The Four Horsemen
Restaurant · Williamsburg
295 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
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Highlights
Natural wine bar with Michelin-starred small plates and creative dishes
Natural wine bar with Michelin-starred small plates and creative dishes
"A groundbreaking Williamsburg bar that opened in 2015, known for a focus on natural wine and creating a comfortable, scene-y space. It has a reputation for being nearly impossible to get into at times; the team behind it helped launch the new Italian restaurant next door, and the bar’s aesthetic and approach (sticking primarily to wine and beer rather than full cocktails) are referenced throughout the visit. The venue is closely tied to the people behind the new restaurant—its executive chef Nick Curtola moved into the new project—and the space and team remain culturally connected (a framed photo of co-founder Justin Chearno appears in the new restaurant; members of the extended circle, including James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, were seen hanging out by the bar)." - Nadia Chaudhury
"For a dark, intimate, exceedingly cool celebratory dinner, go to Four Horsemen. You’re almost guaranteed to drink a glass of something from a wine region you’ve never heard of, poured by extremely knowledgeable and friendly servers. Couple that with decor that feels like being on the inside of a rockstar’s guitar amp, and some of the most inventive small plates this city has to offer, and this spot is perfect for a small birthday celebration, or anniversary. Just make sure to snag a table pretty far in advance—reservations go quickly once they’re released. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 7am, and they're usually snatched up right away. The good news: this place takes walk-ins. Arrive around opening at 5:30pm, and there's a very decent chance you'll be seated right away (maybe even at a table). If there's a wait, you can hang at the affiliated bar next door, Nightmoves." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman
"Verdict: Natural wine and seasonal dishes often involving Jimmy Nardello peppers. Before that was every other restaurant’s formula, it belonged to The Four Horsemen. When it opened in 2015, this little Williamsburg spot was ahead of its time, and it continues to serve creative small plates worth seeking out. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 7am, and they're usually snatched up right away. The good news: this place takes walk-ins. Arrive around opening at 5:30pm, and there's a very decent chance you'll be seated right away (maybe even at a table). If there's a wait, you can hang at the affiliated bar next door, Nightmoves." - bryan kim
"You might expect a lot of things from a wine bar co-owned by the frontman of a famous, cool band. You might expect the design to look like something you would see in a Kinfolk magazine feature, and you might also expect the wine list to be full of obscure bottles. The Four Horsemen checks those boxes, and they also serve some creative small plates worth going out of your way for. For all of those reasons, you should get yourself to this tiny Williamsburg spot very soon. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 7am, and they're usually snatched up right away. The good news: this place takes walk-ins. Arrive around opening at 5:30pm, and there's a very decent chance you'll be seated right away (maybe even at a table). If there's a wait, you can hang at the affiliated bar next door, Nightmoves." - willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, arden shore
"A small‑plates wine bar that has built a devoted following for precise, creative dishes, an airy interior, and a focus on natural wines; its popularity is such that reservations often require advance notices to secure scarce tables." - ByKate Kassin
