Water Tower

I came here in the day time and the bartender with the tooth gems was super nice and helpful. We…read moreended up loving our drinks and the vibe was super fun. They play really great music and it's a great place to chat with a friend and socialize.

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!

0.0 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Espresso martini

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Kent Ale House

4.1(220 reviews)

Relaxed Irish pub in Williamsburg with East River views and a large outdoor dining area, a great…read morestop for visitors exploring the waterfront. Strong sports and soccer viewing culture with friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. Private room with screen available for up to 50 guests, and a good option for informal group gatherings in Williamsburg. Some of the best Irish food I've had in NYC, including a legendary Irish Spice Bag, and of course, a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. My top spot in Williamsburg

Just a casual sport bar with first floor waterfront views. We were in the neighborhood and stopped…read moreby for a drink and bite. I had the Passionfruit Margarita ($15) while he had a few pints of Guinness ($10). We also ordered a Burger ($15) with Bacon ($2) and Cheese ($2). The add-ons really make this quite pricey. Overall, decent spot. Nothing too special and a bit pricey, but that's Williamsburg for you.

Outside

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

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View from outside

Bar Blondeau

4.3(98 reviews)

The best place to send a summer Sunday funday. We had a reservation at 4:30 and coincidentally a dj…read morestarted playing at 5. The vibes were immaculate, service was great and attentive and the drinks were even better! Pls try the matcha drink it's spectacular. Excellent place to pick for people wanting to see an nyc rooftop

We had such a wonderful time here on Thursday, 10/1! We had requested a table on the balcony and…read morewere so happy they were able to accommodate us. The view was absolutely beautiful and made the whole evening feel extra special. Our server truly made our night! She was fun, personable, and so helpful, and her recommendations were spot-on. We loved the drinks, the atmosphere, and--most importantly--the FOOD! Everything we tried was delicious. We ordered almost the entire appetizer menu and honestly, every single one was a hit! The fried chicken and octopus were especially yummy. It was also a great spot for a celebration--beautiful setting, great energy, delicious food, and a gorgeous view. One thing we noticed was that many people around us seemed to be there mostly for drinks and weren't ordering much food. Their loss! The food is absolutely worth ordering, and I would hate for anyone to miss it. We had such a fun, memorable evening and will definitely be coming back!

0.0 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Evening view from the bar

Oyster was great the sauce was delicious

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Patio area

Kokomo

3.9(1.1k reviews)

•$$$

I Love this resturant, and the upstairs is a great addition to the estabishment. I'm thinking about…read moreabout having an event there

Came here with a group of 5 for Saturday brunch. We had a reservation for soon after Kokomo opened…read moreand were seated fairly quickly. Service overall was a bit slow but good. Their playlist is great so vibes were on point. We all shared the lemon drop cocktail tower. It was super cute, tasty, fun, and did what it had to do for us pre-day party. For food, I tried the bao fish tacos and the crab curry gyoza. Both of these items were good but for the amount that comes with them it's pricy (you get 2 small bao tacos and 4 pieces of gyoza, both of which are $20-22 each). I liked the bao tacos the most because of the mixture of flavors and textures, including the excellently friend fish. The gyoza was different. It wasn't bad but I think I'm just used to crispy/fried gyoza vs these which were boiled/soft. My friends really enjoyed the crab fried rice. The fried sweet plantains were just ok to me; The batch we got were dry and not that sweet.

0.2 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Koko Happy Hour

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Bee's Knees & Honey Lounge

4.5(45 reviews)

Group of us came here to celebrate our friends birthday for brunch. It's a rustic, had a cute…read moreskylight I think. Because we had a flight to catch we didn't indulge in the full menu and kept it light with the brined chicken bites and French fries. The chicken bites were juicy, nice crisp and crunch and came with a house ranch sauce and honey mustard. The French fries seemed home made, best eaten while hot! Would've loved some kosher or sea salt on them. I hade a homemade lemonade to drink, nice and tart. And also stole a bite of friends beignets and they were pretty good, I believe it had hot honey on them and the Parmesan cheese was a nice touch. The service was also great! I forgot the bartender name but he was kind and patient with our large group! Pretty accommodating.

The food was so-so. I didn't care for the chicken because of the texture of the meat but I liked…read morethe fries. The service was good. The ambiance was cool and the lighting was a romantic or backyard party kind of vibe.

Really nice long bar!

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Interior

Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

4.2(11 reviews)

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.

0.2 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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The Gibson

4.0(113 reviews)

The premier no-frills drinking institution with a stellar location and several chill and friendly…read morebartenders The venue makes great use of the space, has several bar tables that let you hang with your group or get to know the group next to you

Love the Gibson! Massive selection of gins, vodkas, and other spirits; knowledgeable staff; warm,…read morewooden, pub-y interior... what's not to like?

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Dolly's Swing & Dive

4.1(28 reviews)

Fun little dive bar! It's very small inside and quickly gets packed, but if you can get in while it…read moreisn't too busy, the drinks are strong and the ice is crushed (like Sonic ice). Great spot to grab a drink before a show or dinner.

Ambiance, service, and drinks! We are from Chicago looking…read morefor a cute place to sit down to drinks and this place did not disappoint! And everyone was so so nice!!!! A must to visit if you are out of town or traveling.

