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75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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The Infatuation names Cull & Pistol among its favorite Chelsea picks, adding that 'say what you will about the crowds, but this is as good as workday eating probably gets.' Happy hour is first-come, first-served with no reservations taken, so early arrival is the standard advice, per restaurant policy reported in web coverage.
When happy-hour seats run out, the restaurant places guests on a text-alerted waitlist and holds a spot for five minutes once notified, giving diners room to wander Chelsea Market while they wait. Reviews cite waits of roughly 15 minutes for a walk-in seat at the bar even on a busy Friday night, with weekend dinners recommended to book ahead.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepted for dinner/events; happy hour is walk-in/waitlist only
Walk-ins: Yes, especially for happy hour
Reported walk-in waits run around 15 minutes for a bar seat even on a busy Friday night, though happy hour can require a text-alert waitlist when seats are full.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for weekend dinners and special events, but happy hour is strictly first-come, first-served.
Yes — walk-ins are the norm for happy hour, with a text-notified waitlist used when the bar is full.
Sources: The Infatuation