La Noxe
Cocktail bar · Chelsea
315 7th Ave , Entrance, 162 W 28th St at, New York, NY 10001
Highlights
Step into this cozy, dim-lit speakeasy in Chelsea, where vintage vibes meet a slick cocktail menu and laid-back charm for an unforgettable night.
Step into this cozy, dim-lit speakeasy in Chelsea, where vintage vibes meet a slick cocktail menu and laid-back charm for an unforgettable night.
"La Noxe led the charge in 2021: A speakeasy in a 28th Street station with a 1,500-person waitlist, the New York Post reported at the opening." - Emma Orlow
"La Noxe is a speakeasy in the 1 train's 28th Street station. You enter at street level, then walk down a set of stairs to a small, loungy room channeling the 1970s, with velvet furniture and a few low tables. Despite the gimmicky concept, this is a very pleasant spot to hear some good music and enjoy a mellow drink with a couple of friends. Around 11pm, the space turns into a walk-in-only party, so swing by then if you’re looking to dance." - Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren
"La Noxe had a waitlist of 1,500 customers eager to check out its subway-level speakeasy cocktail bar when it opened in 2021." - Emma Orlow
"La Noxe is a cocktail lounge the size of a studio apartment located in the subway station at 28th Street and 7th Ave. You enter on the street, then walk down a little flight of stairs, and, once inside, you can’t really tell that you’re drinking a few feet from the uptown 1 train. The room has a retro feel, with glitzy touches like velvet furniture and a zebra print carpet, and it’s a pleasant, low-key place to sit with a date and listen to good music. Stop by after 11pm, and you may find some people dancing." - bryan kim, sonal shah
"First, there were speakeasies. Then there were new-school speakeasies. Now, New York City has subway speakeasies—and, surprisingly, they’re actually pretty fun. If you ignore the fact that it’s located in the 1 train’s 28th Street station (with an entrance on street level), La Noxe mostly just feels like a cool, casual lounge. It’s a small, dark room with six barstools and a few tables, and it’s filled with rugs and velvet furniture. The playlist is mellow, the cocktails are interesting, and, with its red lighting and stacks of vinyl, the whole place has a vaguely retro feel. If you can snag a reservation, this is a great spot for a low-key drink with a couple of friends. After 10:30pm, the place turns into a walk-in-only party, so stop by then if you want to dance." - Bryan Kim
