The location is a bit unassuming, but this bar has such a great ambiance. There's lots of various seating, which felt great for a date night. I also liked their sunroofs for some natural light. The service was also great too. All of the cocktails were reasonably priced at $16-17. I ordered the Jazz Hands ($14), which was so delicious. I loved the Jasmine Tea that really shined through. Seems like a go-to spot for people grabbing a drink before watching a show at Brooklyn Paramount. read more

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Came here with friends for drinks and walked away genuinely impressed. Really cool space, wide open, felt like a converted warehouse, which tracks, since half of Brooklyn seems to be a converted warehouse at this point, including my old apartment when I lived out there. Everyone felt spaced out inside, in a good way, not a bad one. The big open layout gave off the opposite of claustrophobia, if that's a real feeling, and it somehow made a private conversation feel even more private. Like you were hiding in plain sight, tucked into your own corner of a massive room. Drinks were solid and the prices were fair for what you're getting. A genuinely great spot to kick off a night or use as a meeting point before or after an event. Loved the vibe and the décor here. read more

Walked in at 8 PM on a Saturday (holiday weekend) and our party of 4 had our choice of seating. Pressed Suit and The Buddy were both great. They're not breaking any new cocktail ground here, but it's a super chill spot and suited our needs perfectly! read more

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Stopped in for drinks after dinner. I had the pressed suit. Pretty good drink nothing to rave about. The water they bring out was sparking but it seemed to be tonic. Not a fan so I asked for normal water. Service was good. read more

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cool ambiance and bar unexpected for the location in the heart of downtown brooklyn. had the flaming sugar cube cocktail so got a cool show as well. haven't tried the food but saw there was a small bar bites menu. read more

Great time!!! Ross is an amazing bartender and the ambiance, drinks, everything was perfect read more

Gotta love a happy hour!! Drinks and dinner (burgers and a great veggie sandwich) before a concert at the Brooklyn Paramount a few weeks ago were all great. Really friendly service. Highly recommend!! read more

better than ever- the new owner has made some exciting changes and I can't believe it could get better! PS- the tuna melt is the best!

Went to this bar on a Saturday night with three of my Asian girlfriends -- all of us well over 30 -- and honestly had one of the worst experiences I've ever had in NYC. We had almost finished our first round of drinks when the manager suddenly came over and asked all four of us to show our IDs. Not at the door, not when we ordered -- after we were nearly done drinking. And later we noticed -- he didn't ask anyone else for ID, just us. That already felt discriminatory. Then it got even weirder. I was holding a vape -- not using it, not even bringing it into the restroom or anywhere discreet. We were sitting right in the middle of the main hall. Still, the same manager came up and told me to "put it somewhere he couldn't see it." I told him I wasn't using it, and he said, "I know, but still -- put it in your bag." I was honestly trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, but there was just no excuse for that kind of behavior. We felt so uncomfortable that we just paid and left. I've lived in NYC for years and have never experienced anything like this. If you're a person of color -- especially Asian -- or if you have a vape, think twice before going. read more

A great cocktail bar downtown Brooklyn. The waiters were very attentive even with a large group. The cocktails were great and not watered down at all. I wish they had a larger food menu or more gluten free options. read more

Enjoying some delicious moctails in good company! Nice atmosphere with dim lighting and cool background music, great fruity moctails and tasty grilled cheese. Great attentive service. read more

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This spot is cute inside, I dislike all the construction outside it's been going on too long. Also, I dislike all their cocktails on the menu, the draft beer was good. read more

The Rockwell Place is a fantastic cocktail bar and restaurant! Tucked between two busy streets near downtown Brooklyn, Rockwell Place manages to pull off a quieter, almost speakeasy sort of vibe. It felt like a great way to escape the busier parts of the neighborhood. They've got tables for dining, as well as an impressive bar with plenty of seating. There's an intimate vibe, with warm, low lighting and a dark interior. Serious bonus points for background music that's actually in the background -- no shouting just to be heard here. I stuck to drinks, so I can't comment on the food menu, but the bartenders were excellent. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

The best place in Brooklyn! The owner Alex was fantastic. The bartenders Aaron and John treated us so well, remembered our drink orders and made us feel like regulars. Can't wait to come back. We love it here, best stop on our nyc trip read more

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Comté & taleggio cheese, sun dried tomato-sour cherry jam spread. This is what you get in THE grilled cheese. GET IT. My friend and I contemplated putting in another order after devouring the first. I had no idea this spot was so close to me. Multiple people clearly got the memo as the air was full of laughter on an early Friday evening in early June. The cocktails were memorable as well. I got the Beach Benny (a tropical margarita with reposado tequila, blue curaçao, pineapple, lime, and a hint of ginger and coconut blast) and the Mellow Greyhound (a salty Dog with gin, grapefruit, honeydew melon, lemon, and salted cucumber). Aiming to be a regular this summer! read more

