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- 152 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
Skinny Dennis
Lucky Dog peeps go honky-tonking on Metropolitan. Retro-basement vibes, with mismatched chairs, pressed-tin walling, wood by the shit-ton. Old beer signs and outlaw-country iconography round out yo... read more
- 12 Jefferson St., Bushwick 11206
Bizarre Bar
Not an OMC reference. Takes name from legendary beatnik hangout Café Bizarre, brings bohemian flair to B-wick. Two French filmmakers do cocktails and screenings 9and burlesque!) in space pep... read more
- 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
- 622 Washington Ave., Prospect Heights 11238
- 718-622-0026
Atlantic Co.
Re-do of under-beloved Ortine does tasty beer, tasty food in a cozy Washington Avenue nook. Bartenders keep the Neutral Milk-esque playlist low enough to allow conversation. Wine list’s up to... read more
- 1 Jackson St., Williamsburg 11211
The Exley
Grown-up chic Williamsburg spot, so forget about your watery beer and divey pretensions. Bar’s backed by a huge orange mural; black leather booths, concrete floors. Big skylight takes the... read more
- 25 Bogart St., Bushwick 11206
- 718-456-7898
Tutu's
Bushwick establishment named for proprietor Lucas Walters’ granny. Pals from The Commodore and a neighborhood liquor store team up for spacious hangout. Long bar, deep floor, basement bel... read more
- 793 Washington Ave., Prospect Heights 11238
- 347-955-4743
Tooker Alley
Ode to the Windy City’s bohemian speakeasies. Wood bar made from the flatbed of a truck joins cagey lights and brick walls in providing character for neo-cellar scene. Del Pedro of Pegu C... read more
- 50 Wyckoff Ave., Bushwick 11237
- 929-234-3500
Heavy Woods
Name’s a translation of the hood’s Dutch name (Boswyck), ownership is the couple behind nearby Bodega Wine Bar. Space kitted out with stainless steel bar, bevy of potted ferns. Caffeine... read more
- 557 Classon Ave., Clinton Hill 11238
- 347-533-9016
My ArenA
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
- 190 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11206
- 718-388-4682
The Graham
Your run-of-the-mill Brooklyn beer bar brought to you by 4th Avenue Pub and Washington Commons peeps—so you know it's done right. The formula? Sixteen rotating suds on tap, twenty bar stools,... 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
- 132 Greene Ave., Clinton Hill 11238
- 718-576-3584
Mayflower Social
The folks behind Aita—Clinton Hill Italian fave—open a little bar next door. Marble counter and retro Renaissance décor serve as appropriate accouterment for the boot-country vib... read more
- 674 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
Beloved
Liquor and beer in the former Stone’s Tavern space. Head bartender from B-burg’s Allswell designs a precise cocktail menu, but don’t be calling anyone a “mixologist.” ... 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
- 501 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-889-7793
Burnside Brooklyn
Fried. Cheese. Curds. ’Nuff said? Midwestern-inspired neighborhood hang brings Beecher’s to Billyburg. Adds other flyover state faves like Juicy Lucy burgers, brats, Milwaukee’s B... read more
- 613 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-0012
The Saint Austere
Not out for beatification, just looking to be a neighborly place for a casual drink or four. Sizable wine list plucks faves from Greece to Italy to Spain. Small plates keep to the Euro theme. Charc... read more
- 60 S. 2nd St., Williamsburg 11211
- 917-719-6072
Crown Victoria
Slightly hidden down a side street near the East River, this seemingly cozy sidewalk cafe turns into a late night bar hotspot. As if the place were carved out of a giant tree, everything on the ins... 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
- 116 N. 5th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-599-0222
Two Door Tavern
Low-pretense neighborhood spot nods to fading Billyburg blue collar cred. Industrial elements in the design, with long bar made of Pennsylvania barn wood, front doors reclaimed from a Jersey artill... read more
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