After Siphon At Pioneer Works: 4 Red Hook Bars
Watch octopus camouflage shift across multichannel video before heading out for drinks. Siphon is on view at Pioneer Works from September 12 through November 22, 2026, closed November 5. Start with cocktails and playing cards on Van Brunt Street.
Seaborne is an exposed brick cocktail bar on Van Brunt Street with a jazz soundtrack and booths stocked with playing cards. Its drinks include classic preparations such as a Monte Carlo, frozen drinks and a ginger beverage with a real kick. Lit pinball machines line the room. It opens at 5:00 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed.
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Brooklyn Ice House is a dive tavern at 318 Van Brunt St with a big beer list and a back patio. Its kitchen covers classic bar food, including thin hot fries, salty tater tots and the loaded Icehouse cheeseburger. It opens daily at noon and stays open until 4:00 AM, giving this Red Hook stop a long window for a beer and bar food.
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Docky's at 354 Van Brunt St is a community-focused Red Hook bar with an LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere, dog-friendly policy, darts and classic movies. The kitchen serves only pizza, while drinks are reasonably priced for NYC. It opens at 4:00 PM Monday and Wednesday through Friday, at 1:00 PM Saturday, and closes at 11:00 PM. Tuesday and Sunday are closed.
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Botanica at Widow Jane is a dark, atmospheric distillery bar at 220 Conover Street. Its drinks spotlight Lucky 14, Decadence and The Vaults, alongside inventive cocktails and whiskey flights. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through the pours, while pickles accompany the drinks. It opens Friday at 4:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM, closing at 10:00 PM.
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