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    The Keep

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Open 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual

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    Peta W.

    I went specifically for the oddities. Pleasantly surprised by the pieces. I had a plethora of gin cocktails which were all great! Think I favorited the lavender! Service was phenomenal, Diego the owner, was so welcoming and shared back stories about the pieces. Overall ambiance is quaint and I loved it. I'll be going again, just wished it was closer to me.

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    Pamela P.

    Most beautiful bar in Bushwick and best cocktails for sure! The decor is unique, a mix of quirkiness and theatrical elements cover every piece of wall and ceiling in this one of a kind bar. The music selection was on point though-out the day, offering a genuine and authentic proposal. We came for afternoon cocktails and ended up staying until late night to enjoy the live DJ and performances. Diego the owner serves the bar and is a great mixologist, cocktail list is innovative and tasteful. We had the habanero, mezcalita and maple, all delicious. We had a chance to talk to Diego and he is a lovely person, he shared stories with us and even send us some drinks on the house. The time we spend in this place was magical. Immediately upon entering and watching the ceiling dome allowing the light into the space and the quirkiness of all its decor it became my now favorite bar in the neighborhood. They also offer full bar service, with good beer selection, have a nice back patio and ATM inside as the place is cash only. If you want to experience a unique night I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

    Meg C.

    Vibe transports you to another place. Warm, dark vintage - a mish mosh of decor from taxidermy to doll heads in every nook and cranny. Live jazz, cheap drinks, a great patio, easy to chill and hangout - attracts interesting walks of life here till 4am. Connected with waves of engaging strangers over a fire and a lost cell phone. Definitely a memorable bar I would return to.

    Great drinks, ambiance, and vibe. A definite must on a slow weekday.
    Tremaine R.

    Live music, cool decor and ambiance. Drinks were good as well. Nice spot for a slow weekday.

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    Steph S.

    VERY cool and unique. We came here before Nutcracker Rouge for a pre-show drink and it was perfect. Loved the antique atmosphere and all the different knick-knacks everywhere. I got a cucumber drink which was super refreshing and my husband got an espresso martini which was one of the best we've had. We were the only people in the place which I was surprised, but it was also the Thursday before Christmas so assuming that might have been why it was slower. It's also cash only - but they have an ATM in the back. We don't come out to Bushwick much but this would be a place I would definitely come back to if in the area!

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    Really chill bar with some comfy seating. It's great for having convos next to each other and they don't play loud music.

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    Such fun ambiance. Basically an old antique shop turned into a bar! Cash only so be prepared.

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    Cool spot with good music and a good staff. Good as a neighborhood drink spot and can get a dance floor going as well.

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    Cafe Balearica - Comedy Thursdays!

    Cafe Balearica

    4.0(46 reviews)
    2.1 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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!

    You can choose from two main vibes at Cafe Balearica. Upstairs, you have a spacious, somewhat…read morerelaxed bar and lounge area. The music is at a low enough volume that you can hear your conversations, it doesn't get too crowded so you can spread out, even if you're in a large group. Downstairs, it's a lot tighter, with a DJ, dance floor, lounge seating area, and a much more packed and busy atmosphere on the weekends. I like ping ponging between both vibes when I'm with friends. Admittedly I've found the music both times to be too experimental for me. Confessing that makes me feel like an old person shaking my fist or at least shaking my head, misunderstanding what makes the youth tick. But I had no trouble twirling around the dance floor to this weird experimental music after throwing back a few tequila sodas upstairs. A few times while here my friends have split up into the group that wants to go downstairs to dance and the group that wants to stay upstairs and chill. It's relatively easy to navigate between both vibes, which I enjoy about this spot very much.

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    Water Tower

    3.3(79 reviews)
    2.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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.

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    Water Tower - Inferno Paloma

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

    Kent Ale House

    Kent Ale House

    4.1(221 reviews)
    2.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$

    The food was great, drinks were very well priced, and all employees were super well attentive…read more We primarily had a blonde employee that only works weekend helping us. I asked her to just decide for me what I drank through the night and every drink she brought out was absolutely phenomenal. Will definitely come back here again. Shoutout to her (I'm so sorry, I didn't catch her name. She had many rings on and was just all around amazing.) !

