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The Shanty

The Shanty

(Now Closed)
Cocktail Bar and Distillery$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • Jay
    JayMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Non-flippant tip: Amazing cocktails. Awesome bartenders and staff. The Holy Mountain from the winter menu is inspired. Ask for something off-menu for fun and let the bartender surprise you.
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    Sarah BrinkJuly 2, 2019
    A gin distillery with a small bar attached. The bar isn’t where I want to necessarily go on a night out, but a great place to try a local gin. The staff is friendly & will help you choose a gin.
  • Date Night Is...
    Date Night Is...April 29, 2013
    Fantastic Date Night spot with some of the best cocktails you'll find in the area. They may take a little while, but you can enjoy the view of their distilling operation while you wait.
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    Marwan QJune 30, 2014
    Have shot a short film in this amazing bar and distillery, a memory that will forever be with me as they do have some of the best cocktails available and the surrounding as just as good,
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    TiffanyNovember 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love The Shanty on a weekend afternoon. Live music, happy hour specials, laid back atmosphere, and Jen is wonderful behind the bar. Best unexpected discovery in a long while!!
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    Harry RaymondApril 15, 2015
    Romantic cocktail bar attached to the New York Distilling Company. Often has live music. Worth exploring.
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    Sa BinaAugust 26, 2016
    Max is awesome! Go with his recommendation! You can't go wrong! Martinez was good. Little on the bitter side (I like sweet cocktails) but still awesome!
  • Tim B.
    Tim BallMay 12, 2013
    Great selection of often hard-to-find booze. Also, great bartenders work here. We did not get one. Avoid the Christian Soriano lookalike and go, instead, for his bro-y coworker. Odd, yes, but right.
  • Cassandra H.heart icon on user image
    Versha S. is completely wrong!! Place is wonderful & bartender is amazing! Ajay is very knowledgeable & a great bartender-extremely polite, friendly & a hot nerd-definitely cute :) LOVE The Shanty!!!
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily KaneMarch 9, 2015
    Happy hour is ALL DAY on Mondays. 6-8pm during the rest of the week, and 3-5pm weekends. Cheers.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CMarch 25, 2016
    Very nice bar totally worth a stop for a drink. Gin drinks done really well.
  • Erik S.heart icon on user image
    Erik SchomburgOctober 19, 2018
    The rye is great, and the applejack-finished rye even better. The gin also quite tasty, and the bartenders are skilled with their cocktails.
  • Kayleigh H.heart icon on user image
    Kayleigh HarringtonFebruary 20, 2017
    Try one of the gins they distill here in a cocktail or simply with tonic.
  • Alice Q.
    Alice QFebruary 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring a Ziploc to take the jerky back home with you. No seriously. I do it all the time.
  • Dwayne D.
    Dwayne D.February 17, 2013
    Very interesting, come on Sundays for the live band. And there's a happy hour. Didn't do the tour, but it looked like everyone who did was happy.
  • Daniela A.heart icon on user image
    Daniela AsaroMay 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try every single cocktail on the menu. (All amazing) Blackout. Forget you even came here and do the same thing two weeks later.
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    Alex FishDecember 22, 2015
    All of the cocktails feature a drink from New York Distilling Company. The G&T with Perry's Tot is a must
  • Alyxa L.
    Alyxa LeaseJune 13, 2014
    All drinks are delicious but if you're nice the bar tenders will whip you up your own mixology drink. Be careful, they're strong!
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ShaferApril 5, 2017
    Gin cocktails are incredible and I am not even a big gin drinker
  • Amanda J.
    Amanda JabesMarch 11, 2013
    Not the easiest place to spot, keep your eyes peeled. Get the goat cheese with golden raisins crostini and a fancy gin cocktail.
