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Lucky Dog
Jumping, brick-walled watering hole featuring booze, a dog-friendly policy, games & a backyard.
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Williamsburg has one of the densest, most varied bar scenes in Brooklyn — candlelit cocktail dens tucked behind unmarked doors, no-frills dive bars that have outlasted three waves of gentrification, rooftop bars with Manhattan skyline views, and wine bars pouring natural bottles by the glass. This guide covers bars in Williamsburg block by block, from Bedford Avenue's main strip to the quieter corners near the East River waterfront. Whether you're after a late-night dive, a proper cocktail, or a rooftop for golden hour, every listing here is chosen and kept current with the neighborhood specifically in mind — not scraped from a city-wide "best of" list.
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The Levee
Neighborhood dive bar serving chili dogs and frito pies since 2005, with pool, darts, and a jukebox.
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Fresh Kills Bar
Cocktail bar focused on housemade syrups and hand-cut ice, with no kitchen and no frills.
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Skinny Dennis
Honky-tonk bar with live country and roots music seven nights a week and 18 beers on draft.
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Rossi's Lounge
Neighborhood watering hole featuring beer, cocktails, and a variety of bar games.
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Deux Chats
Martinis-and-oysters bar with a French-bistro feel, open for walk-ins and private parties.
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Duff's
Heavy metal dive bar with graffiti-covered walls, a deep jukebox, and decades of local history.
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MIDNIGHTS
Intimate bar with craft cocktails & a patio, plus a downstairs dance floor on Fridays & Saturdays.
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The Water Tower Bar
Hotel rooftop bar with skyline and sunset views over the neighborhood.
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Velvet Brooklyn
Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge serving Mediterranean small plates with karaoke and DJ nights.
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Banter Bar
Soccer bar with live broadcasts of major leagues and a rotating beer passport program.
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Horses and Divorces
Popular dive bar with a pool table and a jukebox, plus beer on tap, cocktails, and photo-booth action.
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Iona
Irish and Scottish pub with a beer garden, live traditional music, and year-round sports viewing.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
German beer hall and biergarten with live music five nights a week and no cover charge.
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Lo-Res Bar
Cinema bar screening 24/7 VHS archive footage on retro TVs, attached to Nitehawk Cinema.
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OTB
Stylish, modern bar & restaurant offering handcrafted cocktails, bar bites & global plates.
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Dead Letter No. 9
Bar and small dance floor built around conversation and a DJ-driven scene rather than a food menu.
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Sauced
Natural wine bar with a wide price range, an online radio station, and a paid wine club.
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Bar Madonna
Casual restaurant and cocktail bar serving a variety of eats, including cannoli and fries.
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Bar Blondeau
Wythe Hotel rooftop bar with East River views and a seasonal small-plates menu.
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The Quarter Club
Trendy hangout for beer, cocktails, wine and fried food, plus pinball games and lots of TVs showing sports.
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George & Jack's Tap Room
Chill watering hole pouring brews & cocktails amid throwback Brooklyn decor & neon beer signs.
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Propaganda
Low-key craft cocktail bar with a pool table and sports on TV, plus happy hour deals.
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Bembe
DJs, live global music & tropical cocktails inspire dancing & socializing at this lively lounge.
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The Whiskey Brooklyn
Liquor store offering 99 varieties of scotch, bourbon & rye whiskey, plus wine & other spirits.
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Clem's
Nothing-fancy corner tavern serving beer & other drinks in a narrow space with outdoor seating.
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The Craic
Irish pub pouring Guinness with couch booths and a catering program for private events.
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We Got Company
Cool watering hole with outdoor seats doling out snacks, signature cocktails & draft beer.
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Hotel Delmano
Candlelit cocktail bar with a small raw bar, artisanal cheeses, and a 100-bottle wine list.
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The Charleston
Buzzing, unpretentious watering hole offering drinks with free or $1 pizza, plus games & live music.
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Golden Years
Straightforward neighborhood bar open long hours, with happy hour daily.
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Crystal Lake Brooklyn
Bar with a front lounge and a back event space featuring a skylight and dance floor.
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Roebling Sporting Club
Sports bar with 14 HD screens, artisanal bar food, and an extensive whiskey selection.
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Reclamation Bar
Neighborhood bar built from salvaged wood and materials, with a backyard patio and weekly trivia.
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Turkey's Nest
One of Williamsburg's oldest family-run bars, pouring reasonably priced drinks since the 1980s.
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Easy Lover
Cocktail bar with a playful late-night food menu and a calendar of open mics and DJ sets.
