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    4.3 (195 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    sign they did just for us!
    Sheynelle S.

    In December I needed a space that could accomadate about 30-40 people for a rehearsal dinner/party for my wedding. OTB communicated well with me via email. The reservation was easy to make, we had the whole front area to enjoy ourselves and play pool. The drinks were great and the food was delicious. We had the tacos, highly recommend. The location is awesome, right after we went to Bembe's and went dancing. It was such a fun night!

    Snowbird
    Peter D.

    This is a beautiful bar. And it's got most of the things I want in a watering hole: 1. Booze. You can drink all the things here (beer, wine, shots), and they also make a mean cocktail, too. Whether you're into the classics (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, etc.) or something special on their menu (the Snowbird, maybe), they make tasty drinks. 2. Great bartenders. Shout out to Amber, who was super hospitable, an excellent drink-maker, and even friendly in the face of one of our party drunkenly gifting her with some chestnuts (not a euphemism, he had a 20 lb. bag of the things you're supposed to roast on an open fire during the Christmas season). 3. A pool table. When I drink, I like to play pool. 4. Comfortable seating. Booths and tables and couches and bar seats. It's all good. 5. Food. I can't say if it's any good because I'd just stuffed my face at Peter Luger's across the way, but the cheeseburger looked pretty damn good. Getting that next time.

    Jennifer N.

    A very cute spot for drinks! I would come back for happy hour. I wasn't a super big fan of the burger and fries cause the patty tasted burnt and the fries were extra crispy. Their oysters are also on the small side. But the cocktails are good and service is attentive. Maybe it was just a bad day for the chef?

    Sausage Platter and Ribs
    Adam M.

    I've been to OTB a few times and my feeling has always been "this is fine." The service is usually decent as is the food. Welp, we went last night and both my girlfriend and I got food poisoning. Not a great experience. Probably not going back anytime soon.

    Chilli Cheese fries
    Theressa W.

    Spent marathon Sunday here for a drink and a quick bite. The vibes were good, I had a hot toddy to warm up but the chili cheese fries were the star of the show. It's one of my favorite childhood dishes and was glad to see them on the menu. The portion size was big, so big that I couldn't finish them. I'll be back to try the wings.

    Tiff T.

    Can I start off with service for a Friday evening in Brooklyn...... We came in it was pretty average inside soooo we was like DAMN!!!! But the server ask we had reservations we said NO, He came he was like chill by the bar give me like 15 mins.... Baby we took two photos a table was READY!!!! THE SERVICE WE GOT WAS 5/5 these guys were truly amazing and super attentive to us. I ordered a half a dozen Oysters & FRESHHHHHH I used the vignette with hot sauce and a squeeze of lemon NEXT LEVEL..... FRENCH ONION definitely cheesy, onions, and the crunchy bread inside.... The wings were OKAY definitely SPICY Chilli hot dog was okay 3/5 the Chilli was everything ai love they used a cheese sauce vs real cheese . The hot dog was little lol but definitely a Nathans....(owner should link me I work with hot dogs from Agristar) The 'special sauce' burger holds a good place in my heart. 5/5 The burger itself was grilled to freaking medium perfection. My first bite came 3 lol I love the size and texture this was literally my favorite thang here..... the salad was fthe perfect pair to this burger vs fries. I'm so coming back!!!!

    Happy hour oysters
    Mahamitra K.

    We stopped by for happy hour oysters and a drink. The Mignonette and cocktail sauces were pretty good and seasoned nicely. We also ordered the Flamingo Frose cocktail, which was pretty good, but I wished had a little more tartness to it. The service was pretty good. The ambiance was great. The interior was nicely decorated with cool 007, bond girl style photography and art. The vibe was daytime classy and they have a pool table. It's also advertised that you can have a pool party there (billiards). Outdoor seating is also available

    Oysters
    Cassie V.

