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The Long Island Bar

The Long Island Bar

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
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    Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and The New Yorker
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    Alex R.
    "Any place with a Boulevardier on the menu is OK in my book."(11 Tips)
    Marley S.
    "Awesome Long Island gimlet."(9 Tips)
    Jesse L.
    "One of the best burgers I've ever had, plus fried cheese curds."(12 Tips)
    Kelsey✨
    "love the white negroni and the deviled eggs"(2 Tips)
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  • The New Yorker
    The New YorkerJanuary 27, 2014
    With its Art Deco bar and red-and-cream booths, original terrazzo floors, and acoustical-tile ceiling, “Long Island Bar has a casual authenticity that starts with the neon and continues inside.” Read more
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • Bin Y.heart icon on user image
    Bin YangMarch 29, 2016
    Brunch on Sunday's only! Get the burger or the egg sandwich (obviously with the bacon wheel). Both uses a soft toasted brioche bun and comes with unbelievably crisp fries (a little salty but whatevs)
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Jesse L.heart icon on user image
    Jesse LaneMay 12, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Comfort food and cocktails executed perfectly (and unpretentiously). One of the best burgers I've ever had, plus fried cheese curds. #FoursquareFind
  • Liz B.heart icon on user image
    Liz BiancoMay 12, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    What a gem. You can't go wrong with any of the cocktails (although the white negroni was my favorite). The cheese curds, trout roe, and burger were all delicious. I can't wait to come back.
    Upvoted Oct 1
  • J Crowley
    J CrowleyJanuary 31, 2014
    Loving the 1950's ambiance. Fully expecting Biff Tanner to walk through the door and offer me a knuckle sandwich. Recommend the bourbon old fashioned - served proper with one giant ice cube.
  • Lily
    LilyMay 3, 2017
    Lucky Peach: "The edible stuff is too good to call 'bar food.' Like the cheese curds, molten and crisp, or the french fries. There’s also an excellent hamburger. And yes, the drinks are very good."
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonJuly 21, 2017
    Classic, no-fuss, old-school spot with very good cocktails (Dolores Del Rio, The Erin), and very good food. You want the very good Long Island burger, which comes with very good fries.
  • Celine G.heart icon on user image
    Celine GallianoFebruary 22, 2019
    Burger is amazing! Double patties and melted cheese and some bacon. Our new favorite in the neighborhood. French fries are kind of spicy, not the regular. I like that less but it’s a matter of taste
  • New York Post
    New York PostMarch 1, 2015
    Chef Gabriel Martinez's attention to detail elevates regular pub grub to something sublime. The double-pattied burger, fries, reuben, and shaved Brussels sprouts make perfect late night munching. Read more
  • jake f.
    jake furstJanuary 31, 2014
    Carefully restored to its art deco glory, this spot reopened looking exactly how it must have in the 1940's. They pour a great cocktail and full kitchen opens mid-February. Order a Boulevardier. Read more
  • s v.
    s vJune 7, 2017
    (Thrillist tip) Bar owner Toby Cecchini is best known for inventing the Cosmo, but won't find on the menu...post up w/a classic Boulevardier served in a coupe glass & one of the borough's best burgers
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel McDonoughSeptember 5, 2014
    50's style diner decor that serves up good cocktails. Try the Old Fashioned. It's good. 2in clear ice cubes get me every time.
  • Magdalena H.heart icon on user image
    Magdalena HollandApril 30, 2018
    The vibe, cocktails, staff...pretty well put together establishment. Their Jameson, and beer selection is very on point. Try the cocktails. Delicious.
  • PUNCH
    PUNCHSeptember 23, 2015
    Housed in a silver-sided diner, The Long Island Bar is Toby Cecchini’s old-fashioned love letter to Brooklyn. Classic cocktails come with plenty of endearing attitude in wide, swirling coupes. Read more
  • christian svanes k.heart icon on user image
    christian svanes koldingJuly 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    a fine retreat! elegant cocktails with a clarity of composition and intent. nostalgic decor has a relaxed vibe that's managed to withstand the onslaught of poseurs, which come with greater popularity.
  • Frank L.
    Frank L.October 19, 2013
    Great neighborhood cocktail bar. Straightforward drink menu. Solid bartenders. The gimlet is great, though very tart. Not a scene yet, but that'll change once the word gets out.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MooreMay 11, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    I have never been to a bar in NYC (possibly anywhere) where the staff was so kind. And, oh yeah, their drinks are top notch. This is the bar of dreams.
  • Sophie D.heart icon on user image
    Sophie DonelsonAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Must order: the Boulevardier. Din: The trout or merguez. When you draaaank too much: Amaze fries & The Long Island "bar".
  • Pramod P.