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Brooklyn Billiards Williamsburg
Pool hall and bar with daily drink specials and games beyond the table.
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
Jazz bar and supper club with nightly live music, garden seating, and a below-ground jazz room.
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Jolene Sound Room
Dolly Parton-inspired sound room with a high-end audio system and a dance-music-forward booking policy.
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Common Mollies Bar
Neighborhood bar with cocktails on tap and a free photo booth tied to a participatory art project.
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The Whiskey Annex
Bustling saloon featuring booze, sandwiches & other refreshments in a plain, music-filled space.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
Live music venue run by The Bowery Presents, also available for private event rentals.
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BABA on Withers
Natural wine bar with shared plates, cocktails, and a backyard patio.
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Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - Williamsburg
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with a handmade imported mole sauce and up to 125 tequilas behind the bar.
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ART Williamsburg
Rooftop bar and pool at the Arlo hotel with skyline views, DJs, and a summer pool deck.
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Haven
Low-key bar providing pool tables, darts, and an outdoor patio, plus karaoke, trivia nights, and DJs.
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Alligator Lounge
Bar with free pizza every day and a packed weekly calendar of karaoke, trivia, comedy, and bingo.
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Savoi Latin Bistro
Stylish, black woman-owned bistro serving Latin-inspired fare, plus cocktails, live music, and hookah.
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The Starlight Tavern
Steak-focused tavern with cocktails, late-night food, and weekend brunch.
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Superior Ingredients
Live music venue with two distinct spaces, The Room and The Roof.
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Abba Bar & Grill
Latin restaurant and bar with steak and seafood mains and a weekly lineup of DJ nights.
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Las Tainas
Dominican eatery serving comfort food, including late-night options, plus drinks and a patio.
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With Others
Casual wine bar featuring minimal-intervention wines, and small plates like olives and oysters.
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Pinkerton Wine Bar
Wine bar with a nightly $1.50 raw oyster program and a weekly-changing glass-pour list.
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Vine Wine
Welcoming wine shop with reds & whites accommodating a range of price points, plus some spirits.
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Reverie Vegan Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Fully vegan, kosher-certified restaurant and cocktail bar from chef Guy Vaknin.
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Blue Angel Wines
This shop displays wines from small producers on rustic wood shelves. Delivery offered.
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Blazers Sports Bar
Sports bar built by and for women's sports fans, founded by three women.
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Redd’s Tavern
Basic neighborhood watering hole with a pool table, video games & skeeball, plus a backyard.
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Teddy's Bar & Grill
Bar and grill operating since 1887, one of the oldest bars in Brooklyn.
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Mugs Ale House
Neighborhood corner bar since 1992, reopened in 2022 by the 11th St. Bar team.
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Surf Bar Seafood Restaurant & Grill
Seafood eatery where sandy floors, tropical drinks & a lively back patio lend a festive mood.
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Berry Park
Rooftop bar since 2009, recently women-owned, known for soccer viewing and burgers.
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Brooklyn Bowl
Bowling alley, concert venue, and full-service restaurant with VIP lanes for events.
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Rocka Rolla
Hard-rocking joint with jukebox tunes, old-school signs, big beers, pinball & outdoor grill grub.
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Ontario Bar
Casual watering hole with games such as air hockey, pinball, and a pool table, plus Canadian beers.
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Union Pool
Popular bar set in a former pool supply store with live music & a taco truck in the backyard.
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Bushwick Country Club
Bar with an outdoor mini golf course and seasonal frozen cocktails.
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Desert 5 Spot
Western-themed bar with a mechanical bull and nightly live country music.
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Pete's Candy Store
Trivia contests, spelling bees & live bands lend a unique vibe to this offbeat watering hole.
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The Clonard
Relaxed Irish pub for brunch and burgers, plus karaoke nights and live music.
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LilliStar
Chic venue for cocktails and bites featuring panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline and Williamsburg Bridge.
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The William Vale
Chic hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hip rooftop bar & a refined Southern Italian restaurant.
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Arlo Williamsburg
Chic rooms & suites in a polished hotel offering 3 bars, dining & loaner bikes, plus a rooftop pool.
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Coda Williamsburg
Stylish hotel offering a rooftop bar & a Balinese-inspired restaurant, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
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The W LOFT
Decked-out loft for weddings and parties, offering waterfront and city views from its rooftop.
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Aliya Cocktail Den
Relaxed, elegant, rooftop-situated restaurant specializing in Caribbean fare like oxtail fried rice and tamarind wings, plus cocktails.
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