Montero Bar & Grill

Tucked away from the busier stretches of the neighborhood, this family-run spot offers a rustic, time-capsule charm. While the name says grill, it no longer serves food, focusing instead on simple, reasonably priced drinks. You won't find draft beer on tap here; the service is strictly no-nonsense. Run by a welcoming family who works behind the bar, the space has a knack for making newcomers feel like locals in a corner of Brooklyn that is otherwise rapidly upscaling.