East Williamsburg
25 bars listed over the site's life. 21 were still open in 2009.
Those 21 bars in 2026
- 5
- still there
- 12
- replaced
- 4
- gone
Most common features
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507 Grand St.
A different business is licensed at this address: Carneval
Although it only opened in 2007, 507 is that rare type of neighborhood bar in Willliamsburg, one where the patrons actually grew up in the neighborhood.
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Alligator LoungePick
600 Metropolitan Ave.
Still pouring
Order a beer get a free brick oven pizza - not just a slice - a whole pizza.
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609 Grand St.
Closed; now Blinky’s
Grungy low key atmosphere + second furniture + back garden + pool table + live jazz - hipsters = A solid neighborhood bar.
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BarcadePick
388 Union Ave.
Still pouring
The perfect marriage of bar and arcade, this huge industrial space houses dozen of 80's era video games and serves up a truly impressive range of brews including cask conditioned ale.
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153 Montrose Ave.
Still pouring
Reminiscent of a Williamsburg scene that hasn't existed for almost a decade anywhere near Bedford Avenue. DuckDuck has a low-key cool kid vibe and perhaps even more importantly really cheap beer. Try the Schmidt Face - a can of Schmidt and a shot of whiskey for $5.
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366 Union Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: Limosneros
Festive margarita and mexican joint.
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Huckleberry BarPick
588 Grand St.
Closed; now The Last Call
Williamsburg is on its way to becoming the SoHo just east of the river. So a top-shelf cocktail and tapas bar like this is presumably quite safe from firebombing. However, the question still remains if the armies of gentrification have marched in enough numbers to keep them kitted out with home-made grenadine and goat cheese.
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593 Lorimer St.
Closed; now DeStefano's Steakhouse
The kitchen is inconsistent, the décor is devoid of personality, and the crowd tends toward shout-talking, but on Tuesday nights they give away free beer from 8:30-10pm, sure it's only PBR cans, but it's FREE BEER.
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790 Metropolitan Ave
Closed; now Easy Lover
This small, dimly lit bar replaced everyone's favorite neighborhood hole, Pour House. The music's seems to be always a bit too loud, the pool table is uneven, but the crowd tends to be pretty friendly and they've got cask conditioned ale.
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Macri ParkPick
462 Union Ave
Closed
A 24 hour restaurant, bar, and coffee shop with a unique architecture - an outdoor garden is connected to the street by an open air pathway that serves as the bar. A Sunday DJ brunch currently draws a crowd, but it remains to be seen if the idea can hold through the cold winter.
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559 Lorimer St.
Still pouring
A beautiful backyard garden for the summer and two fireplaces for the winter make Metropolitan Williamsburg's gay bar for all seasons.
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361 Graham Ave
A different business is licensed at this address: Hummus Market
The restaurant’s relaxed ambiance, infused with the owners' Bossa Nova warmth and Celtic charm, is endlessly inviting and always sublime.
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Stain Wine BarPick
766 Grand St.
Closed; now Brooklyn Standard
Just far enough from Bedford Ave to have retained its soul, Stain is a low key art bar supporting local artists and hosting a popular craft night - PAINTstain "talent optional".
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Sweet UpsPick
277 Graham Ave.
Closed; now Ore Bar
Sexy, red wallpaper and leather banquettes create a Parisian hothouse aesthetic, while cheap and tasty cocktails help create a hothouse atmosphere.
Already closed by 2009
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Jarrod's LoungeClosed by 2009
198 Union Ave.
A different business is licensed at this address: The Pizza Inn
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Willie B's Wine Bar & CafeClosed by 2009
633 Grand St
A different business is licensed at this address: Lady Jays