The Long Island Bar
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
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Neighborhood Bar Classicism
Price
$30–50per person
Why go
The Long Island Bar is the right pick when a Brooklyn night needs a polished late-evening stop rather than a scene-chasing cocktail plan. Availability is the main friction, so small groups with a backup will have the better experience. Choose it for atmosphere and pacing; look elsewhere if the night needs a large-group setup or a view-driven bar.
About The Long Island Bar
The Long Island Bar is a New York City venue open Tu-Fr 17:00-24:00 and Sa-Su 14:00-24:00, with a casual dress code. It was also listed at #64 on World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars in 2025.
Plan around those confirmed details rather than assuming a specific menu, service format, seating setup, or booking process. It is best treated as a New York City bar option for evening plans, with weekend hours that begin in the afternoon.
Use it as a New York City bar option with confirmed evening hours
The clearest planning detail is the schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 17:00 to 24:00, and Saturday through Sunday from 14:00 to 24:00. That makes The Long Island Bar relevant for evening plans during the week and earlier weekend starts.
For broader planning, the New York City bars guide is the better place to build a second option before the night starts.
Who should choose it, and who should not
Choose it if the priority is a New York City bar with evening hours, casual dress, and a 2025 North America's Best Bars recognition.
For dinner-first itineraries, use the New York City restaurants guide before committing the bar portion of the evening. For a hotel-based night, the New York City hotels guide may save time if the priority is staying close to the room afterward.
If the night needs a different category entirely, broader city guides can help with quick pivots. In New York City, keep the decision simple: use The Long Island Bar when its hours, casual dress code, and recognition fit the plan.
Quick reference: The Long Island Bar is a casual New York City bar open Tu-Fr 17:00-24:00 and Sa-Su 14:00-24:00, recognized as #64 on World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars in 2025.
Planning details
- Hours
- Tuesday: 17:00-24:00 · Wednesday: 17:00-24:00
- Location
- 110 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Website
- thelongislandbar.com
- Phone
- +1 718-625-8908
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Long Island Bar presents itself as a disciplined, neighborhood-minded refuge rather than a stage for spectacle. The bar is a classic American bar with carefully selected spirits, precise execution, and a modest, approachable presence on Atlantic Avenue. That mix makes the place feel cozy and intimate while also carrying an iconic credence: it’s the sort of bar that earns recognition by quietly doing the fundamentals exceedingly well. Patrons come for solid drinks in a setting that prioritizes conversation and consistency over flash.
Best For
This is a bar built for low-key, repeat occasions: after-work drinks, casual hangouts with friends, and understated date nights. The copy emphasizes genuine accessibility and neighborhood fit, so it reads as a go-to for locals and anyone seeking a reliably good cocktail without performance-driven theatrics. Because service leans on disciplined execution rather than novelty, visits are ideal when you want focused, well-made classics and a place that supports conversation rather than spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the classics here. The Long Island Bar has a spirits program that prizes selection and execution, so ordering time-honored cocktails, an Old Fashioned or a precisely made rye-based drink is a smart move. Ask the bartender about their spirit selections and rye recommendations; their craftsmanship is the draw. Avoid expecting table-side theatrics; instead, trust the team’s judgment and let them point you to well-sourced bottles or a perfectly balanced rendition of a canonical cocktail.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, timeless atmosphere with original 1940s-1950s decor, dim lighting, nice music, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Nice Background Music
Signature Pours
- The Erin
- White Negroni
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 110 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Planning details
Hours
- Tuesday
- 17:00-24:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00-24:00
- Thursday
- 17:00-24:00
- Friday
- 17:00-24:00
- Saturday
- 14:00-24:00
- Sunday
- 14:00-24:00
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if it is full
If The Long Island Bar does not work, try June for a wine-led Brooklyn plan or Saint Julivert when the night also needs food. Both are better backups than forcing a late cross-borough move.
Bar context
How it compares in Brooklyn
Saint Julivert is the stronger cross-shop if the night needs a seafood-leaning dinner plan before drinks, while The Long Island Bar is the cleaner choice when the bar itself is the point. For a repeat visit, use Saint Julivert when the meal needs to carry the evening and use The Long Island Bar when the group wants a composed drink-focused finish.
La Vara and June make more sense for readers who want the food or wine decision to lead. The Long Island Bar is less dinner-dependent and more useful later in the evening, but its booking friction means it is not the safest choice for a group that needs certainty. If the plan is date-night drinks after dinner, it has the edge; if the plan is a full sit-down meal, pick La Vara or June first.
L'Appartement 4F and Débutea Brooklyn serve different moods: daytime pastry or tea-led plans rather than a late bar finish. They are better for a softer start to the day; The Long Island Bar is better when the evening needs a Brooklyn room with adult pacing and less ceremony.
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Compare The Long Island Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Island Bar | New York City | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3672025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #64 |
| Saint Julivert | New York City | No published awards |
| La Vara | New York City | No published awards |
| L'Appartement 4F | New York City | No published awards |
| June | New York City | No published awards |
| Débutea Brooklyn | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Long Island Bar open late?
Yes. The Long Island Bar is open until midnight on Tu-Fr 17:00-24:00 and Sa-Su 14:00-24:00.
What is The Long Island Bar known for?
The Long Island Bar is a New York City bar with casual dress and a #64 ranking on World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars in 2025.
How can I contact The Long Island Bar?
Use the venue's official channels for current contact information.
