The space is small and cozy but full of character and vibes. Doing it via IG and loved the idea of…read morethe DJ playing vinyls while the patrons jammed over drinks and signature wings. Invitation accepted! Bae and I pulled up on a Wed around 6:30 and it was way too soon as we were practically the only people there. We wasted no time in getting to the heart of the matter: wings and drinks. I had the Blueberry Mule a nonalcoholic spritzer with a ginger beer base, blueberries and lime with fresh rosemary. It was so refreshing I could've had 6. He had the Bust It Baby Bourbon with rye, grenadine, pineapple, orange, lemon, Demerara, angostura. He loved it! I ordered the Brown Butter Buffalo wings and he had lemon pepper. We shared an order of fries hot out the deep fryer with light seasoning and he added mozzarella sticks. We were happy to big back down everything but the mozzarella sticks which had no pull and were very dry. The service was immaculate. Our order was timely, drinks made to perfection and we got what we went there for . Good eats, great music and vibes. We had errands to run so we left and then came back shortly after 9:00 and could barely get on it was so packed. Overall, there's only one way to sum this place up- think Cheers but black-owned. Everyone knows each other by name and gives hugs and there appears to be a strong sense of community amongst staff and patrons. I'll be back real soon.

Stopped in after having dinner/drinks at another restaurant close by. It seemed like they were…read morehosting an event because it was packed and everyone had on name tags, but we asked someone and they said there wasn't an event. We decided to join in on the festivities and make some tags for ourselves. Very small spot with limited seating. They had a live DJ and the vibes were really good. Drinks were ok. They have an interesting/creative lineup of drinks/names. We had the "THE DRINK DRAKE DRINKS" which has TEQUILA PEACH PROSECCO RUBY GRAPEFRUIT but it wasn't strong at all for $17. It was more refreshing than anything. We ended up switching to regular flavored margaritas which were better. Food: we just ordered all 3 flavored wings they had and they were all good.

Okay this place is like a great spot. They're happy hour is amazing- the menu is so long they have…read more$4 shots and $7-$10 menu items. The ambiance is a bit loud but they have tvs for sports watching, good drinks, AMAZING service (all the staff is great) and hookah. We got their $9 wings that were huge, we got 10 wings so it was a great deal- lemon parm and sweet chili were top 2! Need to add pics but will def go again also right by the L train so very convenient...

Divebar is a great spot! Came with 4 friends to watch the Knicks game. had an awesome time…read more Emily got us a table right away. The sliders , tacos , coconut mojitos were . Shoutout to Lauren our server for being kind, professional, and taking great care of us. The live DJ was a vibe. Definitely coming back

Nice and intimate spot, good happy hour until 8 during the week. It is really a hidden gemread more

Friendly neighborhood bar good food had beef empanadas they were good a lil small but u get 2 for 5…read moreso it's a great deal my bartender Bella was amazing she was attentive even though she was working alone on an early Saturday she was friendly and down to earth they have hookah as well prices are great my new go to for bushwick

Carneval is always a great place to have delicious food and drinks, good music and great service…read morethere always pleasant. I love coming here

The food and drinks were delicious, especially the Tato roll and Chimi, which were both very tasty…read more The ambiance was great, with good music and attentive customer service.

I had their Bloody Mary at the Bloody Mary Fest. It was on the minty, watery side, and a bit too…read morepeppery for my taste. Still, I liked the atmosphere, and I'd come back to give it another try.

Randomly stumbled upon this gem after the lounge I planned to visit was closed, and I'm so glad I…read moredid! Located in Bushwick, this Black-owned jewel was exactly what my friends and I were looking for. It's laid-back, with a backyard that's perfect for enjoying drinks in the warmer months. The music set a cool, relaxed vibe, and the bartender served up quick, delicious drinks without missing a beat. Filthy Diamond is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink with friends or a casual date. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself. Who knows, maybe we'll run into each other, and you can tell me how right I was about this place. Cheers! *Sorry, I forget to take photos when im enjoying myself. Promise to take pics the next time I visit.

I wanted to stay close to the venue of the celebration I was in town for, but somewhere super…read moreslick.....Hotel Indigo it is! I specifically chose this hotel because Aliya Cocktail Den sits on top. What a sweet rooftop in the heart of Brooklyn and if you know me, then you know I love a good rooftop. Well this one even has a pool, indoor dining and a full bar, making this one hit on all cylinders. Bar service was great, eventhough the servers also catered to folks that were kicking it poolside. I chilled in the pool and one of the many loungers for about an hour and a half before I had to get going. I got a taste of this dope Brooklyn gem, but trust me, I will be back!!

