Starr Bar

This place was really interesting! When I found out all the cocktails were on tap, I was a bit…read moreskeptical. What do you mean you're not going to mix my cocktail right in front of me? However, I was quickly proven wrong. Not only was the service topnotch, but the drinks were surprisingly delicious and refreshing. There's a ton of options which is also surprising considering the tap only format. Upon further reflection of how tiny the bar is, it makes sense why they would go this route. It would be challenging for one person let alone two to be behind that bar shaking and stirring. I also heard there's a back area with more seating but we didn't explore much further than the front bar stool seating. Seems like a cool spot for happy hour or late night drinks and I would definitely return!

Vibey bar for sure. Solid set of classic drinks, and some interesting signature drinks too. Most…read more(if not all) are coming pre made from a tap not made to order. Service was quick and not overly crowded for 1030pm on a Friday. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again but definitely worth a shot. Oh also the dirty martini is practically like drinking salad dressing. I wasn't a fan but my girlfriend loved it

Interior bar view

Aperol spritz

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Palmetto

4.3(38 reviews)

Every cocktail I had was delicious. I got there when they opened at 5pm and a few people walked in…read morethe first hour. Then i around 630/7p it started to get busy and definitely loud at 8pm. I had the passion fruit cosmo, hibiscus cosmo and gentlemen's buck - all were delicious! $16 a drink and you have to order at the bar. There is AC but not blasting. So it will take you a minute to get cool. The music was amazing, lots of old school hip hop. Got harder to talk as the night went on because it got louder with the music or people talking.

As a whole, Buschwick still has margins of neighborhoods that are quite unassuming. This restaurant…read moreis representative of that. Environment The environment didn't leave much to be desired. The music selection was quite exceptional and there was ample seating when I arrived in the late evening. If you're a lover of either bar or booth seating you'll find both of your desires will be met. SIPS I settled on the Passionfruit Spritz which was both refreshing and packed a small punch. If in need of a more spirit forward or herbal option there were plenty of other options in their menu. Overall, Palmetto was a delightful experience. The cocktails, environment and service all worked together for a seamlessly pleasant experience. Happy Sips!

The bar

At the bar.

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Ice. and nothing else

Abe's Pagoda Bar

4.3(157 reviews)

I always order takeout here but my gif the food is amazing. Love your burgers and fried rice. And…read morethe Mac salad is to die for.

We've been coming during covid. Noticed one day thay they serve food. We thought it was just a…read morebiker bar. Boy we're we pleasantly wrong. You order food at the bar and grab it from the kitchen. The food is surprisingly good. This isn't your typical bar food wings and nachos. They have this sweet and tangy guochang wings. The wings have some good meat to it. Their chicken yakitori skewers comes with a black sesame dipping sauce. Pairs well with a cold beer. The crab lagoon and burger will always be a crowd pleaser. Their cocktails and drinks are great! Doesn't matter which bartender, they maintain the same standard. We opt to go early as they get pretty packed on the weeekend/ evenings. They have pool in the bar room. This is surprisingly a big space and ghe crowd is always vibes.

Pain Killer

Veggie Dumplings

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Outside

Lovejoys

4.2(76 reviews)

0.1 mi•Bushwick

Wheelchair accessible

Live music

I just returned to Love Joys after about a year away and instantly wondered to myself what took so…read morelong! The bartenders are soo incredibly welcoming and chill. They didn't even have a problem with me bringing in a hot coffee, which was super nice of them! I came for their monthly open mic and I really love how they maximized the space. It was a packed house (which I love), yet I was quite comfortable given all the great seating and it never once felt overcrowded. I also love how I can always find a parking spot nearby on the block. Though if you're a subway only kind of commuter, then you'll enjoy the fact that the L train stops literally 1 block away. I'll be back soon!

