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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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Common Mollies Bar
High-energy venue for classic pub grub & creative mixed drinks, plus weekend DJ sessions.
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NY Axe Throwing Range - Brooklyn
Axe-throwing venue with a bar and instructors on hand to teach the technique.
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Sharks Pool Club
Mansion-style pool hall for private groups featuring music, Bluetooth speakers, and mini-fridges.
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The Whiskey Annex
Bustling saloon featuring booze, sandwiches & other refreshments in a plain, music-filled space.
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Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg
Chic rooms in an upscale hotel offering a rooftop bar, a nightclub & a Mediterranean restaurant.
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PingPod
Open 24/7, this venue features table tennis facilities, leagues, classes, and a robot table.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
Indie-rock fans groove to live music at this popular triple-tiered club with 3 bars.
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BABA on Withers
Lively, hip destination for natural wines, small plates & a charming heated backyard patio, plus DJ nights.
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74Wythe
Vibrant multi-functional venue featuring skyline views, modern decor and a rooftop space.
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Móle Mexican Bar & Grill - Williamsburg
Branch of a casual, hip mini-chain for classic Mexican eats & margaritas, plus happy hour.
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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
Budget drinks come with free pizza as well as karaoke, pool & Skee-Ball at this no-frills bar.
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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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Wythe Hotel
Boutique lodging in a former factory with industrial-chic rooms, a buzzy eatery & a trendy roof bar.
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Lucy’s Vietnamese - Williamsburg
Vietnamese staples such as banh mi, pho & summer rolls are served at this unfussy, compact eatery.
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Simple
Cozy, French-Algerian restaurant with fresh in-house baked bread open weekdays & for weekend brunch.
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Levain Bakery
A variety of sizeable cookies, homemade bread & baked treats are the draw at this cozy offshoot.
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The Starlight Tavern
A diverse menu of steaks, entrees & snacks served in a clubby atmosphere with Skee-Ball.
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Superior Ingredients
Trendy venue with a rooftop offering dancing and live music, plus views.
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La Bicyclette Bakery
Artisanal bakery offering a changing selection of breads & viennoiserie in a cozy space.
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Abba Bar & Grill
Cocktails, draft beer & pub grub in a laid-back hangout with large windows & exposed-brick walls.
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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
Intimate watering hole with quirky art on the walls & an extensive by-the-glass & bottle selection.
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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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Please Tell Me
Cozy bar fixing up organic and natural wines, plus cocktails, and a late-night menu.
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Grand Wine & Spirits
Wine and spirits store offering an extensive selection from around the world.
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Stranger Wines & Spirits
Wine shop offering a selection of natural wines from around the world, plus delivery.
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D.O.C. Wine Shop
Rustic boutique offering a selection of everyday & hard-to-find wines from around the globe.
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La Même Chose
Wine shop featuring a curated selection of classic and emerging vintages, with regular tastings.
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Pier Wines
Wine-centric retailer also stocking varied selection of spirits & sake, plus limited local delivery.
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Blue Angel Wines
This shop displays wines from small producers on rustic wood shelves. Delivery offered.
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Kilo Bravo
Domestic beers & 50 cocktails inspired by each U.S. state in a warm bar setting with a few TVs.
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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
Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary.
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Mugs Ale House
Williamsburg bar known for its rotating inventory of hard-to-find draft & bottled brews.
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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
A European beer list & an expansive rooftop are the draws at this German-accented barroom.
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Brooklyn Bowl
Genre-defying bowling alley in Williamsburg with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon.
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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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Bushwick Country Club
Ironically named bar featuring cheap drinks, a photo booth & a six-hole mini-golf course.
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The Gutter
Old-school, low-tech bowling alley with an attached barroom that hosts live 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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