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Double Chicken Please

New York, USA · Food-inspired cocktail bar · North America

Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

provisional 2026 rating

★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.

A standout in New York, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →

This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.

Double Chicken Please offers two cocktail concepts at its Allen Street address. Free Range focuses on having fun with food and drink, while The Coop rebuilds the flavours of iconic dishes as cocktails through culinary techniques.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

115 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, United StatesLower East Side

Style
Food-inspired cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 17:00–01:00; Friday–Saturday 17:00–01:30; Sunday 17:00–00:00; closed Monday.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Booking
Most seating is first come, first served. Limited Resy reservations for The Coop open six days ahead at midnight for groups up to six; parties up to eight can be accommodated. Reservations are held for 10 minutes and carry a non-refundable $2.50 per-person fee.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Prices
Current cocktails are generally $19–$22; the house shot is $9. Food ranges from $9 snacks to a $22 chicken sandwich.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Menu
View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-09 · Source

Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

64.9 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
70.9
World's 50 Best
58.5
Top 500 Bars
74.1
Spirited Awards
55.2
Regional Recognition
92.8
Serious press
26.3
Social Vibes
54.6

Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%

Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.

Social Vibes

Score read updated:

mostly positive4 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

78/ 100

Score context

First-hand guests value the unusual food-inspired cocktails and the Coop experience; one called Key Lime Pie a trip highlight. Others report flat execution, and a wait of about an hour appears in a favorable visit. The direct sample is favorable overall but mixed.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • inventive food-inspired cocktails
  • memorable back-room drinks
  • strong chicken sandwich
  • lively room

What to know

  • long waits and difficult entry
  • some drinks taste better in concept
  • room can be loud
Source excerpt
“Cocktails were creative but tasted a bit flat”

Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)

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Crowd signal

Google 4.4★ across 2,444 reviews.

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Awards

Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.

Regional Recognition

Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.

Reviews & press