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Was introduced to this bar by a friend and wow, what an underrated bar - it's sooooo good. Cocktails? Amazing. Food? Mind blowing. My boyfriend and I keep going back to get their burger because honestly, I think it's one of the best burgers we've ever had. I've been there at least 10 times at this point and I always get the burger and "Use Your Illusion II"cocktail if I want a drink that night. Other items on the menu like their grilled cheese & spicy caulilini is also really good but the burger is forever my #1 there. The burger is just perfect.. the onion... gouda cheese.. and that perfect medium rare bite... ugh perfection. I don't even know the right words to describe it. You're just going to have to trust me and try it. TRUST. read more

Having moved back to the area, we had to stop by and haven't had a weekend where we didn't go grab a quick drink! T.H. and I love this bar for various reasons. It's quiet, clean, and well run to start. The bartenders are wonderfully knowledgeable and take their craft seriously. As someone who doesn't drink alcohol, they really go out of their way to create good mocktails for me everyone we go to also make my experience special. The drink labeled "a non-alcoholic drink" is a wonderful start but ask any of the bartenders to make a base of whatever fruit or herb you're craving and they will do a fantastic job. A special shout to my husband's favorite bartender Nate who always seems to read his mind for the next cocktail and for making excellent soothing cocktails for my extremely tumultuous pregnant stomach. 5 stars for a good vibe, great service, and a wonderful product. read more

Felt like a drink after work and @therockwellplace had nice outdoor seatings for me to just take a breather. Salmon toast was nice but tbh was looking for more snack/food options like fries or fish and chips that can be more filling Chose this cocktail because I like Calpico, but it turned out to be a bit stronger than what I expected. I did like the fruity and tartness though! read more

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I love that they do garnish-less drinks, all of which taste great. The bartenders usually love to great something unique if you want off menu. This is also an amazing date place, everything is really cozy and the seating is designed to be intimate. Plus they usually have low volume music so it is easier to talk. Date night wise it is also super close to a lot of good places to eat around Dekalb so a great place for a nightcap with someone special. read more

Can't count how many times I've been here. This is one of my favorite bars in the city and I'm so glad it's survived the pandemic. In a low-key location a couple blocks from the BAM, Rockwell Place is churning out high-key great drinks. If you're a cocktail nerd, you'll have a fun time quizzing the bartenders to improvise something for you. Or just order something from the menu; the folks here know what they're doing. And if you don't know much beyond a vodka soda, no worries, this bar is as far from pretentious. The music is at a perfect volume where you can easily hear your companions, thanks to the foam paneling on the walls. Because it's a little tucked away from the main streets in the area, you can pop in on a Friday night with a few friends and be seated right away which I can't say about other bars I love. Check their Instagram - guest bartenders come by on some Tuesdays. The food is solid - burgers and grilled cheese, chips, and the like. But you're here for the drinks and the rating reflects this. Cocktails typically are $18 after tip/tax, which is standard for Brooklyn. read more

Came here with some girlfriends and had a blast! The bar is BEAUTIFUL!!! Really great space, incredible cocktail list. Fantastic service, appropriate prices. The spritz du jour was my favorite. read more

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My boyfriend introduced me to this place recently and I'm glad he did. This place is aesthetically pleasing and the vibes are chill. The music isn't loud which makes this a great place to sit and chat. The staff is friendly and from what I heard the food is delicious. I didn't get the chance to try the food during my first first but I can tell you that the drinks are well made. The two that caught my eye were the Beach Benny and the Japonaise. The Beach Benny is not only pretty but delicious. I could see my self enjoying this drink more during the warmer months. The great thing about this place is that they offer some drinks hot. My boyfriend ordered The Spaghetti Incident in the Jungle (hot). I found the drink to be interesting... not really knowing how to describe it. Most importantly, my boyfriend seemed to enjoy it. I will be back to try the food options on their menu. read more

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Had a small gathering here for my partners birthday, and it was perfect! Great ambiance, dim lighting, subtle background music, and tasty small bites. Not to mention the cocktails! The service was phenomenal - there when we needed them, but not overbearing. Burger was solid as well. It was my first time there, and I'll definitely be back. I highly recommend! Thanks for a great night. read more

A fun and chill cocktail bar! I stopped by here last week and had a really great time! Tried a couple of the cocktails and really enjoyed them. The head bartender is amazing too, he made a cocktail for me and it was outstanding! Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

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My husband and I enjoy going to the Rockwell place. It has a nice atmosphere and some nice wines

I recently visited the Rockwell Place bar and had a fantastic experience. The service was top-notch, and the cocktails were really good. Highly recommend! read more

