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I'm a huge fan of bar that don't have a menu: they customize a drink just for you. How can you go wrong when it's made with the spirit and flavor notes of your choice? Fresh Kills Bar has a nice ambiance that feels modern yet classy. I have attempted to come on a weekend and the line was well over an hour wait, but finally got the chance to check it out on a Monday night where we sat at the bar. It's a fun experience at the bar to watch and chat with your bartender. But for bigger groups, there's tables that fit 4-6 people too. I had two drinks here, which are $21 each. I enjoyed both of mine in their own ways. Definitely one of the favorite bars in Williamsburg.
You usually will need to wait for a bit to get seated but their no ordering concept is novel and fun. Could not tell you what I drank on either of my visits here but they always deliver something tied to the flavor profile and liquor I express interest in.
My friends and I literally stumbled across this place, thought it looked cool and mysterious from the outside and so wanted to check it out. This place is COOL. We had 5 of us and we squeezed into one of their booths so I wouldn't recommend this place for larger parties. There is no menu - you simply tell your server what sort of flavor profiles you like and maybe a preferred spirit. The bartenders will then make something to fit that. There were 5 of us and they nailed it for all 5 of us. I definitely recommend this bar!
This is one of the coolest bars I've been to recently. It feels like a choose-your-own-adventure story, but for cocktails instead. They don't have a menu- you just tell the bartender what flavor profile you like (fruity, smoky) etc and they come up with the perfect drink. This was my first time at a bar like this so I wasn't sure what to expect but our server absolutely nailed it. I said I liked fruit but not citrus, so she asked if I liked berries (yes) and creamy drinks (yes!), and promptly brought out her version of an Ash Wednesday. I've never had one before- but it's classically made with blackberries, gin, honey, and cream, but she substituted strawberries basically making a boozy strawberry milkshake. My friend got a Penicillin after requesting something smoky and citrus- perfect for him! Each drink was $19- which I felt was very reasonable esp for the experience. The bar interior is dark and sexy, the service is knowledgeable and friendly, and the vibes are top notch. Perfect for a date night. Will 100% be back!
Was glad I stumbled upon this spot on a Monday night after 10, so no crowds and easy entry. Low lights, natural colors enhanced by red and leather. Warm wood. No menu here. You give the server/bartender a flavor profile and they give you a drink based on that. For my first drink, I told them I like fruit, but I don't like sweet, my favorite spirit is gin, and I like herbs. This was one of those New York serendipity moments, as the bartender came around the corner grinning ear to ear, saying, "we can only make this drink one month out of the year because of the Concord grapes!" He had made me an enzoni, the original of which is made with Campari and purple concord grapes, which are only harvested between September and October. Most of the time, people sub green grapes, which is a TOTALLY different thing. My other drinks, I told them I liked pineapple, orange, rosemary, basil. And over the night I got a couple more great drinks with flavors I loved (of course, the drinks were composed with me in mind). At the end of the night, the bartender did a shot with me. The bill wasn't bad at all. I'll be thinking about that enzoni for a whole year until I get to have another.
stumbled upon this place on a saturday night and was in for the coolest bar program ever! there's no set menu (though of course you can still order a drink of choice if you want) - instead, the host/bartender asks you a series of questions on preferred flavors, liquors, etc. then it's essentially the bartender's choice on what type of drink they'll make you! i got a yummy tequila and strawberry cocktail and absolutely loved it
The cocktails are beyond! There is no menu you can just ask to the server and the bartender will make you a nice one just for you! All were amazing and refreshing!! All the sheets and tables are real leather on. You can smell it fancy! Less blight and good mood! Very recommend for a date :)
A unique bar in the heart of Williamsburg -- it gets popular, and for good reason! There isn't a set menu... rather, you tell the bartender flavors and liquors you like and they create a cocktail for you. Our table of 6 didn't have to wait more than ~15 minutes, but we also came in for a pre-dinner drink. I'd recommend coming with a smaller group, since the booth can get cozy. Our whole table had wildly different vibes and they nailed all the drinks. I asked for a mezcal base but maybe incorporating elements of a pisco sour -- I really loved the end result. I'll be back again soon!
