New York: Brooklyn Ice House and Catalyst Market Bar Compared

4.6 (181)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 22:00; Fri, 10:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

61 Bergen Street

Sours and fruited beers lead the draft list at this Cobble Hill brewery, which is owned by women. The spacious taproom suits larger groups gathering over beer and food. Cocktails, wine, and nonalcoholic choices accompany pizza and pretzels from the kitchen at 61 Bergen Street.

4.5 (584)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

318 Van Brunt St

The ample back patio and a broad beer list anchor this neighborhood dive at 318 Van Brunt St. The atmosphere is the main draw, with classic bar food alongside drinks. Kitchen reviews are mixed, and the venue is for guests aged 21 and over.

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 20:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00

88 Essex Street

Inside Essex Market at 88 Essex Street, this Manhattan neighborhood bar serves food and drinks amid the marketplace bustle. The bar opens at 12:00 PM daily. Closing is at 8:00 PM Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 PM Thursday through Saturday, and 7:00 PM on Sunday.

4.5 (727)

Mon – Tue, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Wed, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

304 Bowery

Global sports shape this Irish pub at 304 Bowery, with 14 screens and a projector for matches. Four of the 24 draft lines pour Guinness. Cocktails and Irish pub food accompany the pints, while regular trivia nights add another activity to the neighborhood bar.