BEST FIRST DATE
VENUE
THE OWL’S HEAD
479 74th St, Brooklyn
(718) 680-2436 -
www.theowlshead.com
Since 2011, The Owl’s Head has poured Bay
Ridge an eclectic, distinct, and affordable
selection of global wines and craft beers, paired
with ever-evolving menu of savory and sweet
artisanal bites. The offerings are carefully
selected from small producers by owner John
Avelluto and served in a rustic setting that
pays homage to the original design of the
1904 building. A handcrafted bar top rough
hewn from a single maple tree complements
the restored tin ceilings and brick walls of
the dining room. The Owl’s Head provides an
intimate atmosphere to enjoy some great wine
and beer, tasty bites and good conversation
with friends and family. With critical acclaim
and a stable of loyal customers, The Owl’s Head
remains one of Brooklyn’s most eclectic places
to drink.
BEST HAPPY HOUR
LOOKING GLASS BAR & KITCHEN
1087 Broadway, Brooklyn
(917) 966-9674
A cheap drink is hard to come by these days
in Brooklyn but luckily it’s not impossible.
Holdouts like Looking Glass Bar and Kitchen
are still offering drinks for under a fiver, and
the borough is all the better for it. At the best
happy hour in Brooklyn, you can find cheap
pints, margaritas, sangrias, beer and shot
combos, and “big beers.” You’d be hardpressed
to find a better deal anywhere else in
Brooklyn, especially not in a space that’s as
laid back and authentic as Looking Glass!
BEST HOOKAH
BAR
LAMOZA
7704 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(973) 641-8680
Are you and your friends looking for a place
to enjoy great hookah? Lamoza NYC sets itself
apart from the crowd with its wide selections
at reasonable prices. Their water pipe add-on
includes pineapple head, watermelon, pink
lemonade, all which infuses each hit with
fruity goodness. The Bay Ridge location also
offers boneless wings and other food specials
to satisfy your stomach along their hookah.
Lamoza is the perfect place for parties, or if
you just want to kick back, take a smoke and
watch a game on their big television screen.
BEST HOTEL BAR
NEW YORK MARRIOTT AT THE
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
333 Adams St, Brooklyn
(718) 246-7000
Unwind after a busy day traversing the
Brooklyn Bridge or exploring downtown
Brooklyn with a delicious meal at The Great
Room Bar & Lounge opens for dinner daily.
Their carefully-crafted cocktails and beer
options offered in an elevated atmosphere
is sure to make your stay at the hotel
worthwhile. Minutes from many amazing
New York attractions, the New York Marriott
at the Brooklyn Bridge is one of downtown
Brooklyn’s most exciting hotels. Situated
moments from the Brooklyn Bridge and just
across the East River from Lower Manhattan,
the hotel provides guests with an inspired
vantage point to work play and relax.
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BEST IRISH BAR/PUB
SOCCER TAVERN
6004 8th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 439-9336 - www.thesoccertavern.com
Soccer Tavern in Bay Ridge offers all the
comforts of a public house found in Ireland
without having to travel across the Atlantic
to enjoy one. The old school bar encompasses
the true spirit of Sunset Park, and has become
a neighborhood staple for old-timers and
newcomers alike, and serves the community
with a drink and a smile as you enjoy your
evening out.
BEST KARAOKE BAR
GREENHOUSE CAFE
7717 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 833-8200
Experience a new level of karaoke enjoyment at the
Greenhouse Cafe in Bay Ridge. Every Wednesday,
the cafe transforms into a night of singing along
with your friends as DJ Dave provides the tune of
your choice, making it the hippest place to be on a
weeknight. With a full-sized bar, a gorgeous outdoor
patio and an impressive menu featuring American
and Italian cuisine including seafood, steak, chicken,
pork and pasta dishes, your visit at the Greenhouse
Cafe will be a memorable one. Their staff and the
locals who selected the place as the top spot to get
your song on guarantee it!
BEST LATE NIGHT EATS
ROLL-N-ROASTER
2901 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 769-6000 - www.rollnroaster.com
You can have cheeze on anything you pleez”
anytime, day or night, at Roll-N-Roaster, the
iconic Sheepshead Bay staple that’s become
Brooklyn’s go-to spot for great roast beef
sandwiches and cheese (cheez) fries. For more
than 48 years, Roll-n-Roaster has provided
people with “simply delicious” food, great
employment opportunities, considerable
charitable contributions and beautification of
the Sheepshead Bay area. After 17,000,000
Roast Beef Sandwiches and four expansions,
Roll-n-Roaster remains the originator, not the
imitator. Through their many, many years of
serving high quality roast beef sandwiches,
Roll-n-Roaster have become a staple of the
community, as well as anyone who’s hungry.
BEST LGBTQ BAR
GINGER’S BAR
363 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 788-0924
Looking for a laid-back, friendly LGBTQ bar
to enjoy a drink or two in Brooklyn? Ginger’s
Bar in Park Slope has long been the go-to place
for women seeking to enjoy a night out. Their
frequent customers have referred to Ginger’s
as the best “low-key” lesbian bar in Brooklyn,
and its reputation holds up. With great
drink specials, great music, a pool table, an
impressive outside patio and its welcoming and
attentive bartenders, Ginger’s is worth the visit.
BEST LIQUOR STORE
TOPS LIQUOR SUPERMARKET
2812 Ave U, Brooklyn
(718) 648-7590
This sprawling liquor store has been offering spirits
and wines — including many kosher options —
since 1941 across 5,000 square feet. Located on the
bustling commercial Avenue U corridor in Madison,
Tops offers the top liquor selection in Brooklyn and
its environs. The knowledgeable staff will be right at
hand to help you choose your poison and their fair
prices and deals often beat wholesalers. So don’t wait
and check out Brooklyn’s premier liquor haven!
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