Eric Berchtold, longtime manager of the Cinch, reminisced on the bar's bustling past, stating, "We used to have three bartenders, a barback and a cocktail waitress on Friday nights. Now it's like, you're lucky if you have 30 people in the bar." He reflects on the crowd size diminishing drastically post-lockdown, indicating a significant change in the bar's atmosphere from its vibrant history.
The 11-seat bar was salvaged from the Brooklyn location of the Knitting Factory; the club closed in 2022. Friends of Friends co-owner Kevin Heisner spotted the opportunity while walking by.