    Pramod PaiMay 8, 2015
    The drink menu is the brainchild of Cecchni whose famous for pioneering the Cosmopolitan at the Odeon in the 80's, are perfectly straightforward and classic. Read more
  • Michelle Wendyheart icon on user image
    Michelle WendyJanuary 13, 2014
    They serve up classy classic cocktails at 12 bucks a pop. LI Gimlet packs a punch. They are still looking for a chef to run their kitchen but anticipate food service to begin in Feb. Here's hoping!
  • Rami H.heart icon on user image
    Rami Haykal-ManningAugust 6, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the double patty, you won’t regret it. Single is too little meat for the bun
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Brea SimpsonAugust 28, 2018
    Best negroni I’ve ever tasted!
    Upvoted Oct 1
  • Giovanni B.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni Bryden RosasMarch 10, 2017
    This place is a gem but you knew that already. Don't be afraid to go off menu.
  • Becky M.
    Becky MorrowMay 7, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great cocktails and menu with unexpected veggie options, like tasty buffalo cauliflower "wings" with blue cheese.
  • Anders R.
    Anders RamsayJanuary 25
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is like stepping into the 50s, in the best way possible. Order one of the many excellent cocktails.
  • Marthaheart icon on user image
    MarthaJuly 10, 2016
    excellent spot for cocktails. their Negroni is perfect.
    Upvoted Oct 1
  • Charlottesheart icon on user image
    CharlottesJune 13, 2017
    What a gem of a place, with super fine cocktails, sleek bar, comfy booths and one helluva burger
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan MoneyJuly 7, 2022
    The burger is solid, but the cheese curds and pina coladas are liiiiiit
  • Lauren H.heart icon on user image
    Lauren HansenMarch 29, 2015
    Good service, nice setup, clean bathrooms, polite staff. Only con amongst all these pros was the drink I ordered - the espresso float was kind of strange and not as tasty as I'd hoped.
  • Ashley A.heart icon on user image
    Ashley AlvarezOctober 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Really great cocktails and surprisingly good food given the limited menu. Best boulevardier was had here.
  • Adela M.heart icon on user image
    Adela MouSeptember 30, 2020
    The burger is so good here! But those cheese curds will be on my mind for awhile.
  • Tyson G.heart icon on user image
    Tyson GachSeptember 22, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    👌🏼 Ya gotta get the cheese curds. A must.
  • Dov L.heart icon on user image
    Dov Lebowitz-NowakNovember 1, 2013
    Left the interior exactly as I remember it being when I was growing up. nice restoration. Great cocktails; can't wait for them to start serving food...
  • Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Marie La RueOctober 3, 2022
    Classic, old school establishment. More than solid bar program.
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HAugust 9, 2014
    Classic cocktails in a classy (but by no means pretentious) setting...bartenders are some of the best in the biz.
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaJune 10, 2017
    Unique burger, worth getting if you're hungry. Also, make sure you get a cocktail.
  • Oz L.heart icon on user image
    Oz LublingJuly 2, 2015
    Great cocktails. The gimlet is refreshing. Nice bar service.
  • Varun S.
    Varun ShettyApril 5, 2014
    The outside will have you expecting milk shakes and grilled cheeses, but jump inside and grab an old fashioned in an old school diner.
  • Alyssa B.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa BereznakJanuary 17, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Good strong Manhattans, cozy booths. This place has character.
  • Wesley V.
    Wesley VerhoeveAugust 15, 2014
    The food is good and plentiful, but about $4 too expensive per dish. Nice old time vibe, good staff.
  • Mariheart icon on user image
    MariJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The bartenders know how to make a martini. Also, they put a wheel of bacon on the burger. How can you go wrong?
  • Jon C.heart icon on user image
    Jon ChenJanuary 2, 2018
    Fantastic cocktails. They do a great old fashioned and sazerac
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonMarch 13, 2023
    Nice bar. The design doesn’t disappoint. Vibes were kinda off though
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    A Frozen Cosmopolitan?! Now we’re talking. (Stick with the burger, by the way: I wanted the pesto penne to be good but it was pretty bland.)
  • jake f.
    jake furstJanuary 30, 2015
    carrot salad and a LI Burger with a Boulevardier to sip on is a very fine meal.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJanuary 28, 2015
    Bar is buzzing. Good snacks to go with your cocktails
  • hello_emilyheart icon on user image
    hello_emilyApril 28, 2016
    The tequila and chilli cocktail with passionfruit in it is basically unbeatable
  • Nick R.heart icon on user image
    Nick RunyanApril 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The trout was better than the burger. The drinks were perfect, as was the decor.
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike MahonOctober 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    100% get the Improved Pendennis Club. Unsure but this also might've been the burger I've ever experienced.
  • Rami H.heart icon on user image
    Rami Haykal-ManningDecember 9, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great burger, negroni sbagliato, and fried cheese curds
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