Have you heard? Brooklyn is not merely a brand name, a word signifying le dernier cri in youth culture, it's also a place to live. And that means a place to have a drink. There are dozens of neighbourhoods, each with a particular character, and innumerable pubs, taverns, saloons and lounges in many different flavours. Here are bars old and new for any temper; from highfalutin to homely, tranquil to raucous. A saloon for beachcombers, one for philosophers, bars for scholarly pursuits and musical appreciation, a few for a good old-fashioned shot and a beer, and many more for crackerjack cocktails of the moment. Listed within are 30 distinctive Brooklyn watering holes recommended for the thirsty traveller.
In this guide are bars old and new for any temper; from highfalutin to homely, tranquil to raucous. A saloon for New York''s beachcombers, one for philosophers, bars for scholarly pursuits and musical appreciation, a few for a good old-fashioned shot and a beer, and many more for crackerjack cocktails of the moment.
