Umm... Dick and Jane's... I had to come back and update/review/praise again. First, last night I had something from your menu (forget the name?) made with Tequila, Mezcal, Vanilla liqueur, Hibiscus Chili syrup, Smoked salt, and an Orange twist. It was fucking amazing!!! One of my favorite cocktails I'VE EVER had the pleasure to partake. Smokey and salty and spicy and... just everything. Second, Christine (sp?) is a fucking rockstar. She continually executes, delivers and makes those of us on the other side feel so welcomed and invited... like home. Anyway, thank you Dick and Jane's for your perfect little everything. It's always a pleasure. read more

Excellent spot. Was there on a Sunday afternoon, the windows were open, the wind was blowing, and the music was pumping. Loved having a DJ there curating the excellent music. We were able to snag a great table in the corner. The vibe was very chill and the cocktails were excellent. My tiki for nikki was one of those lethal drinks that doesn't taste like alcohol, but gets you where you need to be, before you even realized you left the station. Excellent time. Inventive cocktails. read more

This is my Fort Greene secret (not anymore). This is a tiny bar in a carriage house with no sign, no food, and amazing cocktails. They change the cocktail menu seasonally with homemade syrups and infusions. My favorite is the Pepino el Camino. Smoky, spicey, delicious! I love everything mescal. It is a little loud if you are meeting someone new -- but you cannot beat the happy hour! 5-8M-Thurs, 5-7 Fri-Sat read more

I ended up here on a hot night in August and ordered two drinks -- one for myself and one for the boy who I sucked face with in a dimly lit corner for a good hour or so. Kudos to this place for serving (fairly pricey) cocktails that allowed us to make out in pure, alcohol-soaked bliss. This place will always be a special memory for me. I would love to come back here one day, and revisit the cocktail menu, in all seriousness. I appreciate a well-made drink like the ones here. read more

There are a few things that bring added joy to my life. Not having to be up at a set time in the morning, a perfectly toasted hotdog bun, and a well made cocktail. And the later is finally available in Fort Green! Dick & Jane's Bar with it's candle light, exposed brick walls, tin roof, long dark bar, and perfectly sized bar stools is a dream come true to anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good cocktail. I've fall so hard for this place recently I'm torn by even writing a review and sharing this great place with the masses. But I just have to. The menu is extensive filled with age old concoctions and a few new age wonders to have you almost foaming at the mouth. You won't be able to order just one, or one type either. I highly recommend the Whiskey Fig Fizz. Made with 15 year scotch, fig jam, egg whites, and bitters. It is a dreamy, foamy, not too sweet treat, that makes you pull your bar stool just a little closer to the beautiful ladies serving up these drinks. You might fall in love. The Elk House Fizz and the Ward 8, are also pretty tasty. Plus, if you feel like sticking to the classics they make a mean (in a good way) old fashioned and a perfect sazerac. Plus, they play my jams here. 90s Jams that is, how can you not fall in love! read more

This place has a decent atmosphere and a great playlist, but as far as actual booze goes, it's way way subpar. Went here after dinner the other night. First of all they didn't have ingredients for one of their cocktails. Ok. Then I noticed that one of the bartenders was seriously incompetent. Not in the "I'm getting used to working behind *this* bar" kind of way, but rather in the "I'm getting used to working behind *a* bar" kind of way. On a Saturday night. I ordered a Manhattan and it was ok but seemed to be made from cheap booze. Later I ordered a Hendrick's and tonic for my friend. Here is the resulting conversation: Bartender: "We don't have Hendricks." Me: "But I can see a bottle on the shelf there." B: "That's empty." M: "Uh." B: "You just want a gin and tonic?" M: "Alright, what kind of gin do you have?" B: "We have well gin." M: "Uh. That's not gonna be 11 dollars is it?" B: "That's 11 dollars. If it was Hendrick's it would be more." M: "Uh. Ok...?" She then poured the shittiest, well-booziest gin and tonic in the history of $10+ drinks. The experience reminded me of a trip to the renaissance festival- there's a facade of Ye Olde Inne or whatever, but in the back is just a redneck with a deep fryer. This place has constructed the facade of a hip Brooklyn cocktail bar, but the drinks are bottom-shelf. read more

