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Brooklyn Social

335 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
nr. Carroll St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-858-7758 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
7.8 out of 10

4 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Bar Food, Billiards, Singles Scene, Theme

Photo by Jonathan Bourland

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Mon-Thu, 6pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 6pm-4am; Sun, 5pm-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

F, G at Carroll St.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Profile

Friendly, low-key bars are a dime a dozen in Brooklyn. What the borough needs is a little less grunge and a little more concept. Brooklyn Social provides it, while still hanging on to the charm that made you move there. Once an Italian social club, the bar gets the throwback formula right, from the front door marked "non-members welcome" to the slowly revolving ceiling fans, red pressed-tin ceiling, and strains of Duke Ellington. Bartenders dress the part, donning ties and expertly mixing cocktails like Matt's Ginger Old-Fashioned (bourbon, ginger, sugar, cherries, orange, bitters and soda) and the Riposto (vodka, tangerine slices and fresh rosemary), which named in honor of the original club and only served in the winter. Getting a feel for the old neighborhood was never easier. — Kevin Dwyer

Reader Ratings

7.8

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

the perfect place

luciblue from 11215 | Posted on 12/17/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

While Brooklyn Social might get really crowded on a friday or saturday night, this is a really great place to take a number of different people--especially acquaintences that you're just getting to know, or something like that. Its loud...Read More

For the Subterranean You...

thebuzz from 10014 | Posted on 10/30/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

A friend told me about this joint (and it is a joint!). It was as if i walked into the bar where Marlon Brando is dancing with Jill St. John in On the Waterfront. It was a bumping Friday night and...Read More

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