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Walk in group of 7 on a busy Friday night. Alex came to us, made some rearrangements and voila, we were sitting and drinking delicious cocktails! Great place, great cocktails and great people!! read more

I had my birthday party here last weekend and really had a wonderful time! Alex and management and staff were fully accommodating to my party of 20+ on a busy Saturday night! The cocktail menu was really original and standard wine tasting and and beer available as well! Appetizers werewolves just OK but good enough. The decor and atmosphere were fun, chic with a great vibe! Covid protocols in place and an eclectic crowd. Overall highly recommend The Rockwell Place for a fun, hassle free evening! Centrally located to all major subway lines for NYC in friends to come in and meet! read more

I'd been meaning to come here for awhile but since it's a little off the beaten path it took me longer than I wanted. It was fairly quiet for Friday night, which was fine by me. Really cool building and decor inside. Loved the adult Dr. Pepper, which went perfectly with a little snack of potato chips and french onion dip. They've got some other snacks and a few more substantial items and plenty of drink options! Highly recommend! read more

Came with my boyfriend and our friend for a night out. This place has the vibe of a new age vampire. The drinks are delicious and beautiful, and the servers are very kind and attentive. It's a really cool spot, the art is cool- the location is a little out of the way and down a quiet street, just adding to the vampire aesthetic. Good music, good food, check it out! read more

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I feel lucky to live so close to this excellent neighborhood gem! Got a coveted bar seat on Cinco de Maio when everything in the neighborhood was full. Had a delicious burger and the drinks are absolutely fabulous! The bartenders were busy but still had great attention to detail. The space is perfect, lofty, warehouse feel with skylights that punctuate the bar with beams of light. Comfortable and ample seating too. read more

Loved this hidden spot for a quick drink meetup! Awesome vibe and super friendly people. We also tried the grilled cheese which was DELISH. The place is off of the main road but you can't miss the sign once you turn onto it. read more

Honestly, I don't think I've ever met a ruder bartender than the one working last night - didn't catch his name but he had long, dark hair. The first drink he made (dirty vodka martini) had so much vermouth it was basically undrinkable, but I suffered through. But the second drink (a vodka soda) was somehow worse, with completely flat soda. We mentioned this to him and he literally couldn't care less; his only response was "that's just the way soda is here" - seriously? Completely unapologetic, almost seemed combative towards us. I was shocked by how rude this guy could be. I get that it's the holidays and you're busy, but if you can't make cocktails or be nice to customers, you have no business being a bartender. I used to love this place, won't be coming back again. read more

Exceptional bro-douchery is to be had at 31 Rockwell Place. Two dudes behind the bar quietly gave my husband and I menus without so much as a greeting while lamenting that unlike their sister bar, The Long Island Bar, they weren't included in the '50 Best Bars'. I wonder why? Was it that these two dudes (who appeared to non-ironically roll out of a corporate IT department or game developer circa 1997) mocking practically every person walking past the floor-to-ceiling window in search of the catercorner door? The lack of waiter service? (Two women seated at a two-top bar-adjacent had to order their food from the bar). Space is fine, old BAM flyers are sweet- thanks to BAM, of course...cocktails were unexceptional as was the music-one star for the warm and personable delivery of a small bowl of warm spiced nuts while we sat at the bar. The bro's behind the bar couldn't be bothered. read more

I had a really nice time here, sorry some of the reviewers didn't! I came on a Thursday night and had a cocktail and beer outside. The cocktail was really good and they had other half on tap. The interior looked cute as well. I don't think I would journey here, but if you're in the area it is well worth. read more

This place is outstanding! Great cocktails and appetizers! What is also unique, at this bar one can carry on a conversation without raising your voice due to brilliantly designed sound system. Bartenders are great at what they do and very accommodating. read more

Food is great. Grilled baby Octopus is amazing. OMG. Delicious. My girlfriends had the burger and they loved it

Really cool, cozy cocktail bar sort of in the middle of nowhere. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. They have good cocktail selection and always have great local craft beers as well so it works perfectly when my gf would like a cocktail and I want a hazy ipa. read more

I came here with my friend a few weeks ago and it's a super cute spot. The ambiance is dark with a bunch of tables and seats at the bar. The cocktail menu is pretty extensive and they have some light bar snacks and food. The service was good and the cocktails were delicious. I would certainly come back again. read more

We love this little place, mostly for the staff and the cocktails. Each time we have been there we've had a wonderful time. The atmosphere is unique, it feels off the beaten path, and really fits into the edge neighborhood of Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn. The staff is super friendly, they make us laugh each time we are there. The drinks are stellar... this review would be a five star if their food were just a bit better. But please do not let that dissuade you, this place is soooo worth it, and we will keep coming back. read more