You know that bar that was a brothel? No? Well you do now. Barley disfigured is a dimly lit bar which plays on the idea the space was a brothel back in the day. They even have a sign on the window referring to it. No ladies of the night here. The bar space is beautiful. Very long, sleek, and modern. Grab a seat and let your bartender help you out. They have classics. Their own versions of classics. And if you don't know what you want, they'll help you out. If you don't want to sit at the bar, you can go to the back. You'll find a room with a bed, several benches, and some fancy decor. You get what their doing with the room, right? I wonder if they allow people to reserve it for parties? Worth looking into. Probably can hold a party of 15-20. And don't worry they got waiter service in the back. They also have a limited food menu for snacks and about three beers on the menu. Definitely worth checking out, especially on a date. read more

I love it that Barely Disfigured is open. My go to place for the good time. Friendly staff and great cocktails. My favorite is Dirty Old Man. Give it a try! Highly recommend their backyard is nice and cozy. read more

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Very cool spot for very good cocktails. I'm glad we stopped in to have a couple drinks. We'll be back. Certainly. The atmosphere is just what I like and you'll like it, too. I'm betting. read more

Delicious drinks, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. Wish they had more food options.

The entrance to Barely Disfigured is a bit tough to find, which is intentional and is part of the décor as this bar is styled after a brothel. Look for a dark doorway with a pink light bulb over it and a window lined with miniature light bulbs and a sign that swears to not be a brothel. Venture out to the very back of the establishment, even if only to take a peak at the décor, and check out an actual four-post bed decorated with ornate pillows and feathers in the back seating room. I came here on a Friday night and was able to snag a seat at the bar. The drink menu is very detailed with 4-5 ingredients per drink and a clever little cheeky name for each. One-two-two was my drink of choice (gin based), and turned out to be a tad too sweet for my taste. The food menu consists of about fifteen small plate items in the $10-20 price range. I was really looking forward to the bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, but was disappointed by the overall quality of these and did not finish my order. The bacon was really tough and flavorless, and the goat cheese was a tiny sliver of what looked move like hard rubbery piece of brie. read more

Pretty cocktail bar with friendly bartenders. There's also outdoor seating and a back room area with some comfy seats and a bed you can choose to sit around. read more

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Arriving on a Saturday night (10/08/22), looking at the menu and they're missing a lot of those premium ingredients! But, cool, still charging $16. What a old fashioned is basic, yet let's change the same (I've had better). Also most patrons did feel comfortable in your shitty room with the bed. I don't plan on returning for a basic cocktail.. read more

Derek you are everything; (our bar master) for the evening. Amazing cocktail program, beautifully crafted and original. I cannot wait to come back for more. Thank you for bringing cocktails to another level; unique, delicious and fabulous all at once. Great experience! read more

Accidental found this place and couldn't pass it up and had to check it out. The bar vibe was really moody and felt like a 1940s movie set. Really love the story as told through embossed wall paper, vintage found objects and book wall art. Very tasteful the whole thing, thou its inspired by brothel. The drinks were about $14-$15 a bit on the pricier side but was pretty good. There is an unique back room just follow the red light. Our french speaking bartender was very friendly and made conversations which was a nice change from snooty bars. This spot is worth trekking to Brooklyn. read more

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Wow, what a great addition to the neighborhood! Such a cool vibe in that place, superb design with the quirky little 'back room' with the 4-poster bed. Super creative design. Also, the atmosphere was great, friendly staff and owner, good cocktails. Really happy about this little find!! I strongly recommend it. read more

Listen, go check it out, you will understand... I stumbled upon that place one evening with a couple of friends and we ended up closing the place, trashed on all sorts of great cocktails. We stopped after seeing the sign in the window: 'there are no prostitutes at this address'... The bar is based on a surrealist artist apparently, and the design is amazing, with lots of great details. The bar has a great shape, allowing you to sit face to face. The bed in the back was packed with cool people going nuts on the bed. We had a great evening and will be coming back lots to that place. Kudos to the owners and whoever designed that place!!! read more

Nice concept & atmosphere, but there was no tapas at all, only a drink menu with many cocktails or ingredients crossed out with sharpie. Tasty cocktails but a bit pricy. read more

Props to whoever the architect/interior designer is. That's the only great thing about this place. In the end, if your service doesn't match the quality of your drinks, then what's the point? I could just go to another craft bar with better service. read more

