Liz's Book Bar
Book store · Gowanus Heights
315 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Highlights
Books, coffee, wine, beer, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff
Books, coffee, wine, beer, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff
"I visited Liz’s Book Bar in Carroll Gardens, a cozy, author-run spot named for the owner’s grandmother that pairs a large L-shaped bar and window seating with a curated selection of contemporary literary fiction. The space combines a cafe and bar — during the day I saw people sipping Black Acres Roastery cold brew and iced teas alongside pastries from Bien Cuit (sandwiches from Bee’s Knees were slated to arrive soon) while a kids’ corner kept little ones occupied; come 5 p.m. laptops close and the menu shifts to beers from Harlem Brewing and Threes plus organic wines from Italy and France. The emphasis on lingering and community felt intentional: people can disappear into a book unbothered or strike up conversation, which the first-time owner says has helped her connect with neighbors." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
"NYC’s next meet-cute spot might just be in Carroll Gardens, at Liz’s Book Bar. The book store has beer from Threes Brewing, a full wine and coffee menu, and of course, books. They’re offering three- and six-month subscriptions that get you a discount on a hardcover and a free drink every time you come into the store. The space looks cozy, with a big leather couch and a bar with stools." - will hartman
"I recommend visiting Liz’s Book Bar on weekends — the new Carroll Gardens spot from author Maura Cheeks offers three- ($75) or six-month ($145) book subscriptions that include discounted books and a free drink when you swing by to pick up your selection." - Eater Staff
"Operating as a bookstore by day and bar by night, this spot from author Maura Cheeks houses roughly 4,000 fiction and nonfiction titles while serving coffee during the day and wine and beer in the evening; it’s named for the owner’s grandmother." - Eater Staff
"Opening in June at 315 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens (between President and Union streets), Liz’s Book Bar will serve books alongside coffee by day and wine and beer by night; the spot comes from author Maura Cheeks (who published Acts of Forgiveness earlier this year), is named after her grandmother, and will house some 4,000 fiction and non-fiction titles, joining a recent wave of bookstore bars." - Emma Orlow
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