61 Local
61 Bergen St., nr. Smith St., Cobble Hill; no phone
You know you’ve entered a bastion of the beer nerd when even the overhead lights are made from carboys—repurposed home-brewing jugs. Opened by former Sixpoint brewing engineer David Liatti in January, this cavernous public house hits all the expected beer-hall notes: soaring ceilings, communal seating, a focus on locally sourced bites and beer. Though you’ll find a healthy list from borough-darling Sixpoint, Liatti is an equal-opportunity beermonger, stocking a regional selection including Long Island’s Barrier and Westchester’s Captain Lawrence.