From a candle-lit Greenpoint aperitivo spot to a rooftop perch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn pours some of New York's best cocktails. Serious craft programs, distinct personalities, and bartenders who know what they're doing.
Greenpoint · 180 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
A candle-lit Greenpoint cocktail bar inspired by Spain and Northern Italy’s aperitivo scene, where vermouth and fortified wines share center stage with perfectly composed drinks. The stucco walls, brass accents and leat…
Williamsburg · 80 Wythe Ave 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Perched six floors up in Williamsburg, this rooftop bar wraps a skyline view around your drink like a backdrop—green velvet banquettes, modern French-leaning small plates, and a cocktail list that goes beyond the expect…
Bed-Stuy + Clinton Hill · 645 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
A low-lit, maximalist speakeasy decked in dripping candles, floral wallpaper, and disco ball glints, a goth cathedral for people who really love a stiff martini. The drinks lean seasonal and inventive, the rosemary frie…
Williamsburg · 65 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Two floors plus a rooftop deck decorated in velvet couches and floral prints. The cocktail list leads with a gin-and-honey identity (the Bee's Knees gets a chili liqueur and prosecco upgrade) and backs it up with seriou…
Park Slope · 221 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
Dreamy lighting, natural wines, elegant cocktails and a small-plates menu that will give you a reason to stay. Order the lambrusco spritz and marinated olives, share the deviled eggs, then the meatballs with vodka sauc…