For superb seafood, local brews and frozen drinks by the glass or the bowl, head to Red Hook’s very own crab shack. Order a rum punch bowl or a draft of the exclusive Southern Tier Brewklyn Crab beer, and grab a spot on a bench in one of the three sprawling outdoor areas.
Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook Outdoor Drinks and Entertainment
Outdoor bars in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. This residential area is home to a diverse mix of divey bars, gourmet cuisine, trendy fitness studios and small-town grocers. Try a craft brew or skip it and visit a kid-friendly park.
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Alma
Like any good Mexican restaurant, Alma serves beers brewed south of the border and top-shelf tequilas like Don Julio, Patron and Frida Kahlo. You’ll also find standards like sangria and margaritas, but the specialty cocktails are on another level — jalapeño and habanero tequila, anyone?
187 Columbia St., 11231
718-643-5400
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Grindhaus
You never know what you’re going to get at this restaurant — the 10- to 12-dish menu changes every Thursday based on available ingredients from local growers. Grindhaus’ pared down beer and wine menu keeps the focus on the food, and the backyard patio and impeccable hospitality make it a comfortable hangout.
275 Van Brunt St., 11231
718-909-2881
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Bar San Miguel
Few New York establishments can compete with Bar San Miguel’s tequila and mezcal menu — the restaurant has over 200 varieties. The bar also has a rotating list of cocktails made from these liquors. Try the authentic Mexican cuisine. You can’t go wrong with braised short rib tacos or churros.
307 Smith St., 11231
718-855-2490
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Brooklyn Ice House
This bar’s divey and unassuming entrance combined with its less than convenient location preserve its local charm. With more than 50 beers from all over the world (many under $5), savory bar food and an enclosed outdoor patio, Brooklyn Ice House is a great hangout for you and whoever you dragged along to Ikea.
318 Van Brunt St., 11231
718-222-1865