This wine bar was divine. I stopped in while I was exploring the neighborhood. They had great happy hour specials and an amazing selection of cheese to snack on. The staff were so kind and friendly! The space also has a garden area but I did not check it out this time around. One bathroom upstairs and one downstairs. A very pleasant spot to grab a drink and a snack. read more

This place has one of my favorite back gardens in Brooklyn, which are fewer and further between these days. On a Friday late afternoon it's not terribly busy, but fills up around 5 pm. The staff were very attentive, the key lime pie was so yummy!! Great texture, crust, not too sweet, perfect to pair with a wine. The mac n cheese was good but a little greasy for my taste. Whatever you order in the patio will be wonderful because of how lovely this space is, such an escape from the hustle and bustle, can't recommend it enough! read more

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On a fairly warm Sunday while th Wold Cup played out, wife and I looked for a respite from walking that protected us from the game and rowdy fans. This sliver of a wine bar hit the spot. Out back, they ran a large fan as we sat surrounded by greenery, making it seem we weren't in the city. A wide selection of wines in numerous formats, glasses, half bottles, bottles and draft with an impressive and creative cocktail list. We were having dinner later so stuck with a selection of olives (all firm and good), roast chickpeas and smoked almonds. Very pleasant unobtrusive service. We will be back. (I want to try the half-bottle of Chablis!) read more

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We visited Brookvin on a weekday evening, a great bar area. We thought the $10 happy hour wine selection was decent (red, white, rose). Also ordered a Mac&Cheese, salad, and cake to share. We were seated at the front with the open window, great vibe! Staff is very attentive and friendly! read more

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I love Brookvin as a neighborhood, high scale, wine bar. I've been here with friends and family and we always have a great wine! Their variety is impressive and I don't think anything on the menu is bad. If you visit during the happy hour, be sure to get the mac and cheese! read more

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The food is okay although pricey for some items. I was there a couple of times. The biggest problem with this place is the poor customer service. More recently, my co-worker was trying to arrange a big event. "Brian" made it very clear he only cared about the money (he wanted the restaurant to "look" good so he wanted to dictate the time of the event among other things.) We relented because we wanted to work with him on the event. Unfortunately, he does not care about the customer or providing good service. He made promises about the date availability and the menu then suddenly ghosted my co-worker. We had to look for another place at the last minute. I would not recommend this place because of his bad attitude and poor customer service. He owes my coworker at least an apology. read more

Have been here a handful of times and have had good experiences! They are one of the few small bars in the city I have been to that have sparkling red wine (not sure if they have anymore), but it's one of my favorite drinks to get. Very chill vibe and ambience. The slides are really good as is the hummus. I thought the charcuterie board was ok. Such a gem in Park Slope! read more

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I do like this place but honestly every time I come here things aren't super consistent. Picked up the pulled pork sandwich, completely different sauce/braise then the last time I stopped in. read more

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Neat little spot with some great Happy Hour deals and tasty food - and of course, an extensive list of wine options. Would recommend. I popped by here with 2-3 friends at the end of a long walk across Prospect Park - we had no idea where we were headed and just wanted a fun, not-too-pricey spot to grab a few drinks and some food. Luckily we came late afternoon, on a Monday - just in time for some prime Happy Hour deals (something like $6 for draft beers, $8 for select glasses of wine, and $7 - $9 for some fancy Mac 'n' Cheese with bacon bits). I stuck to the Happy Hour menu items and was well-pleased; my friends got a glass of warm Mulled Wine (probably one of the best I've had in NYC) and a glass of orange wine (which I'd never tried before and was surprisingly good). Service was friendly, the decor and ambience was cute and intimate but not cramped. Potentially juuust past my comfort zone, price-wise, unless it's Happy Hour - but not exorbitantly costly either way. Again, feels like a neat spot either way. If I'm in the area and need a place to get a nice glass of good wine, will likely drop by again. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped by this place to just relax and have a few glasses of wine. We came on a Wednesday night, and we were able to get seated right away without reservations. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived. This place was very nice. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We did not get a chance to try any of the food they have here, but it looked good. We came for just the wine, and the wine choices we had were excellent. This is the perfect spot to stop by when in Park Slope. read more

