to the Chelsea branch.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.