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Hotel Delmano

4.0(417 reviews)

•$$$

Visiting from LA and had a wonderful time. The bar is gorgeous and the cocktails are original and…read moretasty. Me and my bf had the alibi, perro y gato, meadowsweet, and ninety-nine roses. We enjoyed them all. meadowsweet was probably the favorite. Not sure why people don't like the service but I had three incredibly attentive and friendly staff attend to us. Had crab legs for $40 and the people watching on the corner outside was great. Reminded me of Paris. Highly recommend stopping here.

Such a chill spot to have a drink and snack while being outside on a nice day. We came by for some…read moredrinks and I had the Meadowsweet ($17), which was a delicious matcha cocktail. Too bad it's seasonal because I really liked this one. Also tried my friend's Perro y Gato ($17) and Belle Hotel Spritz ($17). Great spot to have a drink, light bites, and people watch on the corner of Berry and 9th.

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Kevin B.

276

5 years ago

If I can rate 0 stars I would. This restaurant..... Roaches Roaches Roaches !! You have been warned! This place is disgusting, Found a Roach inside my bad and a Roach in my platter. I have not eaten from this place again! Threw the food right out! The City needs to shut this place down ASAP. Their food is mediocre in terms of their platter and you can find better restaurant nearby. However, this place needs to be reevaluated and does not deserve a A or B-Grade. Absolutely disgusting. Will provide pictures and raise awareness about this place. Also my name might not match the names in the database for this place but I have eaten their and my name appears different on Postmates, grub hub, door dash, Uber eats, etc... So don't try to reply a bogus statement that I am not a customer here. If your staff were to see me face to face again they will remember the amount of times I bought food from here because it was close by, however I will not eat this unsanitary food that these people offer. You can hide all you want but the city needs to shut down your cart at once!!!. Will be raising awareness about this place. read more

Andrew S.

307

4 months ago

Water Tower in Brooklyn is the real deal. The drinks are on point -- well-crafted, not overpowering, and actually worth what you're paying. The ambiance hits that sweet spot between chill and elevated, the kind of place where you actually want to stay for another round instead of rushing out. And the music? Perfect volume, great selection -- it adds to the vibe without talking over it. Solid spot, easy 5 stars. Already planning the next visit. read more

Evette O.

5 years ago

The view is amazing and the drinks are good. The only issue I had was that the server had told my husband and I that we had to spend $50 each to seat in the water tower which I didn't have an issue at first until I seen this was only told to us and another couple of color. Which I found racist when I seen he didn't say it to any white people that enter after us. read more

Cindy O.

198

1 year ago

I had the best time at the Arlo Rooftop Pool in Williamsburg! The hostess, Honey, was absolutely amazing! She was super attentive and full of positive energy. Made us feel so special and ensured we had an unforgettable experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

Avery G.

2 years ago

Absolutely incredible experience! Whoever owns this spot is doing it right. I feel that this experience is worthy of a review even though I don't do it often. They're doin it right! read more

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Only commenting on drinks and happy hour. Did not come for late night and did try the food. They…read morehave happy hour Wednesdays until Sundays until 8pm with $9 tiny tinis, bloodies, wines, and draft cocktails. The bar is pretty huge, with a lot of different themed rooms. We sat in a room that was like a sleepaway camp room, a room that was like a campsite and a room made of wood? Kinda fun to walk around with a drink and explore different areas. The bartenders were super friendly and the place was definitely a cool vibe. They seem to have some kind of bao truck / food stand inside that seems cool, but didn't get a chance to try it. I think things change at night, so would come back and check it out again!

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I genuinely wanted to like this place because the rooftop itself is beautiful, and the event I…read moreattended was enjoyable. Unfortunately, my experience at the entrance left a lasting negative impression. During check-in, the employee managing the entrance spoke to attendees in a rude and condescending manner, barking orders such as "show him your ID and show me you're checked in on the app" and "it's not difficult." When I politely explained that another employee had also asked to see the app, rather than simply clarifying the process, the interaction immediately escalated to a threat of denying me entry. There was no need for the conversation to become adversarial when I was trying to comply with the check-in process. Rather than argue and disrupt the event, I chose to let it go in the moment. Afterward, I attempted to resolve the matter privately. Over the following two weeks, I contacted the property's Food & Beverage Manager and members of the Events team. I also reached out to Marriott Corporate. Credit where credit is due: Marriott Corporate responded promptly, apologized for my experience, documented my concerns, and advised that they had shared the feedback with the hotel's leadership team. I appreciated their professionalism throughout the process. Unfortunately, despite multiple attempts, I never received a direct response from the venue operator's local management. That lack of follow-up ultimately became part of the overall experience. It's disappointing because I genuinely liked the rooftop and would have been happy to return. Instead, both the initial interaction and the lack of direct accountability from the local management have left me without confidence in returning or recommending the venue.

Gorgeous views, fun bathrooms, and a pretty decent vibe…read more I hit LilliStar for a Juneteenth celebration and it was such a vibe. The bar room is beautiful, but since the event was so busy I couldn't really take in too much of the space. The views are nice from every vantage point outside and it was perfect for sunset. The bathrooms are gender neutral but I loveeed the papaya and dragon fruit rooms. So cutesy. I went alone but I could see my friends wanting to visit on a NY trip and get their pics or something here. If I were local I'd likely revisit on a less crowded night.

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Cute bar, lots of space, easy to get in on a Friday night. Good for a group of friends, mediocre…read morefor a date. Jury is still out on the cocktails. Though this place seems like a cocktail bar, I could barely get down my drink. In all fairness I asked them to swap mezcal for tequila in a basic Paloma like drink, but almost everywhere that shouldn't impact the drink flavor. I definitely want to come back especially since it's so spacious but i may be going for cans next time.

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