    Pretty low key, unassuming spot in Williamsburg. The inside looks dated but it adds to the ambiance. The food was good. I got oysters and tacos. It wasn't a loud restaurant and it wasn't very expensive. The service was good. He was attentive. I'd definitely return.

    Wendy B.

    Cute spot with pretty good cocktail menu. Fries & Nuggets were perfect snack bites. Thought it was a restaurant but more like a bar though.

    OTB Burger
    Erik R.

    OTB in Williamsburg is a cocktail bar serving very solid American bar food. We came for cocktails and dinner and ordered the special sauce burger, fried chicken sandwich and several cocktails (zizou spritz, margarita, mojito and whiskey sour). The burger and chicken sandwich were very good and topped with a better version of the McDonald's Big Mac sauce. OTB is a great place to get some great no-frills dinner and drinks before a night out

    Front room was beautiful and empty on a Sunday early afternoon
    C D.

    My new favorite bar in the winter because there's so much natural light during the daytime. And there are tasty warm winter beverages in adorable mugs. The little things make a difference during these gloomy winter months. The staff were so accommodating for my party of 25. I made the reservations two weeks in advance and everything worked out perfectly. I am so grateful to OTB. This place is right on the way to the Williamsburg Bridge. This was a great spot to celebrate my birthday. The ambiance/color palette are so cute and charming. I drank a drink with chartreuse that was divine. I also had an Irish coffee that was perfect. And I had a spritz. Every drink was great. I love OTB!

    APEROL spritz
    Lizcary A.

    I stopped by here before a show and the set up is cute. They had nice music playing but it wasn't too loud. The waiter Nesto was super friendly and attentive, service was 10/10. Would def recommend stopping by.

    Aperol Spritz & Mint Julep
    Samantha C.

    The perfect place to grab a drink and hangout side for hours. The cocktails are always delicious!

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    2 months ago

    Great happy hour deal and good vibes. Drinks are too notch. It gets busy but well worth the visit.

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    9 months ago

    Cute little cocktail spot with great bar bites (excellent sausage) and a pool table. Highly recommend

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    Do I have make reservation to go for dinner?

    No I don't think they take reservations.

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy

    Attaboy

    4.1
    (879 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Small renowned cocktail bar without a menu…read more Highlights: - Bartender led: let them know what you like and they'll make you something. Mine was uncanny as I gave him a spirit and he ended up making me one cocktail with peach and another with apricot--2 flavors I love but did not mention. - Lots of locals - #37 of best of North America list for 2026 Midlights: - He told me the name of the cocktails he made, but I didn't remember to be able to order them again. Lowlights - Can be hard to find in the dark and rain but good the door next to it has a note to guide you to the right place - I could've used some bar nuts snack to go with it

    - 1st drink: light n refreshing, fruity or floral but not too sweet, gin based, no spices; this…read morecame out to be pretty good but not anything special nor memorable - 2nd drink: smooth n creamy, could be foamy, refreshing, tequila, something that can wake you up; highlight of the night! It really is light and refreshing with egg foam on top; i like the smooth and creamy factor; it wasn't too sweet but had a slight brightening flavor - 3rd drink: dark and stormy and that was quite of an experience; i indeed felt the storm rumbling down my throat n tummy; do not order unless you're having a tumultuous day rating: 4/5 - i like the concept of not having a menu and you just tell them what you like, because it really challenges them on how well they can deliver what you're feeling; i personally think they slayed - lively vibes and nice lighting but music was a bit too loud n poppy for my preference - vibe was cool but more for friend hangouts not so much date - the service was amazing! I felt the 100% attention from the server as he listened to my order; he was also super demure and personable - the highlight of my night was when he took my order AND when he gave us the check which was his super cutesie pirate ocean drawing - id recommend come checking out if you have strong preferences for cocktails and know what you like! IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Small space but good vibes
    Small space but good vibes
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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (44 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Apotheke

    Apotheke

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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    Beautiful bar

    OTB - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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