# Undercote

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- Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Subterranean space beneath COTE
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $30 to $80 per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (179 reviews)
- Address: 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010, USA
- Phone: (212) 401-7886
- Website: https://undercote.com
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and closed Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Step into Undercote's moody subterranean den beneath the acclaimed COTE, where your group can claim an intimate speakeasy-style retreat in the heart of Chelsea. The dimly lit space pulses with sophisticated energy as expertly crafted cocktails flow and conversation deepens around polished wood and leather banquettes. This hidden gem transforms any gathering into something deliciously clandestine, with each sip and bite carrying the elevated culinary DNA of its celebrated upstairs sibling.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Small groups use this subterranean cocktail bar for birthday and graduation celebrations, usually drinks and snacks before or after dinner.

- The bar sits below COTE and reviewers describe it as small and intimate with a lounge area, terrarium decor and velvet curtains.
- Reported visits are birthday parties, a graduation celebration and a group of 5 exploring the cocktail list.
- Format is drinks plus bar snacks rather than a seated meal, with bartenders building off-menu cocktails to taste.
- One reviewer arrived after being placed on a wait list; another describes walking in after dinner elsewhere.

What works: Bartenders tailor off-menu cocktails to each guest's preferences; Service repeatedly called outstanding at a birthday party; Distinctive dark, intimate room that makes celebrations feel special; Drinks and food come out quickly.

Watch out for: Very small space, so larger parties may not fit; Lighting is dark enough that finding your group is hard; Wait list possible at busy times.

Distilled from 7 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Undercote have a private dining room?**

Yes. Undercote offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Subterranean space beneath COTE.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Undercote?**

Guests at Undercote typically spend $30 to $80 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Undercote for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Undercote open?**

Undercote is open Monday to Wednesday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Thursday to Saturday 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and closed Sunday. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Undercote?**

Undercote is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 179 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Subterranean spot beneath a fine-dining restaurant with craft cocktails, champagne & jungle decor.

**What do guests say about group dining at Undercote?**

Small groups use this subterranean cocktail bar for birthday and graduation celebrations, usually drinks and snacks before or after dinner. The bar sits below COTE and reviewers describe it as small and intimate with a lounge area, terrarium decor and velvet curtains. Reported visits are birthday parties, a graduation celebration and a group of 5 exploring the cocktail list. Format is drinks plus bar snacks rather than a seated meal, with bartenders building off-menu cocktails to taste. One reviewer arrived after being placed on a wait list; another describes walking in after dinner elsewhere. Reviewers praise: bartenders tailor off-menu cocktails to each guest's preferences; service repeatedly called outstanding at a birthday party; distinctive dark, intimate room that makes celebrations feel special; drinks and food come out quickly. Watch for: very small space, so larger parties may not fit; lighting is dark enough that finding your group is hard; wait list possible at busy times. Based on 7 Google reviews of Undercote that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.