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While the fear of COVID-19 has taken away indoor dining (rightfully so), I've really enjoyed seeing how creative local restaurants have been in getting up and running again. More than how they do it, I'm just happy they are doing it because man oh man do I miss everything. Brookvin is no exception--not only have they converted their front window into a super convenient pick up station but they have some fun deals throughout the week. Take out liquor has probably been the only bright spot in this lockdown hell, and I was so happy when Brookvin, one of my fav wine bars, opened back up. Monday's they are offering $20 for a good sized Mac N Cheese entree and two glasses of wine to go. When I saw the chalkboard advertising this my first thought was "oh HELL yeah." Thankfully it did not disappoint, the Mac n Cheese was pleasant and a little mild--not too intensely cheesy or goopy but perhaps lacking a little flavor. The rosé in particular was out of this world considering I was drinking it from a little plastic cup. Perhaps $20 is a little steep for what it is, but I'm happy to spend it--god knows I woulda at the bar with just two glasses of wine anyhow. I will definitely have to come back for more take out wine, it seriously makes me too happy. Glad you're up and running, keep up the great work! read more

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Found this place after dinner at Baciccia. It had a great ambiance. I loved the cucumber martini! Had to get two it was so good!

Brookvin has a really nice, mellow vibe. It's a nice-looking place, the bartenders are friendly, the wines are really good and they have some decent food offerings. (Recommend the soups, the chicken pot pie, and the macaroni and cheese) I like that this is the type of place I can come alone for happy hour and depending on the night, I might chill on my own or I might end up chatting with people that I meet there. read more

- very friendly service - good selection of wines - i liked the rose cava - very empty on a sunday night - very intimate atmosphere - romantic and chill ambiance - i don't remember the music playing, or if there was any read more

Awesome little neighborhood spot with a lovely selection of wine! Their cocktails are great as well and we love the build your own charcuterie menu! (Highly recommend the Camembert!) Perfect spot for a drink and a nibble! The food menu also has some more substantial items as well as some small bar snacks too! They have a great happy hour as well! This is going to be my new go-to in the neighborhood! read more

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Nice place. Friendly staff. They make some tasty cocktails. And have a functional outdoor seating area. In the colder months it's nice to saddle up to the bar and have a glass of wine. Decent selection of wines. Small plates are a bit overpriced, I've only tried the mac and cheese. I've mainly only gone during happy hour (til 7pm) as the wines are a little pricey otherwise. Relaxing atmosphere nice for an after work drink and catching up with a friend or reading the news. One annoying thing is they sometimes close earlier than their posted closing time on Google. This happened one time on Monday, which is the one night they offer their happy hour until "closing". I walked in at 8:57pm, they close at 10pm. Was told they had already done last call. I mentioned that they close at 10, answer was "yeh, it's sorta based on flow". read more

We like this place although we miss the kielbasa on the menu. Nice environment on a slower night - food and drinks were good.

Two words: Hidden Gem. I've lived in the area for a year and have walked by Brookvin more than a hundred times. It's a small, unsuspecting place from the outside. Step inside to a dim, calm, welcoming atmosphere. You'll feel instantly sexy. The outdoor patio is where we chose to sit even though it was lightly drizzling. The staff made sure our table and chairs were dry before we sat. We came on a Tuesday night around 6:00, so we made it to happy hour before 7:00. There are 3 wines that are on happy hour. The rose was super delicious. Brookvin is a tapas bar. We ordered 3 dishes- prosciutto, meatballs, and the rice cakes. The best dish were the rice cakes! They were moist on the inside and were salty/crispy on the outside as they should be. The prosciutto plate was standard and the meatballs were fresh with a light red sauce. I left with a happy belly. The service was amazing. I can't wait to come back over the summer to sit out on the patio. Brookvin is the perfect little place for a romantic date. Mwah, bonsoir! read more

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Things started well enough. Our party of three ordered food, wine, and cocktails throughout the afternoon. We were there a few hours, but at no point did we hear of a limit on how long we could be at the table. At about 6:45pm, our server informed us that a reservation of four was due at 7:00pm and he needed the table. We were a bit surprised because this was the first we'd heard of the time limit, but we complied and asked to close our tab. Our bill was $165.00, not including the 20+% tip I left. We paid and when our server picked up the check, he informed us that the party of four had, indeed, arrived. We finished our drinks and left the table. As we were leaving the bar, we noticed how empty the place was. The back garden was pretty full but the inside and seating out front were both empty. We didn't see anyone waiting for a table of four. At about 7:05pm, while still waiting for our Uber, I went back in to see if the table was, in fact, taken by the party of four who had supposedly already arrived. Not only was the table empty but it had been split into two empty tables. And no one was waiting. Our server was no where in sight. This was completely uncalled for, and wildly strange, behavior. At worst case, our server could have said, "hey, we have a 7pm reservation for the garden, but we can move you inside or to our street side seating" as they were empty. Why lie? Why rush us out? We were spending money and enjoying a wonderful afternoon. And the place was dead, I understand how tough it's been for the food and beverage industry during the pandemic, and I have done what I can to support them during this time. I've spent some good times and good money in Brookvin and have never been asked to cut an evening short. I'd like to think tonight was an aberration, maybe there was some misunderstanding, but from everything I saw, our server decided that we'd been there long enough, so he lied that the table was needed by another party when it clearly wasn't. We weren't drunk nor were we loud. We're simply enjoying our afternoon. I typically don't take to Yelp for something like this. I understand the industry and support it as much as I can. Today was different. On the way home, we checked reservations for Brookvin to see how busy they were going to be tonight. Almost all time slots were open. In fact I don't remember seeing anything booked, but there may have been a few. I won't be coming back and I will recommend to others to follow my lead. There are too many other places that need, deserve, and appreciate my business. read more

