"Ever since Talea moved into the neighborhood, it’s been our go-to alternative to all the overcrowded bars in the area serving $20 cocktails. Based out of Williamsburg, the women-owned brewery runs several taprooms in Brooklyn, as well as this pleasant, jewel-toned outpost on Christopher Street. The bright, spacious bar has plenty of little tables for when you need somewhere to hunker down with a friend for a couple of hours and drink some sour ales (or spicy pickle martinis). In addition to an interesting lineup of sours, stouts, and IPAs, they have a full cocktail menu and some snacks. " - bryan kim, katherine lewin, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus