Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Trove Wine Bar & Kitchen
bar · Brooklyn
wine program that actually knows what it's doing, food that doesn't play second fiddle.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.9MS
Google5.0(74)Yelp4.9(82)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size—hit it before the crowds catch on.
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Rank 2.
Brick Wine Bar
wine-bar · bar · New York
serious wine list without the pretension, solid bar snacks.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 00:00G5.0TY4.6MS
Google5.0(121)Yelp4.6(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly days, so consistency is still being proven.
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Rank 3.
The C List Cocktail Bar
bar · Brooklyn
cocktails that taste intentional, not just sweet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(108)Yelp4.7(249)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited track record—worth trying but don't expect perfection yet.
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Rank 4.
Miss Barb's
cafe · wine-bar · Brooklyn
hybrid cafe-wine bar that actually pulls off both modes, great ratings across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 17:00G4.8TY4.9MS
Google4.8(149)Yelp4.9(21)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill finding its footing with limited data.
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Rank 5.
Cork Wine Bar (Soho)
wine-bar · cafe · New York
solid wine selection, approachable vibe, doesn't take itself too seriously.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.4MS
Google4.8(238)Yelp4.4(39)Tripadvisor0 reviews
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly reviews only—yelp score dips a bit, so check current form.
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Rank 6.
Bar Louise
cocktail-bar · wine-bar · Brooklyn
TIME OUT #7
time out loves it for a reason—wine and cocktails done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:30 — 00:00G4.6TY4.0MS
Google4.6(190)Yelp4.0(23)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Arden
brunch · bar · Brooklyn
brunch-bar hybrid that doesn't sacrifice quality on either end.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.5MS
Google4.7(351)Yelp4.5(144)Tripadvisor1 review
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Rank 8.
Black Mountain Wine House
wine-bar · bar · Brooklyn
wine-focused, consistent across all platforms, knows its lane.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.6Y4.4MS
Google4.7(520)Yelp4.4(287)Tripadvisor4.6(16)
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Rank 9.
Tuffet
bar · event-venue · Brooklyn
event space that actually works as a bar too, tripadvisor loves it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 00:00G4.6T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.6(198)Yelp4.4(117)Tripadvisor5.0(6)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews—still proving itself.
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Rank 10.
Bar Heretic
wine-bar · bar · Brooklyn
wine bar with perfect google score, knows what it's about.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedClosed todayG5.0TY4.3MS
Google5.0(44)Yelp4.3(767)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Trove Wine Bar & Kitchen

Brick Wine Bar

The C List Cocktail Bar

Miss Barb's

Cork Wine Bar (Soho)

Bar Louise

Arden

Black Mountain Wine House

Tuffet

Bar Heretic