"Set six floors atop a boutique hotel with unobstructed Manhattan skyline views, this spot is known for top-tier martinis and classic bar comfort like French fries. Practical perks include weekday sunset discounts (5–7 p.m.) and afternoon tea with savory toasts and elegant pastries. It’s also a solid option for groups thanks to a $65 prix-fixe for parties of seven or more that features family-style seafood plateaus, fried chicken, and chocolate cake." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"The team behind Le Crocodile opened this flashy French wine bar six floors above their Williamsburg restaurant in the Wythe Hotel. Bar Blondeau is full of green velvet banquettes and two-tops where you can snack on tuna tartare, eat several rounds of oysters, and take in some great views of the Manhattan skyline with friends. You can also choose a bottle from their natural wine list—full of up-and-coming wine regions around the world—to enjoy on their large outdoor terrace." - bryan kim, kenny yang, nikko duren, matt tervooren, will hartman
"This Williamsburg bar, found in the Wythe Hotel, is run by the same team behind the ground-level restaurant Le Crocodile, which means the food backs up those beautiful Brooklyn views. Former Eater critic Ryan Sutton wrote that the establishment serves “somewhat edgy food,” small plates that “one might hope to find at an acclaimed neo-bistrot or cave a vins in Paris.”" - Nadia Chaudhury
"The team behind Le Crocodile opened this flashy French wine bar six floors above their Williamsburg restaurant on the bottom floor of the Wythe Hotel. Bar Blondeau is full of green velvet banquettes and two-tops where you can snack on fried chicken, order several rounds of oysters, and take in some great views of the Manhattan skyline. You can also choose a bottle from their natural wine list to enjoy on their large outdoor terrace." - neha talreja, bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine
"If you’re feeling like you need to wrap a large cashmere scarf around the bottom half of your face and drink a martini on a rooftop like you’re a powerful divorcee, know that Bar Blondeau in Williamsburg just installed heaters on their terrace. Dinner at the Le Crocodile bar before or afterward is optional, but would probably enhance things." - hannah albertine