Dick and Jane's is so sexy. It's tiny and dark and totally too much for a first date. But, for a date when you actually think you want to look really good and impress someone , it's perfect. Bartenders are nice, friendly, and the music is a good mix of 80s new wave and early 90s rap. Tasty, tasty cocktails, though $14 for a cocktail in the dead of Fort Greene seems a little stupid to me. read more

Oh. Hi, sexy date night speakeasy-esque bar. Lovely to meet you. After a meal around the corner at Madiba, the beau and I wanted to cap off our date night night. I'm very unfamiliar with this area of Brooklyn, I polled some of my BK friends. Dick & Jane came up quite unanimously as the place to go! Upon entrance, it's small but damn sexy, with knowledgeable bartenders and a unique list of cocktails and libations. I opted for the Provence, which was a choice I do not regret: Lavender-infused vodka with elderberry, honey, and lemon. The beau got a rum-based drink; damned if I can remember the name, but there was apple cider, lemon, and cinnamon mixed in, served in a Tiki mug. Note: They are $13 bucks a pop, but damn well worth it, in my humble lil' opinion. Huddled off to the side on a long bench with a mirrored wall behind it, we sipped, talked, cuddled, sang along to Stevie Wonder and Hall & Oates, and had a lovely yet intimate time. Extra props for having an amazing heating system on a 15 degree January night. read more

I saw positive reviews on Yelp and Google when looking for a speakeasy while traveling for business in Brooklyn. Although the speakeasy technicality is gone (due to the open advertisement of "Bar" on the street) the feeling remains and is a very joyous experience for those not looking for a night out at the club. Cedric guided me through some on and off menu drinks, and showed great hospitality in local recommendations for dinner and general friendliness where I felt welcome as a solo drinker. The drinks were well crafted and appeared well balanced based on what the menu reflected. Cedric was accommodating and took some time for thought before offering a beverage he thought would suit my desires (and he was right). Fantastic bar and fantastic staff. read more

5 stars for the perfectly hand crafted drinks; 10 stars for the bartenders (especially Tara!). We popped in here after dinner nearby on a Saturday night and will absolutely be back. The prices weren't extreme, especially considering that the bartenders put a little love in each cocktail they masterfully shake/stir/concoct. I had the tequila/mescal drink on the menu first then had the bartender surprise me with another mezcal drink. Both were delish!! Beau had bourbon (Bulleit then Larceny) and we got a round of mezcal shots. And the bill was around....$60. Not bad at all. Music was great and so was the vibe. Def worth stopping in! read more

Dick and Jane's - Old fashioned + tequila/mezcal drinks - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's like a speakeasy without being all pretentious and shit. They really deliver on the drinks. And if you don't like paying for $13 craft cocktails the whole time you're there, you can always opt for the $5 beer option. The atmosphere here is great for intimate encounters, dates, or casual conversations. The bartenders and manager are very friendly and accommodating. I'm very glad this place is walking distance and I'll definitely be going here often. read more

This a nice small little local bar. It was cozy and warm. The bartender was friendly. The environment was very chill. I was walking by the place and didn't see any signs. Yet, the outside lighting is what attracted me. read more

Dick and Jane's - Outside the place. No signs. Just a sign that said bar. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's shameful, but I'm a bit of a Fort Greene novice. I can barely manage to navigate the 'hood without my phone giving me constant guidance. Clearly I have absolutely no clue which spots are great and which are to be avoided. Thankfully, my fellow Yelpers steered me right when they sent me, by way of all the positive reviews, to Dick and Jane's. You'd completely miss this place if you didn't know it was there. As is becoming (perhaps) all-too-common with the cocktail lounge/homage-to-speakeasy, there is absolutely no exterior signage identifying Dick and Jane's. But don't let that detract from the positives. On the interior, this is a well appointed space given the size limitations. As to the size, it's tiny, as in a bar and a couple of tables and that's it. But the size, combined with the lighting, makes for a nice, intimate space that would be a great date spot and is equally good for just chatting with friends. OK, OK, enough about the interior and signage (or lack thereof). Let's get to the star of the show here -- the cocktails. A solid variety of vodka, gin, bourbon, scotch, rye, et. al. fill the menu and the quality of the drinks is top notch. The bartender here wasn't the quickest, but she made a great drink, so I thought it a reasonable trade off and the ambiance of the place doesn't feel rushed or frenetic at all, so a slow-to-arrive drink didn't seem such a big deal. They seemed to have covered the spectrum from ultra boozy drinks to the lighter fare, so there should be something for everyone. One star off because the drinks at Dick and Jane's are priced more like Chelsea and less like Fort Greene. It's not wildly overpriced or anything, but I'd hoped to have a little better prices in Brooklyn than those I see when I cross the river. All-in-all, a great little spot in what I've recently started to see as a wildly underrated neighborhood. read more

