The Drink

Brooklyn, United States

3.7

Open now

20 reviews

Does not accept credit cards

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Telephone:
+1 718-782-8463
Website:
thedrinkbrooklyn.com
Address:
228 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
b/t Maujer St & Grand St
East Williamsburg
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 miGraham Avenue (L)
0.3 miLorimer Street (L)
0.3 miGrand Street (L)
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Accepts Credit Cards
No
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Hipster
Noise Level
Average
Music
Background
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Sat, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 5:00 pm – 4:00 am
Open now
Local time (Brooklyn) 21:09 Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 2:00 am
Wednesday 5:00 pm – 4:00 am
Thursday 5:00 pm – 4:00 am
Friday 5:00 pm – 4:00 am
Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 am
Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 am

Description

Specialties

We specialize in punch: 1 – 2 by the glass every night for $ 5; multiple punches by the bowl with 10 servings for $ 48, all made from freshly squeezed juices, quality spirits, and house-​made teas and spirits. We serve a rotating selection of craft beers on tap — $ 5 for 12 oz glasses, $ 7 for pints, plus bottles from all over the world — plus a large selection of fine spirits with a focus on whiskey and rum. 2 for 1 happy hour every weekday from 5 — 7 pm that includes all draft beer, house wine, and well spirits.

All our food is made in house, with emphasis on food that would survive the high seas: beef & salmon jerky, pickles, cheese, etc.

We regularly host live music on the in-​house piano, as well as from a regular cast of local musicians playing blues, country, jazz, soul and more. We also often hold large events. Details can be found on our website.

