{"id":42843,"date":"2017-07-05T15:36:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=17543"},"modified":"2019-05-24T12:09:57","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T17:09:57","slug":"best-bars-in-bushwick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-bars-in-bushwick\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Bars in Bushwick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A youthful community of working 20-somethings and budding creatives, Bushwick is the perfect combination of grit and glam in Brooklyn. The neighborhood&#8217;s nightlife is living proof that there&#8217;s an energy here you won&#8217;t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/heavywoodsbar.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heavy Woods<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17580\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cropped-cropped-21797_454073574655213_401122718_n1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17580\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cropped-cropped-21797_454073574655213_401122718_n1-1024x513.png\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/heavywoodsbar.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heavy Woods<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>50 Wyckoff Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This local favorite that rotates from a daytime coffee shop to a nighttime bar offers amazing cocktails, 14 craft beers on tap, and delicious New Orleans-inspired eats like Jumbo Lump Crab-Okra Hush Puppies and Fried Catfish Po&#8217; Boy. They&#8217;ve even got a separate &#8220;Back Woods&#8221; room that&#8217;s available for private parties.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/the-sampler-bushwick-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Sampler<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17584\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_9266.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17584\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_9266.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/bedfordandbowery.com\/2014\/03\/jorge-arias-of-bushwicks-the-sampler-has-opened-an-east-village-wine-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bedford &amp; Bowery<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>234 Starr Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part-store, part-bar, this beloved spot has bottles and growlers for sale, as well as some of the best beer selections in Brooklyn, served by a helpful and easygoing staff from 20 rotating taps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.therookerybar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rookery<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17586\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/download.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17586\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/download.jpeg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therookerybar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Rookery<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>425 Troutman Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This place is reminiscent of a classic pub, with beer on tap served in 20 oz. pints and traditional English pub fare with West Indian influences, such as curry spiced pies. The unique cocktail and pickle back menu will have you coming back time and time again.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/the-three-diamond-door-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Three Diamond Door<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17590\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17590\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17590\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1570-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/bedfordandbowery.com\/2013\/09\/at-3-diamond-door-theres-a-patio-prosecco-on-tap-and-a-free-jukebox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bedford &amp; Bowery<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>211 Knickerbocker Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A popular neighborhood bar named for its front door, this is the kind of place you go for a &#8220;beers-and-shots&#8221; kind of night. There&#8217;s loud music, a backyard, an area for a DJ and dancing, and laid-back bar area in the front with comfy seating. This place tends to get pretty packed on the weekends, so make sure you arrive in good spirits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/elcortezbushwick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cortez<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17592\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/picture3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17592\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/picture3.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/elcortezbushwick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cortez<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>17 Ingraham Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The sister restaurant to Williamsburg&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/the-commodore-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Commodore<\/a> offers a simple, Mexican-inspired menu with some American bar food, and fruity (and strong) cocktails, in a space outfitted in 70s-inspired d\u00e9cor. It&#8217;s a great place for bringing a group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourssincerely.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yours Sincerely<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17596\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cocktails.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17596\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1000\" height=\"693\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourssincerely.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yours Sincerely<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>41 Wilson Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Affordable craft cocktails is the name of the game here, and it goes beyond just that. Need to know more about what you&#8217;re ordering? They&#8217;ve got a cool little flow chart that shows the flavor profiles of each cocktail on the menu. You can order cocktail flights, cash in on their happy hour deals, and even concoct your own elixir.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jupiterdisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jupiter Disco<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17597\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/jupiterdisco5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17597\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/jupiterdisco5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bkmag.com\/2016\/11\/23\/jupiter-disco-retro-futuristic-dystopian-bar-much-closer-real-utopia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brooklyn Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>1237 Flushing Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Want drinks with funky names served in a funky space? You&#8217;ve found the right place. Decked out in 80s memorabilia and nods to sci-fi throwbacks, &#8220;unique&#8221; is only one way to describe this bar&#8217;s atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/houseofyes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House of Yes<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17780\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Inna-Shnayder-@Inna.Shnayder-43.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17780\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Inna-Shnayder-@Inna.Shnayder-43-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in bushwick\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Inna Schnayder<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>2 Wyckoff Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This might be the wackiest place in Brooklyn, or maybe even in New York. It&#8217;s\u00a0not just a bar, it&#8217;s not just a venue. It&#8217;s an entire experience that includes burlesque, cabaret, aerial performances, house music, a dance floor, and a bizarre vibe you&#8217;d only find in Bushwick. Go here if you&#8217;re\u00a0looking for something a little extra.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow UrbanMatter New York on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/urbanmatternyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/urbanmatternyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for daily updates on local events and news.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A youthful community of working 20-somethings and budding creatives, Bushwick is the perfect combination of grit and glam in Brooklyn. 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