The best bars & nightlife in Brooklyn

Cocktail lounge with a chill vibe presenting creative concoctions in an art-filled atmosphere.

2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd (New York)

This cool hot spot with a cozy retro vibe showcases inventive cocktails & global small plates.

215 W 75th St (New York)

Bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.

24 E 39th St (New York)

Gathering place offering local brews & bites in a relaxed setting with a beer garden & greenhouse.

16-16 George St (Ridgewood)

An extensive list of wines by the bottle & by the glass are available at this Village refuge.

28 W 8th St (New York)

A semi-secret entrance (ring bell) leads to this plush lounge crafting Prohibition-era cocktails.

48 W 17th St (New York)

Trendy cocktail bar offering Latin American and new world flavors, plus happy-hour specials.

3454 Broadway (New York)

Compact, standing-room-only spot serving Italian wines by the glass, plus bruschetta & pasta.

84 7th Ave (New York)

Cocktail bar offering a menu of classic and original drinks, along with a relaxed, stylish, intimate atmosphere.

164 9th Ave (New York)

Craft cocktails & bar bites are offered in a low-lit, subterranean setting with a cozy vibe.

3604 Broadway (New York)

Speakeasy and cocktail bar, dimly lit and decorated ornately with vintage accouterments.

45 W 45th St (New York)

Relaxed eatery offering espresso drinks (including lattes and cortados), along with cocktails.

322 Columbus Ave (New York)

Pizzas and pasta from scratch and other Italian staples offered in a chill space with outdoor seating.

508 W 28th St (New York)

A playful craft cocktail list is paired with elevated, global snacks & mains in a casual setting.

951 Amsterdam Ave (New York)

Cozy wine bar with an 84th Street location, serving small plates, beer, and cocktails.

318 E 84th St Lower Level (New York)

Cozy Brazilian spot offering small plates and cocktails, such as caipirinhas.

177 E 100th St (New York)

Entertainment venue, eatery and winery featuring live music, comedy shows, pizza and other dishes, as well as wine tastings, events and art…

25 11th Ave (New York)

Craving a low key night that still feels a little special? Cork Wine Bar (Seaport) nails the vibe with an extensive wine list, thoughtful…

193 Front St (New York)

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605 E Main St (Islip)

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95 W Broadway (New York)

Relaxed, cozy bar featuring sake cocktails, beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

224 E 10th St (New York)

Popular comedy club with 2 large showrooms featuring American & international comedians.

318 W 53rd St (New York)

Trendy tapas bar injecting a New York sensibility into traditional Spanish bites, and cocktails.

14A Orchard St (New York)

Watering hole with a Prohibition theme serving craft cocktails, beer, wine & bar bites.

204 W 55th St (New York)

Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.

298 Bedford Ave

Casual cocktail bar featuring a rotating selection of craft beer and vinyl DJs.

16-80 Madison St (Ridgewood)

Cozy venue featuring Mediterranean-inspired fare plus an abundance of wines plus sake cocktails.

410 W 43rd St (New York)

Bi-level sports bar near NYU offers long happy hours & bar food.

134 W 3rd St (New York)

Lively eatery with exposed brick & outdoor seating, pairing BBQ fare with cocktails & craft beer.

79 Pearl St (New York)

Relaxed pub with a rustic vibe & patio offering craft beers, New American small plates & sandwiches.

253 5th Ave (New York)

Cozy wine-bar eatery with an at-home feel and laid-back vibe, plus light bites and friendly service.

108 W 81st St (New York)

Stylish wine bar featuring an extensive collection of new and vintage books (most available to buy), plus coffee, cocktails and mocktails.

54 Mercer St (New York)

Brick- & wood-accented restaurant & bar for German specialties & beers, plus a large backyard.

181 Smith St

Sandwiches, salads & small plates are offered alongside lots of vino at this laid-back wine bar.

211 E 4th St (New York)

Midtown residents and Grand Central commuters frequent this sports bar for casual beers & pub food.

329 Lexington Ave (New York)

Waterfront winery in a former warehouse, for tastings overlooking the river & the Statue of Liberty.

175 Van Dyke St Ste 325A

Handsome and expansive bar with a chill vibe dishing up dry-aged burgers, steaks, and cocktails, plus live music.

140 E 41st St (New York)

In-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space.

930 Fulton St

Cozy hangout offering beer & wine by the glass or carafe in an intimate setting, plus sangria.

455 W 48th St (New York)

Accessed by pressing a buzzer, this skinny cellar pub features a long list of mostly European beers.

124 MacDougal St (New York)

Metropolitan bar with black & white art & a 'throwing range' to smash glasses & electronic items.

458 9th Ave (New York)

Cozy wine bar with a seasonal menu, knowledgeable staff, and happy hour deals.

254 Broome St (New York)

Cozy Turkish eatery serving wood-fired flat breads, seafood, and meat plates, plus wine and cocktails.

108 W 74th St (New York)

Warmly lit bar & American eatery with a brief menu of oysters, steaks & other hearty fare.

131 Christopher St (New York)

Relaxed spot for wines from around the world and tapas-sized dishes.

252 W 51st St (New York)

Sports bar with more than 30 draft brews, lots of flat-screen TVs & a second-floor outdoor deck.

832 8th Ave (New York)

Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary.

96 Berry St

Dimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano.

70 W 36th St. (New York)

Local saloon chasing whiskies with pickle juice & other drinks in a laid-back space.

79 Baxter St A (New York)

Comedy club with emerging & established talent, classes in writing/performing & limited food menu.

208 W 23rd St (New York)

Snug, busy bar offering finger foods, burgers & tacos, plus cocktails, beer & a variety of whiskies.

37 E 28th St (New York)

A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers.