Absolutely. Here's the corrected version with Aliya throughout:…read more My husband and I finally had a rare date night after dropping our daughter off for a Parent's Night Out. We spent the morning handling passport appointments, so we were excited to enjoy a relaxing evening in the city. Unfortunately, Aliya was one of the most mediocre dining experiences I've had in Brooklyn, which is disappointing because Brooklyn used to consistently outshine Manhattan when it came to food. The experience started off a little awkward. We had a reservation but weren't sure who we were supposed to check in with because no one greeted us when we stepped off the elevator. Once we approached someone, we had to repeat our reservation name and time several times before getting seated. Since we planned to have dinner downstairs afterward, we decided to order lightly. I had the Peach & Heirloom Tomato Salad, and my husband ordered the Oxtail Birria Tacos. I'm glad we didn't commit to a full meal. The salad arrived without the candied pistachios listed on the menu, which was disappointing considering how simple the dish already was. When I mentioned it, I was told they would have to go downstairs to retrieve them. That turned into a whole conversation, and by that point I was already hungry and halfway through my salad. It simply wasn't worth waiting any longer. My husband's tacos were very small, and while he said they were "just okay," neither the flavor nor the portion justified the price. We also discovered there is an automatic 20% service charge, which made the lackluster experience even harder to overlook. For me, value is about the complete experience. If the flavors don't impress, the portions are underwhelming, and the kitchen can't consistently deliver what's listed on the menu, it's hard to understand why those dishes are being served at all. The menu is genuinely creative, and I wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the execution just isn't there. This one was a miss for us, and sadly, we won't be returning.

I came here for a late night hangout and I loved it. I had such a nice time, we wanted to go to…read moreanother place but it was closed. So first the ac was on and the temperature was fine which is super important because with this heat and humidity, the temperature of an establishment is a factor for me. Next the service, the employee was great very attentive and gave great recommendations. I ordered the slider's appetizer and two drinks. The sliders appetizer was good, it had a beef, jerk chicken, friend chicken and salmon. The jerk chicken and salmon were really good, they were flavorful. The beef one was also juicy and great. The fries were also good. The drinks were really good and innovative, had good flavor. The drinks had the right balance of liquor and juice. The only downside is they didn't have frozen drinks which I love but it is fine they had a nice list of mocktails. If I lived in Brooklyn I would definitely be a regular here. The place is welcoming and a great place to have a drink, you can speak and enjoy the music. You can go alone or with someone a great establishment and I will definitely be back, it is worth the trip from Harlem.

Had a pleasant evening here. During Black History Month we wanted to support a Black business. It…read morewas awkward upon entry as three men were standing/sitting by the door. That didn't feel inviting Now on to the good stuff. The music was great. Great vibe. I'd probably sit at the bar next time. The happy hour for the wine is a steal. Bang for your buck. Mozzarella sticks were delicious. Sauce too. Now the cheese and charcuterie left a lot to be desired. The cheese was great. The fruit was not great and the salami was meh. All in all I'd come back for a casual night. The server Sola was great.

This is just a great place to kill some time, grab a drink, and have a snack before checking out…read moreshows at Company XIV (reviewed separately) or House of Yes (I've reviewed them at some point too). It's laid back, simple, clean. Bar is pretty comfortable seating-wise. Bartenders are always kind and hospitable. In fact, this time around I chose a drink I didn't like and the bartender asked if they could make me another one. I told them only if they would let me pay for the one I didn't like (I'm not a person who tries things and then doesn't pay). But they insisted that I take a new drink (that they made off menu, for me special) without paying for the discarded one. By the way, there was nothing wrong with the one I tried, it's just I'm really tired of the jalapeño trend and it turned me off with the jalapeño flavor. I had the pretzel and mustard, which again is a huge portion and you'll never be able to finish it unless you have help. I also had the hotdog, made with all the pickle relish, brown mustard, and onion toppings. It was average, but hit the spot and wasn't too heavy. Nothing fancy, but the vibes are IMMACULATE.

Great bar spot in the bushwick, east Williamsburg area. There's usually a lot of people inside on…read moreFriday nights. I like how they have a big menu for drinks and also other non alcoholic drink like Red Bull, etc. Workers are nice and friendly, there's also two bathrooms which is nice. Definitely recommend if you're looking to stop by for a quick drink or even stay there for an hour or two.