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Minibar

Minibar

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Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
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6.6/10
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    Jonathan B.
    "your table at Prime Meats."(2 Tips)
    Daniel M.
    "... while waiting for your table at Frankie's to become available."(2 Tips)
    Compass
    "inventive cocktail"(4 Tips)
    Connie C.
    "Good lowkey music and stouts on a Wednesday night."(2 Tips)
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  • great value
  • oysters
  • good for dates
  • margaritas
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  • J Crowleyheart icon on user image
    J CrowleyJune 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Love me the corner table and a Kolsch. Hungry? South Brooklyn Pizza (across the street) is open 'til 4am Thur-Sat if you wanna be a hero and fetch a couple slices for the table.
  • Jack O.heart icon on user image
    Jack OsborneOctober 1, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    1. Pretty good date spot if you're waiting for your table at Frankies or Prime Meats to open up. 2. Open until at least 2am every night, so perfect place to come back to?
  • Compass
    CompassMay 14, 2014
    What the cozy watering hole lacks in table space, it makes up for in inventive cocktail mixes, from the Girl Scout martini to name-your-own four dollar happy hour specials.
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel McDonoughNovember 12, 2014
    Grab a drink here while waiting for your table at Frankie's to become available.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 4, 2014
    Good lowkey music and stouts on a Wednesday night.
  • Brent B.
    Brent BurketMay 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place, other than the rude Englishman who's here too often thinking he's not bothering anybody by smoking right outside the window. #asshole
  • Nathaniel C.
    Nathaniel C.July 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Nick makes some of the best Margaritas you've ever tasted. Jenn can make anything and always has a great drink suggestion.
  • Jeremy G.
    Jeremy GoldsteinOctober 16, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Leave Nick a good tip because he is a great bartender and if your taste in music doesn't suck he will let you DJ.
  • Jonathan B.
    Jonathan BourlandOctober 8, 2011
    Best place to get a Manhattan while waiting for your table at Prime Meats.
  • Mashkaheart icon on user image
    MashkaFebruary 8, 2014
    Such a cute tiny spot w nice wine 👍
  • Jennifer Joan N.
    Jennifer Joan NelsonDecember 22, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    I like to say "What happens at Minibar stays in Carroll Gardens." That pretty much tells you what you need to know!
  • John B.
    John BoldrickDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice spot. I recommend the alcoholic beverages, those are good.
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RalloJanuary 31, 2012
    Ask for cherry in your drink. It's not the typical maraschino dyed crap, trust me.
  • WillMcD
    WillMcDMay 16, 2014
    small but great.
  • Ty M.
    Ty MartinOctober 24, 2011
    Great dirty martinis but ask for 5 olives.
  • Burak A.
    Burak ArikanSeptember 25, 2014
    good while waiting for frankies
  • Jinru W.
    Jinru WuMarch 30, 2013
    They only have basic stuff, nothing too fancy. So "whatever you have" will be useful!
  • Tommy K.
    Tommy KaneJuly 19, 2010
    Ask for Nick. He's the best bartender in New York City vicinity. Read more
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BairdJanuary 12, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Extremely friendly service.
  • Russell M.heart icon on user image
    Russell MorganFebruary 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Get the oysters.
  • Adam S.
    Adam SegerMay 15, 2011
    hum & Banks rum. Mmmmm
  • Sam R.
    Sam RosenbergMarch 24, 2012
    More hot sauce.
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