Finally got around to trying Fresh Kills after hearing such good things about it from friends. I can officially say that it lived up to the hype! There's no menu, you just give your server an idea of what you want and the bartender will create something custom. Super cool concept! I asked for a fruity drink with vodka and received a super delicious pineapple and ginger cocktail. You can also order a classic cocktail, but I thought the element of surprise was really fun. Also, the inside of the bar was more beautiful than I expected. It's very sleek with low lighting and seems like it'd be a great place for a date. The biggest downside is they don't take reservations and it's table seating only, so you might have to wait in line outside until the host has a table ready for you (worth the wait though). Our server and host were great and super attentive. Overall, we had an excellent experience and I can't wait to come back!
Great things to say about this bar! I've never been disappointed. I think the drink I got was similar to a gin sour with egg whites and it was very good. Great place to come with a couple friends. The waiting is kinda awkward. Never know if I should open the door or not. Just not a great vibe at the entrance.
Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the tell us what you like and we'll make it approach. I'm a menu-phile and study the hell out of the ingredients. Plus, I think it provides far more opportunity for me to get stuck with a pricey drink I don't like. So needless to say I was less than joyful once I realized that was their current format. Then I tasted the drinks. Extremely well-balanced. The tiki cocktail was classically wonderful. And the whiskey cocktail riff was one of the more unique drinks I've ever had. The bartenders are knowledgeable, speedy, and quite to the point. And, as I like to note, the music and white noise was at a great level.
This place has no menu, just let the server know what you like! My description was fruity, not too alcohol forward, slightly sweet, and with whiskey. They made me a strawberry sour with egg whites! I liked it a lot. My friend got something that tasted like a mint mojito that was also really good! read more
Went back again and they still delivered! There is no menu you just tell the bartender what you like and your personal preferences, and the bartender will just perform his or her magic! I wouldnt say theyre impressive drinks but it will definitely be drinks you like; ambiance is quite casual comfy n hip IG: @nom.noms.only read more
7 months ago
I'm a huge fan of bar that don't have a menu: they customize a drink just for you. How can you go wrong when it's made with the spirit and flavor notes of your choice? Fresh Kills Bar has a nice ambiance that feels modern yet classy. I have attempted to come on a weekend and the line was well over an hour wait, but finally got the chance to check it out on a Monday night where we sat at the bar. It's a fun experience at the bar to watch and chat with your bartender. But for bigger groups, there's tables that fit 4-6 people too. I had two drinks here, which are $21 each. I enjoyed both of mine in their own ways. Definitely one of the favorite bars in Williamsburg. read more
You usually will need to wait for a bit to get seated but their no ordering concept is novel and fun. Could not tell you what I drank on either of my visits here but they always deliver something tied to the flavor profile and liquor I express interest in. read more
My friends and I literally stumbled across this place, thought it looked cool and mysterious from the outside and so wanted to check it out. This place is COOL. We had 5 of us and we squeezed into one of their booths so I wouldn't recommend this place for larger parties. There is no menu - you simply tell your server what sort of flavor profiles you like and maybe a preferred spirit. The bartenders will then make something to fit that. There were 5 of us and they nailed it for all 5 of us. I definitely recommend this bar! read more
2 years ago
This is one of the coolest bars I've been to recently. It feels like a choose-your-own-adventure story, but for cocktails instead. They don't have a menu- you just tell the bartender what flavor profile you like (fruity, smoky) etc and they come up with the perfect drink. This was my first time at a bar like this so I wasn't sure what to expect but our server absolutely nailed it. I said I liked fruit but not citrus, so she asked if I liked berries (yes) and creamy drinks (yes!), and promptly brought out her version of an Ash Wednesday. I've never had one before- but it's classically made with blackberries, gin, honey, and cream, but she substituted strawberries basically making a boozy strawberry milkshake. My friend got a Penicillin after requesting something smoky and citrus- perfect for him! Each drink was $19- which I felt was very reasonable esp for the experience. The bar interior is dark and sexy, the service is knowledgeable and friendly, and the vibes are top notch. Perfect for a date night. Will 100% be back! read more
11 months ago
