Popped in for a date night and this might be my new favorite place! Great vibes, great food, great drinks, and great service! Literally not one complaint. Such a lowkey but awesome spot. Highly highly recommend!! read more

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Cool vibes --perfect for a date night to set the mood. I almost missed the entrance coming here, but was welcomed right away and given an option of indoor or outdoor seating. We decided to enjoy the vinyl music playing and cool AC inside instead. The space is dim-lit with such a chic and minimalist decor. The menu consists of various cocktails, but they were just okay. I had the Falling & Laughing ($19) while the husband had the Don Cherry ($21). The cocktails are pretty, although nothing all too special in taste. We only had one round and had to go elsewhere, so gotta try something else another time. While the cocktails we tried weren't all that impressive, the vibe is really nice here. read more

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The vibe of this spot is great, but the music was a bit loud and I found the cocktails a bit too sweet for my liking. Would recommend checking out the space but nothing special read more

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Strong drinks and fun vibes but rude bartender? We were really excited to come because we love vinyls. Good sound system and not mainstream music. Came from out of town and I didn't realize that the majority of the menu is mezcal and tequila. I Asked for a recommendation from the bartender due to that. I asked for whatever he thinks I would like best or the sweetest drink on the menu, he said well we stick to our menu and don't substitute, It seems like me asking for advice upset him which was a bit strange. After the comment he was very short and kinda rude even when I asked for the bill which was disappointing but Todd at the front was super sweet and inviting. Thanks for making our experience Todd! read more

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If you go, ask for Vern. He was hands-down one of the kindest, most attentive servers we've had constantly checking in, making sure we were comfortable, and even helping us snag a better spot inside. The whole place is a vibe: incredible music, great drinks, and a lively but intimate atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll return to and recommend to any friends heading to NYC. read more

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Great service ~ super helpful in choosing drinks and very welcoming :)) Drinks were delicious, asked for something light, sweet, and a little fruity and was pleasantly surprised. There were slight spice/herby flavors but v nice. Only downside was seating layout was a bit odd and a little uncomfy but love the music and the overall vibe ~ read more

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I went to Eavesdrop because I want to have a chill place to drink and listen to music. There was a DJ for the first 30 minutes and he left for the night. This was disappointing since this was the whole reason I went. I ordered gnocchi and it was alright. I expected it to be cheesy and creamy but it was fried and crunchy. The waitress was not knowledgeable in the drink menu, we asked her questions and she was like uhm yeah it tastes like cherry. Overall, an okay experience but not a great experience. read more

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The music was very off putting. Please see the attached video; it was both hard to listen to as well as too loud to comfortably hold a conversation to. The drinks are fine! If you like beer, I recommend the Marzen; it has a rice-y, toasty flavor. read more

Pretty spot on the main street of Greenpoint. Really well-made artistic cocktails. Japanese record/final bar aesthetic. Reminds me of Bar Orai in the city. I saw that they offered small bites on the menu, but we decided to just get a cocktail each. Each cocktail was well constructed and balanced. Enjoyed every step. It is a little bit on the loud side, so don't expect it to be an intimate setting. read more

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I made my way here to experience the listening room. Eavesdrop was a small and bright spot great for small bites and exceptionally different cocktails. I appreciate the asian inspired taste in drinks, using yuzu and galangal, spicy earthy sour tart tones in the drinks. I tried the Mr. Plum and Fancy Lad, both decently mad. Mr Plum had the strong ginger honey flavor, whereas Fancy Lad was sour and mildly sweet. The cocktail bar offers limited seating space but is intimate enough for a small group or couple to come and enjoy a conversation in a corner. For the purpose of my travels, this is an interesting listening room setting. When I visited during the weekend, midday, the DJ played some Interesting sound waves. An experience nonetheless if you're looking for a small intimate corner. read more

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I've been here twice, once with a girlfriend and the other with my husband. I had a great experience both times. The food is actually so good and the drinks are a 10/10. The atmosphere is fun, and feels expensive. The only thing I don't like is that there aren't enough reservations available on Resy. I would have a girls night out or even end the night here if you're in the area. read more

Had a reservation but still had to wait twenty minutes to be seated. Unfortunately we were seated right by the speaker which was so loud that we wanted to finish our drinks and leave. read more

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Cute spot! Had a res for Saturday at 11pm. We just had drinks and sat for an hour to listen to music. The drinks were good and the host and service were efficient and pleasant. The music wasn't my kind of set personally electric/dance but it was enjoyable for the vibes the place gives. There was Enough space in the main room for seating and the decor is cool. read more

