Located at 689 Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Silver Light Tavern is a great neighborhood spot that opened in mid-2019 and is in the running for our favorite new Brooklyn bar opening of 2019.  Silver Light Tavern offers a nice mix of beer, wine and house cocktails, which run (only) $13/drink.  The food menu, while somewhat limited, offers a mix of bistro and gastropub fare. Despite the recent opening date, the space feels as though it’s been around for a long time.  Add in the friendly staff and this spot is a must-visit on your next Williamsburg NYC pub crawl.  Silver Light Tavern opens for business at 4pm daily, with weekend brunch starting at 11am.

Located at 621 Manhattan Avenue at the back of the Wanpaku Ramen restaurant in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint, The Hidden Pearl is a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar.  The space is rather small, seating no more than 20 patrons.  So, you probably want to consider making reservations before your visit here, though walk-ins are welcome on a first-come first-served basis.  The Hidden Pearl’s menu offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, sake and Japanese small plates.  The Hidden Pearl is open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 6pm.

Located at 130 Franklin Street in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint, Magazine picks up where Shayz Lounge left off.  The layout at Magazine is similar to that of Shayz Lounge, with a small outdoor area in back.  Friendly staff, free popcorn and some comfortable couch-like seating make this place a go to for your next night of bar hopping through Greenpoint.

Located on the second floor above the French-Japanese restaurant Shun at 610 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, Bar Shun is a luxurious entity all unto itself.  This spot isn’t simply where a patron might have a drink or three while waiting for a table at Shun downstairs.  Bar Shun is an upscale cocktail bar worthy of an after-work visit or if you’re fancy-bar hopping around Midtown/Midtown East.  Bar Shun opens for business at 5pm daily.