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The Long Island Bar

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

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The Long Island Bar

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Ranked #7 for cocktail bars in Brooklyn
The folks at Bon Appetit Magazine and The New Yorker like this place. Would you agree?
"Any place with a Boulevardier on the menu is OK in my book."(11 Tips)
"Awesome Long Island gimlet."(9 Tips)
"One of the best burgers I've ever had, plus fried cheese curds."(12 Tips)
"love the white negroni and the deviled eggs"(2 Tips)

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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 Nov 13
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 Nov 16
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.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 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 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 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 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 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 SimpsonAugust 28, 2018
Best negroni I’ve ever tasted!
Upvoted Oct 1
Giovanni Bryden RosasMarch 10, 2017
This place is a gem but you knew that already. Don't be afraid to go off menu.
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 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.
MarthaJuly 10, 2016
excellent spot for cocktails. their Negroni is perfect.
Upvoted Oct 1
CharlottesJune 13, 2017
What a gem of a place, with super fine cocktails, sleek bar, comfy booths and one helluva burger
Dan MoneyJuly 7, 2022
The burger is solid, but the cheese curds and pina coladas are liiiiiit
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.
Adela MouSeptember 30, 2020
The burger is so good here! But those cheese curds will be on my mind for awhile.
Ashley AlvarezOctober 23, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Really great cocktails and surprisingly good food given the limited menu. Best boulevardier was had here.
Tyson GachSeptember 22, 2019
Been here 5+ times
👌🏼 Ya gotta get the cheese curds. A must.
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 La RueOctober 3, 2022
Classic, old school establishment. More than solid bar program.
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 DiaJune 10, 2017
Unique burger, worth getting if you're hungry. Also, make sure you get a cocktail.
Oz LublingJuly 2, 2015
Great cocktails. The gimlet is refreshing. Nice bar service.
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 BereznakJanuary 17, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Good strong Manhattans, cozy booths. This place has character.
Wesley VerhoeveAugust 15, 2014
The food is good and plentiful, but about $4 too expensive per dish. Nice old time vibe, good staff.
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 ChenJanuary 2, 2018
Fantastic cocktails. They do a great old fashioned and sazerac
Alex RobertsonMarch 13, 2023
Nice bar. The design doesn’t disappoint. Vibes were kinda off though
Cole KennedyJune 6
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 furstJanuary 30, 2015
carrot salad and a LI Burger with a Boulevardier to sip on is a very fine meal.
AmateurConciergeJanuary 28, 2015
Bar is buzzing. Good snacks to go with your cocktails
Nick RunyanApril 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The trout was better than the burger. The drinks were perfect, as was the decor.
hello_emilyApril 28, 2016
The tequila and chilli cocktail with passionfruit in it is basically unbeatable
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 Haykal-ManningDecember 9, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Great burger, negroni sbagliato, and fried cheese curds

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