Big Chill

Best next move

Take a couch seat, not the bar

Aim for the couch seating rather than the bar rail; the room is built for a paced drink across two people rather than a turn-and-burn standing order. The short drink list rewards slow ordering.

Visitor fit

Couples between dinner and the next stop

Designed for couples pacing a long night, travelers needing a quieter pause between dinner and the next bar, and small groups winding down before bed. For a singalong room, Bar at Times Square is the sharper fit.

Locals' angle

Use it as the third bar, not the first

Sequence Big Chill as the third bar of the night rather than the opener; the room rewards a calmer arrival after a louder first stop and runs better when the bartender can pace the drinks.