Brooklyn Cocktails with a View After Dark

Poolside cabanas give way to a candlelit lounge with DJs. For a quieter conversation, try the Wythe Hotel rooftop with low music or the relaxed neighborhood bar tucked behind a Clinton Hill coffee shop.

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Aliya Cocktail Den
4.1 (126)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 09:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1)
500 Metropolitan Ave 4th Floor

At Hotel Indigo in Williamsburg, Aliya Cocktail Den shifts from daytime poolside cabanas to a candlelit cocktail lounge with skyline views. DJs set the evening pace. Chef Scotley Innis serves cold smoked tamarind wings and oxtail tostones. Expect the venue's "grown and sexy" dress code. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 1 AM.

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Night of Joy
4.3 (696)
Tue – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)
667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

A birdcage-style bar anchors Night of Joy's antique-filled downstairs lounge. Upstairs, the rooftop patio has its own second bar and ample seating. Cocktails feature herbal infusions, with wine also available. Friday and Saturday hours run from 5 PM to 4 AM.

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Bar Blondeau
4.4 (372)
Mon – Fri, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1)
80 Wythe Ave, 6th Floor

Seasonal cocktails showcase local spirits at Bar Blondeau on the Wythe Hotel's sixth floor. Plush seating and low music keep conversation easy. Wide windows frame the Manhattan skyline. Pair a drink with a plate from the kitchen. The bar closes at midnight every day.

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Bar Francis
4.7 (115)
Wed, Sun, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)
810 Fulton St

Behind Hungry Ghost Coffee in Clinton Hill, Bar Francis pairs classic and creative cocktails with fresh oysters. Bar snacks round out the menu at this relaxed neighborhood gathering place. The bar opens at 4 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday hours stretch to 2 AM.

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