This is a great neighborhood bar. I went here once for happy hour and got a delicious mocktail, the passion fruit jalapeño soda, and recently went with a friend on a random weeknight, very different vibes depending on the day/time. Last time I remember it being quite loud but the most recent visit was super quiet and chill, exactly what we wanted. I decided to try the empanadas, which take a bit of time to heat up but are delish, both portobello/spinach and chipotle chicken were equally good. The aux playlist was goofy but upbeat and a good time. I think my one qualm was that it wasn't super cozy, was kinda drafty and the many tables pushed together into one long table set-up felt a bit odd to me. But overall it's a solid spot I'll probably find myself back at soon. read more

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Stopped by quickly to check out an oyster pop up that was here. Very cute, inviting bar with good music and good vibes. I tried the sweet talk and the windward isle which both were delicious and on the strong side. Happy hour till 8 but doesn't include their speciality drinks. Which I didn't mind because they were good. The bartender was friendly and did a great job managing the crowd. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Went to King Tai Bar on Thursday night and had an Aperol Spritz. The bartender was awesome, really friendly and made the drink perfectly. The place is definitely loud, but in a good way. Great spot! read more

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This is the cutest little Crown Heights bar from the same folks behind Super Power. If you're familiar with Super Power you'll recognize very similar colorful menus and elaborate tiki cocktails. They have great daily happy hour specials and even without a discount their cocktails are $13, which is a steal in this economy. I love this spot for a cozy date night-- you don't have to shout over loud music or a big crowd, but the place is just busy enough in the evenings that you can still feel anonymous. They have a rotating series of pop up chefs, which I haven't had the opportunity to try yet. I've tried most of their cocktail menu and while they're a bit sweet for my palate, they're nuanced and made with interesting ingredients. read more

This is a fun bar! The service was very kind even though they were very busy and only had one bartender. The drinks are good and innovative, they're just a little overpriced in my opinion. Good music too! read more

King Tai has pop-up restaurants for certain days. I wanted to try C Marty's Jerk for awhile. I must say that Nancy, Chris and T made this an even better experience. Great customer service. we ordered: Jerk Shrimp Tacos Shrimp and Chicken Banh Mi Elote Tres Bebes Queen of Corona (not pictured) Everything was delish. They have a lot of outdoor seating. Indoor seating was not an option. You order at the door and they give you a number and bring the items to you. read more

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I would like to start by saying King Tai was a great experience except for one of the bartenders, she was extremely rude and disrespectful, she yelled at me and my friends for trying to grab napkins and continued to give us attitude and because of her service I will not be attending this bar while she is present. read more

One of the best bars In the city. Hands down. Also Matt with reservations was SUPER communicative and helpful

Drink was lovely! The bartender helped me select a cocktail and then he made it--very nice! They were not serving food that day but he gave me recommendations of places by promoting neighborhood options. The ambiance/vibe is very relaxed. Felt like a little oasis inside. Will definitely return! read more

Great drinks and super affordable. I can't say this place is undiscovered cause it's always busy but it's such a gem. I love a tiki style drink. The pop up food was also good! The vibe is excellent. So cute and a fun place to hang. read more

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- wonderful drinks - wonderful service - this is a great warm night hang out spot ur gonna have to get here early, tables fill quickly - young, hip crowd - queen of corona is exactly as described, light and refreshing - tres bebes is exactly as a rum punch should be Although it's not officially rum punch, but delicious nonetheless - food options were limited to nachos and bahn mi read more

My family is from Crown Heights way before King Tai was an idea so when it came it was exciting to have a new beautiful venue in the neighborhood. Unfortunately instead of welcoming the people that were there before King Tai they were disgustingly unwelcoming. From immediately saying NO to a staff event (instead of thought partnering with me) to telling me my bill without saying "oh and plus tax with the card" he was visibly annoyed when I said "wait you said $26". Just awfully gross service if you're not white. A group of 3 "gentleman" also didn't find it necessary to close the gap between them with an open chair until I asked "is anyone sitting there". Then the one hovering next to us begrudgingly said "oh no" and sat between his friends. Grossly unwelcoming service and atmosphere overall for a bar that came into our neighborhood. Just sad. read more

