Chumley's Restaurant

(212) 675-4449

86 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014 40.732 -74.0051

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

Hours:

Mon-Thu 12pm-12am

Fri 12pm-2am

Sat 10am-12am

Sun 10am-2am

Last updated 9.11.08

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars

Payment Methods:

Cash

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What People Are Saying About Chumley's Restaurant

Featured Review

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The old Greenwich Village speakeasy with the original booths, fireplace and false entrance is closed until further notice.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Great atmosphere ruined by stockbroker and tourist crowd.”
  2. “The old speakeasy with great atmosphere.”
  3. “really enjoyed the atmosphere especially during winter when they had the fireplace going.”
  4. “loved the atmosphere, with the old book jackets and the old wooden booths that patrons have been carving their initials and dates in for what seems like a century.”
  5. “Plus, they have their own beer, their own cozy style.”
  6. “The decor is good and it's an interesting place to see.”
  7. “No longer does taking the time to locate the correct door on Bedford Street reward you with the satisfaction of visiting a great bar with old New York atmosphere-- now you just feel like you're being taken advantage of.”
  8. “very cozy place.”
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. “The menu was extremely limited--no dessert--so beware this IS NOT A CULINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BE HAVING--I do believe it didnt cost an arm and a leg too, which is good since it was the food was THAT BAD.”
  2. “Our very friendly waiter made it up to us by giving us free desserts.”
drinks
84.20999526977539% positive
  1. “On an off night, Chumleys is a nice bar to hang out in with friends.”
  2. “great place to bring a small crowd of people who aren't looking for a pretentious, fu-fu fancy pants bar full of new yorkers trying to be cool.”
  3. “The beer is cold but so were the folks standing in line waiting for drinks.”
  4. “No longer does taking the time to locate the correct door on Bedford Street reward you with the satisfaction of visiting a great bar with old New York atmosphere-- now you just feel like you're being taken advantage of.”
  5. “Seriously, it seems to be a trend that somehow it slips out to obnoxious tourists that there's a cool bar/restaurant that only people in the know know about.”
  6. “If you don't have $6 to your name and your idea of a "good beer" is budlight, go back to Friday's.”
  7. “Never tried the food, but the house brews (all they have and $6 a pop) were good, but no liquor license means no mixed drinks.”
  8. “Cult Hidden gem of a writer's bar”
  9. “This means the beer prices are ridiculous and staff make "errors" with their addtion for a round of drinks.”
  10. “The beer is good but not fantastic.”
  11. “we love Chumleys, the brunch is reasonable at $13 which includes food coffee and OJ, the service is spectacular we return every sunday for out favourite irish waitress !”
  12. “It's a good neighborhood bar, which isn't even really a neighborhood bar, but at least the tourists haven't taken it over yet.”
  13. “Plus, they have their own beer, their own cozy style.”
  14. “The raspberry beer was very good.”
  15. “Fun bar with a lot of history.”
  16. “loved this place and went there for drinks mainly.”
  17. “If you can get a seat (bar area is small and crowded), it's a cool place to chill with a few friends.”
  18. “And yes, a bar that's hidden off all main streets IS cool.”
  19. “It is probably a good place to go with a bunch of people for drinks, AGAIN NOT FOOD”
food quality
71.88000202178955% positive
  1. “The food is great, moderate prices.”
  2. “The food is outrageously expensive for the lack of its quality.”
  3. “And hands down the best onion rings ever.”
  4. “But my portabello burger on english muffin was always good, and the cider was good too.”
  5. “The menu was extremely limited--no dessert--so beware this IS NOT A CULINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BE HAVING--I do believe it didnt cost an arm and a leg too, which is good since it was the food was THAT BAD.”
  6. “we love Chumleys, the brunch is reasonable at $13 which includes food coffee and OJ, the service is spectacular we return every sunday for out favourite irish waitress !”
  7. “The food was overpriced ($7.50 for three tiny veggie spring rolls) and they only take cash.”
  8. “Omelettes were delicious and the staff guy denzel was pretty hot.”
  9. “but I heard that the burgers are very good here.”
  10. “Never tried the food, but the house brews (all they have and $6 a pop) were good, but no liquor license means no mixed drinks.”
  11. “The food had a nice taste to it and the service was impressive.”
  12. “great place, good food”
  13. “The food was great, but the service terrible.”
  14. “Poor service, bad food.”
  15. “Quite possibly the coziest restaurant I've been to, the food is surprisingly good, and the crowd is mellow and interesting.”
  16. “This place has prohibition charm, good micro brews (especially the Stout), and excellent food (calimari was a HUGE surprise).”
menu variety
0.0% positive
  1. “The menu was extremely limited--no dessert--so beware this IS NOT A CULINARY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL BE HAVING--I do believe it didnt cost an arm and a leg too, which is good since it was the food was THAT BAD.”
overall
90.0% positive
  1. “The decor is good and it's an interesting place to see.”
  2. “great place, good food”
  3. “It is probably a good place to go with a bunch of people for drinks, AGAIN NOT FOOD”
  4. “great place to bring a small crowd of people who aren't looking for a pretentious, fu-fu fancy pants bar full of new yorkers trying to be cool.”
  5. “What a shame a potentially great place has gone down hill.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “If you don't have $6 to your name and your idea of a "good beer" is budlight, go back to Friday's.”
  2. “we love Chumleys, the brunch is reasonable at $13 which includes food coffee and OJ, the service is spectacular we return every sunday for out favourite irish waitress !”
service
50.0% positive
  1. “we love Chumleys, the brunch is reasonable at $13 which includes food coffee and OJ, the service is spectacular we return every sunday for out favourite irish waitress !”
  2. “have sat at a table of seven people with six dogs on our laps, Chumley's is cool with dogs as long as they do not bark or create a distrubence.”
  3. “Servers were friendly and accomodating.”
  4. “Poor service, bad food.”
  5. “Seriously, it seems to be a trend that somehow it slips out to obnoxious tourists that there's a cool bar/restaurant that only people in the know know about.”
  6. “Our very friendly waiter made it up to us by giving us free desserts.”
  7. “In this case, the waiter was just rude.”
  8. “Terrible service”
  9. “liked the people that worked there.”
  10. “The waitress we had was horrible, offensive and incompetent.”
  11. “Such a poor customer service although lovely place.”
  12. “This is in addition to snooty and apathetic service from the waitstaff.”
  13. “And all this in front of other customers who were listening our conversation with obnoxious waiter in pure shock!”
  14. “Omelettes were delicious and the staff guy denzel was pretty hot.”
  15. “Gay, black hair tall/chubby waiter was extremely rude to us and we told him that according to our standards he was rather rude.”
  16. “It is probably a good place to go with a bunch of people for drinks, AGAIN NOT FOOD”
  17. “The food had a nice taste to it and the service was impressive.”
  18. “This means the beer prices are ridiculous and staff make "errors" with their addtion for a round of drinks.”
  19. “The food was great, but the service terrible.”
  20. “great place to bring a small crowd of people who aren't looking for a pretentious, fu-fu fancy pants bar full of new yorkers trying to be cool.”
  21. “Very friendly place”
value
25.0% positive
  1. “The food is outrageously expensive for the lack of its quality.”
  2. “live on the upper east side, so this place was a real pain and an expensive cab ride to get to, but boy was it worth it.”
  3. “This means the beer prices are ridiculous and staff make "errors" with their addtion for a round of drinks.”
  4. “The food is great, moderate prices.”
  5. “There are plenty of great bars and lounges in this neighborhood so don't waste your money on this overrated pit.”
  6. “The food was overpriced ($7.50 for three tiny veggie spring rolls) and they only take cash.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “have sat at a table of seven people with six dogs on our laps, Chumley's is cool with dogs as long as they do not bark or create a distrubence.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/03/08

