I love congress bar. Love the cocktail options, love the vibes. I like being able to sit outside on…read morea nice day. Inside is admittedly a bit loud, I assume due to the beautiful tall ceilings. Plus there are some pockets to be cozier and quieter if needed. The bartenders are very kind and helpful. Lovely little spot.

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.

It's getting more popular to be a coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night, but this place…read morereally does it well. Loves: + Beautiful backyard area + Their coffee menu has all the classics and if you're into lattes (aka me) they do chai, matcha, and strawberry matcha + Happy hour is weekdays 3-6pm with $1 off beer/wine or $2 off cocktails + Busy Friday afternoon when I came but the two baristas were so genuine and kind + woman-owned!!! okay, chelsey and sam!!! I'm not sure what was here before but this place is so inherently lovely. Our neighborhood is so lucky to have you, Saturn Road.

Stepping inside Saturn Road was like a breath of fresh air - a place where I would love to spend…read morethe entire day with a book and some coffee. I love their whole vibe, what they are doing with the community (check their IG page), and I can't wait to spend more time there! (I wish it was closer to me.) The cappuccino was as good as any I have had. Smooth with great flavor. Staff is friendly - met the co-owner running the register - everyone seems genuinly happy to be there - customers AND employees. Keep up the amazing work! I hope this business is around for a long time, and maybe someday I'll buy a hat.

What a great bar! Came in for cocktails and a game of pool. The bartender was helpful enough when…read morethe pool table didn't release the balls. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would be a total regular!

bartender could care less about the 3 first customers of the day! She was too busy talking to a…read morecoworker that was sitting at the end of bar....and she was playing the Simpsons loudly on TV which was the cherry on the top! I asked her to lower the Volume or put music on given we are drinking adult beverages in a adult establishment and she seem bothered and just slightly lover the Volume which was still LOUD! Give her the week off so she can fulfill her inner child And watch cartoons all week!

What a cool place! Beautiful back yard and decor, super nice bartenders and delicious, creative…read moredrinks. I decided to order a gin drink, the first was called Washington Green it was a slightly tart gin drink with kiwi. The second drink I had was one with gin, green matcha and foam. Both extremely refreshing and delicious. Prices were reasonable compared to New York. It's a no brainer.

Came here with two friends. I would say this is more of a date spot than for friend groups though…read more Ambiance is sultry and dark. The waitress was very attentive and came to check on us often. My drink was amazing! I have never tasted a mixologist made cocktail like this one or tried the liquor in it before. It was called A Night at the garden and the main liquor was Avua Amburana cachaça which was a distinct flavor I have never experience - absolutely loved it.

One of my favorite bars ever! What a cool place tucked away on the second floor of Gage & Tollner…read more Their menu is so fun with levels of intensity to them. We went on a Friday night with a party of 3 and did a walk in. That was a risky move and to our luck, the hostess was so sweet and squeezed us in as the last party of the night! This is a must visit when in downtown Brooklyn. We couldn't try the food since the kitchen closed and we were the last to enter but we were able to try 3 drinks and I recommend them all! 1. Donkey Conga ($22) Bourbon and aged cachaça centrifuged with Banana. Followed by Cynar & sweet vermouth. 2. Manta Ray ($22) Coconut cocktail of apricot, ginger, and mint. London dry gin & Haitian Rhum. 3. Star cycle ($18) Shakened milk washed gin, Jasmine, and grapefruit

Went twice while in town and great both times. Olivia helped us each night and she was awesome. The…read morehostess also was great seated us in corner but quickly moved us to spot when it opened to be more cozy. Drinks on point. The pearl diver so good. And Garrett made sure we enjoyed everything. Great cocktails. We tried some yummy dessert bites and really enjoyed our time. Solid tiki experience and loved how small and quaint it is.

What a lovely bar to sit in and relax and talk about your day with our large group of friends…read more Elsa is large, quiet, comfortable and inviting. We all had different cocktails and I asked for a shot of Don Julio Tequila which was "Far" from one shot - let's just say here at Elsa's they are VERY generous! This was perfect place to start our night as we were walking next door to the Yemeni restaurant where they serve no alcohol - not even a BYOB! Elsa's was the beginning staging area of our busy night.

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.

The place rips it's so cool it rips pretty hard. Wine rips so does the music. Staff is hotread more

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!

We were looking for a local bar to have a couple drinks in Brooklyn and came across the Brazen…read morehead. What a cool spot!! They have a few lines for draught beer as well as a good can selection and some nice whiskeys / bourbons. The young woman behind the bar was super nice and we chatted for quite a while. We stopped by twice in 2 days. Check this place out!

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.

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.

A terrific old school social club turned bar. The space is dark and intimate with not a ton of…read moreseating. Their drink menu isn't very large but it's good especially the cocktails. The Neapolitan is my favorite. The only food items they have are a few panini's so don't come here expecting a full food menu. They have a pool table in the back and outdoor seating. The service is always quick and the bartenders know how to make a cocktail. Love coming here whenever I'm out and about in Caroll Gardens.

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

This is such a cute and aesthetic brewery that is women-owned. They offer easy to drink beers with…read moremost of them being sours and light beers. I wanted to get the flight to sample, but didn't like that they're pre-selected and you cannot substitute unfortunately. Instead, I ended up ordering a strawberry beer and the fiance had a seasonal stout. While the drinks came in cute glass cups, they're smaller than your typical pints. We both thought our beers were just OK while also being very pricey. The thing I like is how colorful and pretty the space is. It's perfect for a girls night moreso. Also, they have a mezzanine which is more quaint and chill when it's very busy on the ground floor. Although they also offer cocktails and some bites as well, everything on the menu is on the pricey side. I'd only come back for the vibe with girl friends.