  • Anthony V.heart icon on user image
    Anthony VolodkinOctober 28, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    try the gin (dorothy parker), it's fantastic
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    AhuvaAugust 24, 2017
    Great cocktails for great prices and beers on tap, check out their for-2 specials
  • Ethikus
    EthikusApril 11, 2012
    This ethical & sustainable local bar is offering a specialty cocktail during Shop Your Values Week! Be sure to ask for it during the Week, May 3rd - 10th. #SYVW Read more
  • Red & Brown
    Red & BrownMay 4, 2014
    Loves the 700 songs gimlet & the ba-zucca Joe. Definitely take the tour if they're giving them.
  • Meg V.
    Meg VelinJune 9, 2013
    AJ is an amazing bartender - he makes a great cocktail & is very knowledgable ...treat him nice & tip him well :)
  • Dan M.
    Dan MillerNovember 17, 2013
    The gimlet is phenomenal. It's probably the best cocktail I've ever had. Try it.
  • Peter W.
    Peter WuApril 5, 2015
    Get the gin drinks. (They distill their own!) Skip the whiskey.
  • Jorge H.
    Jorge H.June 10, 2016
    Fantastic bar program made with house gin/whisky or other commercial high-end brands.
  • Erik C.heart icon on user image
    Erik CoxFebruary 29, 2016
    The jalapeño Falcon was great. Go on the distillery tour at 5pm.
  • Elevine B.heart icon on user image
    Elevine BergeAugust 30, 2014
    Best cocktails in the area? The gin distillery right next door is fascinating!
  • Campbell B.heart icon on user image
    Campbell BirdOctober 13, 2015
    This place is good, but extremely hipster. Expect beards and live bluegrass, but also good cocktails.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardJanuary 3, 2015
    It's the bar attached to the New York Distilling Co., if you're wondering.
  • Natalie V.heart icon on user image
    Natalie VFebruary 16, 2016
    Good cocktails, a little loud but we enjoyed the spot
  • Jackie V.heart icon on user image
    Jackie VMarch 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    They make gin right next door and you can try it here!
  • Danny N.heart icon on user image
    Danny NathanMay 17, 2013
    They're aging Rye and are talking about making a "Rockin' Rye" as well. Sounds dee-lish!
  • Stephanie Z.
    Stephanie ZhongJanuary 26, 2015
    Good vibe. Good bartender. Feels like you are in a distillery
  • Ben F.
    Ben FriedmanFebruary 21, 2015
    If you like a little cinnamon, then you'll love the 700 songs
  • Doniree W.
    Doniree WalkerJune 15, 2014
    Red Baron: applejack, carpano, curaçao, all-spice dram. (Recommended from summer 2014 Whisky Advocate)
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    Phoenix 💥💥💥November 4, 2014
    They distill their own Gin so go for a Gimlet or Martini
  • Lia D.
    Lia D'AmicoMay 16, 2013
    They make their own gin. Ask for the drink called The Acerbic Mrs. Parker.
  • Danny N.heart icon on user image
    Danny NathanMay 17, 2013
    Easily one of the best Old Fashioneds in the city.
  • Sebastián R.
    Sebastián RojasJune 14, 2015
    The house made gin is great, the setting is beautiful, but bartenders are a bunch unpleasant and rude assholes. Such a waste.
  • Paul B.
    Paul BluesMarch 2, 2013
    Get the Holy Mountain , it's like Christmas in your mouth. Delish!
  • Gordon M.
    Gordon MeiJuly 13, 2014
    Get the Gowanus Razor Blade if you're into gin.
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    Saif DiaFebruary 9, 2016
    Great vibe for a date
  • Anna L.
    Anna LevittSeptember 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great gin and lovely bartenders!
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    phil morganOctober 4, 2015
    It's all good!
  • Dawn R.heart icon on user image
    Dawn RanieriJune 4, 2016
    Rock n rye
  • Anna L.
    Anna LevittMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite gin bar hands down.
  • Himali W.heart icon on user image
    Himali WNovember 24, 2015
    Great ambience and cocktails but the bartenders are rude.
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