Hope it reopens

by NYCBB

I truly miss this place. I went there when I first moved in the tri-state area and it became my "regular" spot after that. I really enjoyed the atmosphere especially during winter when they had the fireplace going.. A very cozy place. I liked the people that worked there. Hope it reopens one day.

  • Pros: atmosphere, history and good for memories
  • Cons: kinda smelled(old bar), but you learn to like it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/03/08

Hope it reopens

by Bobby59

I truly miss this place. I went there when I first moved in the tri-state area and it became my "regular" spot after that. I really enjoyed the atmosphere especially during winter when they had the fireplace going.. A very cozy place. I liked the people that worked there. Hope it reopens one day.

  • Pros: atmosphere, history and good for memories
  • Cons: kinda smelled(old bar), but you learn to like it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/30/08

I love(d) this place, just not on a Friday or Saturday night.

by vixxnish

I really hope this amazing spot opens again. Though avoid it on an Friday or Saturday night. It's a mess with college kids and good luck trying to find a place to stand, let alone sit. And to get a drink you better grab 3 since you'll have to wait another hour in line.

But...I have spend a few afternoons with friends enjoying the atmosphere, food and beer. A classic place never to be forgotten (by me). And, I will never forget "finding" the "secret" door.

  • Pros: Atmosphere, friendly staff and locals
  • Cons: Other than it's closed... Friday & Saturday nights
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/27/07

Chumley's

by slabri

06/27/2007 - I don't know how recent this is, however it is the message you recieve when sending them an email. Gina's number is listed at the end of the message.

Due to the building problems our landlord is having, ( our building which used to be a stable, was built in the mid 1800's), we will sadly be closed for, OMG, another month!. In the mean time, we will be taking reservations for future dates.

Reservations: we take reservations for parties of 6 or more

For private parties, large reservations or any other queries, please

send me the details and i will get back to you shortly.

For an immediate response, you may call me at 917.488.2327

thank you, gina

3 Star Rating: Average

05/31/07

CLOSED

by hfgv

IT IS VERY VERY CLOSED-PROBABLY 4EVER.

LANDLORD DOES NOT WANT IT TO REOPEN.

OWNER VERY WIERD AND STRANGE

The Details on Chumley's Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • bad food
  • great neighborhood bar
  • really enjoyed atmosphere
  • apathetic customer service
  • like chumleys
  • offensive waitress
  • good raspberry beer
  • accomodating servers
  • liked people
  • rather dreadful whole experience
  • uninteresting seats
  • clearly hates humans
  • reasonable brunch
  • expensive cab
  • ridiculous beer prices
  • impressive service
  • good house brews
  • very friendly waiter
  • cold beer
  • overrated pit
  • good decor
  • nice taste
  • just rude black hair tallchubby waiter
  • best onion rings
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