"Night of Joy is a perpetually-dark bar full of old couches and antique decor, and the last time you were here, you were on a Tinder date. Probably. We highly recommend this intimate, relatively inexpensive spot for any casual first dates, and the second-story rooftop is a great spot to hang out for an hour or two when it's warm out." - bryan kim, kenny yang, nikko duren, matt tervooren, will hartman
"Night Of Joy is a quintessential Williamsburg cocktail bar that combines two very different vibes in one. Downstairs is an antiques-filled dive that feels like you've wandered onto the set of a Tennessee Williams play. Once you’re adequately lubricated by botanical-forward cocktails, join every person on a first date within a five-block radius up on the usually-packed rooftop, lined with greenery-entwined trellises. It’s charming, like a rooftop garden without the garden, and a great place to sip on frozen margaritas as you enjoy a surprisingly pleasant view of the BQE." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman
"The rooftop patio at this cocktail bar is always one of the best outdoor drinking options in Williamsburg, and Wednesday through Sunday until midnight, it still is. They’ve also put some tables on the sidewalk out front in case the roof is full or you have a fear of not very high heights." - matt tervooren
"Night of Joy is a somewhat ideal first-date spot. There are couches and cocktails, but it’s about as casual as a dive bar, and the little space is dark and intimate. There’s also a roof that’s open in the summertime, although it’s usually pretty packed up there." - bryan kim
"It’s garden-to-glass at Night of Joy in Williamsburg, where the cocktail list sees a heavy hand of botanical ingredients and herbal infusions. (Think basil-lime vodka and hibiscus-cinnamon mezcal.) Head to the rooftop patio that’s open from the spring through the fall season, and grab yourself a fresh lime frozen Margarita (they also come in various flavors). It’s perfect for date night—and who doesn’t love a night of joy?" - Abbe Baker, Carey Jones