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Blinky's

Williamsburg · Bar

609 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211Directions
4.9★★★★★★★★★★147 reviews

People say this bar offers creative and delicious drinks, including excellent frozen daiquiris and a good selection of beers. They also highlight the friendly and accommodating staff, as well as the lively atmosphere with various activities like trivia and karaoke. Guests mention the spacious and serene back patio, which is perfect for groups and events.

A wallet-friendly cocktail bar with strong weekend check-in activity.

Blinky's is a $ Bar restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,579 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday2:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday2:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
blinkysbar.com

The experience

Snug tavern offering approachable cocktails, craft beers & regular events, plus outdoor space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Blinky’s is a $ bar and cocktail bar with a 4.9 Google rating from 155 reviews and 1,579 all-time Blackbird check-ins. Highlighted reviews mention friendly staff, friendly patrons, great food, and a nice backyard.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blinky’s has 1,579 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google shows a 4.9 rating from 155 reviews.
  • One reviewer called Moe’s Chicken “rocking.”
  • A birthday-party review praised the staff for being welcoming and accommodating.
  • A reviewer singled out the backyard as nice.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blinky’s weekend pull is measurable: Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

ReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • rose gold

    *best dressed* dorothy parker gin, lemon, hot honey, rosemary bitters

  • brooklyn buck

    *most bubbly* misguided rye, lexical amaro, lemon, regatta ginger beer

  • blinky blue cosmo

    *class clown* smirnoff citrus vodka, blue curacao, lime, cranberry

  • spicy marg / the aurora

    *life of the party* tequila, mezcal, tabasco, agave, lime, tahin rim

  • gold rush w/ mezcal

    *most likely to become famous* whiskey, honey, illegal mezcal, lemon

  • purple daiquiri

    *biggest flirt* 10 to 1 white rum, lime juice, ume

  • herbs and grain

    *most likely to succeed* rye, aperol, cynar

  • pick-me-up

    *most upbeat* vodka, mr. black coffee liqueur, bailey’s, pineapple

  • frozen concoction of the day

    who knows? j/k, your bartender will tell you

wine

  • white

  • red

  • orange

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity52
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Flynet check ins

1,579

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№37

of 59 Williamsburg spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.4× the Williamsburg median

Williamsburg percentile

Top 65% in Williamsburg

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 59 Williamsburg spots.

Last 30 days

52 check ins

−39% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday2:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday2:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday2:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Inside Blinky's

The experience

Snug tavern offering approachable cocktails, craft beers & regular events, plus outdoor space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.9

147 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Guide

Inside Blinky's

The experience

Snug tavern offering approachable cocktails, craft beers & regular events, plus outdoor space.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Blinky’s is a $ bar and cocktail bar with a 4.9 Google rating from 155 reviews and 1,579 all-time Blackbird check-ins. Highlighted reviews mention friendly staff, friendly patrons, great food, and a nice backyard.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.9

147 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Full menu

cocktails

  • rose gold

    *best dressed* dorothy parker gin, lemon, hot honey, rosemary bitters

  • brooklyn buck

    *most bubbly* misguided rye, lexical amaro, lemon, regatta ginger beer

  • blinky blue cosmo

    *class clown* smirnoff citrus vodka, blue curacao, lime, cranberry

  • spicy marg / the aurora

    *life of the party* tequila, mezcal, tabasco, agave, lime, tahin rim

  • gold rush w/ mezcal

    *most likely to become famous* whiskey, honey, illegal mezcal, lemon

  • purple daiquiri

    *biggest flirt* 10 to 1 white rum, lime juice, ume

  • herbs and grain

    *most likely to succeed* rye, aperol, cynar

  • pick-me-up

    *most upbeat* vodka, mr. black coffee liqueur, bailey’s, pineapple

  • frozen concoction of the day

    who knows? j/k, your bartender will tell you

wine

  • white

  • red

  • orange

seed menu intel/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

ReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blinky’s has 1,579 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google shows a 4.9 rating from 155 reviews.
  • One reviewer called Moe’s Chicken “rocking.”
  • A birthday-party review praised the staff for being welcoming and accommodating.
  • A reviewer singled out the backyard as nice.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Blinky’s weekend pull is measurable: Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Blinky's?

Blinky's has logged 1,579 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Blinky's busiest?

Blinky's is busiest on Saturday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Blinky's serve?

Blinky's serves Bar and Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Blinky's?

Blinky's is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Blinky's?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Blinky's in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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