Broken Land

I came here in the day time and the bartender with the tooth gems was super nice and helpful. We…read moreended up loving our drinks and the vibe was super fun. They play really great music and it's a great place to chat with a friend and socialize.

I absolutely love the vibe here. Upstairs is a bar, with string lights and disco balls. It's laid…read moreback but still has a fun, lively feel. You can bring outside food and the cocktails a fantastic. Downstairs is a proper dance floor that usually opens at 11. You can effortlessly switch between hanging out upstairs and living it up in the basement which I love. If you can early enough you can even skip the cover charge!

Espresso martini

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Tony Negroni

Water Tower

3.3(79 reviews)

Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake!…read more We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool!

Chill bar, cool view, NYC rooftop drink price. I was here when it wasn't that busy, so nice to get…read morea seat. Tips is included automatically in your bill, and i appreciate they're not asking for more tips when you pay.

Inferno Paloma

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Sad little drink, nothing like the one I had last time

Kent Ale House

4.1(221 reviews)

This place is fantastic. Food was incredible. The bar staff friendly. And the beers cold and a…read moregreat selection. Don't sleep on the short rib grilled cheese and cup of tomato soup!!

Relaxed Irish pub in Williamsburg with East River views and a large outdoor dining area, a great…read morestop for visitors exploring the waterfront. Strong sports and soccer viewing culture with friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Private room with screen available for up to 50 guests, and a good option for informal group gatherings in Williamsburg. Some of the best Irish food I've had in NYC, including a legendary Irish Spice Bag, and of course, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. My top spot in Williamsburg

Outside

Chili Nachos + Philly Cheesesteak Rolls + Truffle Fries + Trio of Kobe Beef Sliders

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Bar Blondeau

4.2(98 reviews)

The best place to send a summer Sunday funday. We had a reservation at 4:30 and coincidentally a dj…read morestarted playing at 5. The vibes were immaculate, service was great and attentive and the drinks were even better! Pls try the matcha drink it's spectacular. Excellent place to pick for people wanting to see an nyc rooftop

We had such a wonderful time here on Thursday, 10/1! We had requested a table on the balcony and…read morewere so happy they were able to accommodate us. The view was absolutely beautiful and made the whole evening feel extra special. Our server truly made our night! She was fun, personable, and so helpful, and her recommendations were spot-on. We loved the drinks, the atmosphere, and--most importantly--the FOOD! Everything we tried was delicious. We ordered almost the entire appetizer menu and honestly, every single one was a hit! The fried chicken and octopus were especially yummy. It was also a great spot for a celebration--beautiful setting, great energy, delicious food, and a gorgeous view. One thing we noticed was that many people around us seemed to be there mostly for drinks and weren't ordering much food. Their loss! The food is absolutely worth ordering, and I would hate for anyone to miss it. We had such a fun, memorable evening and will definitely be coming back!

Evening view from the bar

Oyster was great the sauce was delicious

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Patio area

Kokomo

3.9(1.1k reviews)

•$$$

Came here with a group of 5 for Saturday brunch. We had a reservation for soon after Kokomo opened…read moreand were seated fairly quickly. Service overall was a bit slow but good. Their playlist is great so vibes were on point. We all shared the lemon drop cocktail tower. It was super cute, tasty, fun, and did what it had to do for us pre-day party. For food, I tried the bao fish tacos and the crab curry gyoza. Both of these items were good but for the amount that comes with them it's pricy (you get 2 small bao tacos and 4 pieces of gyoza, both of which are $20-22 each). I liked the bao tacos the most because of the mixture of flavors and textures, including the excellently friend fish. The gyoza was different. It wasn't bad but I think I'm just used to crispy/fried gyoza vs these which were boiled/soft. My friends really enjoyed the crab fried rice. The fried sweet plantains were just ok to me; The batch we got were dry and not that sweet.