The manager made very hostile, passive aggressive comment on tip amount we left, then refused to give me new recept to correct my apparent mistake. The tip amount difference what she was so mean about was about $3 or 4. I was more than happy to correct it, but was not even given opportinity (she said "you are already taking too much time of mine, good bye." ) I think the attitude and meanness she presented was neither necessary nor justifiable over whatever the misunderstanding of the situation which could have been resolved easily. She seemed overly stressed out for some reason (I am sure it wasn't just about $3) but why would she put that on customer and why would anybody go to a bar/business to get that kind of experience? In any way I would stay really far away from this place & never going back. read more

I love this place for drinks! It is easy to reserve a table and the waiters are so nice. It is a small intimate place but if you come on a weeknight there is no trouble reserving a table. They are so accommodating. I have been here for several girls night outs on a weeknight and we were always able to get a large table for many people. They are able to combine tables to accommodate as well. They have a great selection for drinks and I loved their rose Prosecco. Their pours are huge too! They definitely do not skimp on their pours. I felt like each wine pour was a glass and a half so after two wines I was definitely feeling it! They also have an outdoor space that looks really cute for when the weather is warm. The b69 runs right in front of them and so it's easy to get to! read more

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Brookvin excels at its primary goals--they have a great and varied wine selection and excellent cheese plates. If you like wine and cheese (and if not, I mean...why???) it's a great location for both--with a lovely outdoor seating area in the backyard where you can indulge in a delightful setting at your leisure, to boot. A couple of their other small plate options are impressive as well--they have a stunningly excellent mac 'n cheese, a very tasty chicken pot pie, and a varying seasonal menu of crostini plates that are generally good. These small plates are, well... particularly small though. Don't plan to share, or stock up accordingly! I'd stick mostly to that cheese--and especially wine--though. Cocktails I've tried have been mediocre at best--honey-thyme whiskey sour was overly tart and disappointing, and even a standard old fashioned wasn't quite up to snuff. Draft beer options are quite limited and uninspired. They have a great happy hour deal until 7pm Tu-Fri and until 5pm Sat-Sun on house wines, draft beer as well as mac and cheese and a selected crostini. Perfect for the wine and small plates they excel at. read more

How have I not reviewed Brookvin yet?!?! This place is an absolute staple in South Slope and I've been happily enjoying their generous happy hours and delicious small bites for the past decade! They have a great and fairly affordable wine selection, delicious cheese and charcuterie and other small nibbles, and the best Mac and cheese I've ever had (definitely add the bacon.) When I'm not in the mood for wine, they make a great dirty martini and friends have always raved about their other cocktails. The aforementioned happy hour include red, white, and sparkling as well as discounts on some of their awesome nibbles. It goes until 7 (plus all damn day/night on Mondays) which actually gives a working person the opportunity to check it out. (WTF are you doing calling 3-5 a happy hour, Pasta Louise?! They have a great backyard and perfectly serviceable outdoor seating in the front (thanks, Covid) and all of the staff I've encountered over the years have been professional, kind, and very knowledgeable about the menus. Easily the best wine bar in the Slope and definitely one of the best in the city. read more

