Congress bar is Cobble Hill staple. Solid drinks and atmosphere without crazy prices. You can roll…read morein with a more casual outfit and not get turned away, but you also won't stick out if you decide to dress up a little more. Before seeing the cocktail menu, I ordered a dirty gin martini. The martini was solid, but then I ordered the poblano sour from their curated cocktail menu which was absolutely fantastic. If the weather is nice, you can also sit outside along Court St. Solid 10/10 neighborhood cocktail bar.

Located in Brooklyn is Congress bar. They only have a…read morecocktail menu but the cocktails are superb. We are big espresso martini fans and found this place to have the best ones in the city. Our bartender was Jessica and she was phenomenal. Kudos to her and the staff for a fun happy hour which is $2 off per cocktail.

Great neighborhood spot. Always great service and they are all so friendly. The pastries are always…read moresold out by noon ! That's how you know they are good. I love that they have a big yard and community events and art on the walls for sale

Small bar and cafe serving up fresh and flavorful coffee…read more Register located at the entrance and tap to pay is easy. Menu is located right above the register on the wall. Cappuccino 8/10 It has fruity sweet notes which is pleasant and it feels like a smooth light roast.

The bartender Victor was also amazing!! Very kind and friendly and super cool. That's the type of…read morebartender you want!

Overpriced drinks and unsafe space. A really good place to go to get harassed and bothered all…read morenight while getting ripped off. Not even going to spend time on what a disaster the bartender is.

This bar has a very fun fun concept- a bar turned from a former brothel. The motif on the door is a…read moreplay on the 'this is not a pipe' work, which really added to the vibe I was expecting. Unfortunately this place fell very flat. Leading with what we liked: Their mocktail offerings were good, promising a 0.0% ABV which is hard to come across when mocktails are offered. They serve oysters, which adds to that aphrodisiac experience of the oh so 'wow this is a former brothel!'. The bartenders and servers were fast and very sociable with the more sociable customers. The immediate entrance is very tight, and it was uncomfortable navigating the space. We expected there'd be more seating in the back, which there was, but it was limited and not offered to us until we asked for it. We honestly had no clue where it would be and only asked because of how this place was advertised. While it was comfy once we made our way back there, it was reminiscent of a lounge style bar space that almost any bar could replicate with the right room and budget. We didn't feel as though this hit the spot and were let down by this experience. I'm not sure if I can judge the menu of drinks/ foods as expensive, but we left hungry bc we couldn't justify some of the prices. In addition, I've seen a lot of complaints about the volume of the music: it's definitely loud at the front but a lot lower in that back lounge space. It's as loud as any bar's music level would be, but truth be told we were expecting music that matched the vibe of what was advertised and yes, at a lower volume.

i love this bar!! it's not great for big groups, but perfect for a date night or group of 2-3…read moreit's a pretty small space favorite drink is the hokusai, i absolutely love it

I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

I came here on a Friday around 6PM and got their happy hour that ends at 7PM. It wasn't super…read morecrowded which was nice! I ordered the gin gimlet with light simple syrup and it was great! I tried the wine punch too and it was also really refreshing and lighter than I expected! I'd definitely come back to try some other drinks, the back patio, and the pb+J!

I've been to this cocktail bar regrettably only twice even though I live (or rather lived upcoming…read moresoon) around the corner. It's classy but not too fancy and has enough space but doesn't get too loud. They have a nice happy hour menu from Tuesday-Friday from 5 to 7 as well as all day on Sundays which has very decent prices such as an $8 old fashioned among other things (see the photo.) the bartenders I've had before have been friendly with some good recommendations. Outside of their wide selection of cocktails which run the gamut of liquors, they have a nice wine selection, a handful of craft beers, and a very small food selection. The first time I was here, I had one drink which was the excellent Star of The Ice Snow for $17 with Iwai 45 whiskey, brie-washed Carpano Antica, Fernet Branca, barrel-aged orange bitters, and sassafras bitters. It had a a bit of bitterness, some sweetness, some spice, and some light mint from the fernet and was a pleasant complex drink and was certainly worth it from the price. The second time I was here was just this evening where I had two drinks. I first went with something that I was thinking of getting the first time which is their outstanding Vivian Darkbloom for $15 with Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. The drink has mild citrusy sweetness as well a bit of smoke from the mezcal and is probably my favorite drink I've had here though the other drink I had the first time gives it stiff competition. I asked the bartender what he recommends and after a small discussion, he said either The Bell Witch (which is a gin and chartreuse cocktail with a strong herbal flavor) or what I went with. Said drink was the Under a Cosmic Cloak for $16 with rhubarb infused rum, Trois Rivieres rum, Smith & Cross rum, yerba mate, lime, grapefruit, and whey. The bartender said that it wouldn't be overly sweet as the rum was milk washed and this was indeed the case with just a mild sweetness and some fruitiness. There was a light herbal flavor otherwise presumably from the mate as well as a light citrus note and overall, it was good though definitely the least complex of the drinks I've tried and probably my least favorite but was definitely not a bad drink. The drinks here are reasonably priced for the quality, the bartenders are friendly, and it is classy but not overbearingly so. I can see why it's popular and I wish I stopped in more.

