Cocktail Bedstuy

"Cocktail Bedstuy is secretly one of the best cocktail bars in Brooklyn. The narrow space is on a relatively quiet stretch of Halsey Street, and it’s where you should go for a nerdy drink made by bartenders who know what they’re doing. Grab one of the signature house cocktails, and enjoy it in the little, dark room where people stand shoulder-to-shoulder on busier nights. There are a few tables in the back if you want to sit down, and there’s a pleasant backyard for the warmer months of the year." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, willa moore

"Hidden in a narrow, brick-lined space on Halsey, Cocktail Bed-Stuy makes some of the most impressive drinks in the neighborhood. The bartenders here know what they're doing, and they have a bunch of fancy ingredients like lychee liqueur and paprika honey at their disposal. If you’re going on a first date or would like to eavesdrop on an awkward first date, stop by and grab a barstool. When the weather’s nice, you can also hang out in the little backyard with string lights and wooden benches." - Bryan Kim, Willa Moore, Nikko Duren

"At Cocktail Bedstuy, the hospitality is top-notch. The staff is friendly, the bartenders know what they're doing (and have a bunch of fancy ingredients at their disposal), and someone might just check in on you and see if you need another drink while you're hanging out in the little backyard. The space is long and narrow, with brick walls and a few tables in the back, and there are some snacks in case you get hungry." - Bryan Kim