Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill gets in on the Barclays radius, albeit at the outer reaches. Neighborhood lounge works more for the locals than as a pre-gaming destination. Contemporary digs, with minimal bl... read more
We never thought we'd be checking the "bar" and "health & beauty" boxes for the same venue, but here we go. This hip Bushwick spot that functions as a yoga studio, coffee shop, and cocktail lou... read more
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
Owner and former fashionista Cynthia Diaz's stylistic prowess informs unabashed, swanky décor. Crystal chandeliers, benches suspended from gold chains, animal print lounge chairs, glittery ... read more
Escape from rowdy Bedford Avenue to this quiet wine lounge. Like its neighbor and older sister, D.O.C. Wine Bar, the cozy space is decorated in a Sardinian style: white plaster, wood accents, legit... read more
A Flatiron Lounge for Cobble Hill. Takes its name from a gin, raspberry, lemon, and egg white cocktail, which took its name from a 19th-century Philly speechifying crew. Victorian vibe, pressed tin... read more
Williamsburg all growed up, with its own OCD-cocktail bar. Edward Bulwer-Lyttons with grapefruit, crème de cacao, and ginger-infused Gosling's—dark and stormy, get it? Lounge with DJs, café with ch... read more
Kitschy, camp-themed bar, complete with wood-burning fireplaces and mounted deer heads. Wooden slats and hay awning exterior primes you for great outdoors mood. Inside, toast marshmallows and mak... read more
Cozy corner bar might ooze the comforts of home -- cushy armchairs, pillow-strewn couches, ottomans -- but strollers (and any reminder of them) are not welcome here. Crowd mixes locals with those w... read more
From the guys who brought you Alligator and Crocodile Lounges. Arched ceiling and dim neon lighting create caved-in space ideal for dirty dance parties. Stylized with twiggy red stools and funky ar... read more
Away from the overcrowded main drag of Bedford (but next to the main drag that is Union Pool), Macri Park is a bar for conversations and contemplations. Shiny black booths and velvet wallpaper lend... read more
Prime hipster hotspot for strong quaffs, quality staff, and solid noshing. Satiating more than your thirst, once you move past the graffiti and junkyard parts, you'll find a delicious soul food/Asi... read more
If it was in the East Village or Lower East Side, Barbès would be a good, if unremarkable, pub and live music venue. But its unlikely location in family-friendly Park Slope makes i... read more
Multi-tasking neighborhood hang. Three indoor levels, and one of the best gardens in the Slope. Unpredictable crowd—chat it up in the main bar if you're feeling it, or get outta the fray and ... read more
Saturday night fever strikes the young Polish set. Strictly Eastern Euro techno with a dress code straight out of Soho. It's weird, it's wacky, it's a post-Communist dance party. Catch up on what's... read more
World famous, but just in Brooklyn. Gaggles of drunken cuties waiting for you to arrive from your Jarmusch flick at BAM, so bum a Gauloise on the doorstep and make flirtatious. Best R&B jukebox we ... read more
Vaguely mountain-sounding name and vaguely ski-lodge feel make for one cozy booze cocoon. Exposed brick, wooden beams, and 20-somethings sinking into mushy red sofas. Super popular with locals and ... read more
Williamsburg's only James Bond-in-Scandinavia speakeasy-style bar with an incognito entry: Look both ways before slipping past the gray metal door (marked "bar"). Check out the girls as they head t... read more
Sandy tried to leave some literal watermarks, but riverfront perch ...
Restaurant and lounge inspired by early 20th-century music recordin...
For women who love that beach chic look, this spot really does have...
One-stop shopping with great blend of cutting-edge chic and ready-t...
Neighborhood burger and shake spot nabs awesome name, restored Harl...