138 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 858-0556
“A former Boerum Hill apartment/office space reinvented as a bar/lounge, this new Smith Street arrival offers all the comforts of home along with strong specialty martinis and simple American grub; downstairs, there’s a game room equipped with pool and foosball tables, as well as access to garden seating.”
-ZAGAT New York City Nightlife 2005/06
597 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222
This yet-to-be-named bar (referred to by locals as No Name Bar), is outfitted in wall-to-wall wood, from its sturdy, dark stained exterior to its solid wood floors and cedar-paneled ceiling. Bar manager Jessica Wertz, responsible for the design, wanted it to have the feel of a tavern in an ancient Chinese trading village.
444 7th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 832-9800
Bar4 redefines the term “neighborhood bar”. It’s a cozy lounge and music venue that serves up a tantalizing mix of live music and DJs, cocktails and draft beers at its candle-lit, copper bar. Favored by both Park Slope residents and local musicians, DJ parties and renowned comedians draw a diverse group of devotees.
179 Smith St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718)852-8086
Camp brings Brooklyn urbanites a little taste of the country. Relive summer memories while making your own smores, escape from the cold by cozying up to our fireplace, bag a deer on Big Buck Hunter, and grab some friends for a classic board game competition. All while listening to hand-picked indie rock. Welcome to Camp.
8801 3rd Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11209 (718) 492-5095
The Bistro, as an institution emerged in the 19th Century as an eating and drinking place accessible to the working man/woman – the cooking was simple but flavorful, the portions copious, the wine modest but abundant – and customers and waiters were on first name basis. Cebu features an eclectic take on the usual bistro fare. Offering up “home style” cooking set in a cozy atmosphere.
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70 North 6th St. Brooklyn NY 11211 (718) 782-3334
Cubana Social is “1940s Havana meets Brooklyn” We serve Cuban style eats, coffee/espresso, and classic cocktails with Brooklyn’s focus on the homemade, local, creative, & delicious. Social’s space is built out of a 2500sq ft former industrial factory. It’s wide open with old fashioned details, an 1840s hand refinished bar, and large black and white checkered stage, reminiscent of the cabarets and nightclubs in Havana’s hey-day.
Our mission is to serve the best quality food & beverages (local, sustainable, organic whenever possible); to create a culturally rich & lively experience; to build community that brings together locals, creators & lovers of the arts, foodies, & visitors from across the globe; to support & showcase live jazz & world music; & to provide excellent quality service to all our customers and friends.
“Veteran bar owner (and Ted Nugent’s long lost son) Ted Mann shares more details with the Park Slope Patch about Greenwood Park, his new beer garden that is being built in a former car wash and repair shop the South Slope.”
8530 3rd Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11209-4610 (718) 238 – 8020 | (718) 238 – 8021
“… a new, slightly upscale deli in an unexpected locale. At the hopping corner of Third Avenue and 86th Street in Bay Ridge, Gold Coast looks more like a bar than a delicatessen, but the tweaked matzo-ball soup, corned beef, and, especially, the pastrami — which might just be better than anything you’ll find in Manhattan — are all totally on the money.”
- Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, full article
557 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222 (718) 383-5333
Once an auto-repair shop, Bar Matchless has become a chill-out mecca for Greenpoint residents and a haven of live entertainment featuring NYC-based musical acts. We have an extensive beer list (16 on tap), games (including foosball, billiards and darts), live music, DJs, and a variety of parties.
70 North 6th St. Brooklyn NY 11211 (718) 384-4586
Public Assembly is a very awesome multi-room arts & music venue built into the shell of a historic mayonnaise factory. 4,000 sq. ft of steel beams and brick, an old factory door, 2 stages, 2 bars, and massive glass windows – right in the heart of Williamsburg. We host some of Brooklyn’s best indie rock shows, huge bass parties on Turbosound subs, art exhibitions, film screenings, burlesque reviews, private parties, rap battles, fund raisers, and much more.