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The Narrows

Cocktail Bar, New American Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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The Narrows

8.8^/10

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Ranked #5 for cocktail bars in Williamsburg
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group
"The Babushka is good...limey and sweet and $7"(8 Tips)
"$1 oysters daily until 7pm"(7 Tips)
"The Babyshka cocktail is so good :) large choice of beers too!"(2 Tips)
"Sol and a jalapeño tequila shot for a dollar: great deal!"(8 Tips)

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Nicole FormicaDecember 23, 2014
Great cocktail bar tucked away in Brooklyn. Back patio is awesome in the summer! Be sure to bring your paper money, they are cash only.
Serious EatsDecember 10, 2013
With cocktails, beer, and $1 oysters daily until 7pm, the Narrows is a Bushwick favorite that also features a welcoming backyard and a handful of late-night snacks.
AleJune 19, 2021
Neat venue in Bushwick. Great garden; try the babuska cocktail. Note: Cash only !
Kimmie OhhAugust 3, 2020
Get the “Word” cocktail - scotch, jalapeño tequila, maraschino, green chartreuse, lime & bitters. Cute backyard for outdoor seating!
Alex MillerJuly 26, 2015
Perfect for a weekday night. Get a cocktail or a beer and share a heaping bowl of fries with your friends. The narrow bar corridor can get crowded during peak hours.
Tavonna MillerMarch 1, 2015
Retro, romantic lounge bar with an extensive shelf of not-your-average/everyday liquors & aperitifs! Perfect place to discover tasty cocktails & new liquors! HIGHLY recommend!
Staff PicksSeptember 4, 2014
Try the Oyster happy hour at The Narrows. They offer a cocktail menu, and $1 oysters until 7pm. The Que Bonita drink mixes jalapeño infused tequila with lime, cucumber and a dash of simple syrup. Read more
Keli AnayaJune 10, 2016
Perfect bar for a variety of occasions! Romantic, just friends, alone, and the patio is SO NICE!
Olessya KJanuary 26, 2015
Awesome cocktails. Great atmosphere. Cute garden in the back. But terrible oysters (served in salt water brine = extremely salty + got me out of commission for the whole night).
Philipp NassJanuary 31, 2018
Unique and cozy spot for creative cocktails and craft beer in Brooklyn. The patio is so beautiful on a summer night out.
Jessica LokajMarch 23, 2014
backyard with rocking chairs, pretzels with beer fondue, Caulfield's Dream an Babyshka Cocktail, art-deco speakeasy, no picklebacks!
Gabriella CatoochJuly 31, 2017
Cute place, but NO MORE $1 oysters :(. Nice place to stop by for a cocktail with a cute patio
The Corcoran GroupApril 11, 2011
Come to this art deco inspired lounge for the original and seasonal cocktails served by the amazing and sexy Lee. Try a Caufield’s Dream, or a Babushka.
Tiffany HuiJune 3, 2016
*cash only! they can make any drink, so don't be afraid to go off the menu if you have something you really like
Isaac ShabotSeptember 28, 2014
Great bar and drinks. Try and get a seat in the outdoor backyard. Doesn't feel like brooklyn in here
Lee LawrenceJune 19, 2015
Gotta say, ballsy move to make "It's narrow!" the concept for your bar. Was getting bumped every 5 seconds in there. AWESOME patio though.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
It doesn't get much better than a pint of Fuller's ESB and some $1 oysters (daily until 7pm) in the sun. Read more
Akanksha ChauhanSeptember 26, 2018
Amazing Negronis. Kinda difficult to spot from the street. Lovely Art Deco vibe.
SukiAugust 6, 2017
Great cocktails, friendly staff and really nice, cozy backyard with lights strung up.
Fanny PicardNovember 5, 2012
The Babyshka cocktail is so good :) large choice of beers too! Very Nice spot!
Bastian BeyerMay 14, 2013
Great cocktail bar! Feels like in a film noir. And try the pretzels with beer fondue. No joke
Shali NguyenOctober 10, 2015
Cocktails and good beers on tap. Go around the corner pass the bar for booth seats!
Jake RoperOctober 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If Frank Lloyd Wright and Tom Collins had a child, it would be The Narrows.
Elysia MannOctober 13, 2016
They have classic cocktails as well as their own (flip the menu around!)
Seth HaleyJune 16, 2013
Well rounded, perfect spot for a refreshing drink and a bite to eat.
Amanda BoekelheideJuly 17, 2011
Watch out for the crazy guy who lives upstairs and has no qualms about tossing water without warning or entreaty for quiet on people chatting outside. Owner is great, venue charming.
Rebecca RaeMay 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Order the old fashioned. One of the best of Brooklyn.
Kate ASeptember 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Dollar oysters until 7pm. Get a side (read: enormous bowl) of shoelace fries.
caroline grayMay 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite haunts the garden in the back is a delight in warmer weather
Timothy YuanAugust 13, 2015
A low-key (and very narrow) bar with good cocktails at good prices.
Brendan MOctober 12, 2015
Space is at a premium in this bar, but I like its casual atmosphere
@JaumePrimeroAugust 22, 2014
Love the decor in this dive bar. Totally worth the trip!
Marc SchneebergerJune 30, 2016
Beautiful place in Brooklyn with horrible cocktails and more horrible bartenders. We were three last saturday and thought the same thing being the most horrible thing the arrogant waitress.
Gregory GallagherAugust 16, 2014
Cocktails, beer and shot special, backyard, excellent side room
Elevine BergeSeptember 13, 2014
Lovely backyard and great cocktails.
Kathryn DMay 22, 2016
Solid cocktails at fair prices. Babushka is great.
Kate H.April 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Well crafted, reasonably priced cocktails, amazing back yard, beer & shot specials if you're slumming it.
Briana S.August 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Quail egg, bacon jam and lemon aioli tea sandwich. Lucky Lindy. Perfect early-evening snackola,
CasieJuly 4, 2013
The Babushka is the best drink I've ever had and I'm old and have had a ton of drinks.
Michael BradshawJanuary 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Order a "Last Word" from Sean. Citrus, herbs, gin: amazing.
Cameron KetchamJune 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
This is a nice cocktail bar that is good for a date.
Ben K.May 23, 2015
Great vibe, good drinks, awesome backyard.
Becca BaeOctober 1, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Best patio in the neighborhood. Cash only !!
Andrew LitvakOctober 11, 2014
Strong cocktails, nice vibe. Great neighborhood dive bar.
Robyn RubensteinApril 17, 2011
Omg - try the Word. Jalapeno infused tequila with chartreuse. Amazing cocktails, deco atmosphere speakeasy.
Annie WitterAugust 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Like CM Punk and Bryan Danielson, thos place? Best in the world.. Lovies. Tell the bartender Donny, Annie says hi!
Kristina PJuly 20, 2020
Dare I say they have a backyard? Great cocktails
megan gunthnerFebruary 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Dropped my Van Halen record behind the booth n the front window. If u find it, please save it 4 me or enjoy the hell out of it!
Ashley WilliamsFebruary 1, 2014
bloody mary is v good... but spicy!!
Jessie RichardsonSeptember 25, 2011
Nice little art-deco speakeasy style bar. Great music. Perfect for a date.

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