The Gibson
Bar · Williamsburg ·
Extensive whiskey & beer list, occasional BBQ, and creative cocktails.
Extensive whiskey & beer list, occasional BBQ, and creative cocktails.
"I was sad to see The Gibson close — it was one of several bars and restaurants that had left their mark on the city." - Adele Chapin
"A long-standing restaurant that holds a late-night liquor license but typically operates as a restaurant and closes earlier than late-night bars; because it functions primarily as a dining venue rather than a late-night bar, it would be exempt from the proposed ordinance restricting late-night licenses." - Ashok Selvam
"For the Gibson, Allison Lane crafted 'Metamorphosis' ($13), a cocktail featuring Butterfly Floral Vodka, Butterfly Liqueur, Montenegro amaro, Dolin Blanc vermouth, and absinthe; the Gibson is participating in the collaboration by donating a portion of proceeds from these drinks to Bartenders Against Racism." - Adele Chapin
"On Mondays at this 14th Street speakeasy, guests can try out the “Legends Selection” at a discounted price. Bartenders make the off-menu lineup of classic cocktails with premium liquors and ingredients. For example, a French 75 might come with Grand Marnier Louis Alexandres instead of gin. Although cocktails are normally $20 to $25 here, on Mondays one of the premium drinks will run for $16-$18." - Aparna Krishnamoorthy
"Bars can’t seem to get enough of the pre-Prohibition era, and The Gibson is no exception. The nondescript speakeasy on 14th Street built its cocktail menu on styles and techniques from the 1800s with a few seasonal twists. A recent look at the spring menu featured the vegetal and dry Under the Branches cocktail, with gin, sherry, genepy, and absinthe, and the crisp False Man with vodka, suze, lime, vanilla, celery bitters, and soda. Ever on trend, there’s a selection of mocktails for the sober curious. If you’re a beverage historian, request the Legends Selection special menu, a lineup of 11 cocktail classics that have endured for generations." - Vox Creative