Came here on a Saturday night based on wanting to try something new in the neighborhood with decent cocktails and a chill vibe to go with it. This place certainly did not disappoint! Sat at the bar with my date (in very comfortable seats btw) and found the bartenders to be super down to earth, easy going, and proud of their craft without the arrogance behind it. Jeremy introduced himself as the owner and took care of us all night helping us to decide on cocktails from the menu and even made some on his own based on our preferred choice of liquor. Execution of each one was phenomenal and worth every penny! The wine list features a variety of French wines with a few exceptions. The beer list that I briefly saw was from Greenport brewery. I did not order food nor did other patrons seated around me so I can't give any feedback in that regard. The crowd definitely started to fill in closer to 10pm so if you're seated at the bar, it is somewhat difficult to move around with guests directly behind you. There are tables in the back along with a lounge area near the restroom. I will note that because it draws a decent crowd, it does get warm inside and a bit stuffy (in the sense that everyone is breathing in the same air). Nothing different from any other bar in NYC. It's March, dress comfortably but prepare to take off your jacket and stay a while! read more

Favorite cocktail bar in the city. They have a really big backyard area along with their really cool interior. The cocktails are fantastic as have been every server/bartender we've chatted with. read more

Love this place. Great cocktails. Friendly Bartender from France explained all the drinks and made recommendations. New bartender / waitress behind the bar was very friendly. Enjoyed my time and will return. read more

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Amazing ambience! I always order an old-fashion and love the way they make it. There's a cute bedroom/chill area with tables in the back. I definitely would recommend this place for dates. People are super friendly and service is spectacular! Will be going back for sure! read more

I've been here for 4 times. The Madam Kelley drink is awesome. Love the atmosphere of the Bedroom area. Beautiful decorations. Very recommend!! read more

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Weird experience. Came here once a while ago on a Friday night after dinner-- we had an amazing time. We got two rounds and our bartender was fantastic-- chill with quiet but ambient music, dark, and cool. Here now on a Monday and very different. Bartenders are careless and drinking with their friends (which is fine-- it's industry. But pay attention to patrons while you're at it), weird Latin hits played at full volume, drinks still good though. Might be back, but fair warning -- not consistent enough to make this a favorite in a neighborhood full of bars. read more

Such a cute place! My friends and I happened to get there as a few people were leaving, and snagged a seat at the bar. The only downside is that their cocktails are batch made so you can't edit it. But it was great nonetheless. read more

This bar is truly great. I don't usually love a scotch cocktail, but I had 2 that were delicious and incredibly well balanced. The drinks were innovative without being pretentious. The bartenders were so nice and accommodating. And dollar oysters!!! Come here! Drink! Check out their fun little bed! It's a blast. Also, there's a very nice backyard. read more

Such a cool bar with great cocktails and a classy, divey-bar vibe. There are limited seats (mostly at the bar) but if you can get a seat, it's a great place to hang on a Friday night. They also have great HH deals for oysters on week nights! read more

Great Speakeasy Probably the best speakeasy in Brooklyn ! Cocktails selection is unbelievable ! Beautiful decoration and very cool team ! I highly recommend ! Thanks ! read more

small bar and back area with the bed. very dimmed lighting. very interesting place. i got the george washington and it was light and strong just the way i wanted. friend wanted a drink and server said it can only be ordered at the bar. didn't understand why. 4 tiny tables in the back. read more

Been coming to this bar on average once a week for the last twelve months. The music, the bar itself, the decor, the drinks, the team, the outdoor area (during the warmer months), the location all make this place one of my all time favorites in New York! hard to put perfection in words! read more

I loved this place so much. Came here to grab a cocktail before a late dinner reservation. It's unassuming from the outside, and is the kind of place you can easily walk by on the street without noticing. Despite being very crowded on a Friday at 7 PM we were able to nab two seats next to one another. The drinks are inventive and very tasty. Prices are pretty much on point for NYC bars. The atmosphere was a 10/10 I absoltely loved it. The staff was attentive and friendly. We didn't get a chance to try any food, but I'd be back to try some another time! If you're like me, you can easily be turned off by some bars with this vibe, THIS ONE WAS NOT THE NORM. Honestly, so many down to earth patrons, and the staff was very nice. Don't delay coming here! read more