    Kobe beef sliders, fish and chips, a nice ale, fifa on the tv…read more Life was perfect in this little oasis of a bar. Watching soccer, pretending as if I had been looking forward to Germany playing Curaçao for weeks. The occasional glance at the Chrysler building across the East River. As I worked my way through my beers, the amazing bartender perfectly timing my refills, I felt as if this may be my new place. My "get away from all the noise" safe haven. That was until I was halfway through beer three. It all got dark. I mean it literally got dark. A waitress began pulling down all the blinds, taking away the sun haven I had found myself loving. Taking away the joy I had worked so hard to achieve. That is when I knew that that beer would be my last. I did not come to a bar with a wall of windows to end up in a place darker than the Rikers Island cells mere miles away. So I ask this one question to the waitress, why? Why ruin the joy of light? Why ruin it?

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    Kent Ale House - Chili Nachos + Philly Cheesesteak Rolls + Truffle Fries + Trio of Kobe Beef Sliders

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

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    Bar Blondeau - Oysters

    Bar Blondeau

    4.3(94 reviews)
    2.2 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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.

    You can never go wrong with a nightcap at Bar Blondeau. Located on the sixth floor of the Wythe…read moreHotel in Williamsburg, this rooftop captures a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline at eye level. Everyone from the doorman to the server treated us like royalty. The martinis here are sumptuous, especially the Zephyr which consists of apple based spirits from upstate New York mixed with bergamot and sage. For a light app, I recommend the winter squash tempura served with an addicting green tahini. The chocolate cake is a decadent delight featuring a rich layer of hazelnut praline.

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    Evening view from the bar

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    Oyster was great the sauce was delicious

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    Kokomo

    Kokomo

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side
    $$$

    As a Caribbean girl at heart, I couldn't come to New York without getting my fix at Kokomo. And…read moretrust and believe, they did not disappoint! The food was absolutely spectacular, full of bold, authentic flavor in every bite. The ambiance was vibrant, warm, and full of energy, all perfect for a lively night out with friends. Since we went on the weekend, the restaurant's DJ was playing all the best Afrobeat and Caribbean music throughout dinner! The service was above 10/10. Plus, our waiter had amazing energy, was attentive the entire time, and made sure we felt well taken care of from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience! I HIGHLY recommend this spot and I already can't wait to come back!

    I had an absolutely horrible experience here. Before the rest of my party even arrived, I put in an…read moreorder for 2 chicken bao buns. A full hour passed, my party arrived, ordered their food, and received their meals before I ever saw mine. When I asked our waiter what was going on, he was confused and said he would check with the kitchen. Fast forward to the 90-minute mark: everyone at my table had received their food and completely finished eating. Finally, the kitchen brought out my order--except they only brought ONE bao bun instead of the two I ordered, and it was completely cold. At that point, I told the waiter I didn't even want it anymore. He apologized and insisted they would make 2 fresh, hot bao buns for me quickly. I gave them one last chance, but another 20 minutes went by and nothing ever came. After 2 full hours of waiting and watching everyone else eat, I had to cancel my order entirely. I ended up having to leave my own party hungry and find a local pizza shop just to get a meal. The lack of communication and complete failure in service was unacceptable. I will not be returning. Oh and mind you my friends pointed out on the receipt it said customer didn't like food to cancel out the order rather than. Food never arrived.

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    Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge

    Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge

    4.5(42 reviews)
    2.3 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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.

    Stopped by Bee's Knees Honey & Lounge recently and had a really enjoyable time overall. The vibe is…read morecozy and a little upscale without feeling pretentious--great spot to relax with a drink and some shareable plates. To drink, we ordered a hot toddy and a mulled wine. Both were perfect for a chilly night and nicely spiced. The hot toddy especially hit the spot. For food, we tried a few things. The Sweet Potato Beignets with hot honey & parmesan were definitely interesting--sweet, savory, and a bit unexpected. Not my favorite item of the night, but still worth trying if you like unique flavor combos. The BK Sliders (3 pc) were solid: thick applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, Russian dressing, and pickle on mini brioche buns. Simple, satisfying, and nicely done. The real standout though was the Calamari with shichimi pepper, jalapeño, lime zest, and herbal dipping sauce--absolutely amazing. Crispy, flavorful, and the seasoning had just the right kick. Easily the best dish we ordered. Service was friendly and the atmosphere made it easy to linger. Overall a great experience, and I'd definitely come back--especially for that calamari and another hot toddy.

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    Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge - Really nice long bar!

    Really nice long bar!

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    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar - Mural at Jaffa Bar

    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

    4.2(11 reviews)
    2.2 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    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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    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar
    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar
    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

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