This was probably the most uncomfortable bar experience I've had. I truly felt like me and my partner weren't welcomed here, and were rushed immediately after we were served our drinks. I really wanted to try King Tai out because I love supporting local businesses in my community. However, this place is nothing but gentrification to its fullest. Walking in, it's pretty clear of the demographic that is represented here, which I personally find strange because this is Brooklyn, and Brooklyn is known for its rich culture and diversity -- the reason I love my borough so much. But I really felt like we were treated differently than the other folks who were sitting at the bar. Super freaking awkward... So just a small note to the owners -- treat all patrons fairly. Oh and if you're gonna serve me rosé, at least give me my drink in an acceptable piece of glassware... read more

Great cocktail bar - gem in the area! Great ambience and chill vibe. Perfect for a date or get together with friends! Bartender was friendly and they have great specials. Drinks were amazing and surprisingly affordable. Highly recommend! read more

King Thai has delicious drinks, it's close to transit and has a cool earthy vibe out on the patio. They have specials and some classics based on the flavor type of sour, bitter or sweet. Bae and I both stuck to sour and got the sweet talk and 55 steps. They had a dj going inside so we made our way to a table on the patio. The drinks were so different but soooooo delicious. Especially given the 85+ degree weather that day, it was lovely to have a refreshing citrus drink. The tables outside are nicely set up along the fence and in the protected covering in the street. It's the perfect set up for people watching and you get some shade if you're by one of the trees. At midnight you have to go inside or pack it up due to the noise ordinance but if you're ready to dance the night away, it's a perfect transition. read more

This is the best bar I've found in Brooklyn so far drinks are staff Is awesome the beautiful bar tender made my drink perfect

I past this place many times over the years but finally decided to try this place on my birthday. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the drinks are and by how affordable they are about $12.00 a drink which is good for New York City. Everyone was friendly even got a shot of Tequila for my Birthday. Good atmosphere and ambience. read more

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Really cheap house cocktails for $12 and a good happy hour deal every day. I came on a Sunday during early evening and it was easy to find seating. Music got a little louder later in the evening so just a heads up if you're looking for a quiet space! read more

I came here because I had some time to kill and this was a bar that was open in the area. I didn't know what to think from the Yelp pictures; it almost looked more like a cafe than a bar. But lo and behold, when I actually arrived it was without a doubt a bar. The place was pretty loud and dark. It was fairly crowded when I got here so the service was a bit rushed, though I imagine in less busy times it might be different. The atmosphere was pretty interesting though, very hipstery, in a way that can easily become a guilty pleasure. I got the Dolly Dawn cocktail. It was pretty decent; it tasted great but wasn't very strong. The price reflected this at least and I didn't feel overcharged. I'd come back if I had to kill time in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to come. read more

Was excited to come here for pre-dinner drinks on my birthday. We arrived at 5:02 and the only visible employee was setting up outside as we walked up. The place was empty inside. Trying to be respectful, I asked if they were open (i.e., ready for patrons). Without looking up, the employee sarcastically responded, "Is the light on?" So, we left and went to another great neighborhood bar for birthday drinks. read more

The drinks were incredible! The interior and exterior remind me of a Miami vacation right in Crown Heights. And the jerk tacos is far from bar food! An elevated and affordable gem read more

Super chill neighborhood bar in Crown Heights. Dropped by with a friend a few weeks ago on a weeknight. We arrived around 8ish and took a couple seats at the bar. All the tables were filled, but it was by no means crowded. House cocktails were a very reasonable $10. I had the La Nortena and the 40 Steps which were both quite good. Bar tenders were super friendly. Decor is simple but tasteful. Loved the laid-back vibe. But as the night wore on, this place got PACKED. And more and more noisy. To the point where having a conversation and adequate space was challenging. Also, there were two people working behind the counter - for the first part of the night that was sufficient, but when the traffic picks up be prepared to wait a little bit. I agree with @Elizabeth C.'s review - great spot if you come with 1 or 2 people, but would refrain from large groups due to lack of seating. Also of note is that this was on a weekday night. Wonder what it looks like on weekends. With that said, still had a great time here. Very homey feel and everyone is nice. Would definitely drop by again, but would do my best to avoid peak hours. read more

King Tai - Super chill cocktail bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried King Tai for the first time this weekend since it opened in our neighborhood. It's a cute space with indoor and outdoor seating. The drink menu has about 5 cocktails but the bar has a wide assortment of sprints. I do wish there were a few more drink options. I got the Dolly Dawn and my husband for the Golden Lady. Both were fairly sweet cocktails with the Golden Lady being a little smokey. The bartender was really nice and quick to help me, always a plus at a bar. The outdoor patio with the view of Nostrand's busy street is perfect for a nice day. I don't remember if they were playing music inside but wish they had a way to play music outside. The ambience is very Brooklyn hipster and honestly not very diverse but still a cool spot in the middle of Crown Heights to grab a drink. read more

