The Randolph
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Randolph works for an easy Dumbo-area drink or casual meetup, especially when booking friction matters more than a heavily documented cocktail program. It is a better fit for flexible Brooklyn plans than for a special-occasion bar pick; cross-shop The Long Island Bar or Gran Electrica if the night needs a clearer identity.
About The Randolph
The Randolph is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and a published weekly schedule. For planning, focus on the basics: when it is open, when it is closed, whether its casual setting fits the kind of stop you want to make.
The Randolph is closed on Monday. It opens at 12 PM Tuesday through Friday, at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday, stays open latest on Friday and Saturday, when the posted closing time is 1 AM. Thursday runs until 12 AM, while Sunday closes earlier at 8 PM.
A New York City fit for flexible plans, not a trophy booking
Use The Randolph as a direct New York City option when casual dress and the posted hours match your plans. This guide treats it as a flexible stop rather than a credential-driven destination, keeping the focus on timing rather than claims about the food, drinks, or booking experience.
For readers mapping a wider New York City trip, use Our full New York City bars guide first, then branch into Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide if the evening needs a broader plan.
Who should cross-shop instead
If you are comparing New York City options, you may also look at Gran Electrica, L'Appartement 4F, Débutea Brooklyn, The Long Island Bar, or w xyz™ bar. Keep the comparison practical: the clearest distinction is whether The Randolph’s casual dress code and schedule fit your plans.
For a simple shortlist, keep The Randolph in consideration when you want a casual New York City stop with its published hours. For other dining or drinking plans, compare it with other New York City venues generically rather than relying on assumptions about format, crowd, outdoor seating, or service.
Planning details
- Location
- 82 Prospect St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- randolphbeer.com
- Phone
- +1 347 280 3071
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Randolph presents a quietly assured alternative to Manhattan’s high-concept cocktail rooms. It leans into a neighborhood bar model where atmosphere and consistency matter more than theatrics — a relaxed, seated environment designed to support conversation and the arc of an evening. The room reads as considered rather than showy, the kind of place that feels right for a meaningful night out without needing to command attention. For locals and visitors seeking steadiness over spectacle, The Randolph’s sober, sophisticated temperament delivers a dependable backdrop for important moments.
Best For
The Randolph is best suited to milestone dinners and celebratory occasions that benefit from a measured, attentive room. The write-up specifically points to anniversaries and birthday dinners as archetypal occasions: a place where reservations are taken seriously, service doesn’t feel rushed, and a coherent drinks program can sustain several rounds. It works well for small groups marking a moment, couples marking an anniversary, or parties that want the comfort of a seated, composed environment rather than a scene-driven night out.
Ordering Tips
Book a reservation for any milestone or celebration — the venue is described as one where a reservation for an important anniversary or birthday matters. Lean on the drinks program rather than hunting for gimmicks: the bar is praised for a coherent program that carries multiple rounds, so plan to order several cocktails or rounds of drinks across the evening. Expect unhurried service and a seated experience; arrive ready for conversation and a full dinner rather than a quick, high-energy night out.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and fun with games like skeeball, pinball, and shuffleboard in a hip, Americana-inspired space.
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Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Beer Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Gran Electrica, Notable alternative
- L'Appartement 4F, Notable alternative
- w xyz™ bar, Notable alternative
- Débutea Brooklyn, Notable alternative
- The Long Island Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares for a Brooklyn bar plan
The Randolph is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the plan starts in Dumbo and the group wants minimal friction. The Long Island Bar is the stronger cross-shop for readers who want a more established classic-bar choice in New York City, while Gran Electrica makes more sense when the night needs a livelier Brooklyn-adjacent food-and-drink stop.
L'Appartement 4F and Débutea Brooklyn are better alternatives when the decision is about a more specific mood rather than simple convenience. Choose L'Appartement 4F for a softer, more date-friendly plan; choose Débutea Brooklyn when the group wants a lighter Brooklyn stop rather than a bar-led night.
w xyz™ bar is the least direct substitute for a New York City itinerary because it is listed outside the metro set here. For value and booking ease, The Randolph is the practical pick; for a more defined cocktail identity, The Long Island Bar is the safer bet.
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Compare The Randolph
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Randolph | New York City | No published awards |
| Gran Electrica | New York City | No published awards |
| L'Appartement 4F | New York City | No published awards |
| w xyz™ bar | Brooklyn | No published awards |
| Débutea Brooklyn | New York City | No published awards |
| The Long Island Bar | New York City | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #3672025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #64 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at The Randolph?
The crowd is not described. The key planning points are that The Randolph is in New York City, has a casual dress code, publishes weekly hours.
Is The Randolph open late?
Yes, on some nights. The Randolph is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 PM to 11 PM, Thursday from 12 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 12 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM, Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM. It is closed Monday.
Does The Randolph have outdoor seating?
Check directly with The Randolph if outdoor seating is important to your plans. The key planning points are its New York City location, casual dress code, posted hours.
Do I need a reservation at The Randolph?
What's the best time to go to The Randolph?
Choose based on the posted hours. Friday and Saturday have the latest closing time at 1 AM, Thursday closes at 12 AM, Tuesday and Wednesday close at 11 PM, Sunday closes at 8 PM, Monday is closed.
