Thyme Bar
Thyme Bar is a cellar speakeasy at 20 W 23rd St with craft cocktails, seated bar, lounge and booth seating, and signatures including Primrose & Rye.
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- Address
- 20 W 23rd St Cellar, New York, NY 10010
- Phone
- (646) 600-9257
- Website
- thymebarnyc.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin in 2026
Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin went to Thyme Bar in 2026. Its smart casual, upscale-casual setup suits plans that need polish without a formal dress requirement.
Primrose & Rye at 20 W 23rd St Cellar
Primrose & Rye, Chatpata Fizz, Gynoecium Old Fashioned, and The Bloomist Cloche anchor the cocktail list. The 20 W 23rd St Cellar setting runs as a speakeasy with seated bar, lounge, and booth seating.
How It Stacks Up
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Bar | speakeasy | $$$ | Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square | |
| Kees | cocktail_bar | $$$ | West Village | |
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| Bistango | wine_bar | $$$ | , | East Midtown-Turtle Bay |
| Metrograph | lounge | $$$ | , | Chinatown-Two Bridges |
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin
Pinnacle Guide
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Speakeasy
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Booth Seating
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Intimate underground speakeasy lounge with plush seating and creative, visually dramatic drink presentations.