I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

Really nice spot for open karaoke!!! A menu with a decent amount of selections! Staff are friendly…read moreas well! But I wish they would advise customers to not smoke indoors.

I don't even want to call this a dive bar. They have dive bar prices but ambiance is too good. Neat…read morememorabilia everywhere. Every time I come I make sure to take a coaster. They're cardboard so it's no problem. They don't serve doubles but there's nothing stopping you from double-fisting your drinks. This is a bar that you can do real drinking in. They give good pours. The crowd is nice, the music rocks, and you can order food in. If Duff's was closer to me I'd be their Norm within a month.

Great place to get a couple drinks. Bartender was extremely…read morefriendly. This is a classic rock or hair band lovers dream bar.

Stopped in for a frozen drink. Drinks weren't ready yet frozen. But I still had 2 in its liquid…read moreform. Mango daiquiri. Delicious and strong. Stephanie was a good bartender. I'll be back. Good music!

Very solid clinton hill bar with $8 drafts and $15 cocktails. The cocktail I got was definitely…read morestrong but delicious! My friends also enjoyed their cocktails. There's a few tables inside and a backyard as well. Would recommend if you're in the neighborhood looking for a relaxed spot.

When I first moved to New York nine years ago, one of the first things I did was Google "most…read moreunique bars in NYC," and this spot popped up in a Time Out article. What's wild is if you go back to that same list now, most of those places are gone..but this one's still here, still doing its thing. And it's not just surviving off novelty either. It actually feels like Brooklyn. very Bushwick, very laid-back but still a little chaotic in the best way. It can get pretty packed, so don't expect a ton of space, but honestly that doesn't take away from the experience. It's always a good time, and the drinks never miss. If you're looking for a unique but low-pressure spot for a casual date or just somewhere to talk shit with a friend..this is a solid pick. They've got board games, but the real highlight for me? The adult coloring pages lol. Also, don't get offended by the subtle insults around the bar like saying "do math to figure out the tip"... lol I promise it's not that deep.

Such a fun bar. Been coming her when they first opened and it was my 2nd date with my now wife…read more We love dive bars and Boobie trap checks off all the boxes. Strong flavorful cocktails. Decent beer selection. And fun games to play at the bar or table nearby. You see what you get. And thats always a good time.

This bar has a very fun fun concept- a bar turned from a former brothel. The motif on the door is a…read moreplay on the 'this is not a pipe' work, which really added to the vibe I was expecting. Unfortunately this place fell very flat. Leading with what we liked: Their mocktail offerings were good, promising a 0.0% ABV which is hard to come across when mocktails are offered. They serve oysters, which adds to that aphrodisiac experience of the oh so 'wow this is a former brothel!'. The bartenders and servers were fast and very sociable with the more sociable customers. The immediate entrance is very tight, and it was uncomfortable navigating the space. We expected there'd be more seating in the back, which there was, but it was limited and not offered to us until we asked for it. We honestly had no clue where it would be and only asked because of how this place was advertised. While it was comfy once we made our way back there, it was reminiscent of a lounge style bar space that almost any bar could replicate with the right room and budget. We didn't feel as though this hit the spot and were let down by this experience. I'm not sure if I can judge the menu of drinks/ foods as expensive, but we left hungry bc we couldn't justify some of the prices. In addition, I've seen a lot of complaints about the volume of the music: it's definitely loud at the front but a lot lower in that back lounge space. It's as loud as any bar's music level would be, but truth be told we were expecting music that matched the vibe of what was advertised and yes, at a lower volume.

i love this bar!! it's not great for big groups, but perfect for a date night or group of 2-3…read moreit's a pretty small space favorite drink is the hokusai, i absolutely love it

Came on a casual Tuesday, the bar was 4 people as well as two bartenders and I'm assuming a…read morecoworker (They chatted the entire time and were eating outside food together at the bar?). The bar was pretty empty, asked for the one booth in the building and was told its reserved for large parties (at 8pm on a Tuesday) (not one customer came in after we did) Immediately after, I was rudely approached about my service animal, and after informing them it was a HYPOALLERGENIC service animal, was told "sorry our bartenders are allergic", stayed any way because my date picked the spot. Worst espresso martini I've ever had (coming from a former bartender) and the vibes were rancid, will not be coming back here.

