Brooklyn Cocktails From Rooftop Bars to a Menu-Free Round

After-work drinks can extend past midnight at all three bars on Fridays. Closing times vary across the week, so check each stop's late finish before you plan the order.

Explore the Three Bars

Evening Bar Stops


Two Floors After Dark

Night of Joy sits at 667 Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. Visitors point to its cozy, romantic atmosphere and charming staff. Head upstairs to the rooftop terrace, where a second bar serves the upper floor. Opening time is 5:00 PM from Tuesday through Sunday. Closing time is 2:00 AM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 4:00 AM.

Night of Joy4.3 (696)Tue – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Rooftop After Work

ART Williamsburg is a rooftop bar at 96 Wythe Ave in Brooklyn. Friday hours run from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Sunday through Tuesday hours are 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. With a noon opening on those days, it is the earliest of the three stops for an after-work start.

ART Williamsburg3.7 (33)Mon – Tue, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Wed – Thu, Sat, 00:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

A Menu-Free Round

Tell the bartenders at Fresh Kills Bar which flavors you like, and they build a cocktail around your preferences instead of handing over a menu. Drinks are $25 each, so budget for the round before you sit down. The address is 161 Grand Street in Brooklyn. The bar opens daily at 5:00 PM and closes at 1:00 AM.

Fresh Kills Bar4.5 (649)Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)Brooklyn, New York

Rooftop Lounges and Neighborhood Watering Holes

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