Trophy Bar, [Williamsburg] Brooklyn

this place is truly a gem . not only do they have amazing drink specials (4$ well drinks), but on thursday nights, they serve a free bbq! although the place is quite small, the outdoor space is full of character - with picnic tables, stringed lights, and trophy memorabilia through-out. definitely check this place out.


Trophy Bar 351 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 227-8515
Happy hour 5-8 pm

Brooklyn Brewery, [Greenpoint/Williamsburg] Brooklyn

if you live in brooklyn - no - if you live in new york city and have not visited the brooklyn brewery, shame on you! this place is great - but be sure to get there early! you pay 20$ for 6 tokens (1 token = 1 beer), and with choices on-tap such as the coffee stout (8.5%alc) ... it's kind of an awesome deal. the brewery is not very big, but is filled with community-style picnic tables. it's great to go with a big group and order pizza from one of the nearby pizzarias! also bring cards ...

Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211-1913
(718) 486-7422
Happy hour: Fridays 6-11pm

The Brazen Head, [Cobble Hill], Brooklyn

need somewhere to go for monday night football, or just cheap drinks and free food? well, here it is. with 4$ chelsea checker cab drafts and 2$ pbr cans - free food is just the cherry on this sundae, i mean monday (from 5pm on). they serve up some pretty decent bbq (as a southern gal, i have grounds to be picky), with potato salad, and hummus. they also have some other specials during the rest of the week, like 4.75$ pints all night on tuesdays and free bagels with a bloody mary or mimosa on sundays (2-6pm). check out their website for more specials - and also check this place out while you're at it.

The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5730
(718) 488-0430

The Rubin Museum, [Chelsea] Manhattan

i know you're thinking - drinking in a museum?? the rubin museum does an awesome happy hour on fridays where they whip up 2-for-1 cocktail/martinis. and they are fantastic drinks. 2 of these liquored delights will run you 12$, so bring a friend and go halfsies! the museum is also open for free after 7pm (admission usually runs 15-20$!), and you can try to suppress your buzz long enough to fully appreciate Himalayan art - but don't kid yourself. i think we lasted 15 mins. well worth it though!

The Rubin Museum
150 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011-5402
(212) 620-5000
Happy hour: Fridays 6-7pm