Congress Bar

Name: Congress Bar
Address: 208 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Cobble Hill · Cocktail Bar

208 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201Directions

4.5265 reviews

People say this bar offers fantastic cocktails, including bartender's choice options. They highlight the warm and cozy atmosphere, and the kind and attentive bartenders. They also like the chill vibe.

Weekend-ready cocktails with neighborhood pull.

Congress Bar is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,657 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Craft cocktails & beer, plus snacks like Pop Tarts & local jerky, in a compact, dimly lit space.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Congress Bar is a $ cocktail bar with 1,657 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as its busiest days. Google reviewers give it a 4.5 rating across 276 reviews.

The highlighted reviews are specific: cute, neighborhood-y, and focused on drinks. Guests call out attentive bartenders, spacious indoor seating, front outdoor tables, reasonable pricing, and cocktails such as frozen mezcal and margaritas.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Congress Bar has 1,657 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google reviewers rate it 4.5 stars across 276 reviews.
Reviewers mention outdoor seating in front and a fairly spacious interior.
One reviewer called out weekend happy hour and reasonably priced drinks.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Blackbird data shows Congress Bar is most checked into on weekends, with Saturday and Sunday leading all days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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The room in motion

Activity130

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1,657

Neighborhood

Cobble Hill

Last 30 days

130 check ins

−47% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Congress Bar

The experience

Craft cocktails & beer, plus snacks like Pop Tarts & local jerky, in a compact, dimly lit space.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

265 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Congress Bar?

Congress Bar has logged 1,657 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Congress Bar busiest?

Congress Bar is busiest on Wednesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Congress Bar serve?

Congress Bar serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Congress Bar?

Congress Bar is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Congress Bar?

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