The 15 Best Places for co*cktails in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (2024)

Cooper Smith:When it comes to hangovers, Achilles Heel giveth (with amazing whiskey sours and other co*cktails at night) and taketh away (serving strong cold brew and pour over coffee the next morning)

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant:FANTASTIC for early/late afternoon drinks and small plates. Very good cheeses and charcuterie. Owned by Marlowe & Sons peeps so great ambience and high quality food, wine and co*cktails.

Jesse Meighan:Incredible vibe, incredible oysters, incredible co*cktails. Get the pretzels with beer cheese, even if you don't see it on the menu!

Carey Gerber:Came here with a few friends a couple of days ago. Hands down the best co*cktails I've had in New York. The food here is really good as well. We shared the steak, fried chicken, and fish.

Kate Berkenbush:A hidden gem! Tasty co*cktails with even better food. Be sure to try the Bahn Xeo.

Alice Gangloff:great place for co*cktails and tapas. I highly reccomend if you are in the greenpoint area.

Maria Eriksson:Cheese board and the southern bell co*cktail is a must. Amazing.

Soapy Jankel:Get there early to get a table, you might need to wait around 30 minutes at busy times. Get the truffle oil fries, the burger and the mushrooms on toast are amazing. Also try the mimosa co*cktail!

Pamela Castillo:Never fails. The mussels and truffle fries are a staple in my diet. Worth the wait or go when they have the limited menu mid afternoon and eat oysters outside with an awesome co*cktail.

Dan Craig:Try the flights. Amazing Bourbon selection and craft co*cktails.

Evan:Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale on tap. Rare, American whiskey. Dog-friendly. Excellent co*cktails. Hospitable, knowledgeable owner (Garry). Bartender is also a stuntman (Noah). THIS PLACE.

Paul Weidinger:Great whiskey co*cktails. Nice regulars. Free jukebox

Amelia Tidona:Amazing addition to GP. Loved mother's milk co*cktail. Great vibe.

Joseph Hall:Great co*cktails. Try the coffee coolata.

nyc ebo:Good co*cktails, friendly bartenders, and superb music. Just a solid place to hang.

Jake Przespo:Le Fanfare is a brand new spot with a lot of promise. Classic co*cktails, great tasting food, and live jazz music makes for a solid Saturday night.

Staff Picks:Le Fanfare – new Italian restaurant with live jazz opens in Greenpoint. They offer homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and co*cktails. It's a great place to spend the evening. Read more.

Margot Mazur:Great Italian place--good wines and co*cktails, delicious free bread and bean dip, and jazz Saturday nights. Amazing service, truly.

Evan:People of Greenpoint, drink here! There's a lovely back patio and the choose-your-own spirit Old Fashioned is to die for with mezcal. I want this place to be around for a long time.

Ryan Jorgenson:Good co*cktails, outdoor space. Usually mellow.

Carl Collins:Bloody Mary and a small beer special is so nice.

Kristen Henriksen:Garden in the back is a great spot for sipping summer co*cktails.

Julia Wu:Seriously one of the most lovely bars I've been in a while. Blood berry / eponymous co*cktails were also delicious. Excited to come back & try the food!

Jess Huey:Backyard garden and greenhouse! Such a cute brunch place with unlimited mimosas. The potato latke with creme fraiche and smoked salmon is really good!

Michael Tyznik:After a remodel, this place is basically a pinball speakeasy. There's no indication on the front door, but go through door disguised as a washing machine, and there's a bar with 22 pinball machines.

Jason Schaffer:Speakeasy pinball joint.. Very cool

Ray Lin:Speakeasy alert! Walk past the washers, dryers and through the back door with two washer windows to find a bar surrounded by the holy grail of pinball machines. Can't help it if we're tilted...

Zachary Martz:Affordable co*cktails - beer and shot specials - $1 pool table : #local

Maxwell Foxman:A lovely place for a co*cktail or a beer and rarely packed.

Cole Kennedy:Makes you feel like you oughta order a Mai Tai, listen to Rush, and pick up a cocaine habit.

Rod M.:When master Mixologist Steph Schnider is there on Wednesdays, all is well with the world.

Suri R:Loose civil war theme, they ace classic co*cktails, curate a great drafts list, and are dog-friendly!

Ryan Jorgenson:Dog friendly on the sly, good co*cktails and beer selection.

raymondweil:Choose from a wide range of beer and specialty co*cktails at the former 19th-century row house inspired by the ‘20s as you bask in the atmosphere of indie rock and local bands. Be independent.

Dan Scofield:Have your Martini shaken to the beat of alt rock faves Arcade Fire.

Compass:The prohibition-era themed bar is complete with saloon-swinging doors, quaint flower boxes, and excellent whiskey-based co*cktails.

nyc ebo:Great co*cktails, lovely and inventive sangria, and definitely get the shrimp tacos.

Anna Tovkun:Try the ceaser salad for starters. The shrimps and beet tacos were delicious! Great co*cktails.

Yami Alonso:This place is so mediocre. I cannot believe it is rated so high. Recommend this place for drinks and the decor. Get one of their seasonal co*cktails, chat with a friend but then have dinner elsewhere

Amy Cao:Try the Old Fashion Glazed Doughnut - Worth the train ride from Manhattan & 6 block walk.

Danielle Matthews:Old fashioned glazed. Just do it.

Serious Eats:Classic old school doughnut shop with a devoted following. Old fashioned cake doughnuts are our favorites here.

Maximilian:The co*cktails are AMAZING + the Baja Fish tacos are topped w/ a mango salsa

Phil:The Bloody Mary is amazing. Trust me.

Ruby Anaya:Pollo asada tacos. Also great co*cktails.