Lavender Lake
(Now Closed)Bar and Restaurant$$$$
Gowanus, Brooklyn
The experts at Eater and Time Out New York recommend this place
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One of my new favorites for summer! The back patio is amazing (and spacious!), which makes the trip to Brooklyn well worth it. The fried Brussels Sprouts are a must! #nycadventures #nyceats #brooklyn
The fried Brussels sprouts are the type of thing you would ask for as your last meal on earth.
Victoria U.June 7, 2017Believe the hype- the brussel sprouts are amazing. The move here is backyard+brussels+charcuterie = a pretty good time. Anything other than that and your experience may vary.
Sara KafkaMarch 19, 2015My top 3 bars in Brooklyn especially on the patio in the summer. Probably the best musical taste.
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015If the weather is nice, well-turned-out local residents sip craft beers and excellent cocktails under a string of lights outside; during the day, it's a chill place to read a book or play board games. Read more
Chill spot for drinks. Grab a table outside if you can find one and enjoy the Gowanus Canal. Inside is great too. Awesomely cavelike and cozy.
Cesar R.August 18, 2014Great spot to grab draft beers. They have a lovely outdoor area in the back where you can get some sun. Highly recommend the fried brussel sprouts and their fries as snacks.
Miguel LopezJanuary 23, 2015Good drinks, awesome space, and a good compromise location between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. The food menu is limited, but good.
Time Out New YorkJune 11, 2013The multitiered outdoor deck (which seats about 100) can get packed, so prepare to show up early. It’s less crowded on weeknights, and if you plan right, you may stumble on an outdoor movie screening. Read more
Emily WilsonOctober 18, 2015Very spacious bar with a huge outdoor area. Perfect for drinking with a group of friends.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantOctober 5, 2014Fabulous spot for afternoon drinks and snacks. Garden was great but getting cold. The brussel sprouts and the smoked mussels are highly recommended!!!
Deborah TsuchidaJanuary 17, 2016Their fried brussel sprouts are ridiculously delicious. Quirky cute outdoor space. Charming indoor space but sometimes too loud for convo.
Benjamin WilliamsSeptember 9, 2017Take a look in the back left corner of the deck if you get a chance. There’s a high water mark from Hurricane Sandy. Pretty insane.
Meredith BlechmanAugust 28, 2015An awesome bar converted from an old horse barn. Great outdoor back patio. PSA: try their fried brussels sprouts.- Gabriel AgostiniOctober 7, 2020Get a nice, ice-cold IPA with a side of their excellent fries (whcih come with jalapeño ketchup and garlic mayo, both super good)
Small but rock solid menu (fried chicken sandwich is awesome) and the beer list is good. Great outdoor space. Definitely check it out.
Robin FullerJuly 9, 2013Great patio, amazing food! Love the barbecue salmon with creamed corn, pork chop with the best collard greens and mashed potatoes. Everything. Is fresh and delicious.
theaNovember 8, 2015You walk all the way back and you're in another world. Outdoor fireplaces, tasty cocktails. Every bite of food was delicious and I left smelling like a campfire.
Grab a 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon and head to the patio. Sit up top and hold court over the lower section of the backyard.
Margot MazurAugust 21, 2015Gorgeous outdoor area. They play movies outside at night. The food is delicious and their wine and beer selection is great, too.
Good place for a weekend drink with friends by the Gowanus Canal. Great in warm months since there's a nice outside backyard.
Ari ShahdadiAugust 23, 2014Great burger, great cocktails, super service, roomy with a nice outdoor space, and you can charge your phone. ❤️ this place.
Ranu RajkarnikarNovember 6, 2014Great drinks and snacks. Cozy vibe. French fries and brussel sprouts for the win. Plus so much whiskey.
Great bar snacks (pickles!) and drinks, the bartenders will make ya something special if you ask. Outdoor space has movies too!
The fried Brussels sprouts are not messing around. Eat them and drink too many beers in the stellar backyard.
Ariana GarayDecember 9, 2018Great bar with an outdoor area in the summer. The fried chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts are standouts.
They serve a burger here that ends all burgers! Also the service is fantastic! Definitely one of my favorite hang out spots hands down!
Backyard is sweet but try staying at the bar and challenging the bartender to make you a off-menu drink. They'll even do tiki!- AJJune 4, 2021Love the outdoor patio! Food and cocktails are great! FYI Drafts are surprisingly cheaper than some of their cans
CarolynJanuary 19, 2015Good outdoor space. Nice cocktails. Would be a chill venue but the staff cranks the music up unbelievably loud. The kale salad is great.
Michelle WendyAugust 2, 2013Check out the ATM!! Awesome loyalty special here makes me wish I lived closer...in spite of the strollers.
Lindsey AdlerSeptember 22, 2012For food, the potato leek soup could be easily overlooked, but its a winner. They offer it chilled or warm. I went with chilled, and was really pleased.
Serious EatsSeptember 9, 2013Stylish cocktail bar and restaurant with good drinks and food made for sharing.
Probably the best summertime outdoor spot to post up with decent drinks and good laughs.
DrewskiJune 11, 2016Outdoor space is cool and staff is friendly, but service was slow and food wasn't great. Brussels sprouts were crispy, but pretty bland and chewy in the middle. Fried chicken sandwich wasn't good.
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Great little Gowanus spot with solid house cocktails and a chill atmosphere.
Mike CostabileAugust 4, 2013Try the Street King, one of the most interesting cocktails I've had: tequila, lime, house ginger syrup, Srircha, lager
Erin DisselhorstJanuary 27, 2013Great food! They somehow managed to make brussel sprouts taste delicious. A bit loud though for conversation.
Kelsey✨August 17, 2017A little bit pricey, but the patio makes this the perfect outdoor drinking spot.
James John (Jay) Cudney IVFebruary 4, 2017Stopped by after dinner. Grabbed some drinks and chilled by a table. Good ambiance.
Daniel McDonoughApril 21, 2015Trendy spot. Has nice outdoor seating but usually jammed. Def worth a visit.
Greg DoughertyJune 30, 2014Don't forget to check out the neighboring Gowanus Canal. One of the most polluted bodies of water in the United States!
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(347) 799-2154
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