Was glad I stumbled upon this spot on a Monday night after 10, so no crowds and easy entry. Low lights, natural colors enhanced by red and leather. Warm wood. No menu here. You give the server/bartender a flavor profile and they give you a drink based on that. For my first drink, I told them I like fruit, but I don't like sweet, my favorite spirit is gin, and I like herbs. This was one of those New York serendipity moments, as the bartender came around the corner grinning ear to ear, saying, "we can only make this drink one month out of the year because of the Concord grapes!" He had made me an enzoni, the original of which is made with Campari and purple concord grapes, which are only harvested between September and October. Most of the time, people sub green grapes, which is a TOTALLY different thing. My other drinks, I told them I liked pineapple, orange, rosemary, basil. And over the night I got a couple more great drinks with flavors I loved (of course, the drinks were composed with me in mind). At the end of the night, the bartender did a shot with me. The bill wasn't bad at all. I'll be thinking about that enzoni for a whole year until I get to have another. read more
stumbled upon this place on a saturday night and was in for the coolest bar program ever! there's no set menu (though of course you can still order a drink of choice if you want) - instead, the host/bartender asks you a series of questions on preferred flavors, liquors, etc. then it's essentially the bartender's choice on what type of drink they'll make you! i got a yummy tequila and strawberry cocktail and absolutely loved it read more
The cocktails are beyond! There is no menu you can just ask to the server and the bartender will make you a nice one just for you! All were amazing and refreshing!! All the sheets and tables are real leather on. You can smell it fancy! Less blight and good mood! Very recommend for a date :) read more
2 years ago
A unique bar in the heart of Williamsburg -- it gets popular, and for good reason! There isn't a set menu... rather, you tell the bartender flavors and liquors you like and they create a cocktail for you. Our table of 6 didn't have to wait more than ~15 minutes, but we also came in for a pre-dinner drink. I'd recommend coming with a smaller group, since the booth can get cozy. Our whole table had wildly different vibes and they nailed all the drinks. I asked for a mezcal base but maybe incorporating elements of a pisco sour -- I really loved the end result. I'll be back again soon! read more
1 year ago
One of those no menu spots where the bartender takes your preferences and creates a custom cocktail for you. We got a mojito and an old fashioned and they were both really great Ambiance was dark but typical for a cocktail bar, overall great spot read more
Finally got around to trying Fresh Kills after hearing such good things about it from friends. I can officially say that it lived up to the hype! There's no menu, you just give your server an idea of what you want and the bartender will create something custom. Super cool concept! I asked for a fruity drink with vodka and received a super delicious pineapple and ginger cocktail. You can also order a classic cocktail, but I thought the element of surprise was really fun. Also, the inside of the bar was more beautiful than I expected. It's very sleek with low lighting and seems like it'd be a great place for a date. The biggest downside is they don't take reservations and it's table seating only, so you might have to wait in line outside until the host has a table ready for you (worth the wait though). Our server and host were great and super attentive. Overall, we had an excellent experience and I can't wait to come back! read more
Great things to say about this bar! I've never been disappointed. I think the drink I got was similar to a gin sour with egg whites and it was very good. Great place to come with a couple friends. The waiting is kinda awkward. Never know if I should open the door or not. Just not a great vibe at the entrance. read more
Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the tell us what you like and we'll make it approach. I'm a menu-phile and study the hell out of the ingredients. Plus, I think it provides far more opportunity for me to get stuck with a pricey drink I don't like. So needless to say I was less than joyful once I realized that was their current format. Then I tasted the drinks. Extremely well-balanced. The tiki cocktail was classically wonderful. And the whiskey cocktail riff was one of the more unique drinks I've ever had. The bartenders are knowledgeable, speedy, and quite to the point. And, as I like to note, the music and white noise was at a great level. read more
This is an awesome bar that is absolutely worth the wait. They don't take reservations so I'd recommend going at an off-peak time or preparing to wait if you happen to go on a weekend night. I love the concept of no menu - the bartenders are incredible and have made me a delicious, creative drink every time. I've been here twice so far and will continue to come back to try new creations. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. Such a gem! read more
