Me and my husband live on the 4th Ave and were looking for a place with good cocktails last evening when we happened to bump onto The Armory. And oh, what a cosy place it is. I like the raw interiors- less is more. The backyard looked very inviting for a summer evening. The guy at the bar was friendly from the start. They have an interesting collection of cocktails and also a good happy hour menu. We ordered a few different options from the happy hour menu and were pleased with all of them ! We'd definitely visit The Armory again. read more

The Armory - Happy hour margarita with house made blueberry and mango syrup of the day - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Just walked in. Monday at 11pm. Bartender went outside to take a selfie with a girl he was hitting on. I waited. Took a leak. Waited. Bartender returned. Waiting. Then he tried hitting on another gal "I used to live in LA too!" . I waited some more. I went next door. read more

Great location, great drinks and atmosphere. The owner, Oscar is a charismatic guy and always nice to chat with. We stopped in and he tipped us off to an excellent tequila - Cazadores - we would have never tried otherwise. Soo goood. On special occasions (like the morning of the NYC marathon) you can even find him in there making his trademark bacon, egg and cheese. read more

I recently needed a quick bite and cocktail before a show at Barclays. I didn't want to travel too far but I also did not want to go to a bar within a stone's throw of Barclays. We quickly landed on the Armory. Walking up, I was pleased with the space, dark and moody with candle lit tables and bar. The server was very friendly and great at making cocktails. I saw a few being prepared with the perfect finesse. They have a good happy hour menu, serving a few basic cocktails for $6 each and a handful of noshable/sharing plates. We settled in for an hour or so, drinking one specialty cocktail (Gin with lemon and honey, tasty but a little sweet for more than just one, personally) then a gin and tonic. We split a hummus platter which was served with olives, gherkins and pita. It was actually really delicious and filled me up nicely before the show. I would definitely return the next time I am in the general neighborhood. read more

The Armory - Happy hour menu includes a few bites with a handful of cocktails. I can't wait until mine is served! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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curated cocktails. great service. everyone behind the bar really cares about taste. would def go back when I am in the neighborhood. I have def recommend this a few times to people over the last year. read more

The ambiance was so dope! The servers were very friendly and cute. Perfect chill spot.

Hosted my sisters surprise baby shower at The Armory BK. Everything was perfect! Oscar was so accommodating, flexible and friendly. The outdoor space is already beautiful and didn't take much decorating to make the space fit for our celebration. Food and drinks were great! The service we received during the event was incredible. Oscar and KP and the staff helped us with everything we asked and with smiles on their faces. We are soooo happy we decided to celebrate our sister here! Couldn't have asked for more, thank you guys!!! read more

I had my birthday party here last year and it was an absolute blast. The bartenders were so friendly and accommodating.

I was here last weekend with my best girls. The bartenders, KP and Anthony, were awesome. Everything you would want in a bartender. The drinks were thoughtfully and carefully concocted, and most importantly, delicious. The back patio made for an awesome ambiance to a night we will never forget despite the amount of libations we consumed. 5 out of 5, would drink here again. read more

Came here for happy hour on a Saturday (awesome) the service was good and as fast as they could be. You can taste the quality of the cocktails for sure. They have charcuterie plates, I didn't try bite they looked good. The outdoor space is huge. read more

Beautiful outdoor space and one of the best happy hours ($6 cocktails, wine, and beer) in the neighborhood! Great for a date or low key drinks with friends. read more

this bar feels like it's too good to be true! happy hour was great - $6 for some of their cocktails (albeit the less creative ones, but still, they were very good cocktails for $6), and goes till 8pm unlike some happy hours that end too early for me to actually get there in time. so that's a bonus. and even if you're paying full price, those classic cocktails (margarita, mojiito, hot toddy) are $10 or $11 i think, and the more creative options are $13 - so, still not bad for a craft cocktail. it was too chilly for us to sit outside but i look forward to taking advantage of their backyard now that warmer weather is finally upon us. and they still don't serve food of their own but you can bring in food from outside. really, i have no complaints... i do walk by many other bars between here and my apartment, so it doesn't exactly have proximity on its side for me, but next time i'm getting drinks with friends who do live closer, it will definitely be a contender. read more

Lovely cocktail bar, and I'm thrilled to have it in the neighborhood. 4th Avenue by the Barclays Center doesn't have a ton in the way of cool bars, and this is an awesome venue to add to the mix. Awesome cocktails (try the Cranberry Jam!), really cool space and decor, and never too packed. Seems like it would be a great spot for dates or for a casual drinks night, but it was also perfect for a birthday party I attended there a few weeks ago. The bartender was extremely friendly and had an infectiously upbeat attitude. I'm excited to go back when the weather warms up and try the backyard area. (I hesitated about whether to write a review. On the one hand, I want to encourage great bars and help them stick around. On the other, I want to keep this little gem cool and uncrowded!) read more

Came here for a casual weekend daytime birthday - good drinks, good space, liked the vibe.

