
Jaywalker
Brooklyn
Bar in Brooklyn, United States
Why go
Jaywalker is worth choosing when you want a casual Brooklyn cocktail night with more built-in interest than a standard bar. Around $30 per person gets you house rye and gin, $12 classic cocktail entry points, Kings Co. Imperial food support, and a large industrial distillery room that works especially well for groups.
About Jaywalker
Jaywalker in Brooklyn has a price point of about $30 per person and a casual dress code. Those two details are the clearest planning signals available, so the venue is best approached as a straightforward Brooklyn option rather than one that can be defined by a confirmed cuisine, format, or occasion type.
Use the $30 per-person figure as the main planning anchor. If you are comparing it with other Brooklyn options, the most reliable way to decide is to match that spend and casual dress code against the kind of night you want, then confirm any current details directly before going. In practice, that means treating the price point as a rough budget marker, not as a complete description of the experience. It helps you understand whether Jaywalker belongs on a short list, while the final decision should still depend on the details that matter most for your specific plan.
What is for Jaywalker
The confirmed details are simple: Jaywalker is in Brooklyn, the expected spend is about $30 per person, and the dress code is casual. That combination gives the venue a relatively easy entry point for planning, especially if you are not looking to dress up or commit to a more formal setting.
That makes Jaywalker easier to evaluate as a casual, moderately priced Brooklyn venue than as a place with a confirmed specialty or service style.
If you need a precise plan, confirm current hours, availability, and offerings directly with the venue before building the evening around it. That is especially important if your schedule is tight, if you are coordinating with other people, or if the night depends on any detail beyond the basic price and dress expectations. A quick confirmation can turn Jaywalker from a possible option into a more dependable choice.
If you are comparing Brooklyn dining options, use our full Brooklyn restaurants guide before committing the night here.
Who should choose it, and who should not
Choose Jaywalker if a casual Brooklyn stop at roughly $30 per person fits your plan and you do not need details beyond the basics. It may be a practical candidate when you are still comparing options and want to keep the dress code relaxed. It also works best as a consideration for people who are comfortable making a decision from a limited set of confirmed facts, then checking the remaining details directly before they go.
Jaywalker is less useful as a recommendation if your plans require a fully defined experience in advance. If you are organizing around a specific preference, timing constraint, or group need, the limited confirmed information means you should slow down and verify before assuming it will fit. The casual dress code and approximate $30 spend are helpful, but they do not answer every planning question.
Look elsewhere, or confirm details before going, if your plans depend on a specific menu, beverage program, seating arrangement, group setup, outdoor seating, entertainment, or reservation policy. For a broader scan of the borough, use our full Brooklyn bars guide; for a trip built around lodging or a wider weekend plan, see our full Brooklyn hotels guide, our full Brooklyn experiences guide, and our full Brooklyn wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 573 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
- Website
- jaywalker.nyc
- Phone
- (718) 878-3579
Venue details
Ambiance
Industrial-chic distillery setting featuring brutalist gray warehouse walls, warm lighting, orange leather banquettes, velvet upholstery, residential loft-style seating, and direct views of the copper still Bernadette through glass.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Jazz Quintets, Pre Party Dj Sets, and Eclectic Curated Playlists.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Egg Cream
- Floral Arrangement Martini
- Vacation Mode Manhattan
- Vesper Frosé
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 573 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jaywalker have happy hour deals?
Plan around the confirmed $30 per-person price point in Brooklyn, and check directly with Jaywalker for any current specials.
Is Jaywalker worth the prices?
Jaywalker may be worth considering if a casual Brooklyn venue at about $30 per person fits your plan.
What's the crowd like at Jaywalker?
The confirmed planning details are that Jaywalker is in Brooklyn, costs about $30 per person, and has a casual dress code.
Is Jaywalker good for groups?
If you are planning for several people, contact Jaywalker directly to confirm space, reservations, and any current policies.
Is Jaywalker good for a date?
It could fit a casual date if the Brooklyn location, roughly $30 per-person spend, and casual dress code match your plans.



















