Wineries in Brooklyn

Breuckelen Distilling is worth considering for a small, spirits-focused Brooklyn outing when the occasion needs more character than a standard bar. Availability is difficult, so it is a weaker choice for last-minute plans or large groups; cross-shop Kings County Distillery, Fort Hamilton Distillery, or Van Brunt Stillhouse if ease matters more.

Brooklyn Winery is the right call for a planned Greenpoint wine night, especially for a date, celebration, or small business meal where the room and pacing matter. Choose it over nearby distilleries when wine is the point; look to Greenhook Ginsmiths, Arcane Distilling, or Kings County Distillery if the group wants a spirits-led tasting instead.

Greenhook Ginsmiths is worth targeting if the group specifically wants a gin-focused Brooklyn producer stop, not a broad drinks-and-food outing. Booking difficulty is the main caution, so treat it as a high-effort plan and keep a nearby backup ready, especially for mixed-preference groups.

Kings County Distillery is worth prioritizing if the goal is a serious Brooklyn spirits stop rather than a winery-style tasting. Its Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition for 2025 gives it a clear quality signal, but the fit is specific: choose it for production context and Brooklyn distilling depth, not for a broad wine or dinner-led plan.

Standard Wormwood Distillery is a stronger fit for spirits-focused Brooklyn plans than for casual food-and-drink outings. The booking picture is high-friction, so treat it as a planned special-occasion stop and compare it with Fort Hamilton Distillery, Breuckelen Distilling, Van Brunt Stillhouse, Widow Jane Distillery, Kings County Distillery if convenience matters.

Van Brunt Stillhouse is worth considering for a spirits-first Brooklyn visit, especially if the group is comfortable separating the tasting from dinner. It is less useful as a food-pairing or full-evening plan, so build a meal before or after rather than treating it like a restaurant replacement.

Widow Jane Distillery is a strong Brooklyn pick for visitors who want a whiskey-focused producer stop rather than a broad wine-tasting format. It is better for pairs or small groups planning ahead than for large parties or anyone expecting a standard winery club, published tasting menu, or easy walk-in structure.