Very laid back and quiet for a Sunday afternoon drink.

Amazing bar tucked away. Great date spot or just place to get a proper drink. Staff is really friendly and the music is on point. Best bar in that area hands down! read more

The bar smells terribly of B.O., and that's where you need to order drinks. the backyard is lovely.

You know those times you wander into a random bar strike up a great conversation with the bartender, plan to stay for one and have 3? Yeah. This is that place. Stop in. Ask for Kevin. Great distinct draft list and good craft cocktails. Small spot with a great outside garden. Stop by. Have a drink. You won't regret it. read more

I originally gave 1 star because I thought I might've been intentionally overcharged for my drink. Oscar from the Armory replied and explained, so I changed my rating. Although I think its odd and inconvenient for a bar that doesn't serve food to charge sales tax on top of the drink cost. Lots of coins moving around. read more

Lovely, friendly staff. Chilled but romantic decor. I think it will be a local favourite.

Great cocktails. Nice and boozy. Well balanced. Innovative. A real cocktail bar, not a "cocktail" bar.

Great cozy spot for the perfect cocktails or a beer! Bartenders are friendly and drinks are well made...... My new favorite place!!!!

Okay, so this place is definitely new, still has the "new smell" you know, but it doesn't feel it. Feels very low key and cozy. They had a nice backyard in the back where I spent a majority of my evening and had an absolute blast (came for a birthday) since they had my favorite beer. The cocktails though are pretty on point too! read more

Perfect cocktail bar that's quickly becoming our neighborhood spot. Solid drink menu, friendly bartender, perfect for dates or some low key conversation, with seats available most of the time. The outdoors space is a great addition, and I'm excited to see what they do with it over the summer. Definitely pulling for them to make it! Only request would to get another 1-2 ciders on the menu - something a little smaller than those big bottles of dupont. read more

My friends and I were walking on 4th ave and found this bar. We had cocktails and they were amazing, Chartreuse Daiquiri was my favorite. Wine and beer selection was also very good. read more

Great bar!! Lately, is the favorite destination for me and my friends. Staff is always nice and fun, music and the way the lights are set up gives the place really nice atmosphere. Love the backyard. read more

I happened upon this gem after a long day at work and needed a change of scenery from my normal general watering cocktail hole when I ran across Armory. I was instantly impressed with the bread and circuses offered along with the conversation I had with the bartender on staff (Mark) and the head bartender (Trevor) while enjoying a few glasses of Scotch. I highly recommend coming here for cocktails, the garden, and conversation in a relaxed environment. Keep it up! read more

Had a delicious and educational experience at the Armory with cocktail master Andrew. He made a Dark and Stormy with homemade ginger mixture that was delicious. My friend, a cocktail connoisseur, said his Old Fashioned was superb. Price was reasonable, bar chatter was fun and relevant. Great place for an excellent cocktail. Will return! read more

Decent cocktails and nice backyard. Service is not great. It took an hour to get a cheese plate. Come here if you want to drink outdoors, but not much more. read more

Wonderfully cozy neighborhood tavern. We threw a party there tonight for a bunch of friends, the owners were fantastic about accommodating us. Great vibe, great drinks, great evening. Highly recommendeded! read more

This place is amazing. Great atmosphere. Awesome cocktails. The bartender made me a bespoke drink just cuz. Will be back

this is the first time I'm writing a review of any kind and i'm doing it largely because there are so few and I don't want this place to close cause it is in my hood. It is a very nice place with a great relaxed vibe. Like a number of cool bars in Brooklyn it is transportive to another place and time. It feels authentic. I think that authenticity is even reflected in the low number of total reviews . . . i.e. they clearly are NOT engaged in manipulating or generating fake social reviews : ) Nice bartender the night I was there and you will feel welcome and not disappointed if you pay a visit. read more

We spent a very lovely and intimate New Years Eve at The Armory! The space is simple and beautiful and the staff is very friendly and accommodating and make amazing drinks. The outdoor patio space is very adorable seems great for hosting. Definitely recommended to others! read more