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Been here on a Sunday night every thing was great..the bartender was cool..the drinks was ..nice intimate spot I will be back

Honestly don't know how this place isn't 1. More popular 2. More expensive. It's always a great time, rarely super packed like some bars can get. Tons of seating and great DJs (Saint Hippo is the best!) and the cocktails are super good. Highly recommend!! read more

So.... Hands down Jacob is the best bartender ever and.... Sweet Talk is my favorite cocktail in the city ‍

this place is super cute and makes a nice neighborhood bar. they have a round table for a group of 6 and then some smaller tables, the rest of the seating is at the bar. for happy hour, they have 10$ drinks and i think there are just 5 drinks to choose from, but they are all really solid options. I liked the two I had but honestly you should choose as your tastes dictate here. The bartender is great, helpful with making recommendations. They also have empanadas here- beef and cheese- works great as smaller snacks. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Great drinks, cool locale, awesome bartenders. Great spot for drinks and conversation (date or catching up with a friend), dope music selection read more

This place is great! The drinks are fantastic and the service is excellent. I've been here twice now -- once on the early side when it was quiet and another time, later in the evening when it was busy -- and both times it was delightful. The bartender was charming, knowledgeable and efficient and the crowd was a nice mix of what looked like friendly neighborhood locals. I'll be back. read more

Awesome, awesome spot. Great cocktails. Really great vibe. Popping on a Friday night, but not in some exhausting way. Just a chill crowd, chiller vibes. I will totally come back. read more

Came here with friends on a random Sunday night and it was awesome. I was fully doing dry January and figured I'd be drinking seltzer water but now they had tasty non-alcoholic drinks. Highly recommend this place read more

Great vibz great drinks; banh mi wich's . Bartender sassy fun and just ask she will tell you all about the liquor under her throne. Great Reccs. read more

I want to start by saying that I love this bar. I mean, I really, really like almost everything about it (the only downside that I can think of is that the acoustics are awful and so it gets REALLY LOUD when it's crowded). And the other day I went and there was a boatload of free gourmet cheese and cultured butter. And, it's just . . . well, it's just great all the time. But it's also super weird. Because although it's right in the middle of Crown Heights, I never see any black people there (...well, except for myself, since there are mirrors everywhere). Like, I've only seen another black person there once, ever. And he lives in my building. So it's just a curious thing. And I don't know why it is (and I certainly don't blame the owner, who I've met, and was nothing by lovely). But it's weird. That's all I'm saying. read more

I LOVE this place - and also found a cocktail thats a face of mine now. It's called "Lo siento" and it was made by the oh-so-awesome bartender named YO (how cool is that name?). Very cute decor - mostly white with some prints. They have a front, outdoor seating and full bar. I cant wait to visit again and very happy that it's in my neighborhood. thanks Yo! read more

Easily one of the best local bars in the neighborhood. Beautiful aesthetic, exquisite drinks and friendly staff keep me coming back time and again. If you find yourself in the neighborhood you'd be remiss not to stop by. read more

Love love love this place . I always pop by here to get CMarty's Jerk as a treat to myself and the staff is super nice and the place is cute. My go to is the spicy la norteña kinda sweet with a kick at the end. Check them out if your in the crown heights area! read more

I'm so grateful for King Tai. After Butter & Scotch closed, I wasn't sure where I'd go for a drink. Every night I'd come home from my stupid job without a reliable tipple to soothe my soul. I'm glad I got over my own fear and went to King Tai which has both a varied list and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. (I'd been before, but with big groups of people that I found intimidating!) I'm so grateful for their cocktails and friendly service--thank you for taking such good care of me during the toughest year of my life. I'll love you forever. read more

Excellent cocktails! My favorite bar on Nostrand by far, you wouldn't be disappointed!

Nice bartenders. Fun cocktails. Comfortable atmosphere. Good empanadas. I would definitely recommend King Tai. I had the Mero Mero cocktail (with mezcal and tequila) and a cheese empanada. Both cocktail and snack were tasty. read more

Been here 3 times. Bartender are quite friendly and the atmosphere enjoyable. Favorite drink so far is the queen of corona.