My favorite bar NYC! Classy, dimly lit, beautifully decorated, excellent cocktails, attentive bar tending, long sweeping bar, bit of a shady backstory, and an upbeat vibe; this place is everything a good bar should be! I came here twice during a weeklong scouting trip to the area. Tried several of the cocktails and all were excellent! The bartenders were quick & attentive and conversant when able. The decor is impressive (trust me I've done interior design & I'm hard to impress). The theme draws from the buildings former history as a place of ill-repute, & from the neighborhoods strong French influence. Color choices, materials, & lighting are expertly done and help the place achieve balance of sultry/seductive, without being stuffy. I'd highly suggest this place for a date, or for meeting friends. Both can be done well here & it's not too loud for a conversation. True to it's speakeasy vibe, the place is not really obvious from the street. Look for a darkly trimmed front with a small red light over the door & lettering on the window that says "This is not a brothel. There are no prostitutes at this address". Check out the room in the back before you leave. Enjoy! read more

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Great ambience and decor! Absolutely love their drink menu ... and they just opened the backyard.

Great bar with an amazing atmosphere and cocktails. Above all, the service is the best! And it's only gotten better since Covid. Backyard, indoor and out front all have such a great vibe. Highly recommend, this is the best bar in the area. read more

Great drinks, atmosphere, and bartenders! I've been here twice so far and highly recommend this place if you want some great cocktails

i have never been so pleased with a bar in my life! upon arrival, i was greeted by the lovely hostess who was so ecstatic to tell me that there was one table that just opened up that i could have. she was so sweet and genuine about it, it really made me so happy. i was floored by the atmosphere and decor- the attention to little details was giving me something to look at every second and kept my brain entertained. the drinks were phenomenal, and our server was so sweet in helping explain things as well. it really seemed like i was being helped by my friends, not just employees. the charcuterie board was amazing all throughout - a really great selection picked by the chefs! everyone that i encountered so so sweet and clearly loved being there. i will definitely be returning. i have never felt so welcome and at home at a bar before :) read more

Oh man...was really looking forward to checking this place out. When I walked in two nights ago I was overwhelmed by a heavy smell of POOP or someone who had extreme gas. It's was so potent it would make your nose tingle. I unfortunately had to stay for one drink because I was meeting friends who hard warned me about the rancid smell before I entered. I ordered the dirty old man...the drink was very good so BD gets two stars for that. I'm sure this place is better when someone is not having a case of explosive gas (it was an employee). Hope to get it another shot in the future (I'll let my nose clear out a bit first). read more

We love this place. Cocktails and atmosphere are perfect. Maybe an appetizer menu would make it better. Overall it was great!!

Seriously. Meow. This place is everything. Such a cool unique space, the owners behind the bar is untouchable in this neighborhood. One of the best places in NYC. read more

The management is astronomically rude and disrespectful. I couldn't believe it. The space is great and we loved this place but on our 5th visit we were kicked out for asking to close the door so we could feel the AC that was already running. We were told that we didn't get to tell him how to run his business and we got kicked out read more

One of my favorite bar in Brooklyn! Most beautiful decor, great music, professional and fun staff but most importantly the selection of cocktails and wines is amazing. The vibe is great for a night with some friends or a classy date. In the summer they have the best backyard to enjoy drinks under the stars! read more

I don't often go to brooklyn but this was worth the trip. This cute little gem was a nice spot for a date. The drinks are delicious and nice bourbon collection. The room with " an actual bed " is DOPE , love love the mirrors around it . Will go back to chill in the back patio in warmer weather. read more

Good: Drinks, Decor, Spread and Vibe. Bad: Owner is was kinda cocky and rude. I was glancing through the menu and he told me to hurry up cause there were other people. (It was embarrassing, since I was in front of my date.) He also made it a POINT to remind you every other sentence that we was the owner. (Cool?) Having said that, I am not a fan of cocktails. I told this to him and he immediately went behind the bar and created the most delicious drink. The man knows what he's doing... All in all, this place is pretty much as good as it gets. Perfect date spot, except for the fact that the mirror in the bathroom is painted black. That was annoying. read more

This place is such a little treat! The cocktails are good and you get to view the options via Instagram story which includes some trendy and aesthetic pictures. Love the attention to detail. Plus Lynn, the hostess, was super accommodating when our party of 4 went to 6 so she coordinated us to move over to the couch seating option. The service was super pleasant and we really appreciate them going the extra mile for us. read more

Little hidden gem in the neighborhood. Good cocktails, nice staff, classy ambiance. They also have a little patio available, which is always a plus. read more