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- 298 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-335-0446
Maison Premiere
Homage to Nawlins' Old Absinthe House takes it seriously enough to pack its own marble and brass absinthe fountain topped by a Napoleon statuette. Horseshoe-shaped white marble bar, distressed fini... read more
- 627 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-768-8131
Freddy's Bar
Freddy’s dead no more! Phoenix-like rise from Bruce Ratner’s ashes for beloved Prospect Heights dive. Downhill slide to the south Slope, but 2.0 is cleaner and nattier all around. Origi... read more
- 755 Dean St. , Prospect Heights 11238
- 718-783-3326
Dean Street
Tavern on Dean regulars reassemble to greet new regime. Low-key décor preserves previous incarnation’s neighborly vibe, although white tablecloths have been ditched for wood-topped tab... read more
- 61 Bergen St., Boerum Hill 11201
- 347-763-6624
61 Local
A Brooklyneer for Brooklyn. Friendly public house pays attention to craft, sources from the best of BK. Sahadi’s hummus, melties on SCRATCHbread, pints from Sixpoint. Kombucha, too, for the h... read more
- 285 Kent Ave., Williamsburg 11211
285 Kent
People looking for that old fashioned (like, 2003) Williamsburg experience could do worse than seeing a show at this DIY performance space next to Glasslands Gallery. Buzzy bands play here to catch... read more
- 286 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-7434
Tuffet
Wine bar named for a footstool, serving up plenty of curds. Chalkboard menu breaks it down into bloomy rinds, washed rinds, aged, blues, and more. Smart wine list to accompany, plus a full bar. Sto... read more
- 925 Fulton St., Clinton Hill 11238
Hanson Dry
Named for former dry cleaner tenant, try not to get "MMMBop" stuck in your head every time you walk by. Brooklyn boozing who’s who (Southpaw, Franklin Park, and Brooklyn Social are on the r&e... read more
- 228 Manhattan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-8643
The Drink
Dram and Spuyten Duyvil folk among the deckhands plying this nautical nook. Spiked punches get the focus, but it's not the Everclear-n-Kool Aid you're used to. Instead, quality booze meets fresh-... read more
- 437 88th Street, Bay Ridge 11209
Capri
Touted as "The Next Generation in Nightlife," Capri is a club that brings a little bit of the city's "lounge" vibe to the area. Brass, antiques, and plush interiors create a vibe that is both chill... read more
- 136 Dekalb Ave. , Fort Greene 11217
Mauzac
Fine sipping right across from Fort Greene Park. Quiet landmark street hosts wine bar from Penang vet. Name nods to French grape, petite copper-topped bar doubles as wine storage, with well-curated... read more
- 147 Front St., Dumbo 11201
- 718-766-9110
reRun
Nothing to do with the late Fred Berry. Dumbo's reBar gets into the cinema game with cherry 60-seat theater. Drive-in inspiration, complete with seats repurposed from old minivans. Hubcaps, reels, ... read more
- 64 Frost St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-0025
Loreley Williamsburg
LES biergarten pioneer crosses the river, opens huge annex in recycled gas station. Maple, brick, and brass inside, row after row of picnic tables out back. Wursts, krauts, and shanks meet th... read more
- 44 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-1860
The Counting Room
Sleek new spot just off McCarren, does double duty with dining and drinking. For the former, haute takes on wine bar faves: deviled eggs, crostini, Sprout Creek Farm cheese plates. Warm bag of crou... read more
- 177 S. 4th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-3726
Dram
Earth-toned, wood-paneled, exposed-bulb booze hole keeps in step with the zeitgeist. Vested barkeeps dispense classic cocktails from a menu that changes nightly. New York drafts, international vint... read more
- 24 St. Nicholas Ave., Bushwick 11237
- 646-924-8488
The Bodega Wine Bar
Bushwick reaches the wine bar stage of urban development. Bodega as in "wine cellar," not as in sketchy corner spot for smokes and Slim Jims -- Spanish bar culture is a major inspiration here. Smal... read more
- 249 Fourth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-399-0099
Mission Dolores
Park Slope/Smith Street parallel gets even stronger with arrival of Bar Great Harry peeps. Same love of brew carries over to two dozen-draft selection in reclaimed industrial space. Mostly made in ... read more
- 543 Third Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 347-463-9458
Lowlands
On the downside of the Slope's slope, come revel in the Lowlands. Abilene spinoff bar converts former karate dojo into eclectic beer den. Plenty of brews: a dozen taps mix standard faves with small... read more
- 263 N. 6th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-7171
Pinkerton Wine Bar
Booze and writers go together like wine and cheese. Find all four at this neighborly Williamsburg bar. Vintage stools and black and white tile make for rustic, Euro feel. The wine swings New World,... read more
- 301 Ainslie St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-7646
Matt Torrey's
Spinoff of Harefield Road and Pencil Factory keeps with the rustic vibe. Roomy spot on Bushwick Avenue decked in wood planking, tile, and tin. Bar stools lined against massive wall of windows for... read more
- 1213 Cortelyou Rd., Ditmas Park 11218
- 718-856-8888
The Castello Plan
Wine bar takes inspiration from 1660 map by Jacques Cortelyou -- a name familiar at least to Ditmas residents. Spin-off of Mimi's Hummus a nice place for a grown-up evening of charcuterie and stell... read more
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