Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileDouble Chicken Please
New York, NY · $$$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Double Chicken Please runs a split personality: Free Range pours playful drafts up front, while The Coop in back treats cocktails like dishes. Signature drinks named Key Lime Pie and Japanese Cold Noodle turn familiar flavors into clever, savory-sweet constructions. The spirits list covers a broad range, and the house shot at $9 offers a low-stakes entry. A single sparkling wine and a few non-alcoholic options round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Key Lime Pie ($22), a gin-based cocktail with stonefruit, winter melon, and sweet cream. Japanese Cold Noodle ($21) blends rum with pineapple, cucumber, and sesame oil. For a savory twist, Cold Pizza ($21) uses tequila, Parmigiano Reggiano, and burnt toast.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate culinary deconstruction and playful themes. The dual-room concept offers something for those seeking both casual drafts and a more curated experience.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when you can explore both rooms, starting with a draft in Free Range before moving to The Coop for a more deliberate cocktail session.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $19 to $22, with a $9 house shot. The single sparkling wine by the glass is $16, and spirits pours range from $13 to $60. Water is $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A two-room concept where the back room's cocktail menu is literally dish-inspired, using culinary techniques to deconstruct flavors. The house shot, a mezcal-based combination with plum and shiso, offers a quick, affordable taste of the bar's creativity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Culinary-inspired cocktails with a playful twist, featuring dish-named creations like Key Lime Pie and Japanese Cold Noodle. Dual-concept rooms offer distinct experiences, from Free Range drafts to Coop's crafted menu.
Menu strengths
- — Inventive, food-inspired concepts with deconstruction techniques.; Dual-room layout provides varied cocktail experiences.
Standout selections
- — Key Lime Pie – Bombay Sapphire Gin, stonefruit, winter melon, sweet cream, egg white, lime, soda ($22)
- — Japanese Cold Noodle – Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple, cucumber, coconut, lime, sesame oil ($21)
- — Cold Pizza – Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, Parmigiano Reggiano, burnt toast, tomato, basil, honey, egg white ($21)
- — DCP House Shot – Ilegal Joven Mezcal, plum, shiso ($9)
Pricing: Cocktails $19-$22, house shot $9
Wine
Limited wine program with a single sparkling wine by the glass: M de Montgueret Brut from Saumur, France. Sufficient as an option but not a focus.
Standout selections
- — M de Montgueret – Brut – Saumur, France ($16)
Pricing: Sparkling wine by the glass $16
Nonalcoholic
Minimal non-alcoholic menu, but includes a mocktail version of Gilded Orchard and a decaffeinated Cuppa Sunshine. Bottled water is available.
Menu strengths
- — Offers at least one mocktail and one decaf cocktail option.
Standout selections
- — Gilded Orchard (mocktail version); Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water ($4)
Pricing: Bottled water $4 each; mocktail version available
Spirits
Diverse spirits list with 1.5 oz pours across categories including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and whiskies. Price points range from accessible to premium.
Menu strengths
- — Includes premium options like Kavalan Pedro Ximenez Cask Strength at $60.
Standout selections
- — Monkey 47 Gin – Germany, $17
- — Kavalan Pedro Ximenez Cask Strength – Taiwan, $60
Pricing: Spirits $13-$60, most $13-$23
How it sits with the food
The cocktail menu is designed to evoke dishes, so pairing is inherent: Waldorf Salad with whiskey, Cold Pizza with tequila, and Key Lime Pie with gin. These drinks could stand in for or complement small plates, though food offerings are not detailed here.
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