I met up with a group of friends at The Evergreen on a Friday after work, and it was a great…read morechoice. The drinks are reasonably priced, and I highly recommend the Negroni--it was excellent. Our bartender was friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome. One of the bar's most charming features is that it's service-animal friendly. During our visit, a friendly husky wandered around greeting patrons, adding to the relaxed, neighborhood feel. They also have a resident kitten named Whisky, who was equally sociable after waking from his nap. The food menu is small, but the pigs in a blanket were surprisingly delicious. Another nice touch is that they encourage guests to bring in food from nearby restaurants, making it easy to enjoy a meal alongside your drinks. The Evergreen is a cozy neighborhood dive bar tucked into a residential corner of Bushwick, at the intersection of Moffat Street and Evergreen Avenue--a fitting inspiration for its name. The interior has a dark, rustic character that feels authentic and inviting. Open until 4:00 AM every night, it's an ideal spot for both an after-work drink and a late-night gathering. The bar is welcoming to everyone and has a great atmosphere. There are plenty of ways to stay entertained with shuffleboard, pinball machines, and arcade games, with a small outdoor space perfect for summer nights. Overall, The Evergreen is a friendly, unpretentious neighborhood gem with great drinks, warm hospitality, and plenty of personality. I'll definitely be returning.

Every visit here smells awful -- probably from the cats and dogs roaming around. The bartender is…read morerude and even put a cat on the cutting board used for limes. The place is dirty, the dog barks nonstop, and she said she was sick but still made drinks without washing her hands. The only good thing? Cheap drinks

I came out on a Friday evening to enjoy the start of my weekend at The Steel Mill in Bushwick, and…read moreI had a great experience. The bartenders provided excellent hospitality and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was amazing. We ordered the teriyaki wings and chicken nachos, and both were full of flavor. Even with the sauce, the wings stayed crispy and crunchy, which made them even better. The drinks were also really good -- definitely not weak. You could actually taste the liquor, and everything was made well. On top of that, the place was clean and had a great vibe. I'd definitely come back again for food, drinks, and a good time. Love the music too. Thank you Alyssa for making it a good experience and welcoming.

What's not to like about this local gem? Service, food, and good vibes. Omg get the teriyaki…read morewings, top 5 on my list.

This was scary! For quite a while this place was closed, but thankfully it reopened and I got to…read morereturn on my most recent visit to the city. Not much has changed honestly. I got to have some Detroit style pizza from upstairs, which I still think is hilariously bold in NYC, and I tried a few new drinks. I had one new friend in town who was trying them for the first time and was also delighted. It's also helpful when you have a bartender or staff in general that genuinely engages with you and is excited that you are enjoying yourself. I forget his name, but he made sure our party really enjoyed ourselves. Great way to kick off the birthday month, that's for sure!

Tucked away in Bed-Stuy beneath a pizzeria, this small speakeasy is the kind of spot you'd only…read morediscover if someone let you in on the secret. I'm sure I've walked past it countless times without realizing it was there, until now. You enter through the pizzeria, where you'll be asked to wait for a host to escort you down. Once inside, you're greeted with a cozy, intimate space and a menu full of creative, delicious cocktails with clever names. The bartender and host were both warm, friendly, and quick with a joke, which made the atmosphere even more welcoming. The space is small, but that's clearly part of its charm, it feels intentional and inviting. I'd definitely come back. No photos this time, I was too busy enjoying the experience and soaking up the vibes. You'll just have to check it out for yourself to see how cool it really is.

Obsessed! Vinyls line the walls while the bartender darns suspenders and I'm instantly transported…read moreto another time. I'm glad I got to see the bar striped down, and before I came in for a themed night. I got to see it in its full form. It's gothic charm is mysterious and inviting. I wanted to stay there all night, but I was only there for two drinks. The first one was the "Fancy Tin Cookie" and it tasted like dessert. There was literally a cookie in this whiskey based cocktail. My next beverage was a creation by the bartender which was a pineapple rum cocktail. This was exactly what I was looking for. Something light, refreshing, but not too sweet. This was a lovely experience, and I look forward to coming back for sure.

I've heard that the Aftermath is a staple bar at Ridgewood & after visiting I can see why. First…read moreoff, the vinyl records & space itself is very cool. Second, it's a very spacious bar as well. Third, the drinks are great. I didn't get any of the classic cocktails & just got a classic gimlet from the HH menu. However, it was great & I loved that there was a generous amount of fresh lime juice given. I also love that this spot has restaurant pop-ups as it's spreading word about up & coming places.

I love Filthy Diamond's back yard and their bar tenders are amazing. The staff is super attentive…read moreand always remember my name.I decided to give their food a try. We ordered catfish and an oyster po boy. I was amazed the food came quickly and the portions were larger than I expected. I am from Louisiana so my standards are fairly high when it comes to catfish and oysters. Those two dishes were amazing. This is a little hidden gem food spot and a fantastic bar.

I had their Bloody Mary at the Bloody Mary Fest. It was on the minty, watery side, and a bit too…read morepeppery for my taste. Still, I liked the atmosphere, and I'd come back to give it another try.

- great hookah, and it lasts a long time - excellent chicken…read morequesadilla Gotta go back for the shrimp - fabulous service - great party inducing soundtrack on a Wednesday night Music was still low enough to have a conversation, but loud enough to party - they charge gratuity - $6 happy hour drinks - chicken wings could use some work - all the drinks were well made

Nice and intimate spot, good happy hour until 8 during the week. It is really a hidden gemread more

I'm going to miss Father Knows Best! This place has had such a special place in my heart for soo…read moremany years. I can't believe it's already been 10 years since i first stepped foot into FTB. I know that ownership has big plans for their renovation and a brand new concept for the area. I can't wait to see what Chris and his team has in store! I know whatever it's going to be, it's going to be incredible.

1. Staff moves very slowly. Though there were about 4 people behind the bar it took several minutes…read morebefore they acknowledged the line. 2. More importantly, the matcha latte was not good. It was extremely grainy. I can see all the powder at the bottom of my cup. I couldn't drink it. I haven't had many great experiences but continue to give it a try. They need to hire better staff that cares about the customers.

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!

Came here for happy hour as our dinner was in the area. The happy hour deal is great! Old…read morefashions/Manhattan/daiquiri/margarita for $8 even on weekends feels unheard of in the area. We were lucky to grab 2 seats at the bar as the rest of the seating actually seemed a bit cramped and uninviting. They advertise a heated back patio but I don't think the heat was on and no one was there, which is a bummer. Regardless, the theme is nice with everything attributable to their "laboratory" ambience. Everything is served in beakers or similar glasses. It can get a bit crowded sitting at the bar as that's where everyone orders drinks but otherwise this was quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep on the list for HH.