2021 BE S T O F B K . CO M
LOCK YARD
Proudly serving Bay Ridge since 2013
Our spacious yard is open! We have a full bar, 14 taps of
craft beer, and frozen drinks, plus a full food menu with
something for everyone. We also rent out the yard for small
parties (regulations permitting) - make your reservation for
Spring/Summer 2021 today! Hope to see you soon.
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BARS & NIGHTLIFE
BEST HAPPY HOUR
LAVENDER LAKE BAR
383 Carroll St Brooklyn
(347) 799-2154 www.lavenderlake.com
Lavender Lake has become one of Brooklyn’s top
destinations for eating and drinking outdoors
during happy hour. Watch the sun set on their
cozy and rustic outdoor patio before it gets too
crowded with some of their local craft beers/
ciders on tap and old world wines along with
their happy hour food options. Locals rave of
the restaurant’s juicy “smashed lake burger”
consisting of grass-fed beef and American and
white cheddar cheese and nachos. The bar is also
unique for being a dog-friendly place so bring
your dog along for some fresh air and even have
them make a doggy friend or two as you sip on
your drink.
BEST HAPPY HOUR
(NATIONAL WINNER)
UNO PIZZERIA & GRILL
9201 4th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-8667 www.unos.com
It’s five o’ clock somewhere, and soon that
somewhere will be here. If you’re looking for
the best Happy Hour experience in the borough,
you need to go to UNO Pizzeria & Grill. The
restaurant’s Happy Hour specials truly can’t
be beat. The unique cocktails are perfect for
enjoying with your friends or coworkers after
hours, plus the beer and wine are always available
for those who know what they like. The pitchers
of margaritas are great for sipping while you
munch on some of UNO’s delectable, shareable
appetizers and sweet treats. When you’re done
with Happy Hour, be sure to hang out with the
UNO crew while you enjoy a delicious dinner and
dessert!
BEST HOOKAH BAR
RED OAK
8305 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 680-0800 www.facebook.com/redoaknyc
Pass the hookah! At Red Oak, hookah is available in
a wide variety of flavors like pineapple, grapefruit
and melon so you can enjoy the experience while
sipping on the lounge’s extensive drink selection of
margaritas and frozen cocktails. Plus, Red Oak has
made it easier than ever for Brooklyn hookah lovers
to get their favorite delivered right to their doorstep.
The primary motto of Red Oak is to “eat, drink and
smoke.” As you step inside its indoor lounge and
patio, it’s not surprising to see why locals do just
that and more!
BEST HOTEL BAR
NEW YORK MARRIOTT AT THE BROOKLYN
BRIDGE
333 Adams St Brooklyn
(718) 246-7000 www.marriott.com
Unwind after a busy day traversing the Brooklyn
Bridge or exploring downtown Brooklyn with a
delicious meal at The Great Room Bar & Lounge,
open for dinner daily. Its carefully-crafted
cocktails and beer options offered in an elevated
atmosphere are sure to make your stay at the
hotel worthwhile. The New York Marriott at the
Brooklyn Bridge is one of downtown Brooklyn’s
most exciting hotels and is minutes from many
amazing New York attractions. 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.
BEST IRISH BAR/PUB
THE WICKED MONK
9510 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(347) 497-5152 www.wickedmonk.com
The Wicked Monk isn’t your run of the mill Irish
pub — it’s the whole package. The restaurant’s menu
has a number of traditional Irish offerings, such as
Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish & Chips
and Guinness-braised short ribs, just to name a few.
The beer menu has several local and Irish brews
to choose from to wash down your meal. Plus, The
Wicked Monk’s atmosphere will make you feel as
though you have been transported to a gothic Irish
monastery. The little details such as the stained
glass windows and all-wood bar really brings the
whole experience together. Don’t forget to ask the
staff about the bar’s gluten free and vegetarian
options!
BEST KARAOKE BAR
SCHNITZEL HAUS
7319 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 836-5600 www.schnitzelhausny.com
You might not guess it, but beyond the woodlined
dining room at Brooklyn’s Schnitzel
House is the best karaoke bar that you’ll find
in the entire borough. The bar offers plenty of
opportunities for Brooklynites to sing all their
favorite hits while sipping on wine, beer and
spirits from the extensive bar menu. Even if
karaoke isn’t your thing, you’re in for a really
great time. Keep tabs on the Schnitzel Haus
website and social media channels to be on the
lookout for the bar’s next karaoke contest. Be sure
to order some of the eatery’s delicious German
fare and a brew to enjoy while you serenade the
crowd!
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” after
hours 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
its many, many years of serving high quality roast
beef sandwiches, Roll-n-Roaster have become a
staple of the community, as well as the perfect late
night bite!
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
LGBTQ folks and allies seeking to enjoy a night
out. Ginger’s is an all-inclusive space where the
voices of female, gay, transgender and nonbinary
folks are lifted — and where an ever-evolving
spectrum of identities is acknowledged. It’s
the perfect place to have drinks, chat, dance to
great beats, play pool or even read a book. Head
in with friends, bump into old acquaintances
and meet new people. However you identify,
the amiable staff at Ginger’s will help you feel
supported and make sure you have a fantastic
night out!
BEST LIQUOR STORE
LONG’S WINES AND LIQUORS
7917 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-6505 www.longswines.com
Sometimes you just need a good bottle of wine.
Other times, you need enough liquor to keep
drunk and happy a bunch of party-goers. No
matter the occasion, Long’s Wine and Liquors has
what you’re looking for. From wine to spirits to
sake and even glasses and gifts, this Fifth Avenue
alcohol haven has it all. Originally founded by
two brothers, Mike and Tom Long, Long’s is now
run by two sisters, Heather and Shasta Hamilton.
This family-run business continues to give King’s
County the buzz it needs, offering wine and spirit
tastings to keep things interesting and always
having the most stocked of shelves. When you’re
in need of a drink, you can’t go wrong at Long’s.
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