Congress Bar

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

Cobble Hill · Cocktail Bar

208 Court Street, New York, 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.

A weekend-ready Brooklyn cocktail bar with real check-in heat.

Congress Bar is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Cobble Hill, New York. It has logged 1,696 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 10d ago

Why go

Congress Bar is a $ cocktail bar with a strong neighborhood read: 4.5 stars across 277 Google reviews, plus repeated praise for friendly bartenders, well-made cocktails, and an easy order-at-the-bar setup. Reviewers call out a cute, fun room with spacious indoor seating and ample outdoor tables up front.

The Blackbird data says the crowd is not hypothetical: Congress Bar has 1,696 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Saturday and Sunday as its busiest days. That lines up with reviews praising weekend happy hour, reasonably priced drinks, a frozen mezcal, strong margaritas, and the kind of attentive service that makes a small bar feel organized rather than chaotic.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Congress Bar has 1,696 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
Google users rate it 4.5 stars from 277 reviews.
Reviewers specifically praise the cocktails as well-made, interesting, and reasonably priced.
Outdoor seating comes up repeatedly in guest feedback.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Congress Bar’s Blackbird activity is busiest on Saturday and Sunday, and reviewers mention weekend happy hour.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity65

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1,696

Neighborhood

Cobble Hill

Last 30 days

65 check ins

−61% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

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 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

265 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Congress Bar?

Congress Bar has logged 1,696 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.