Midway Bar

I came here in the day time and the bartender with the tooth gems was super nice and helpful. We…read moreended up loving our drinks and the vibe was super fun. They play really great music and it's a great place to chat with a friend and socialize.

I absolutely love the vibe here. Upstairs is a bar, with string lights and disco balls. It's laid…read moreback but still has a fun, lively feel. You can bring outside food and the cocktails a fantastic. Downstairs is a proper dance floor that usually opens at 11. You can effortlessly switch between hanging out upstairs and living it up in the basement which I love. If you can early enough you can even skip the cover charge!

Espresso martini

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Water Tower

3.3(79 reviews)

Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake!…read more We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool!

Chill bar, cool view, NYC rooftop drink price. I was here when it wasn't that busy, so nice to get…read morea seat. Tips is included automatically in your bill, and i appreciate they're not asking for more tips when you pay.

Inferno Paloma

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Sad little drink, nothing like the one I had last time

Kent Ale House

4.1(220 reviews)

Relaxed Irish pub in Williamsburg with East River views and a large outdoor dining area, a great…read morestop for visitors exploring the waterfront. Strong sports and soccer viewing culture with friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Private room with screen available for up to 50 guests, and a good option for informal group gatherings in Williamsburg. Some of the best Irish food I've had in NYC, including a legendary Irish Spice Bag, and of course, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. My top spot in Williamsburg

Just a casual sport bar with first floor waterfront views. We were in the neighborhood and stopped…read moreby for a drink and bite. I had the Passionfruit Margarita ($15) while he had a few pints of Guinness ($10). We also ordered a Burger ($15) with Bacon ($2) and Cheese ($2). The add-ons really make this quite pricey. Overall, decent spot. Nothing too special and a bit pricey, but that's Williamsburg for you.

Outside

Chili Nachos + Philly Cheesesteak Rolls + Truffle Fries + Trio of Kobe Beef Sliders

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View from outside

Bar Blondeau

4.3(97 reviews)

The best place to send a summer Sunday funday. We had a reservation at 4:30 and coincidentally a dj…read morestarted playing at 5. The vibes were immaculate, service was great and attentive and the drinks were even better! Pls try the matcha drink it's spectacular. Excellent place to pick for people wanting to see an nyc rooftop

We had a wonderful Christmas evening at Bar Blondeau! The view is stunning, you'll have a great…read morelook ar the Manhattan skyline and the East River. The atmosphere is chill and It's quiet enough to have a conversation. The service was friendly and attentive throughout. For food, we ordered the following: * 6 oysters * Shrimp cocktail * Smoked salmon rillette * Buratta * Japanese fried chicken * Octopus Everything was tasty! My favorites were the shrimp cocktail - the shrimp were perfectly sized! The smoked salmon rillette were served on the cutest little toasts and they were the absolute perfect bite. I also loved that the octopus came cut up into bite-sized pieces. The desserts were also stellar. We shared the chocolate cake and the special ice cream. The non-alcoholic espresso martini was also delicious! I will definitely be getting that if we go back. I would absolutely recommend Bar Blondeau for a date night or fancy night out with friends.

Evening view from the bar

Oyster was great the sauce was delicious

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Patio area

Kokomo

3.9(1.1k reviews)

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I Love this resturant, and the upstairs is a great addition to the estabishment. I'm thinking about…read moreabout having an event there

Came here with a group of 5 for Saturday brunch. We had a reservation for soon after Kokomo opened…read moreand were seated fairly quickly. Service overall was a bit slow but good. Their playlist is great so vibes were on point. We all shared the lemon drop cocktail tower. It was super cute, tasty, fun, and did what it had to do for us pre-day party. For food, I tried the bao fish tacos and the crab curry gyoza. Both of these items were good but for the amount that comes with them it's pricy (you get 2 small bao tacos and 4 pieces of gyoza, both of which are $20-22 each). I liked the bao tacos the most because of the mixture of flavors and textures, including the excellently friend fish. The gyoza was different. It wasn't bad but I think I'm just used to crispy/fried gyoza vs these which were boiled/soft. My friends really enjoyed the crab fried rice. The fried sweet plantains were just ok to me; The batch we got were dry and not that sweet.

Koko Happy Hour

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Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge

4.5(44 reviews)

Group of us came here to celebrate our friends birthday for brunch. It's a rustic, had a cute…read moreskylight I think. Because we had a flight to catch we didn't indulge in the full menu and kept it light with the brined chicken bites and French fries. The chicken bites were juicy, nice crisp and crunch and came with a house ranch sauce and honey mustard. The French fries seemed home made, best eaten while hot! Would've loved some kosher or sea salt on them. I hade a homemade lemonade to drink, nice and tart. And also stole a bite of friends beignets and they were pretty good, I believe it had hot honey on them and the Parmesan cheese was a nice touch. The service was also great! I forgot the bartender name but he was kind and patient with our large group! Pretty accommodating.

5 star solely on their drinks and hospitality. This spot is a bit off the main path of Bedford Ave…read morebut its definitely worth the few minutes walk over. All cocktails are made to perfection with the best music playlist especially if you're gen X. No doubt I will be back to try more cocktails and some of their small plates. Highly recommend with easy street parking.

Really nice long bar!