1291 3rd Ave (New York)

Clubby hangout with new American eats & handcrafted cocktails, plus TVs showing sports.

143 E 47th St (New York)

Trendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.

The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St (New York)

Beer, sausages, pretzels & Ping-Pong offered in an outdoor setting under the High Line.

848 Washington St (New York)

Over 30 wines by the glass are available along with homemade NY pretzels & hand-crafted cheeses.

510 W 52nd St (New York)

Chill bar with games on TV serving cocktails, beer, and wine, plus bar bites like pizza and wings.

23 Park Pl (New York)

American restaurant with comfort fare, a raw bar & cocktails in a space with red-leather banquettes.

132 W 31st St (New York)

Intimate eatery whipping up Italian-inspired small plates and wines sourced from Italy.

56 University Pl (New York)

Sophisticated-feeling bar, known for its wine list and small-plate menu, as well as friendly service.

6 W 24th St (New York)

Cozy underground bar featuring up-&-coming comedians & open-mike events 7 nights a week.

99 MacDougal St (New York)

High-energy, Saturday-night lounge featuring cocktails & dueling-piano shows in a dimly lit space.

152 W 26th St (New York)

Sib of Tanner Smith's for beer & cocktails in a space with a long bar, tiled floors & flat-screens.

307 W 47th St #1 (New York)

Stylish, rustic-chic gastropub turning out modern Korean bites & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

5 W 31st St (New York)

Bi-level bar with long beer list (yes, many stouts) & TVs near Penn Station & Madison Square Garden.

215 W 35th St (New York)

Event space, brewery & eatery offering arcade games, plus skeeball, shuffleboard & feather bowling.

82 Prospect St

Stylish wine bar with a patio & a menu of cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta & New American entrees.

41 E 30th St (New York)

Industrial-chic bar specializing in craft beers, also offering cocktails, bar snacks & sandwiches.

886 Fulton St

This brick-walled wine bar with a menu of charcuterie, cheese & tapas offers an intimate atmosphere.

405 W 44th St (New York)

Small bar in Hell's Kitchen serving beer, wine, and cider, with a popular popcorn snack, and singing.

462 W 49th St (New York)

Informal tasting room by a Long Island City-born craft brewery specializing in farmhouse ales.

141 Flushing Ave building 77

Pizzas, pastas & small plates with dozens of Old & New World wines by the bottle or glass.

242 E 50th St (New York)

Cozy French eatery offering brunch staples, escargot, seafood & meat plates, plus a large wine list.

924 2nd Ave (New York)

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails and American bites.

45 W 27th St (New York)

Rooftop eatery (Margaritaville Resort) for beer, cocktails and bar snacks with spectacular city views.

560 7th Ave (New York)

This tin-ceilinged bistro offers upmarket pub fare & charcuterie along with DJ shows & late hours.

248 Dekalb Ave

Casually chic wine bar from Le Bernardin's master sommelier with charcuterie, French fare & lunch.

151 W 51st St (New York)

Casual studio for guided painting sessions with wine and beer sales.

329 Greenwich St (New York)

Laid-back brewery featuring a bar and lounge, plus waterfront seating with Statue of Liberty views.

185 Van Dyke St

Cozy spot with a refined vibe & traditional wood decor offering classic pub fare & a full bar.

9 E 45th St (New York)

Stylish wine bar featuring live jazz, cheese and charcuterie boards, plus small plates.

69 Thompson St (New York)

Bountiful salads, grain bowls, and breakfast-to-dinner fare served in a casual cafe with coffee and cocktails.

Grand Central Station, Lower Level Dining Concourse, 89 E 42nd St (New York)

Laid-back, 1945-era corner pub with bar bites & Alidoro Italian sandwiches for lunch.

81 Hudson St (New York)

Elevated classics created in a polished restaurant sharing space with a whiskey distillery & bars.

686 Broadway (New York)

More than 300 international brews await at this long-standing, cash-only pub with pewlike seating.

145 Bleecker St (New York)

Classy, spacious comedy club with an upscale Italian menu, including pizza & cocktails.

22 Warren St (New York)

French eatery featuring brunch eats, escargots and steak frites, plus a wine list.

330 5th St

Relaxed venue offering a French-inspired eatery, a curated list of wines, beers and champagne.

420 Malcolm X Blvd (New York)

This stylish, open-air cocktail spot overlooking the East River features burgers & bar bites.

78 South St Pier 15 (New York)

Cozy neighborhood eatery and bar featuring a back room for live music and events.

408 Rogers Ave

Cozy nook with oval-shaped bar, global wine list (plus tastings) & charcuterie menu.

422 Hudson St (New York)

Espresso drinks & wines by the glass go with Italian small plates & baked goods at this urbane cafe.

44 E 28th St (New York)

American eatery set in a converted bank vault with original vault doors dating to 1904.

115 Broadway (New York)

Cozy, sports-centric Irish bar serving pub fare, happy-hour drinks, and live entertainment.

315 W 39th St (New York)

Casual bar/restaurant serving draft beer, cocktails & hearty pub fare, plus weekend brunch.

442 Court St

Cool sports bar in a Midtown hotel offering bar food, beer, cocktails, and live entertainment.

135 W 30th St (New York)

Beer hall offering a large craft-brew menu in a brick-walled, TV-equipped space.

80 W 3rd St (New York)

Upscale, seafood-focused New American with cocktails & live music in a huge, bustling space.

890 7th Ave (New York)

Naples-style handcrafted pizzas, pasta & panini, served with Italian wines, under the High Line.

513 W 27th St (New York)

This buzzy local haunt serves cocktails & updated comfort-food favorites in a retro-bistro setting.

560 5th Ave