Unintentionally ended up at Brookvin for the end of Happy Hour on Friday evening. A wonderful wine bar that has a manageable, but highly diverse and delicious wine list, and arguably an even better kitchen. Quality: It is great to find another excellent wine bar in the Park Slope area. They have figured out the right balance of wines and food, and established a comfortable, but casual atmosphere. We started out with wines off the Happy Hour menu, I had the Fado red wine, while my girlfriend went with the Arrumaco rose, both were solid. We later shifted gears and selected a bottle of the Bieler "La Jassine" Cotes Du Rhone Villages, which was an excellent follow-up. The food was great as well. We ordered the Chicken Liver Mousse Pate, which was rich and creamy and a wonderful compliment to our Charcuterie and Cheese items. We only ordered Prosciutto for meats, but for cheese went with the Manchego Curado, La Tur, and Bucheron. Do not miss the Bucheron, a soft cheese that just melts as you eat it, but the others were solid as well. I also love that each cheese comes with a jelly pairing, the jalapeno one was especially fun. And you will receive a ton of delicious toast with each item, just a little burnt and drizzled in olive oil. Quantity: The first time I think I have ever seen a place give more bread than you need with the different Charcuterie and Cheese items. It helps fill you up and it did not hurt that the bread was excellent. Value: $8 for the Happy Hour Wines. $12 for the Chicken Liver Mousse Pate. $10 for each Charcuterie or Cheese item, but the price goes down as you select multiple items. Ambiance: Brookvin is a wine bar located in the southern area of Park Slope. They currently have outdoor dining in a structure in front of the bar, a more regular outdoor dining area in a cute patio in the back of the space, and spread out tables and bar seating inside. The outdoor seating went quickly on this beautiful evening, so we ended up at a table in the back of the indoor space. It did have a nice window and open door so we at least got to enjoy some of the weather. It has a very casual feel, maximizing coziness. An old fireplace sits near the back and it isn't hard to imagine having a drink on a cool or rainy evening. The music was quiet, but they played bright and lively pop music to get folks into the weekend. Crowd: On a perfect Friday evening, reservations were a requirement. Though I would guess it is frequently the situation on weekends, regardless of weather. Service: Extremely friendly service. Even though they needed us to leave for the next seating of guests, they did it in a very kind manner, which is rare. Parking: Limited street parking on the nearby residential streets. read more

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We love the wine selection. Being Covid aware, we appreciate the outdoor patio. Our only wish is that there would be a vegan option on their menu. read more

Came here Monday night during their all night happy hour, and this place is easy to fall in love with. The inside is classy with wooden interiors, however the AC seem to be broken when we went. No worries, we requested a table outdoors at the patio, which closes at 10PM while the rest of the restaurant closes at 11PM. The happy included $5 wines, and you can choose from their specific red, white or rose (el Coto) white. We tried all three being the alchies that we are, and my favorite out of their was the red. (Not sure what the house selection was) I tried the amazing happy hour Mac and cheese (only $5, and $1 extra for bacon. Must get the bacon). Definitely plan to come back and try their beers, and other dishes from the kitchen. read more

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Every time I come here the staff is always impeccable and I have yet to have a bad experience. We ended up trying the pick three to have something to snack on while we drank and chatted. Olives, pickles, and smoked almonds ended up being perfect. I tried out the mulled wine! Perfect especially as it starts to get colder this is definitely going to be a best seller. They also have Malbec on tap and my friend ended up with that! I want to come back and try some of their other food items since we usually only go here for drinks! I am looking forward to going back especially for the mulled wine! read more

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I stepped in here this weekend while waiting for Fonda's happy hour to begin. (Yes, lush.) I have been here before though and really like this place. During the winter its warm and cozy and romantic and during the summer when its not sweltering out there is a really pretty back garden. Also, any fancy wine place that calls their bathroom 'water closet' gets several gold stars in my book. The first time I came here I split a half bottle of wine, which I like that option if you aren't here during their happy hour times wine can get a bit expensive. I also had one of their cheese plates and charcuterie which are quite delicious. They give you a good hunk of cheese so don't get intimidated by the prices also their small plates menu is always changing based on availability. I love a place that has great wine on tap. We settled in for their happy hour special this time of my going and all got a glass of the Langhe Rosso I believe from Piedmont, Italy. It was very delicate and refreshing for a hot summer day. We also split an order of their maple sugared pecans which are half off during happy hour as the rest of their 'snacks'. Only $2 and a very small bowl. But I didn't expect an enormous bowl of candied pecans to be honest. I want to come back and enjoy the garden though. I love a good wine bar. read more

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My BF and I recently discovered this place, and it's hard to resist coming here EVERY WEEK. It's a neighborhood gem. I would expect a place like this to be packed, but even though they take reservations, you can usually walk in and get seated. It's clearly beloved by locals--the atmosphere is relaxed and convivial without being packed. I hope it stays this way! You can't go wrong with the happy hour drinks. I've had both the rose and the white, and they were both fantastic (the white was actually dry). The choose-your-own cheese and meat board was also excellent--one of the best I've had. It is on the pricier side, but hey if you're getting a glass of wine for $8, it's worth spending a bit more on good quality food. Oh and I did I mention the $7 HH mac n' cheese? It looks small, but it's actually the prefect portion for two to share if you plan to nibble on some small plates afterwards. We got the ricotta tartine and meatballs. Gosh, that sauerkraut is on point. They have seating in the garden which is lovely. Highly recommend it if the weather is nice. read more

Such a cool place. Beautiful outside seating. Wine and food was excellent, will definitely be back.

