Those 18 bars in 2026
- 6
- still there
- 7
- replaced
- 5
- gone
Most common features
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224 Smith St.
Closed
This dog friendly sports bar is a second home for its neighborhood regulars, but can feel more like foreign territory for anyone else.
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138 Smith St.
Closed; now Ruta Oaxaca
A cute but otherwise unremarkable bar with hit and miss service is partly redeemed by an unheard of $10 patio brunch that includes a drink.
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128 Smith St
Still pouring
Restaurant and bar serves a great brunch starting at 10am and French bistro fare til 3am. One of the best late night food options on Smith Street.
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BoatPick
175 Smith St.
Still pouring
Comfy couches, a fireplace, attentive service, and an attractive crowd make Boat a top choice on Smith Street.
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31 3rd Ave.
Closed; now Claw Daddy's
Low key watering hole offers refuge to locals avoiding Smith Street's Saturday night crowds.
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179 Smith St.
Closed; now Smith Deli and Grill Juice Bar
The theme is summer camp, which granted is more than a little camp itself. The bar's popularity rests in the fact that rather than attempting to capture camp kitsch, they've instead pretty successfully captured the feeling of warmth and camaraderie topped off with some smores for dessert.
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191 Smith St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Shan
A simple, solid Irish bar. Good food, good service, live Irish music, and a relaxed neighborhood crowd.
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210 Smith St.
Still pouring
Carroll Gardens gets their very own pricey, high brow cocktail bar. At the moment the place feels more like a genre exercise than a good time, but it's anyone's guess how it will develop as it matures.
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DeityPick
368 Atlantic Ave.
Still pouring
A converted synagogue is now home to one of the most unique bars in the city. A hexagonal bar, stained glass, and a friggin tree right in the middle of the place make for an interesting cocktail spot to say the least.
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378 Atlantic Ave.
No license found in 2026
Casual neighborhood wine bar has a pleasant back garden, but is marred by an unimpressive wine list, short hours, and most damning in this neighborhood, stingy portion sizes.
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46 3rd Ave.
Closed
This Brooklyn country music haven draws crowds for its live band Karaoke every other Monday night.
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81 Hoyt St.
Closed; now Bijan's
A truly amazing Brooklyn bar. The atmosphere is warm, softly lit and almost magical. The open mic nights often attract talent so good you feel privileged to witness it. The crowd is multi-ethnic, sophisticated, soulful and hot.
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193 Smith St.
No license found in 2026
Nestled in hipster central is this smoking hot lounge, dance and art space for black Brooklyn. Events run the gamut: live jazz, hip hop, poetry slam, and independent film screening.
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152 Smith St.
Closed; now Fatty Daddy Taco
This rustic wine bar with a cocktail menu, beers on tap, and delicious small plates successfully satisfies many needs very well.
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102 Smith St
Closed
This fair weather garden space has $2 PBRs and an aesthetic which transcends dive and ends up somewhere near trash heap. Oddly it's quite a relaxing and comfortable place to while away an afternoon.
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Zombie HutPick
273 Smith St.
Still pouring
A tiny tiki bar with friendly bartenders and stiff drinks. Unfortunately on weekends those stiff drinks seem to bring out a surprisingly aggro-frat crowd.
Already closed by 2009
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Village 247Closed by 2009
247 Smith St
A different business is licensed at this address: Toto Italian Restaurant