When we walked in to Dick and Jane's narrow and crowded space, my bf wanted to turn around and walk right back out. We were red carpet ready and the other patrons were might-spill-a-drink-on-you happy and standing around (when they should've have been sitting down in a corner). But having an open mind--especially when it comes to seeing appropriately drunk people in a bar--I thought we should give it a try so we stayed and enjoyed a couple of drinks. The Steve McQueen for me, can't remember what it tasted like, and an Old Fashioned for him, smooth, strong and pleasantly complex. And so, he enjoyed the place that he called a dive and that I dragged him into more than I did. A recurring theme in our relationship. We both liked the quiet but attentive and skilled bartender. Who needs your bartender to be your psychotherapist when you have a finely crafted cocktail sitting in front of you aka BFF? read more

Speakeasy-lite. Having been to a few really good speakeasys in Manhattan with amazing mixologists, and great vibes, my expectations are certainly high I'll admit. Dark, unassuming from the outside and tasty cocktails. There's no real ambiance inside and quite frankly the frowns of the bartenders totally remove the fun of having a special cocktail made. A friend and I stopped in and ordered a penicillin and bees something. We enjoyed them both and were able to grab a seat in the corner and have an enjoyable time with great music in the background. The crowd was pretty laid back as well, but this place gets pretty crowded, which ultimately just made it feel like a regular bar. Granted this was a Friday night however. When it was time to close out our tab, it became clear that this was the bartender's least favorite part oh her job since it felt like it took 20 minutes. 3.75 stars for drinks 1 star for mean bartenders 3 stars for ambiance I'm rounding to an overall 3 stars. I think there may be a bit too much hype for this place. read more

This place serves some of the best cocktails I've ever tasted, and this is coming from a total drink-snob. The owner and staff are super friendly as well. I met them once during the day as they were prepping all their mixers from scratch using fresh ingredients. The space is a bit tight, but so far, the ratio of customers to square footage has been just right. I hope these guys stay around, because they really bring something special to the neighborhood. P.s. I noticed someone else mentioned this as well, but the music was just a bit too loud. A space so cozy and intimate doesn't need to crank the volume so hard. Still, they get 5 stars read more

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Cozy bar with a cool vibe. More important, the bartender took the time to show us how she was making our drinks (it was a slower Tuesday evening). Truly an art form. Drinks are phenomenal and service is just as good. read more

dick and janes is a great local spot. It has a fun ambiance, a real neighborhood feel and the drinks are great. Sometimes they have live music and dancing. Highly recommend! read more

I know- Fort Green has cocktails now? Yes. Yes they do. This was the last stop on a Brooklyn Bar crawl, and upon entering the setting immediately felt right: exposed brick, dim lighting, tin ceiling, Fernet on display. Okay! Then I saw the hottie bartenderesses (plural female bartender) and inwardly groaned. Ugh- one of these places. Don't judge a book by it's cover, friends. I gathered a menu while my friend snagged chairs. The menu is extensive, with classics listed on the front categorized by base spirit, and the house specialties on the back- including some fizz variations. After trying my perfectly prepared Elk House Fizz, I was won over. When bartrendress came over to lament the pain it caused her in being forced to actually make the Long Island Iced Tea someone ordered, I had a girl crush. The only complaints I have are: there is a complete lack of food- not even bar nuts or popcorn! And to be very middling- the ice could be upgraded. read more

