Clover Club
Cocktail bar · Carroll Gardens
210 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Highlights
Clover Club serves expertly crafted cocktails with a cozy, vintage vibe plus standout small plates, perfect for date nights or laid-back Brooklyn hangs.
Clover Club serves expertly crafted cocktails with a cozy, vintage vibe plus standout small plates, perfect for date nights or laid-back Brooklyn hangs.
"The East Village isn’t the only place to get an artisanal cocktail these days. Brooklyn is rich in classy cocktail hybrids as well. Clover Club’s Prohibition Era brand of decor and drinks are nod to the old school - it was named after an influential group of Philadelphia journalists who used to gather to booze, chow, and hang in the late 1800′s. Imagine if we were around back then? We would have been rocking incredible mustaches, wearing suspenders, and reviewing restaurants on our typewriters. Did they have those back then? Known for their tremendous drinks, the Clover Club’s food also deserves some recognition. The menu is full of well-executed snacks to pair with your cocktails, and there are plenty of options for a full meal too. The place is a perfect candidate for Late Night Eats (the kitchen is open until 3am on weekends and 1am Sun-Thurs), but it’s also a popular destination for brunch. Unlike many of the fancy cocktail dens in NYC, entry into this fine establishment is never a hassle. It’s a big enough space to allow for standing room only, and there always seems to be a table open, or a short wait for one at worst. We’ve always enjoyed our times at Clover Club over the years. It’s been a go-to post-dinner destination for all Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill meals, and it should be one of yours as well. Food Rundown Drinks You really can’t go wrong, but a couple of our favorites are: Royal Tannenbaum (rye whiskey, cynar, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, lemon juice, pine tincture), Apple Blow Fizz (apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white), and the Clover Club (gin, dry vermouth, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white). Also, don’t sleep on the punches. They’re fun for the whole family. Steak Over Toast Mini, open-faced hanger steak sandwiches served on a toasted baguette with spicy horseradish cream sauce. Definitely order these, as we do every time through. Pork ’n Grits Yup, that’s right. Braised pork served over cheddar Anson Mill grits, topped with a sunnyside up egg, crispy shallots, and sourdough toast. Do it. Baked Eggs Another solid brunch option. These are two eggs, baked in their own personal pan with chorizo, Manchego cheese, and sourdough toast. Mac & Cheese All these cocktail bars seem to have a really high quality mac & cheese. Death & Co’s spoons from heaven this is not, but this baked, multi-cheese action is smoky and crunchy thanks to smoked Heritage pork bacon and garlic breadcrumbs. Oysters “Rock Your Face Off” Served on the half shell, we applaud their attempt at a fried oysters Rockefeller, but will most likely avoid ordering this next time we come. Not bad, just not good. Pulled Pork Minis The menu description says it all: barbequed pulled pork topped with house-made slaw, spicy remoulade, and served on silver dollar buns. An obvious choice to help soak up some of the booze. Diver Scallop Skewers A fun idea and a great bar snack, these skewers of scallops and roasted brussels sprout leaves can be hit or miss depending on how good your scallops that day are. We’ve had some delicious ones, but we’ve also had some not so delicious ones too." - Andrew Steinthal
"Cobble Hill cocktail bar Clover Club has been at it since 2008, serving good creative cocktails in an intimate space perfect for a date or a cozy night out. In addition to the small fireplace in the back, the space features throwback elements like tin ceilings, wallpaper, exposed brick, and dark wood trimmings, rugs, and a chandelier." - Eater Staff
"When: Weekdays, 4-6pm The Deal: $12 Select Cocktails; $5 Select Beer; $5 Bar Snacks; Half-Priced Oysters Fancy cocktails taste even better when they cost less than usual. And that’s especially the case at a place like Clover Club, which has been serving expensive, excellent cocktails in Carroll Gardens for longer than most other bars. There are also some great bar snacks here, in case you realize halfway through your second Happy Hour drink that you should probably eat." - willa moore, neha talreja, bryan kim
"If you live near Cobble Hill, it’s possible Clover Club is already your go-to spot for drinks, and you’ve had lots of very enjoyable nightcaps here. While the cocktails here are fantastic, the food—like mac and cheese with smoked bacon and steak tartare on house-made focaccia—make it a good option for snacking, too." - team infatuation
"One look at Clover Club in Cobble Hill—at the curtain-covered windows, at the working fireplace, and at the red leather booths—and you may feel ready to send a text you shouldn't. Or, at the very least, you'll feel ready to drink another martini. Their excellent version comes with equal parts dry and sweet vermouth." - bryan kim, kenny yang, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