I was invited to Lovejoys for a birthday celebration. On this day in particular, it was rainy and…read morevery cold. So there were a sprinkle of people inside of the venue. I could tell on a day where the weather was better, there would be more of a crowd. Nevertheless, the DJ was pumping R&B music. The vibes were good. I would return at a later time just to see what a different crowd brings to Lovejoys.

Really beautiful bar. Doesn't feel like you're in Bushwick.

Disco nova

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Lovejoys & Palme D'or

The Keep

4.4(84 reviews)

0.3 mi

This bar is really nice. The vibes are very chill with very cozy hints too. The music isn't that…read moreloud so it's a bit relaxing. The drinks pair well a lot. I brought a few close friends so we got to talk a lot while drinking. The staff was also very polite and chill.

Very cool Space they are cocktails are $15 each and their wine and beer are around $10. Really…read morepretty and nice space. There is a back yard. Can get a little noisy there and ppl smoke as well. The service was a bit slow bc there was one bartender and at 7pm a group of 8 ppl came at once. They also have board games. And when i was leaving at 9 p.m. there was a tarot card reader.

Habanero

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Stage

Tora

4.5(69 reviews)

0.4 mi•Bushwick

I'm so happy that this restaurant is just a 2 min walk from my apartment. The food here is amazing…read moreand the ambiance is nice and peaceful. Food and alcohol is fairly priced and food is flavorful/well seasoned which is hard to find in a Japanese restaurant. The service is quick and food didn't take a while to come out. We ordered shishito peppers, corn ribs, beef sukiyaki, pork belly wrapped enoki mushrooms, and Miyazaki a5 Wagyu hot stone grill. * Shishito peppers 5/5 My favorite out of everything we ordered. It's a MUST TRY! The sauce it's in has yuzu so it's nice, savory, a lil sweet, a lil sour, and a little citrusy - it's perfect for my tastebuds. Literally could not get over how good the sauce was. It also tasted good to dip the corn ribs in that sauce!! * Corn ribs 5/5 Grilled corn ribs with seasoning and cheese, super simple but super tasty. Can never go wrong with corn ribs! * Beef Sukiyaki 5/5 Nice and flavorful broth, the meat is tender, there's also a knot of clear noodles at the bottom of the bowl. * Pork Belly Wrapped enoki 5/5 GOOD. Who doesn't love pork belly AND mushrooms (only crazy people) ?! Amazing flavor, nice and smokey, with crunchy enoki mushrooms * Miyazaki A5 Wagyu 5/5 Good, nice to order once just to try since it is a little on the pricier side bc it's A5 Wagyu, personally I'd rather go to an A5 Wagyu restaurant if I want A5 Wagyu. Nonetheless, it was nice to try! This was enough food to share between my sister and I, without feeling overly full and bloated. Definitely will be coming back regularly since it's so close to home.

I'm going to give Tora some extra points because it's SO hard to find good asian food in this area…read moreof Brooklyn. Tora I think is a true jack of all trades, while many restaurants try to excel in one area I think Tora does amazing at multiple. It's good for sushi, ramen, noodles, etc. Just an overall really well-rounded japanese spot. I think their serving sizes are also very good. Though I'll say I don't think Tora particularly excels in one thing it's not going to be the best ramen or sushi you've had in your life but, for something that's close? Affordable? Has no line? It's definitely the best. Very above average in every regard. Haven't eaten here in person so can't speak on their service but at least their food? Great get pick-up/delivery all the time

Dining Area

Salmon Don

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Zaru Soba Chashudon Katsu Curry

Ra-Ra Rhino

4.5(28 reviews)

0.1 mi•Bushwick

Had the awesome pleasure of stopping in for a few happy hr drinks…read more Ra Ra rhino is located in the back of another establishment. Upon entry you're greeted with a plush velvet interior. I'd already eaten so I was only stopping in for drinks. I indulged in the happy hr special which included 10 buck select drinks. Atmosphere was laid back. Service was good. I'd definitely stop in again.