June!!! A cozy, chic wine bar off of Court Street that has remained a staple in Brooklyn…read more June's wine list is fun and extensive by the bottle, but is a much smaller list by the glass. There are great options ranging from Malvasia to Syrah to Cabernets, but I'd love to see the by the glass list grow a bit. Regardless, the coziness of this spot makes it perfect for coming out of the cold and nestling up with a partner or group of friends. The bread and butter is a must, and the tuna croquettes and cabbage salad were stars of the night. For mains, the burger was a hit. And you cannot leave without trying the basque cheesecake.

We came to June based on another restaurant owner's recommendation. We were going to take advantage…read moreof their $12 glass of wine happy hour, but unfortunately the only one discounted was a contact rosé which was not up our alley. We got glasses of chenin and granache blanc instead which were both totally fine. We also got some fries and the beets while we were here. They must extensively rotate out their food menu because we didn't see a single familiar dish, even from what others have recently left on Yelp. The new menu didn't speak as much to us, but the food we ordered was executed well and portions were large. Their patio was really lovely and we didn't have any issues with the service as others have described. Wouldn't go out of our way to return, but it was a pleasant spot for an afternoon glass of wine outside!

Cute pub near downtown Brooklyn with Monday night trivia and happy hour. The trivia was fun, with…read morevaried topics and not too challenging. Definitely worth arriving early to hold a table and enjoy happy hour, as it fills up quick. Dog friendly too, which is a plus in my book. They don't serve food, but you can bring outside food in.

Stopped in for the Bad Bunny Bowl and received nothing but warmth from the bartender, Tracy!!read more

Pretty elusive and mysterious vintage bar located across from Carroll Park. It's dim-lit with…read morecandles and simple decor, which makes for a perfect date night spot. The service was also great as the bartender was quick and got us our next drinks as soon as he saw we finished our first one. During our visit, we tried the Matt's Ginger Old Fashioned, Brooklyn, Vulcano, and Palermo Fix. All cocktails were $14 each, which were all nicely made. The Brooklyn was very strong and the Old Fashioned is a nice classic with a hint of ginger flavor. The other two were lighter with twists of sour. They also offer some paninis, plus a toasted lard bread ($5) that we ordered. The lard bread is from Mazzola, which is absolutely delicious, but kind of sad that they only offer 4 pieces. Cool bar in the neighborhood with tasty drinks. It's such a simple, yet sophisticated bar. There's also a pool table in the back to enjoy.

Cozy bar with good drinks and knowledgeable/kind staff! Been back often and it's consistently a…read moregood time.

are you looking for something light? try the pretzel. if you're looking for a full lunch or dinner…read moretry the salads or pizza! currently the pepperoni (roni cups) is my favorite. the list of beers at Talea is sure to satisfy everyone in the group and they even have a handful of NA options. the staff is super friendly and chill. this location also has a trivia night!

Great spot in the area to grab a beer and pizza. We've been here a few times with friends and just…read morethe 2 of us and it's always been solid This is smaller than their taproom in Williamsburg, but still has a nice neighborhood vibe. It can get pretty crowded during the summer and weekends, but on off hours, it's great. The only downside is dogs aren't allowed inside, and there aren't very many tables outside We liked their pizza but it is a bit pricey! I'm a fan of their sour beers