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20 reviews of The Drink

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Place rating: 5
Göteborg, Sweden
Morgan Gary Adam Nika and all you other amazing sweethearts who are working here. Most amazing friendly open minded good bartenders, inspiring interior, super cute backyard with half (!!) a boat in the yard and very very very good drinks. After all it’s called The Drink.
Give them all your love and they’ll all give you the most amazing drinks and good times.
Place rating: 5
Massapequa, NY
What a find! I was going to a different venue and past this little spot on my way to another. The other happened to be closed and then backtracked to The Drink. It was really cozy and cool. I like the nautical theme and all the drink specials. It had a nice feel. There also seemed to be an outside area, but I didn’t explore it. Definitely a nice little spot that I’m going to go back to!
Place rating: 5
Tacoma, WA
Adorable; Delicious alcoholic punch.
Also, their ‘Caroling with Mom’ Event at Christmas time is the best.
Place rating: 4
Manhattan, NY
Love The Drink! Interesting semi-​divey blend of the nautical/​old school/​hipster/​alternative themes. So Brooklyn. I highly recommend the rum punch bowls! Damn, those will get you going.
The Drink is a perfect locale for capping your night out.
*Cash only*
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
Good for the younger crowd (early to mid 20s).
Punch is ok, nothing fantastic, but it’s punch, so you know what your getting into right?
Prices are good, bar is extra crowded and hard to get to the bar tenders. The bar itself gets fairly warm/​stuffy, even when its cold out. Back yard is nice. Food truck is a bonus.
Cash only is a bummer, but probably better since this place is crowded. ATM on premises.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Loved the atmosphere in here from the moment I walked in. I stopped by specifically for the hot apple cider and it was delicious! The cider had me feeling all warm and fuzzy for few, haha. I definitely liked the vibe so I’ll be back soon!
Place rating: 3
Manhattan, NY
This place is ok, nothing special.
3 stars for accurate restaurant name.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I’ve met an old friend for some talk with this bar. We’re so thankful that we experience this place! A little bit wild that night, but I think that must be the thing that happen. Party!
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
This place is great! I like the nautical décor. The backyard is great, it’s kind of half dive, half not-​dive. Music was a bit loud, but that’s okay. If it were closer to where I live I’d go there often. Lot’s of seating, not overly crowded on a Saturday night.
Place rating: 2
New York, NY
We go out 3 – 4 times a week for a drink (sometimes more), and admittedly always head towards Manhattan instead of further in to Brooklyn. Was REALLY looking forward to coming here after googling for a new outdoor spot to drink in the neighborhood & seeing it was less than a 5 minute walk from the apartment, unfortunately was let down when we received a less-​than-​warm welcome by the (hate to say it!) ridiculously rude bartender! Can’t explain what a letdown it was! The patio is beautiful and punch is great, but neither my boyfriend nor I can shake the icky feeling the bartender left us with, which is a bummer :/
Place rating: 3
Manhattan, NY
I’ve been here a few times and this place has definitely gained popularity. The crusade rum punch was pretty good but I’m more of a beer girl. Not a big beer selection available here.
The highlight here is the backyard, a great outdoor space. However the greenery is a little excessive in places and pokes anyone sitting on the outside and the smell of citronella candles a bit too strong. Difficult toss up on the latter because I did get bitten up last night. There are signs that say no smoking in the backyard but it is readily ignored and it’s highly likely that you will be enveloped in smoke the entire time you’re there.
Place rating: 4
Houston, TX
NYC — 1, David — 0, This was the last bar I remember visiting while drinking with my friend from Williamsburg. The drinks must have been strong or I was just done at this point. But picture I had on my phone the next day was me lying face first on the ground in front of this bar. Must have been a fun time!
Place rating: 1
Williamsburg, NY
Awful bouncer.
Friends visiting from Germany.
Bouncer looked at my friend’s German driver license, he was well over 21.
But the bouncer said the driver licence was expired. He was looking at the renewal date, but insisted it was expired. There is different driver licence info on German licences, but he did not care even after trying to explain.
Well, we used to enjoy that bar.
Won’t be going there any more.
Decent bar, ignorant and awful bouncer.
Oh well.
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
Big
Backyard,
Boats on wall,
Punch in livers,
And music a touch too loud for talking.
Place rating: 4
Manhattan, NY
I remember rolling in here a few times, and I got this notion that I needed to be «young and wild and free» like a song. Maybe that’s whenever I venture forth into Brooklyn… I always feel a sense of freedom from the shackles of Manhattan.
This place feels like the dining room at a cabin or something… its got a weird vibe and look. But damn, their punch bowls are on fleek. Someone, somewhere said to themselves, «lets give them nice crystal bowls of on point alcoholic concoction and some crystal glasses, and get people busted wide open.»
We had the punch bowl with the mezcal and the tequila together, as one. It was magic. I remember one of my friends kept poking their fingers in my mouth.
Winner winner chicken dinner.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Came here on one of the coldest nights in January for «A DRINK»
My girlfriend and I both had the hot cider cocktail (can’t remember the name) but it left us both feeling warm and fuzzy, VERY quickly. We also shared the 3 cheeses dish that comes with a yummy selection of Raclette, Gouda and Queso del Invierno cheeses.
The ambiance was nice and inviting and the crowd was surprisingly VERY chill and not traditionally hipster like or so it seemed. For as busy as it was, the bartenders were very attentive the each and every one they served, including our annoying badger for more bread for our cheese haha
Place rating: 1
Bronx, NY
If I could give no stars I would. What I Couldn’t Understand Is HOW Did Our Table Become Part Of The staff; We Ordered 3 Punch Bowls PLUS Food We Had To clear our own table and retrieve our own pinch bowls from the bar. To add insult to injury, the bartender complained about us not tipping; um I believe we deserved the tip seeing how we turned into bussers. We spoke to the manager in regards to the manor but it went in one ear and out the other
Yours truly,
Unhappy customer
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
Amazing hot rum cider. Tasty Dark and Stormy. They have a great cheese plate. The bartender knows what she is doing. If I lived closer, this would be my favorite hangout.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I have been in a few times. Great drink selection – even if the beers aren’t the best. Cool place, and good value. They always have a hot and cold punch, which is cool. Sometimes on Monday they have a pop up food vendor, which is also cool. I went in the night before the faux-​blizzard and they were giving away a fish soup. Not only was it tasty, but a fun and nice touch on a night like that.
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
Really cute spot! We came here for the apple cider festival going on here. There was apple bobbing and corn hole in the outdoor area — really fun to observe the apple bobbing and play corn hole (my team won!).
My friend tried the apple cider and said it was good but super sweet. Four and twenty blackbirds was serving up their apple pies for $ 5 per slice. There was live bluegrass music and square dancing was supposed to be happening later on in the evening but I couldn’t stick around for that (sadly).
The waitress was kind of rude to my friend but the crowd there seemed nice enough. Young, hip crowd — we chatted with locals and visitors. I definitely plan on coming back!