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Interior

Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

4.2(11 reviews)

Jaffa is a hidden gem for drinks in the Williamsburg area. The drinks are awesome, the environment…read moreis clean and exquisite, and the service is great. I've never ate here, but I recommend grabbing drinks during the summer months when they open the canopy. It's a nice rooftop feel. However, I went on a fall Saturday night and the place was completely empty. I walked upstairs and even wondered if the bar was open due to a chair blocking the entrance. If I didn't ask the waiter if they were open, I would assume they were closed and would've left. If it was near closing hours, I would understand, but it was 2 hours prior to it. Regardless, this place is great. It's extremely spacious and offers a high quality dining/drinking experience.

A marquis of Michael Solomonov's restaurants is that you will never leave hungry. At Jaffa, you…read morewill leave hungry, poor, or both. It is too bad Yelp doesn't allow half stars as I would honestly put this one at a 3.5 and am rounding up. While the quality of the elevated seafood bites is immaculate, they are just that: a bite or two of food, for an elevated price considering the amount of food you get. After spending $76 a person, we were still hungry, whereas that amount would have been enough to feed two average women at another good restaurant. But if you go with an expense account or trust fund baby, definitely get the scallops and the yellowtail pastrami because those two items will blow your mind. Our waitress pointed these two out to us and we're grateful for her guidance because it was spot on. Paying for bread at a Solomonov joint is odd. No dessert menu is odder. Wheelchair access details: The bar is on a terrace. The accessible entrance is through the Hoxton hotel. A staff member will take you through the k'far kitchen and up via a service elevator. No barriers once you are upstairs and plenty of accessible outdoor and indoor/outdoor options, including a small length of wheelchair height bar. A perfectly functional though unexciting wheelchair accessible restroom is available.

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The Gibson

4.0(113 reviews)

The premier no-frills drinking institution with a stellar location and several chill and friendly…read morebartenders The venue makes great use of the space, has several bar tables that let you hang with your group or get to know the group next to you

Love the Gibson! Massive selection of gins, vodkas, and other spirits; knowledgeable staff; warm,…read morewooden, pub-y interior... what's not to like?

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Dolly's Swing & Dive

4.1(28 reviews)

Fun little dive bar! It's very small inside and quickly gets packed, but if you can get in while it…read moreisn't too busy, the drinks are strong and the ice is crushed (like Sonic ice). Great spot to grab a drink before a show or dinner.

Ambiance, service, and drinks! We are from Chicago looking…read morefor a cute place to sit down to drinks and this place did not disappoint! And everyone was so so nice!!!! A must to visit if you are out of town or traveling.

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Hotel Delmano

4.0(417 reviews)

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Visiting from LA and had a wonderful time. The bar is gorgeous and the cocktails are original and…read moretasty. Me and my bf had the alibi, perro y gato, meadowsweet, and ninety-nine roses. We enjoyed them all. meadowsweet was probably the favorite. Not sure why people don't like the service but I had three incredibly attentive and friendly staff attend to us. Had crab legs for $40 and the people watching on the corner outside was great. Reminded me of Paris. Highly recommend stopping here.

Such a chill spot to have a drink and snack while being outside on a nice day. We came by for some…read moredrinks and I had the Meadowsweet ($17), which was a delicious matcha cocktail. Too bad it's seasonal because I really liked this one. Also tried my friend's Perro y Gato ($17) and Belle Hotel Spritz ($17). Great spot to have a drink, light bites, and people watch on the corner of Berry and 9th.

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Arthur B.

14 years ago

if you are a dumb drunk slut this is the perfect bar for you, you won't notice what losers the drunk guys are that are hitting on you, they'll be so drunk they'll think the cokehead trailer-park bartenders are cute, etc. this bar proves you can never go broke under-estimating the american consumer; I guess the Canadians that own this bar just figured make it as cheap and trashy as possible and it will be a success, which appears to be the case; our jobless american young people have just given up on the hope of ever having the slightest bit of class, so they like the place; but it's kind of sad and pathetic to watch the young slobbering drunks stagger out of here and start fights read more

Kerry L.

5 years ago

been a regular of 6 years...tonight my friend was harassed and chased by homophobes outside (past closing by 10 min) as i pleadingly banged on the door looking for help or a safe space to enter as the bartender was shooting shots w friends ,,,i was told to come back tomorrow and consistently ignored although i made it searingly evident we needed help . its always comforting to know that a has been bartender with an affinity for bad bangs and atrocious tattoos can cast off her clientele so casually. i'm not asking bartenders to perform above their pay grade but for the love of god,,,,have some empathy and at the very least some decency read more

guillermo j.

120

15 years ago

Great bar if you are heavily tatooed, dirty, have grubby hair, are jobless, drunk off your ass and a loud-mouthed jerk. If you are a trashy looking guy, look like a roadie or pot-deliverer or something shady, then this is good for you, because the trashiest, skankiest girls this side of Jersey Shore love this place. Also great place to go out and smoke right next to huge piles of stinking trash bags and walls that smell like vomit and piss. Their bathroom is...well...you look. Once you've been in this bar, you can never be cool again...I'm still trying to live down the shame... read more

Anya K.

108

11 years ago

Better than tinder ...................................................................................................

Luis R.

5 years ago

Racist bar. If you aren't white. Don't come Here. The bartenders make clear that they want only want white sporty ppl. read more

Maria T.

461

12 years ago

I had a good here and a lot of fun on a first date.

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