Bar Bonobo

I've had my eye on this place for a while! We had a reservation for a Sunday evening. The bar was pretty quiet when we came in with just a few patrons. We sat in a booth high top. I'm short and it was kind of hard for me to climb up into the booth. It's very high. The table also had another chair with no back that seemed uncomfortable. My friend and I were able to both sit in the booth comfortably and did not have to use that chair.There is a dinner menu and a drink menu with signature and classic cocktails plus wine and beer. I had The Chelsea drink and I thought it was good. There were a few different drinks I could have tried and it was hard to make up my mind!We shared French onion dip and chips. The dip was very good with chives. You can add caviar for $25 though we did not do this. I'd love if they add more chips though. We were headed out or we would have asked for more chips.The decor in the bar is stunning especially the back room booths! Love the 70s dimly lit disco vibes.Service was attentive and friendly. There's a beautiful bathroom next to the bar.The entrance and bathroom are ADA accessible. I'd love to come back to try more of the dinner menu and a new drink.

Great place to go if you want to catch a great drink and have a good convo with friends the music was on point. I had a mezcal spicy margarita which was delicious

I miss Bareburger. There, I said it. My boyfriend and I were curious about checking out the spot for awhile and finally made the plunge. We were both trepidatious because the first time I came by was when they first opened and the bar was a little bit more open to the street and didn't have their windows covered up yet. We wanted to view the menu and the hostess kind of glared at us and asked what we wanted. I asked if there was a happy hour and he kind of smirked and was like no, we don't do that here. So I left and went somewhere more welcoming. We came back during the holidays and had a seat at the bar. The place has the same layout as Bareburger ironically. Exact same bar shape down to the booths. But they fancied it up with some imported Italian tile and relics. Pretty chandeliers and curtains. I guess they finally did succumb to inventing some kind of 'golden hour' that's from 3-6pm. $12 cocktails as opposed to $19-22 (half of these are just spritzes) and mini martinis were $10. Interestingly beer doesn't make an appearance on it and that's $12 on draft. I opted for the Bonobo mini martini (Beefeater Gin, Absolut Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Grand Marnier). I was too busy taking everything in to watch him mix it. But boy was I in a state of shock when it arrived. Mind you, I've had mini martinis before at other bars and this was literally the size of a shot glass. I'm not even sure how you would balance a cocktail into a shot glass. An eye dropper? Or was it premade, shaken and then poured? Beats me. But it literally just tasted like a shot of inexpensive alcohol. I'm sorry but beefeater gin and absolute with a lemon twist doesn't scream luxury to me. My boyfriend opted for getting a beer even though it wasn't on the happy hour. Boy was he surprised when he got a small water glass filled with his Gun Hill pilsner for $12. Lol. Which is a local beer and definitely not worth that value. Taking a further look at the menu - prices continue to be so erratic and over charged. Chips and dip are literally $16 while an order of truffle fries are $15 as well! And that's the cheapest thing on the menu. I haven't even seen inflated prices at rooftop bars or speakeasys this bad. And don't blame inflation because literally a year ago Bareburger in this same spot used to sell $1 drafts/ $3 moscow mules. And there are cocktail bars in the area a block away that sell happy hour cocktails for $8 in normal big people sized cocktail glasses. Another issue presented itself when we got up to go to the bathroom and I found the main bathroom's light to be out. In lieu of this they decided to place a giant candle next to the wood oiled wall in the dark on the bathroom floor. Somehow, this doesn't seem like a smart move. But time will tell. I think because they are new, they have some kinks to work out. Their specialty drinks sound intriguing but I'm almost afraid to find out what glass it's served in. I probably won't be back unless many things change about the establishment.

Cute bar with lots of space/seating and good music (SZA, Frank Ocean), vibes are def there. They make a good light skin espresso martini, if you're into that. I wanted to try the Cornstar Martini bc I saw it on Yelp, but $22 for that with some stale popcorn?! I will never financially recover from this. I guess it's to be expected at such a cute little place in Chelsea.

Cool funky bar in Chelsea with interesting cocktails. I tried the misfit martini and it was good but definitely spicy. Was very loud and crowded with a DJ, cool spot but would love to come back on a weeknight for post dinner cocktails

The vibes here are a modern twist on a 60s cocktail lounge. It wasn't too loud which was great. You could have a conversation at your table. The cocktails were great. We had the chips and dip. I'd like to come back to have dinner there and try some different cocktails. The servers were friendly.

Such a cozy vibe and well decorated too! I like coming here for a drink after dinner at Konban, one of my favorite restaurants. Staff is friendly and and it's a major plus that they have nice bathrooms!It can get pretty packed on weekends so definitely go early if you want to snag a table. Otherwise, weeknight would be much easier!

Bar Bonobo is an amazing cocktail bar serving up all the right vibes. The martinis are on point--smooth, balanced, and expertly crafted. It's the kind of spot where you can gather with friends, enjoy fantastic drinks, and feel instantly at ease. The service was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better.With its warm, moody atmosphere and stylish touches, Bar Bonobo strikes the perfect balance for a chic night out. If you're in Chelsea, this place is a must-visit for top-notch cocktails and a laid back elevated experience.This place can get packed, reservations are recommended!

The cocktails here are fantastic, quality ingredients made in house with rich and delicious flavors expertly combined by the bartender! Great late night spot for any of us who work in nightlife and want to unwind with a cozy and chill atmosphere.

I had such a wonderful time in this new cocktail bar! The atmosphere the drinks and the staff were all amazing, I would highly recommend this place for date night