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Real chill spot w great service. They spin wax and have a great sound system . Host upfront did the most to make sure everyone was comfortable, in a good place and knew his customers. Bartenders kept them coming and poured em heavy. Interior was lounge like. Reservations definitely needed . Great spot for dates of hangin w the crew. read more

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I had a group of 6 friends come to this bar because we love vinyls . The ambiance was very nice and the music selection was awesome. They originally sat us at the bar, and then after our first round of drinks the manager had us move to a table. We brought our drinks over and continued with our conversations. Two friends ordered another drink. The rest of us were finishing up our drinks. The waitress kept coming over asking if we wanted more drinks, but we still hadn't finished our first one. The waitress came around again for the 4th time within 15mins and finally one friend ordered another drink. When she came back she gave us the drink and the bill and said "we have a reservation coming up sooo...." What started off as a fun experience, turned into a negative one because of this waitress. Her attitude and rushing us out the door was annoying and not welcoming. Unfortunately, I will not be returning anytime soon read more

3.5 stars, rounding up to 4: A hip new listening bar with creative cocktails. The food is not that memorable and checks all have an added "artist appreciation fee". This felt slightly sneaky and I would have preferred an upfront cover charge read more

Enjoy some bomb cocktails in a listening bar designed to emulate the listening bars you would find in Japan. The whole space was designed to optimize for acoustics, with custom speakers and paneling everywhere to allow the sound to bounce around. It was visually stunning, and we enjoyed our cocktails while listening to Japanese jazz and then some Japanese disco on LPs. The staff is really attentive to the music setup and made sure there was always a vinyl spinning. There is also lovely garden seating for large groups if you're not trying to partake in the music listening experience. The drinks list is extensive- creative cocktails are prominently featured but they also have beers, wine, and liquor offerings. For food, i highly recommend the whipped eggplant, which was so savory and smooth and the focaccia paired beautifully. The tuna tartare was also a hit and I was so pleasantly surprised at the huge mounds of alfalfa sprouts topping the tartare. The gnocchi was a bit on the heavier side but would be great to share among a larger group. I would skip the chicken meatball- it was extremely dense and not very moist (pro tip, it is drastically improved if you dip it in the whipped eggplant!). read more

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4.5 stars If you're lucky enough to snag a reservation here, it's a pretty good experience. We were seated in a booth. It's pretty comfortable in the booths, and the record setup is cool as well. The music is just loud enough so that you can still have a conversation comfortably with your friends. The drinks were not bad, although definitely on the sweeter side. We also got the meatballs which were perfect for sharing. The downside is that walk ins are basically impossible. For 1hr + waitlist, only give you 5 minutes to come back with your full party which is pretty unreasonable. Your best bet is to try walking in super early, as soon as they open or before dinner. read more

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Really enjoyed my experience at Eavesdrop this weekend! My partner and I arrived around 7pm on a Friday night and given about an hour wait time, so we also got to experience one of their sister bars nearby. Right at the hour mark, we got the confirmation from Eavesdrop that our spot was ready, and we walked in and got a spot closer to the front of the bar. Some may not be as excited about the location given its a bit further from the action (and by action, I mean the DJ spinning in the back), but we enjoyed it because we had a lot of space and still got to hear the tunes. We ordered 3 cocktails in total, all of them a really nice balance of flavors. The seasonal wasabi mango drink was super unique, and we were so glad we had ordered it! Eavesdrop is a great spot for pre or post-dinner cocktails. Definitely recommend! read more

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Grabbed drinks here while waiting for a table at Bernie's and really liked all of the cocktails I tried! Yuzu kosho was good, and the rye & rice and Mr. Plum were amazing. It was pretty busy but we got lucky, with no wait for a table in the front (party of 3). read more

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Cute interior. Drinks were solid. Food was really good especially the dip and the Thai noodles! Meatballs were a little dry. If you're into vinyl bars this is a good one! The Djs were great- only thing I'd recommend is to make sure your reservation is during the dj set if that's what you're going for. We got kicked out of table after a while. But there's a long bar area! read more

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Is the service strange because of having to work on Christmas Eve and feeling in a bad mood? The alcohol is still okay. And I want to give a low rating to a bar. I told the bartender, that I'm allergic to lemon and asked if it could be avoided. He said it wasn't possible, and when I later mentioned my allergy, he said he'd try to accommodate. However, after drinking it, I still had an allergic reaction, and his service was extremely rude. read more

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This bar rules. My fave spot in BK. Great bites, fab drinks, and killer vibes. Shout out to Zoe, who was friendly, helpful, and real.