Came here with a friend on a random Saturday night to meet people. We failed at the latter, but we had one of the specialty cocktails of the day, and it was delicious. The place was a bit cramped for my liking - barely anywhere to stand, but that's what you get with a speak-easy, I guess. Also, I was under the impression that speak-easy's were secretive, but this one was not. Giving it a 3 because we had to stand awkwardly and no one was really friendly. read more

On one hand I'm glad that Ft. Greene has a cocktail bar. On the other hand, do I really need or want to pay $14 for a cocktail? I would love for this place to be my neighborhood bar but being down $30 for two drinks (excluding tip) just isn't going to work. The space is nice, limited seating but it's never been overly crowded the few times I've been. My drink was decent but I can have the same drink at Madiba for about $3-4 dollars less. read more

Solid cocktails with a nice neighborhood vibe. I like that you can either ball out on fancy drinks or you can slow your roll on some $5 Tiger beers. Even better is that you can do both. At. The. Same. Time. read more

Such an awesome quiet, "speak easy" bar in Fort Greene. I love how long the bar is and it's not too big. When it gets busy, it does feel a bit packed, but I've never been turned away or felt like it was overwhelming. If you come on a weekday night, you can actually have a conversation without having to yell over the music or others chatting. The cocktails are all so delicately crafted, and they use cool glasses and cups too (like the tiki ones!). The gentleman that had served us both times we've gone was very nice and because service was a bit slower that night, was up for some good conversations. I would definitely recommend this bar if you're in the area and don't want to party all night, but want a nice night out with friends. read more

Cool bar tucked a little down Adelphi. It is easy to walk right by it. Found it while waiting for our table at restaurant in the area. The cocktail drink menu had a nice variety and the drinks were appropriately strong. The music was good and had the typical "Brooklyn" crowd. Definitely adding to the list of good places to grab a drink. read more

Definitely the BEST mixologists on this side of the bridge. Comparable to Freeman's in LES. Isaac was our bartender last weekend and he was so meticulous in his craft. It is SO hard to find really well-crafted cocktails with quality ingredients and the right ratios in Brooklyn. I know, I know... I have a picky palate. But *well-made* cocktails are a science. It's like baking... The Steve McQueen is sooooo perfect for my taste. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think! Bonus: Dick & Jane's is a speakeasy and somehow evades the hipster vibe/scene. The guy who sat next to us and was born and raised in Ft. Greene supported this by uttering, "There aint no hipsters in Fort Greene". Well, that is definitely changing... but at least, for now, it's at bay. read more

This bar doesn't disappoint-- delicious cocktails, cozy atmosphere, and friendly bartenders. My boyfriend went with the bartenders choice (bc he likes surprises) and he didn't disappoint... I, on the other hand, ordered three back-to-back Steve Mcqueen's... Spicy liquid gold... I'm addicted. read more

Dick and Jane's - Steve McQueen & Jane's Colada -- cheers! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not for tourists, but on a recommendation, I made the trek here. Off the beaten path, speakeasy style, I loved it. Mixologist made a great rye Manhattan for me. Definitely a neighborhood spot, but if you find yourself in Ft Greene area of Brooklyn, stop by. read more

Love this bar - Bartenders polite, vibes good, musics great! Only offer one IPA though, it was good but a couple more options wouldn't hurt.

This is now me and my guy's new favorite place to grab a couple drinks. Perfect space, ambiance, lighting, drinks, and music. Lovely spot for a youthful, diverse crowd :) read more

Stopped in with a few friends after having dinner across the street. Cocktails were awesome. Love the vibe & music was on point. Perfect summer night spot! && the tye dye t shirts are dope. read more