What a fun speakeasy! This one has been on my list for awhile and I finally made it for a friends…read morebday. When you first walk in, it is a burger joint (unfortunately no gluten free options) and then you pass by a Photo Booth to go to the bar. I LOVE a Photo Booth and this one took very good pictures and they give you a digital copy both in photo and video. On a Saturday night, they had a pretty good DJ playing Afrobeats and reggaeton. The bartenders were nice and the margaritas were pretty good. Considering it's a speakeasy, I would say it's pretty spacious with a few booths and table, but would recommend you go there early if you want to be there with a large group. They allow birthday cakes from outside as well.

Dimly lit vibes

I love when the menu has the glass type next to it. The drinks are incredible.

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The purple rhino

Carousel

4.3(24 reviews)

0.1 mi•Bushwick

Loved the theming here! This 70s themed bar is huge with lots of spot to sit, dance, and they even…read morepool tables in the back! I came in here on a whim after seeing a shot at Company XIV. The vibes were so fun and the cocktails were top notch. I couldn't find the menu online, but I had a rum based cocktail with coconut and strawberry. It was so delicious! Tasted sweet, without being a dessert cocktail. Definitely recommend stopping in here for the cocktails and the vibes!

This place has such a chill vibe, with a massive bar, cute hanging lanterns, and dim lighting that…read moremakes it feel cozy. It's super spacious, so it never feels stuffy, and there's no cover. There's a bar in the center and another on the left, with a layout that lets you walk a full circle around the space. The drinks were great, the service was friendly, and even the bouncers were nice.

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Every drink is super aesthetic

Carmelo's

3.9(56 reviews)

Whoever the security guard was tonight, he was absolutely disrespectful. Me and my friend were…read morewaiting for an uber and he would not let us stay in the bar even though It was not closing yet. Called my girl friend a bitch and made us get out even though there were multiple other patrons in the bar. Whoever that security guard was, I hope your pillow is warm and soggy. But our bartender was great though! Truly loved him and gave him an amazing tip. But truthfully, any security guard who is calling a woman a bitch and is complaining about working his JOB should not be there.

A cash only bar Dark and dank and divey bar*…read moreShady characters *good place to finish the night, weird place to start the day

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Left Hand Path

4.2(52 reviews)

Left Hand Path is my go-to Bushwick bar because of: a. the…read moredraft list b. the dumplings c. the space d. the backyard (e.) all of the above

Crowd, drinks, atmosphere all nice would def go back to start a night or a midweek date night.read more

Entrance

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Happykind P.

10 years ago

...wish I was joking about this-on election night a woman came up to me threatened me physically and called me a "white bitch" & attempted to hit me (her friends pulled her back). Not sure what she was thinking...my friend and I thought that she must of assumed I was a trump supporter and was just drunk. But she was not kicked out by the bartenders and that's why I am writing a review. election night is no excuse for physical and verbal attacks. again, I wish I was joking about this. read more

Mcnair S.

210

9 years ago

Starr bar is constantly evolving. The chef from much loved Cafe Ghia is now making her amazing food at Starr Bar. Event's happen just about every night, - politically relevant films, and discussion during Cocktails and Conspiracy on Mondays, comedy on Wednesdays, regular live music, and weekend dance parties. read more

Ana N.

10 years ago

Always something different happening here. A gorgeous but unpretentious space that hosts dance parties, live music, comedy shows, art exhibits and performances, film screenings, political discussions, but can also just be a great place to bring a date or a whole crew for a fun night out. read more

Logan P.

127

10 years ago

I'm stoked to be able to drink and dance for social justice at this awesome bushwick bar/venue with an amazing social mission. Meet the owners and organizers that frequent this hub and be swept away. read more

Carmen G.

4 years ago

Great ambiance and food! It was a little dimly lit for me, but this could be nice for a date night or late night dinner. I'll definitely go back at some point read more

Kels D.

9 years ago

This place is great. Cute and good drinks. drinking for a good cause is always a plus! Bartenders were friendly.

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