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Hanson Dry

Hanson Dry

(Now Closed)
Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
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  • Michelle Wendyheart icon on user image
    Michelle WendyJuly 10, 2013
    Everyday there's a drink of the day for $6 all day long. Excellent tunes, awesome bartenders and a sweet patio make this a place to visit. Frequently. A water comes with ice and lemon. What service!
  • Eitan L.heart icon on user image
    Eitan LidergotSeptember 1, 2014
    My wife and I love this place. Rented it out for our engagement party. Super friendly staff. Awesome mixed drinks, beer, and liquor.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupFebruary 27, 2012
    Always chill, never too crowded, and serving up some of the most seriously good cocktails around. Start your evening with a Gabriel’s Gift or The Hanson Dry.
  • Natalie V.heart icon on user image
    Natalie VJuly 26, 2016
    Cool little spot and an ideal place to chill when there's a long wait at Emily. They have a photo booth and a patio
  • Gerald Marcus H.
    Gerald Marcus HarrisFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Any night of the week, you will find an awesome bartender in attendance. Become a FB friend to find out the nights special.
  • Kurt D.
    Kurt DeschermeierJanuary 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Tux is a great alternative to a Manhattan, but they do the classics too! (get it perfect with a twist, and your rye of choice)
  • Edward O.
    Edward OgionyMay 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Reiteration- bartenders are THE best. Never a dull moment, always a good time. "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
  • Jen B.heart icon on user image
    Jen B.October 12, 2019
    Great happy hours! We love coming here during our wait time for Emily pizza.
  • Marvin O.heart icon on user image
    Marvin OrtizNovember 25, 2014
    Great drafts and happy hour until 8. Great spot for waiting on a table at Emilys
  • Kate Z.
    Kate ZoopNovember 3, 2012
    Good cocktails, even nicer bartenders. Also pretzels. And seating. This place is all-around fantastic.
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TyznikApril 12, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Bigger than it looks! Plus good cocktails and a patio.
  • Norm R.
    Norm RobinsonMay 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    "No movable seats"? Sit where you can. "Not much personality"? Bring better people with you. Bartenders and drinks are great. That's all.
  • Mari
    MariFebruary 26, 2016
    Great place to wait if you're waiting for Emily to open (or for a table)
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 25, 2015
    Mondays = Margarita Mondays. Margaritas are just $5.
  • Liam K.heart icon on user image
    Liam K.July 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Low key bar that's usually 45-55% full. Try a corpse reviver!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 25, 2015
    Awesome bar in Fort Greene. Really chill vibe.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonAugust 8, 2015
    Cute bar with well-priced drinks and a digital photo booth
  • kate w.
    kate wOctober 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good beer, good baseball game on tv, terrible punk rock that makes me embarrassed for whomever is djing.
  • Clay W.
    Clay WilliamsJanuary 9, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The go-to spot for former Moe's loyalists. Great music, fun crowd, always fun.
  • ᴡ m.
    ᴡ mcgeeJanuary 29, 2011
    The Hanson Dry (gin, bitters, vanilla) = really strong and obvious bitters flavor, almost overwhelming. Comes in a martini glass with a twist of lemon.
  • Mary W.
    Mary WoodsApril 7, 2013
    Nice place bartenders are great and very attentive. They even have s photo booth
  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    At the Hanson Dry...you should order the Hanson Dry Cocktail! Read more
  • Corey D.heart icon on user image
    Corey DineenJanuary 14, 2016
    Waiting for a table @ emily? definitely the place to go for "waiting for my table" drinks.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David StephensMarch 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Not a bad place but go with friends or someone you can have a good convo with.
  • Pepe
    PepeSeptember 28, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If Chaz were a filmmaker in post WW II Italy, he'd be a neorealist.
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesAugust 25, 2015
    Brooklyn Passport Program participant!!! #PassportProgram
  • Matt D.
    Matt DuPreNovember 16, 2013
    One TV. No food, but they have menus from places nearby where you can order from.
  • Girl F.
    Girl FridayDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Love this place. Awesome drinks - great people. Win.
  • Able P.
    Able ParrisSeptember 7, 2013
    They have a great digital photo booth.
  • Lucile H.heart icon on user image
    Lucile HechtDecember 22, 2014
    Excellent cocktails here
  • Along Came Polly
    Along Came PollyJuly 4, 2019
    The blonde bearded 🧔 bartender is a sweetheart. 🥃
  • Gerald Marcus H.
    Gerald Marcus HarrisFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Bartenders are the best in town. Always a good time.
  • Pepe
    PepeMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Chaz &/or Chris can hold this place down w both arms tied behind their backs.
  • Marina V.heart icon on user image
    Bartenders great! I'll come back.
  • Jake D.heart icon on user image
    Jake DayApril 30, 2017
    Pretty cool spot to chill
  • James I.
    James IzurietaMay 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Hanson Dry uses yahrzeit candles for their outdoor tables.
  • Raquel
    RaquelFebruary 12, 2011
    Nice bar atmosphere but doesn't mimic the classy speakeasy that I read about and was looking for.
  • Ill L.
    Ill LiterateNovember 6, 2011
    Use the ATM in the back, but DON'T check your balance cause "connecting to the host" takes forever!
  • twopointoh
    twopointohMarch 19, 2011
    Definitely get the Jack with a splash of Ginger from Chinuea.
  • Eleni C.
    Eleni CrushJune 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    sip on a Helen's Backyard in (of all places) the backyard
  • Dennise M.heart icon on user image
    Dennise McClashieAugust 17, 2013
    The Sidecar is the TRUTH!!!!
  • Ed C.
    Ed CMay 24, 2011
    According to my new friend...Jaime is the best bartender in Brooklyn.
  • alissa s.heart icon on user image
    alissa sMarch 13, 2012
    lovely bartenders! great crowd!
  • Alex S.
    Alex StillApril 12, 2011
    Big cocktails for $9. Enjoying "The Tux." Basically a Sazerac clone.
  • Leslie L.
    Leslie LinLinSeptember 4, 2018
    Old fashion
  • Sandra R.
    Sandra RubinchikAugust 12, 2015
    Bee's Knees. 🐝
  • David
    DavidAugust 30, 2012
    Their Dirty Martinis will make you numb.
  • Dan
    DanSeptember 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Shhh. Don't tell anyone else about this great place.
  • Nikki N.
    Nikki NikkiMay 20, 2012
    Great drinks
  • Carolyn W.
    Carolyn WeissDecember 31, 2010
    Great & STRONG drinks.
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