Most underrated: * gem in Williamsburg…read more * elite Caribbean dishes * romantic/date night spots * Caribbean brunch/lunch menu Service is impeccable. The couple who owns Kokomo deserve an award, if they don't have many already. The food is incredible. I've had both lunch and dinner. I can't say I have a favorite. But what stands out to me is: jerk chicken, mac and cheese, the lamb. Wait, my fave was the flatbread pizza with pasta and jerk chicken. My partner throughly enjoyed and raves about the oxtail. The mixed drinks were equally exceptional.

0.7 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Koko Happy Hour

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Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge

4.5(45 reviews)

Group of us came here to celebrate our friends birthday for brunch. It's a rustic, had a cute…read moreskylight I think. Because we had a flight to catch we didn't indulge in the full menu and kept it light with the brined chicken bites and French fries. The chicken bites were juicy, nice crisp and crunch and came with a house ranch sauce and honey mustard. The French fries seemed home made, best eaten while hot! Would've loved some kosher or sea salt on them. I hade a homemade lemonade to drink, nice and tart. And also stole a bite of friends beignets and they were pretty good, I believe it had hot honey on them and the Parmesan cheese was a nice touch. The service was also great! I forgot the bartender name but he was kind and patient with our large group! Pretty accommodating.

The food was so-so. I didn't care for the chicken because of the texture of the meat but I liked…read morethe fries. The service was good. The ambiance was cool and the lighting was a romantic or backyard party kind of vibe.

Really nice long bar!

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Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

4.2(11 reviews)

Jaffa is a hidden gem for drinks in the Williamsburg area. The drinks are awesome, the environment…read moreis clean and exquisite, and the service is great. I've never ate here, but I recommend grabbing drinks during the summer months when they open the canopy. It's a nice rooftop feel. However, I went on a fall Saturday night and the place was completely empty. I walked upstairs and even wondered if the bar was open due to a chair blocking the entrance. If I didn't ask the waiter if they were open, I would assume they were closed and would've left. If it was near closing hours, I would understand, but it was 2 hours prior to it. Regardless, this place is great. It's extremely spacious and offers a high quality dining/drinking experience.

A marquis of Michael Solomonov's restaurants is that you will never leave hungry. At Jaffa, you…read morewill leave hungry, poor, or both. It is too bad Yelp doesn't allow half stars as I would honestly put this one at a 3.5 and am rounding up. While the quality of the elevated seafood bites is immaculate, they are just that: a bite or two of food, for an elevated price considering the amount of food you get. After spending $76 a person, we were still hungry, whereas that amount would have been enough to feed two average women at another good restaurant. But if you go with an expense account or trust fund baby, definitely get the scallops and the yellowtail pastrami because those two items will blow your mind. Our waitress pointed these two out to us and we're grateful for her guidance because it was spot on. Paying for bread at a Solomonov joint is odd. No dessert menu is odder. Wheelchair access details: The bar is on a terrace. The accessible entrance is through the Hoxton hotel. A staff member will take you through the k'far kitchen and up via a service elevator. No barriers once you are upstairs and plenty of accessible outdoor and indoor/outdoor options, including a small length of wheelchair height bar. A perfectly functional though unexciting wheelchair accessible restroom is available.

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The Gibson

4.0(114 reviews)

The premier no-frills drinking institution with a stellar location and several chill and friendly…read morebartenders The venue makes great use of the space, has several bar tables that let you hang with your group or get to know the group next to you

Awhile ago I went here and was double charged for a round of two drinks. I saw the charge pop up on…read moremy phone initially, then upon leaving was charged again. The bartender said it was a "preauthorization fee" lol. Lmao even. Emailed about this and Megan had the balls to get sassy with me. Attached is verbatim what Megan said to me via email. No attempt to make things right, just to become sassy and catch an attitude. "You said in your review that you paid for your drinks initially, but were charged again when you closed your tab. Did you pay cash for the round and also start a tab? If you paid when you received the drinks, why did you go up to close the tab again? Or were two of every drink charged to the credit card, and you signed the receipt anyway?" Really classy Megan. Says a lot about not only the crooks that are employed here, but also the higher up crooks who are in charge of hiring. Would say do better, but I don't care. Haven't been back, won't come back, will actively stop anybody I care about from coming here.