The bar scene in Japan is a unique beast, but my favorite type were the vinyl listening bars. The power to shape the bar's experience with a song submission, being enveloped by your song of choice with the soft crackle of a record spinning while you lean over to hear your date over the din of the bar was always a special experience. I'm not surprised several bar owners have tried to replicate this experience here. I've yet to find one that succeeds, and Eavesdrop is no exception. They really talked a big game when they opened, calling themselves a listening bar that prioritized their sound system and the music they played over creating a dancey vibe. After my experience here I really chafe at the over flowery PR-speak they use in their marketing, which many people bought into because it was impossible to get a reservation here when they first opened. I was scoffed at by more than one host for even trying to visit without a reservation last year. Had I not known what they were purporting to be, I would be none the wiser about their Japanese listening bar ambitions. The food and drink menu are barely asian-inspired, and I don't even think they were playing any vinyl. Are there specified nights for this that I missed out on? I will say the drinks were decent, and strong, but I was left with barely any impression except that they thought very highly of themselves, and that I was wholly uninterested in returning. read more

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Listening lounge with a Japanese leaning food and beverage menu. I stopped by a few times to find a wait required for entry. We walked by on a Sunday evening to find no wait. We were seated at the bar. The bar seats closest to the entry seemed to have the best acoustics at the counter. I think the lounge in the back seemed to have best overall audio. They also have a backyard that was not being seated at the time. I believe the only other listening lounge that I've been at so far has been Honeycomb Hi-Fi in Park Slope and I preferred the playlist and acoustics at HiFI. Lots of interesting food items with Japanese and East Asian influences. We had recently eaten dinner, so we didn't order food; however, I was definitely intrigued. For drinks, I started with one of the house cocktails - the rye and rice. It's a cocktail that includes rye and a local rice wine. It's finished with a Japanese rice seasoning rim. Creative drink that I enjoyed. I followed that you with a whiskey highball. Lots of interesting cocktails. Seemed like a strong but limited wine selection. Beer list was also all local and craft which I love to see. They had offerings from Interboro, Talea, Ebbs, and OEC. Service was attentive. There were four people working at the bar, so it was super easy to catch someone's attention if you needed anything. There were two gender neutral restrooms. The one I used was compact. All in all, a spot I'd certainly return to if there isn't a wait. read more

Think of this place as a little more chill version of Public Records. I love a good sound room and Eavesdrop has amazing speakers and beautiful ambience. A little difficult to talk to friends because of the speakers, but you gotta expect that when coming here! Drinks are not bad but in my opinion not too special. Still a great spot with friends and highly recommend! read more

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Love this spot. The ambiance is on point- soft music, dim lights, creative cocktails. What more can you ask for? Something I like too is the spot isn't overly crowded so you have space to move around and can actually hear the person / people you came with. Perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. Definitely recommend trying the kaleidoscope cocktail for something aesthetically pleasing and tasty. read more

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5/5 for drink 2/5 for food The ribs were sooo salty and inedible, even trying to scrape off the seasoning was not worth the effort. We mixed it into the edamame and corn to try to make it less spiced, and that helped a little bit. I would not order any food here, and if you do, maybe the sticky rice with bacon. That was the only dish that was good, but also service took forever for the food. The chips for the edamame and corn were also way too crisp and could barely eat it. If it was meant as dipping chips for the edamame and corn, it was not done well. 4/5 for ambiance. I love the aesthetic of eavesdrop. We sat at the high top area, and you literally are able to eavesdrop on convos left and right to you. Even at the bar. I would come back again only for the drinks, but would not recommend the food. read more

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It's a beautiful bar, no doubt about that. But to get straight to it - the drinks were middle grade creative and tasty enough but nothing to write home about, especially not for the price and not better than the competition. The food was... meh. The service left a lot to be desired. Our server would start to walk away mid order, didn't seem to be in the mood to serve us. Drinks were super out of sync, 2 people got their drink within a minute of ordering (weird), 2 more awhile later, then food came then the last two drinks. Not ideal by any means. I'd pass. read more

Kevin was absolutely amazing both being professional and hospitable, first time in New York and he made me the best cocktail of my life. Additionally, Eric was a warm welcome to New York, totally made my trip exceptional. Thank you Eavesdrop! read more