Cool cozy quiet unassuming bar. Very nice cocktails and my party of 4 middle of Saturday afternoon…read morewere delighted to have found this place. Bartending staff were all very hospitable.

It's clear this place takes inspiration from Japanese vinyl listening bars, from their menu of…read morehighballs to their vinyl collection and attention to the audio experience. I've made it a point to visit every vinyl listening bar that I learn of in town, after enjoying the shared experience of someone curating a select vinyl list in intimate spaces in Tokyo. Few have been able to replicate the experience, but Honeycomb Hi Fi Lounge comes close. That the space is narrow with just a few seats along the bar and a few tables mimics the Japanese experience best, where you can almost have it so the whole room is having one conversation together. The music is the focus. The cocktail menu is rather simple, and my Stormbringer drink, with dark rum and ginger beer was not anything to write home about, but $15 is pretty low for cocktails these days so I'll take it. If they introduced new cocktails to the menu with more interesting ingredients I'd be more inclined to return, but the vibes overall are pretty good and the staff really nice.

Was brought here by a dear friend, a neighborhood regular…read more The cocktail was amazing, selection very diverse- many hard-to-find liquors, etc. Bartender was incredibly knowledgable and attentive. My friend and I each order a cocktail, and are catching up. I'm from Brooklyn, however I no longer live here, and this was precious catch-up time with my friend. Then I get interrupted mid-sentence by the old-timer DJ from his low seat in a corner behind the bar. I had bumped the bar with my wrist (bumped my wrist watch as well, not deliberately) and then placed my hand down (granted- more than placed but definitely not slammed), and he decided to warn me that I COULD HAVE made his record skip. It was the Eagles or Santana (far from eclectic, but that's just me). I'm also 99% certain he turned the volume up afterwards, making it even harder to enjoy the company. After that interaction, I struggled to pick it back up with my friend, because I found that distraction very effing rude. When this "4th wall" gets broken down with service, it is hard to then enjoy the space in an uninhibited state. I am all for the Tokyo Vinyl Bar vibe, and I'm also for also giving talent an outlet to share their collection, but this interaction colored my experience, and I closed out after one drink and went elsewhere. I mentioned this to the bartender, and he was kind to offer a buy-back of a rare whiskey, which I did accept. 5 stars for the bartender, but 1 for my experience. I don't like to be harsh or unnecessarily cruel, but this is what it is. I have visited in the past and enjoyed myself. Nonetheless, I certainly won't be coming back.

I went here with a friend on a Monday night. It was WARM inside (we went in August), but this would…read moredefinitely be the coziest bar to go in the winter. I had the blue oxymel, which was a little heavy on the apple cider vinegar and didn't taste like much else. I would definitely order a different drink next time. It's cash-only but there's an ATM inside.

3.5 Stars This place is cute, cozy and romantic. The only…read morereal issues: the service is a bit slow, and there isn't enough seating. I would come back, but on a popular night, the drinks and music aren't good enough to warrant waiting for a table to open up. This is definitely a fun place for a date.

Bar crawling in Brooklyn with my Bestie, great cocktails …read more Sleepwalking after finishing this bottle.

This place is transplant central! First, we were the only black and Latino in the bar, did not get…read moreservice until we sat closer to where the bartender was yapping with his friends. We were not checked on at all and had to call for them for our 2nd drinks. But the cringiest part was when the out of town bartender "yerrr" at 2 yt transplants coming in.... Yea the atmosphere does not scream people of color are welcomed here. Go next door to the Mexican spot.