[EDITOR’S NOTE: As of September 2016, Bedford Hill no longer serves booze.] Bedford Hill Coffee Bar 343 Franklin Ave (at Greene Ave) […]

The Brazen Head 228 Atlantic Ave Boerum Hill (718) 488-0430 What it is: Named after Ireland’s oldest bar, Brooklyn’s version is a […]

The Gibson 108 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St., Williamsburg (718)387-6296 What is it: A whiskey bar that although large enough for […]

Soft Spot 128 Bedford Ave., at 11th St. Williamsburg (718) 384-7768 What is it: A relaxed bar on the Bedford strip where […]

Mazelle 247 Starr St (between Wyckoff Ave & Irving Ave) Bushwick (347) 425-7675 What is it: Russian and American restaurant and bar […]

Mama Joy’s 1084 Flushing Ave., at Porter Ave. Bushwick (347) 295-2227 What is it: Perfectly placed between the Morgan and Jefferson L […]

Lavender Lake 383 Carroll Street (between Bond & Nevins) Gowanus (347) 799-2154 What it is: Destination drinking spot on the shore of […]

South 629 5th Avenue (Between 17th and 18th Street) South Slope (718) 832-4720 What it is: A local staple built around the […]

Good Co. 10 Hope St. (Roebling & Havemeyer) Williamsburg (718) 218-7191 What is it: A spacious and steadfastly friendly beacon of good […]

Counting Room 44 Berry St., at 11th St. Williamsburg (718) 599-1860 What is it: The Counting Room is two floors of hugeness […]