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- 229 Roebling St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-7869
Passenger Bar
All aboard for south side bar inspired by classic train culture. Duplex space is all about the blown-out front ceiling, with all kinds of headroom leading up to rustic beams. Light-industrial fixtu... read more
- 983 Flushing Ave., Bushwick 11206
- 718-386-1133
983
Was spinoff of Rent-inspiring East Village original, totally fitting since the nabe approximates the EV of yore, right down to creeping gentrification. Former Life Café NINE83 now resuscitat... read more
- 1031 Grand St., Bushwick 11211
Delinquency
Rocking nights under the smokestack. Former factory steeped in history―air conditioning was invented here, no kidding. Converted boiler room now filled out with handmade wood bar, mishmash of hangi... read more
- 383 Carroll St., Brooklyn 11231
- 347-799-2154
Lavender Lake
Team of designers follows up on drunken promise to open low-pretense neighborhood hang. Converted horse stable near everyone’s favorite canal (once so nasty it was nicknamed the “lavend... read more
- 35 Ingraham St., Bushwick 11206
- 718-628-3643
Alaska
Frontier feel, as befits joint on Brooklyn’s fringe, with a name cribbed from lipstick-pit bull land. Thrift store art on the walls highlights country living, weathered wood ups the rus... read more
- 477 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 347-227-8196
Skylark
Beloved old-man bar Timboo's gets a retro makeover. Inspired by grandma’s basement, Leah Allen of Abilene Bar switches out pool tables for pinball machines. Kitsch-fest on the furniture and t... read more
- 27 Broadway, Williamsburg 11211
- 646-568-6622
Donna
As they say, "an elegant space for dirty kids." Leif Huckman follows (literal) dream to bring Central American vibes to Billyburg. Jessica Wilson (Prune, A Voce) and Jeremy Oertel (Dram) drop light... read more
- 308 Hooper St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-5152
The Flat
The brains behind Lit Lounge and Home Sweet Home bring swinging jazz club to Williamsburg. Vintage furniture, carpets, and pics like a Victorian parlor. Old-fashioned cocktail menu re-imagined with... read more
- 222 Bushwick Ave., Bushwick 11206
- 718-386-5300
Tradesman
A Bushwick bar that would make Tim Taylor proud. Stays true to blue-collar moniker with wall décor that includes chicken wire and antique tools. Saddle up to the long oak bar and sup up loca... read more
- 249 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-788-8867
Beauty Bar Brooklyn
Ooh, sparkly. Glittery walls camp up Brooklyn outpost of nationwide parlor chain. If Hairspray was a bar. Prime destination for Slope bachelorette parties. Central oak bar, kitschy green hairdryer ... read more
- 245 S. 1st St., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-763-1825
Tender Trap
Shares a name with a Sinatra flick, but sounds here tend to be considerably more contemporary. Sick DJ lineup starts up around 10pm. Ownership has BMX and X Games connections, appreciation for skat... read more
- 266 Adelphi St., Fort Greene 11205
- 347.227.8021
Dick and Jane's Bar
This cocktail spot's old-world appeal, dim lighting, and exposed brick, is enough to induce the sexiest of exchanges between Dick, Jane, and every cocktail-cradling patron. An ideal destination for... read more
- 703 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn 11215
- 347-227-7166
Sea Witch
Nods to Brooklyn nautical history, cribs name from legendary New York clipper ship. Seafaring theme picks up inside, with anchor-chain stools, aquarium, reclaimed woks looking like constellations... read more
- 708 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn 11232
- 718-499-2175
Mary's Bar
Former Polish dive reconstituted as retro corner bar. Some love for former tenant in salvaged “S” from the old sign, well-preserved brick walls. Tin ceilings and pendant lamps complete ... read more
- 103 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-7703
High Horse Saloon
High Horse Salon adds an 'o' and booze. Next door saloon a good spot to chat up your stylist, unwind after a mid-day trim. Rustic look cribbed from the mothership. Janky brick, weathered wood, lite... read more
- 608 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn 11216
NoBar
Juilliard-trained actor Anthony Mackie opens a Bed-Stuy hang. Went so far as to build his own bar, using recycled barn wood, and topped with an antique cash register. Low-key spot despite the Holly... read more
- 597 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
No Name Bar
There's actually a non-hangover reason you can't remember the name of the bar you were in last night: there is no name. You may wonder if the place even existed at all. From the outside it looks li... read more
- 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
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