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Dolly's Swing & Dive

4.1(28 reviews)

*Warning* yelp review of doom #cringe…read more So I went into this bar serendipitously, This review is all about their first listed cocktail the chapo chapo. Long story short as a self proclaimed spicy king this drink delivered on So many levels, not every, but so many. Sweet,spicy,tart,smoky,light handed, strong, and at best - serial experiments layered - this drink is actually spicy. The rim concoction they made will numb your lips Szechuan style and on round two three and four it will come back to pucker you back to the beginners mind like the fein you are. Review of doom, precisely. Make it spicier, exalt the kings unto the precipice of the river, I demand it be so, because doom is on the precipice.13 dollars well spent! Edit: nah tell me why I went back in and they wouldn't serve me, bogus. I'm a let it slide just for tonight

Fun little dive bar! It's very small inside and quickly gets packed, but if you can get in while it…read moreisn't too busy, the drinks are strong and the ice is crushed (like Sonic ice). Great spot to grab a drink before a show or dinner.

0.7 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Hotel Delmano

4.0(417 reviews)

•$$$

Visiting from LA and had a wonderful time. The bar is gorgeous and the cocktails are original and…read moretasty. Me and my bf had the alibi, perro y gato, meadowsweet, and ninety-nine roses. We enjoyed them all. meadowsweet was probably the favorite. Not sure why people don't like the service but I had three incredibly attentive and friendly staff attend to us. Had crab legs for $40 and the people watching on the corner outside was great. Reminded me of Paris. Highly recommend stopping here.

Such a chill spot to have a drink and snack while being outside on a nice day. We came by for some…read moredrinks and I had the Meadowsweet ($17), which was a delicious matcha cocktail. Too bad it's seasonal because I really liked this one. Also tried my friend's Perro y Gato ($17) and Belle Hotel Spritz ($17). Great spot to have a drink, light bites, and people watch on the corner of Berry and 9th.

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Malachi C.

3 years ago

I came here with a group of twenty on a Tuesday around 10pm after my brother's wedding. The rock music playing was very well curated. They closed the back patio at a very reasonable hour and we bussed our own glasses like decent patrons. The bartender was exceptional and we made sure to order in an efficient and brisk pace. While they were not serving food at that hour, we were allowed to bring in pizza from next door and took our trash with us when we left so the staff wouldn't have to deal with those cumbersome boxes. We closed out everything on one tab because it's easier for the establishment and Venmo exists. We had the option on the tablet to add a well deserved 20% recommended tip amount (which is the standard at this point) but instead we left a bigger cash tip because why not? Would come again. read more

Catherine M.

8 years ago

Attended a friend's birthday here and what a surprise! I didn't even know about this bar until then. We arrived around 8pm and the place was full (not packed). The staff was really hustling but it wasn't long before we had our drinks: I had the mezcal cocktail (eventually, I had 2) despite being told the thing to get was the pina colada. I'm just not a rum person. We went to join our friends in the backyard with all its floweryness. Could easily see us coming back to chill on a weekday or after dinner around the corner at Paulie G's. The weekends certainly seem to be festive! read more

Corey G.

11 years ago

A few of my buddies asked me for any consume lately. We wound up likely to Damaged Property. On the exterior this appears to be yet another regular club. Actually which was what we should presumed. Whenever we went with the doorway and started getting our consume we discovered exactly how excellent this location is. The employees is pleasant as well as the services are excellent. Our beverages had been extremely inexpensive. The very next time we are going to go consuming we are going to certainly go back to Damaged Property. read more

Connor P.

12 years ago

Awesome bartenders and a really chill spot. I come here a lot after work to grab a quick drink and usually end up staying much longer than I should lol. Perfect neighborhood bar! read more

Dave H.

8 years ago

Cocktails and a backyard. What more do you need? Staff is great and made up of locals and they'll even take your music request. Even deep cut New Jack Swing. read more

Boris J.

12 years ago

Amazing patio and great cocktails! I found this place using my brand new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/broken-land/

Matthew B.

5 years ago

Great bar for early drinks. Patio is wonderful, bartenders are personable, and the drinks are fantastic.

Chris T.

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7 years ago

The frozen Pina colada, your welcome!

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