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The Armory

4.5 (72 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Karen N.

We have walked past this place many times but often it is closed for private events. On a cold Saturday evening we decided to stop in for a cocktail, There were seats with small tables, but they were all taken, so we decided to sit at the bar. The place is cozy and inviting. The bartender was efficient and non-pressuring. He handled the crowd well, since he was the only bartender on this evening. I ordered the Armory Toddy, to warm up from the cold. It was good, but a big strong for me. My daughter had the Peach Puebla, a blend of tequila, aperol, rhubarb liqueur mixed with their homemade peach tea. Their happy hour is 5-8 p.m during the week, which is longer than most places and we have heard they have a nice outdoor area when the weather is warmer. Would stop in again.

Beer, wine, and COVID guidelines
Ching L.

This place has shown a bit of humor in their drinks naming during these pandemic times. It's pretty amusing and I appreciate it. Came here on a Wednesday night, the backyard was beautifully decorated with a couple other parties seated (far enough away). The staff were really friendly. I got the This Ish is Bananas which was sweet and deliciously tropical. My partner got the Mr. Litchfield which he loved, and then the Oaxaca Flocka Flame which he thought was a bit too sweet. I'm not a fan of mezcal so I didn't like it. We split the cassava puffs. These were amazing and cheesy. Would definitely order that again. COVID times assessment: The backyard is a great getaway from street seating or your couch. They space the tables comfortably far away from each other and there's hand sanitizer on every table. Bug spray around too. They have quite a few rules though so beware (time limits and $25 min spending Thurs through Saturday).

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Urszula P.

I fell for this place because it's beautiful, has quality drinks, good service, and pleasant patrons. I can't ask for more really except a full food menu I was supposed to meet someone who was running late and I needed food. The bartender was kind enough to tell me what's near and I came back. My first drink was not a match for my palate so he made me another and didn't charge me. I tried several others with tweaks or as is on the menu. I'm a fan of the bee hive and Texan mule with tequila. I ended up meeting several people by sitting at the bar - a couple on a date, a group celebrating, and a mother having "me" time before heading home. I felt so welcome that I came back a few days later and the drinks were still as good.

Dominek T.

Stop reading and just go here. Seriously this is my fav bar in Brooklyn. If you are close to Barclays make this a destination stop. They have charcuterie board and bar bits. Did I mention the bomb ass happy hour that ends at 8pm. Thanks Kenneth Patrick for a great time and your Sex and the City knowledge.

Chrissy S.

The Armory has to be one of my favorite bars... it's truly adorable and cute. Very cozy and warm. A great place if you want to catch up or get to know a person. Drinks are made to look pretty while you try to talk yourself up on a date (or in general). I got the Cranberry Jam- which had bourbon, cranberry jam, fresh orange and bitters. It was good, but strong. My date had the Pearent Teacher cocktail which he seems to enjoy. Great ambiance and would definitely stop by again

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Stacey D.

I hosted my best friend's Bridal Shower at the Armory this past weekend and I could not be anymore happier with the space and the staff. From the very beginning, Oscar was attentive and accommodating. Oscar and his business partner (sorry I forgot his name) were attentive, friendly, professional, and accomodating throughout the entire event. Even in such difficult times, especially for restaurants/bars, the staff at the Armory exuded so much kindness. The event was beyond my expectations and I highly recommend having an event here or just stopping in to support a local business.

Kay W.

Loved the armory before and even more now in a covid world. Beautiful backyard w well spaced tables w hand sanitizer and bug spray handy. Expertly made cocktails and nibbles. Friendly and attentive service. I always have a great time here and love taking new people here! One of my favorite bars in the city.

A boulevardier with bubbles in a coupe, my fave!
Desi M.

The Armory is my fave neighborhood bar. In addition to creative cocktails, KP the bartender is a breathing Wikipedia who can talk about ANYthing with ANYone. Often times I tell myself I'm only having one drink and end up having hours of conversation with the bartender and other patrons. It also has a pretty swanky backyard, really good for private events. And get there before sunset to catch the perfect selfie lighting shining through the front door!

April H.

Came here with a friend a while back and have been thinking of coming again ever since! Just such a personable, great spot, with killer drinks. Yes, the HH goes til 8. The boquerones are AWESOME too. And in the middle of all this pandemic stuff, they're staying open not only to offer cocktails prepared to go, but ALSO to act as a food pantry to those in need. I'm not in Brooklyn in person at this point, but when I get back, this watering hole will be one of my first stops. Keep doing what you do, awesome people!

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The ambiance was so dope! The servers were very friendly and cute. Perfect chill spot.

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I had my birthday party here last year and it was an absolute blast. The bartenders were so friendly and accommodating.

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Came here for a casual weekend daytime birthday - good drinks, good space, liked the vibe.

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Very laid back and quiet for a Sunday afternoon drink.

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The bar smells terribly of B.O., and that's where you need to order drinks. the backyard is lovely.

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Lovely, friendly staff. Chilled but romantic decor. I think it will be a local favourite.

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Great cozy spot for the perfect cocktails or a beer! Bartenders are friendly and drinks are well made...... My new favorite place!!!!

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Great cocktails. Nice and boozy. Well balanced. Innovative. A real cocktail bar, not a "cocktail" bar.

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This place is amazing. Great atmosphere. Awesome cocktails. The bartender made me a bespoke drink just cuz. Will be back

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Honeycomb Hi-Fi Lounge

3.7(42 reviews)
0.2 miPark Slope

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.

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Honeycomb Hi-Fi Lounge - View from the corner of the bar

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Honeycomb Hi-Fi Lounge - Very attractive bar. You can see the speakers up above.

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Sunken Harbor Club - Shallows drinks

Sunken Harbor Club

4.5(115 reviews)
0.9 miDowntown Brooklyn
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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.

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Sweet Polly

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4.2(219 reviews)
0.4 miProspect Heights
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What a friggin VIBE. Maybe I need to get out more but we were in the area for a show at Barclays…read moreand I looked up where to go afterwards on a few different platforms, and sweet Polly sounded like my vibe. It's this almost speak easy vibe behind big dark doors, you enter into a quaint space with small cocktail tables for seating and bar room. The cocktails were simply outrageous. Crafted to perfection with potion bottles used as finishers (yes potion bottles for their perfect witch craft making bartenders!) I think I enjoyed the bartenders work ethics as a concept the most. Sure the place was hitting the nail on the head for any speak easy, specialty cocktail seeking person's dream. But the fact that the bartenders were straight ripping through putting out eclectic drinks, with a smile on their face that was genuine was most impressive. I want to go back not just because I'm in the area. I'll go out of my way for this one. Nice job Sweet Polly!

What a beautiful space! This spot is very well decorated and the staff is super friendly. We just…read morepopped in for some quick drinks but tried the nut mix which was delicious. I got an amaretto sour which is my usual, and they went very traditional and even did some cute hearts on top! Fabulous! My only complaint was that for the place not being busy at the time, it really took way too long for things to come out. 15-20+ minutes for drinks. They do offer water which was nice.

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Barely Disfigured

4.5(182 reviews)
0.6 miCobble Hill, Gowanus
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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

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