I was able to snag a res for the back room, which I was really happy about and I highly recommend. The front area is really nice too, but the back room will let you see the entire vinyl listening system in all her glory. The music is much louder in this area but my friends and I were still able to hear each other and have conversation but if you don't prefer to hear the music that loud, I'd suggest the front area then. The interior is very beautiful! The 4 of us were seated at a low table with 2 stools and 2 couch seats. Based on recommendations in the reviews, I got the sweet tea no. 2 and it was very good and probably one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. The inside isn't very big with a more intimate ambiance, so I wouldn't recommend this place for large parties (over 6). I would also strongly recommend getting a reservation since I did see they were turning people away without reservations and I heard the line can get quite long. This place has been on my list of places to try for a long time and I'm really glad I did. read more

Yuzu kosho and kaleidoscope no 3! I liked the yuzu a bit more but both drinks were so good! Cucumbers, slow cooked pork, and peanut noodle dish I think - all really great read more

Overall just okay. Ambiance is cool, love the lighting, good music. The waiters kind of seemed like they didn't really wanna be there. Weirdly cold and aloof, not really a hospitable energy. We had 3 different waiters serve our table and only one of them was mildly enthusiastic. Aside from that, drinks were great, prices weren't too crazy. read more

One of the hippest vinyl cocktail bars in the entire City. Chill vibe with incredible service and a drink menu to knock your socks off. Music selection was outstanding: while we were there, it was a combination of 1970's jazz; modern, slow rap; Brooklyn funk from the early 2000s; and some unique soul tracks. Blew us away. Don't skip the food - absolutely spot on. Overall, highly recommended if you like creative cocktails and killer vinyl tunes. read more

Heard this place was my bk friends' go-to spot lately and started seeing this place on all my friends' instagram stories so I had to come check it out. It definitely gave me brooklyn vibes, and the place was a bit smaller than expected from all the photos and videos. Even though we made a resy, we still had to wait about 20 minutes for our table... But the wait was worth b/c it was definitely more spacious and private than sitting by the bar. I would suggest just getting the nuts and cocktails here, as the food wasn't that great. The yuzu lemon cake was a lot bigger than expected, and I shared with my party of 4 which was actually more than enough. I think this place would be good to come once in awhile, but definitely a place to check out at least once! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and was lucky enough to snag two seats by the bar. I personally loved the decor. They had a display of vinyls behind the bar which were cool to look at. In terms of drinks, I had the cedar ridge and an old fashioned. The cedar ridge was delicious with the right amount of ginger. The old fashioned could've been better. I would stick to what's on their cocktail menu., I also ordered their chocolate cake and honestly I could've done without it. It was cold as if in the fridge and the flavor was lackluster Overall, I would def come back here on a date and try the other drinks on the menu read more

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The bartenders were super knowledgeable and friendly, and the ambiance was great! We live in a different area of Brooklyn and came here to kill some time, but I would make the trip out again to come back. read more

No clue what happened but this place used to be amazing. Stopped in for a quick drink with my partner and while the drinks and food are still phenomenal, the service has really gone downhill. Was put out back since there was only space there when we got there but asked to be moved inside for the listening room or bar when doing so. We never were despite numerous empty tables inside as we were leaving. Add in a 20 minute period of just sitting there waiting for their server to come back after dropping off the check so we could pay and leave and this place has gone in the gutter due to being trendy. Should've known that when the most basic boring white women known to mankind at the table next to us said they heard about the spot on Reddit aka this is now catering to the dregs of the dregs of humanity. Was nice while it lasted. read more

I came here with my friend on a Wednesday night for dinner. I had never been to a sound bar before, but the ambiance was simultaneously chic and cozy. We arrived too early for the music, but it looks like there are frequently DJs. We ordered a few dishes to share. We tried the miso and pepper carrots, the white beans, and the beef brisket bowl. The white beans, which were cooked with garlic, rosemary, and anchovies, were my favorite. The bowl was delicious, but there are definitely more interesting items on the menu. They also have a wide selection of craft cocktails, which looked incredible but were a bit expensive for my tastes. I could see how this would be a great spot for a date night, either for drinks or dinner. read more

Stunning space and amazing sound system. Drinks and food are good, although i think their chicken noodle bowl could seriously use improvement in flavor (it was very bland). I would come back for the vibes, drinks and some food items like the carrots, gnocci and beef rice bowl! The sides come in a very reasonably sized small portion so if you're looking for a side munchies with drinks, its the perfect size. If you get seated inside, the music can be pretty loud so it may be difficult to hear each other. read more

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