Wine is good. But had to drink it outside on the sidewalk - came in with a disabled veteran friend who had his service dog with him, but they didn't want to let us in the back garden, although we had the right to be indoors. Didn't want to argue. Called 311. read more

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A fabulous local wine bar with excellent small plates and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. A real gem in Park Slope.

Great food, great drinks and great service. Could not ask for more out of this neighborhood gem. The happy hour is popular so get there early to get a spot read more

We have visited this amazing spot on multiple occasions and have never been disappointed. You can make reservations or walk right in. The staff is incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. Their wine specials are to die for as are all of the dishes. You cannot go wrong with any of the small plates. Being a native Texan, I can highly recommend the pulled pork sliders! read more

I used to come to this place before the pandemic and really enjoyed it, but my trip today ruined any chance of me returning to Brookvin. We were seated outside, among other tables that were there longer than we were, and we were consistently ordering food and drinks. Then, out of nowhere, we were told that a reservation of 4 was coming in soon and we had to give up our table. We understood and wrapped up our bill, then as we're finishing our drink, he came over again and said we need to leave now because the table just arrived. I was embarrassed and felt bad, so of course, my party got up and walked out to find that there was NO party of 4 waiting for the table and when I went back in, they had separated the table into two tables, with no one sitting at either one. I'll never be going back here. read more

So glad this place reopened April 1st, we went back on opening day & really has missed it. The small plates are delicious & just perfect. The Mac n cheese is a favorite, the wine selection is great and just wonderful staff. Exceptional experience every time, already made another reservation. Would definitely go once a month, more if it was closer to me! The best little wine bar we've found. read more

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You work too much. Hit happy hour at 3:00 on Fridays Lovely garden and tasty small plates like this mushroom tartine read more

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I've been to Brookvin many times over many years that I have been around and living in Park Slope and I can tell you that this is the place to go. Don't believe me? Then answer a few simple questions: Do you like wine? Excellent, they have a fantastic selection as well as dynamite happy hour glasses. Do you like food? They have lovely snacks, tapas like dishes and make an amazing mixed cheese and salami plate (though if you are looking for a full meal, this will disappoint, otherwise its excellent). How about ambiance? Do you want a spot with rustic decor, a cute outdoor patio, dim lighting, good service and a regular crowd that keeps the noise level at a good volume so you can enjoy your glass of wine? This is your spot. Anything else to know? Prices are reasonable for the Slope and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Any night of the week if you need a glass of wine, this is an excellent spot to go. Enjoy! read more

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Just come here. Don't bother reading all the reviews, just know this: this is a fantastic and fabulous wine bar in Park Slope without the pretentiousness you would expect from a wine bar. Lovely, knowledgable servers, wine on tap, fabulous Happy Hour specials (amazing bacon mac and cheese for only $5?!) and just an overall great atmosphere. Garden outside and open windows in the front for the warmer days. They'll let you try any wine if you're unsure. Beers, too, if your fat boyfriend can't handle a glass of red. Bring your date here, Tinder or otherwise. Or your mom. Probably not your toddler, though ;) read more

You know when you beat yourself up because you find a gem and wonder how it took you so long to find it? Yeah? This! Brookvin! If there were more stars to give, I'd be giving them left, right and center here. What an awesome and fun evening my friends and I had the other night. The space was designed perfectly for what they are selling. WINE AND CHEESE! YUM! There's a beautiful outdoor area with plants, so very charming. Indoors is rustic, dim and cozy. Firstly, we walked in with only half our party because we weren't sure if the others were coming. Our waiter, let's call him Sally :) offered us the option of sitting outdoors and then moving indoors when they come. Also because they close the outdoor section at 10. We did order some wine while still sitting outdoors but our friends arrived shortly after so we just moved indoors and continued the night there. Everybody ordered different wines and small eats. All the dishes were incredible and bursting with flavor. I will say that I know I made Sally's life difficult by asking him to choose which wine to serve me, but he truly did not disappoint. I love when the people helping me dine out are so charming and friendly. It makes the night that much better. I am so glad I now have Brookvin on my radar. This will definitely be the first of many nights here. read more

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