Bar in New York City, United States
Public Records
100Pearl PointsLate-night pick
About Public Records
Public Records is worth considering when the plan is a late Brooklyn night rather than a quiet cocktail appointment. The schedule is the key advantage, with especially late Friday and Saturday hours, but the lack of confirmed pricing, menu, and booking details means it is safer for flexible groups than tightly planned special occasions.
Public Records in New York City is easiest to plan around its verified schedule: it is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; open Wednesday from 6–10 PM; open Friday from 6 PM–4 AM; open Saturday from 10 AM–4 AM; and open Sunday from 10 AM–9 PM. The clearest practical hook is the late Friday and Saturday closing time, which makes it more useful for a night that may run long than for plans earlier in the week.
The practical read is simple: choose it when the verified hours fit the plan. Its dress code is casual, so the planning emphasis should be on timing rather than formality. For a different option to compare, Clover Club, Black Mountain Wine House, Bar Rêve, Wingbar, or Barely Disfigured may be worth considering.
Book it for late hours, not unverified details
Without confirmed pricing, menu, cuisine, service format, awards, or seating details, the decision should not be based on claims about a destination cocktail list, a food program, or a particular room setup. Treat Public Records as a schedule-led New York City choice: useful when the day and hours line up, especially on Friday or Saturday when it runs to 4 AM.
For planning, the current schedule matters more than almost anything else. The venue is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, opens Wednesday evening, and runs especially late on Friday and Saturday. Saturday also has a daytime-to-late-night span, while Sunday is open from 10 AM to 9 PM.
Where it fits in a New York City shortlist
If Public Records is not the right match, use broader city pages rather than forcing the booking: Our full New York City bars guide is one possible next stop, while Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, and Our full New York City experiences guide help if the night needs dinner, a stay, or a wider itinerary around it.
Quick reference: plan around the verified hours, note the casual dress code, and check the day carefully because the weekly schedule is uneven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Public Records good for groups?
It may work for groups whose plans fit the verified hours, especially Friday and Saturday, when Public Records runs until 4 AM. No specific seating, private event, or group-service details are verified here, so confirm logistics directly before making group plans. For another option to compare, Clover Club is worth considering.
Do I need a reservation at Public Records?
Reservation requirements are not verified here. Plan around the confirmed schedule instead: Wednesday 6–10 PM, Friday 6 PM–4 AM, Saturday 10 AM–4 AM, and Sunday 10 AM–9 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday closed. If you want another option to compare, Bar Rêve may be relevant.
Is Public Records open late?
Yes. Public Records is open late on Fridays and Saturdays: Friday from 6 PM to 4 AM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 AM. Sunday runs from 10 AM to 9 PM, and Wednesday runs from 6–10 PM.
Is the food good at Public Records?
No verified cuisine, menu, dish, or pricing details are provided here, so this page should not be used to make a food-first decision. Treat Public Records as a venue to evaluate by its verified New York City location, casual dress code, and hours. If you want another option to compare, Wingbar may be relevant. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Public Records good for a date?
It may work for a date if the verified hours and casual dress code fit the plan, especially on Friday or Saturday when it is open late. No specific ambience, seating, menu, or pricing details are verified here. For another option to compare, Clover Club is worth considering.
Does Public Records have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating details are not verified here, so do not count on them unless confirmed directly with the venue. The verified details are its New York City location, casual dress code, and current hours. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Does Public Records have happy hour deals?
No happy hour deal details are verified here, so do not choose it based on price or discounts. The useful verified facts are the schedule: Wednesday 6–10 PM, Friday 6 PM–4 AM, Saturday 10 AM–4 AM, and Sunday 10 AM–9 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday closed. Black Mountain Wine House is another option to compare.
Location
233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
New York City, United States
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Comparison snapshot
Choose Public Records over Black Mountain Wine House or Clover Club when late hours and room energy are the deciding factors. Choose those peers when the drink category matters more than the night's momentum.
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Clover Club for a more cocktail-led Brooklyn date, or Black Mountain Wine House for a quieter wine-focused plan.
How Public Records compares in New York City
Public Records is the pick when timing and atmosphere matter more than a tightly defined cocktail or wine brief. Clover Club is the stronger choice for a classic cocktail-focused date, while Black Mountain Wine House is better for a calmer wine-led evening. Public Records works better when the night is meant to stretch later and feel less structured.
For groups, Public Records is easier to justify than Barely Disfigured if the priority is a livelier Brooklyn room, though Barely Disfigured may suit a more intimate plan. Wingbar reads as the more casual value play, while Public Records is the stronger occasion choice if ambiance is the point.
Bar Rêve sits outside the New York City set, so use it only as a cross-shop if the trip itself changes. Within the city, the practical split is clear: Clover Club for cocktails, Black Mountain Wine House for wine, Wingbar for casual value, and Public Records for a later Brooklyn night with more energy.
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