We were in the area and looking for a bar with good espresso martinis. We got in quickly and were able to get a table for 4. Fresh Kills does not have a menu - our waitress just asked us what we wanted / asked questions to figure out what type of drinks we liked. For the first round, three of us got espresso martinis. They came out very quickly. At first sip, the drink was sooooo sweet. So much simple syrup. On the next round, I got another without simple syrup and it was delicious. The drinks definitely got us buzzed. Good vibes and music. Nice spot to catch up with friends because it isn't too loud. We thought the bill would be pricier given no menu but it was around $160 for 8 drinks (pre tip). I would come back for another drink! read more
Came here last night (Thursday night) there was a 5 minute wait so I guess we were lucky to get a spot so quickly. We love gin drinks so I ordered something similar to a French 75 while husband ordered a floral gin drink. We loved them both and ended up sharing our drinks because we couldn't decide which we liked more haha. A cool spot to bring a few friends or a date. No menu- they ask what you like and make a drink based off that. Def recommend mentioning things you don't like (for me aperol). read more
Fresh Kills had great vibes and drinks! The only downside was that we had to wait around 30 minutes, but if you go at the right time, you could just walk in without a wait. They don't have a menu, so we each told the staff what we like in drinks and almost all the drinks we got were very tasty. I would definitely go back if I was in the area. read more
Started by an alum of Dutch Kills (the best bar in Queens), Fresh Kills has a few similarities to the other bar, while standing all on its own. My party of three walked in in at 8:35 on a Sunday night and got a booth. No menu; you tell the server or bartender what you want a la Attaboy and they bring you something awesome. We loved the Karaoke Honeymoon, Jet Pilot, Ex Pat and Casino cocktails. They also played Weezer's Blue Album in its entirety, which makes it a perfect bar. read more
What a cozy hidden gem ! We met up early for some drinks before dinner and stumbled upon this spot! There was a velvet rope behind the door and a host will come to you to seat you. I didnt get our host's name but she has blond hair and was lovely during our visit! This is not your typical bar! Theres no real menu. You tell them what you're craving for in terms of taste buds and what kind of alcohol you are a fan of and they make you a drink! We all loved our drinks ! They dont have any real bar food but definitely have pretzels and peanuts to snack on! But happy we came here for the experience! read more
3 years ago
This visit was not my best and perhaps I should give 3.5 stars really. I like FKB finding it comfortable and having decent mixology. I'm not sure I want to stand in particularly long lines to get in so I go early. Tonight's cocktails were OK, but not great. My Turf Club was spot on, but my Blood and Sand was way too sweet and my request for it to be made with a smoky Islay seemed to go unheeded; or maybe just the excessive sweetness covered up the dearth of scotch. Our first requested cocktail - chili spicy, slightly sweet, sour - ended up being too pineapple sweet and syrupy and not particularly spicy. The second attempt at this made with mezcal instead of rum and with more chili was better. The real disappointment, though, was really slow service, like, really slow. I'll probably go back at some point when in Brooklyn,but I'm not rushing back. read more
2 years ago
The service is great and the vibes are very cute! The drinks are pricey as expected, but still had a great time! read more
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This review is going to be a bit short. It's not because the cocktail wasn't tasty, the bartender wasn't friendly, and the atmosphere wasn't nice, but rather the fact that I have only a partial clue what I drank as this was back in May prior to another dinner (at the nearby Atithi. Solid.) The friendly guy asked my general preferences and I said as per usual I like bitterer drinks, mostly amaro based with a touch of sweetness (i.e. not Campari based.) That's one of my two cocktail preferences along with bourbon based drinks and it depends on the mood. I think I remember him using Avena so my presumption is that it was the Malocchio with orange and chocolate bitters, averna, coffee liquor, calvados, and an orange twist. I remember a subtle orange sweetness with plenty of booze so that would make sense also. The cocktail was $15 and quite tasty. They gave some cucumber water to begin with which was a nice touch. Would go back and try more. read more
4 years ago
We were looking for a cozy bar to ring in the new year and Fresh Kills couldn't have done it more perfectly. It was almost a full bar but it wasn't chaotic or loud. Guests can share what kind of style cocktail they like and the bar will whip up something special and out of the ordinary for them. When I told them I wanted something up and with the texture of egg white froth, I was brought something delightfully vanilla, light, and not too boozy which I love. When it came 11:30 pm, the servers started handing out champagne flutes and poured us all multiple rounds of Prosecco. They had silver balloons on the ceiling that floated around all night and at night, played Auld Lang Syne - Guy Lombardo's version. It was so lighthearted, sweet and relaxed, we really enjoyed this night. read more
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