Edit #2: Yelp isn't posting the review. 1 STAR NOW Edit: I'm not exactly sure what happened here since my last review but I'm pretty disappointed. About a month ago I had been back to find those bartenders I mentioned before were no longer there. Which I understand seeing how some move on. The issues here were the replacements. A tall (maybe) Australian guy pretty drunk and dismissive and at the point where I couldn't understand him so I moved on to the other bartender. Tall nice fella named Shuma. (Sp?) I put proceeded to get one of the worst drinks ive ever had there. Basically a whiskey soda old fashioned I hadn't asked for. It also took him close to 20 mins to make, now mind you the Bar wasn't the that busy. He was more concerned on sweating some girls to try to their number and I made a gesture about my drink not coming and he realized he forgot my order. He proceeded to make me that terrible drink and charge me $15 which I last recall wasn't that much at dick and janes for a well cocktail. Pretty bummed out about this. Probably won't be coming back maybe for Tara because she rules. I'd recommended not replacing really good bartenders with awful ones that overcharge and actually don't know how to make a proper drink....or train them to do so. The bartenders are pretty outstanding here! Super funny, kind and have a pretty vast knowledge of the drink well beyond the menu, Kirby and Mikey are one heck of a dynamic duo on the weekend night I was there! My only complaint are some things like well drinks could be a bit cheaper. Outside of that it's one hell of a joint! read more

Great location in Fort Greene with an intimate atmosphere, good for bringing old friends and meeting new people. The bartender provided great service and was very friendly, my friends and I are loved the drinks we ordered. Will definitely be going back on a regular basis and is definitely my favorite bar in Brooklyn if not the whole city! read more

This is a fun little spot to grab drinks in Brooklyn. I have gone a bunch of times and they have seasonal cocktails that are always made strong. The only down side is how small the space is. It can get really crowded and then it is not so fun. read more

Love this bar. Hidden on a residential block in Ft Greene and very small inside, but the cocktails are top notch and the music is excellent.

BROOKLYN! I love and live in Manhattan but when I decide to venture off and visit some friends in the far away land , BK We always end up at Dick & Jane's. The drinks are amazing. The bartender, Jessie , I think....cute girl with almond eyes? Well super cool chick made me a drink called Ward 8 (delicious). The bar has a dark , mysterious feel to it and just a great place to hangout. Definitely a great find, and walking distance from my friends place, can't beat that! read more

This place feels like a latecomer, capitalizing on the money to be made in Brooklyn and driven by profit. I don't want to pay $14 for a "cocktail" or pay $12 for what is simply a drink. I especially don't want this when there are no prices on the menu. You get the bill and feel like you've been punked. Regrettably, that feeling is all too common in Brooklyn lately. Wish I could like it more but I cannot. read more

Classy atmosphere. Best cocktails I've ever had. Bar tendress Jessie is a supreme mixologist.

A small hip bar populated by those who are cool-enough to know about it. This really is a small bar even for New York. Despite the size and hard to find door the ambiance is cool and with the help of mirrors and a few drinks you forget that you're in a tight space. The music is a bit loud for me but the jams are usually good so it's fine. I'd recommend it for small groups of two like us who didn't really need to talk just wanted a more interesting place to go then the usual bars. read more

I ended up at Dick & Jane after happy hour. While I don't remember all the details, I really enjoyed my time there. The bartender was personable and made delicious, potent drinks. I believe I had a drink similar to a Manhattan. The bar was full, but not overly crowded. My friend and I enjoyed two rounds and chatted a while. I'll definitely be back! read more

We walked right passed it the first time, but I'm ridiculously happy we found the door! Speakeasies are so sneaky. Such great cocktails! It's a tiny place and we somehow managed to snag a table along the back wall. I went to find a drink menu and waited a solid few minutes before the bartenders acknowledged me, but they were swamped so I'm not holding it against them. The menu had about 10 cocktails, a couple beers, and a couple wines. But that's all that was needed! My first cocktail was the Provence, so tasty. It was lavendar vodka, elderflower, honey and lemon. I felt energized and refreshed after that drink! My bf got the Brooklyn Stoop Sipper which was bourbon based, and was very smooth and smokey. But the best of the night was Falling for Jane. My friend got it first and I immediately ordered one once I finished the Provence. That drink made me want to give myself a hug every time I took a sip. That's the best way I can describe it. It was incredible. It had rum, amaretto, earl grey, lemon, egg white, clove bitters, orange zest and dried rose petals. Say What??? Yep, you read that right. I don't know how they came up with it but I'm so glad they did. This place gets packed, you will wait for your drinks, and you may spend a little more than you'd prefer, but all of that is so easily overlooked by the quality of those drinks and the atmosphere of people who clearly love coming here. read more