TLDR
Cozy American comfort food spot w/ great Old Fashioneds. Perfect for a relaxed vibe or casual drinks.
Details
This establishment is praised for its comfortable atmosphere and American comfort food, making it a great spot for casual dining and drinks. It's particularly noted as a good hotel bar option for expertly crafted Old Fashioneds and a relaxed vibe. While primarily a bar, it does offer quality snacks, especially on Sundays during happy hour.
Caveats
It is not considered a child-friendly establishment.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About PORCHLIGHT
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Favorite Weekend Happy Hours
"Porchlight in West Chelsea is recommended as a good option for happy hour, offering $12 cocktails and quality snacks available all day on Sundays."
PositiveFrom post: Kid Friendly Rec Near Hudson Yards
"Further investigation revealed that Porchlight's staff has informed customers that it is not a kid-friendly spot."
NegativeFrom post: Kid Friendly Rec Near Hudson Yards
"Porchlight is described as primarily a bar that serves some food and is not considered a child-friendly establishment."
NegativeFrom post: Kid Friendly Rec Near Hudson Yards
"Porchlight is mentioned as a place to consider, but subsequent comments suggest it may not be child-friendly."
NeutralFrom post: Kid Friendly Rec Near Hudson Yards
"Porchlight is briefly mentioned as a possible restaurant choice."
PositiveFrom post: Whats A Restaurant Youve Eaten At Recently That
"This user mentioned "Porchlight" as a recommendation."
PositiveFrom post: Whats A Restaurant Youve Eaten At Recently That
"This user mentioned "Porchlight" as a recommendation."
PositiveFrom post: My Procrastinating Ass Cant Find A Bar To
"The game room at Porchlight is suggested as a potential option for a group, provided it's available."
NeutralFrom post: My Procrastinating Ass Cant Find A Bar To
"Porchlight is highly recommended as a great place for a group outing."
PositiveFrom post: My Procrastinating Ass Cant Find A Bar To
"Porchlight in Chelsea is recommended as a suitable place for a group to have drinks."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Decent Food Options Near The Javits
"Porchlight was described as a fun place with comfort food vibes."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Decent Food Options Near The Javits
"Porchlight was recommended."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Decent Food Options Near The Javits
"Porchlight was listed as a dining option."
NeutralFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"The original poster is considering extending the Porchlight New Year's Eve event to 1:30 am, estimating it might cost an additional $60 per hour per person."
NeutralFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user suggested extending the New Year's Eve event at Porchlight to 1:30 am."
NeutralFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user has confirmed their attendance for the Porchlight New Year's Eve event and requested to be kept updated on the sign-up process."
PositiveFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user has confirmed their attendance for two people at the Porchlight New Year's Eve event."
PositiveFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user suggests using Partiful, which allows for guest list mode and approval of payments made via Venmo. They also recommend collecting contact information for potential refunds."
NeutralFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user stated they cannot attend the Porchlight event because they will be out of town on New Year's Eve, but expressed hope that the event would be successful, calling the venue great."
PositiveFrom post: Update Porchlight Nye Buyout
"This user is considering attending the Porchlight event and will check back later to confirm their participation."
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