Bar Reis
Brooklyn, NY 11215-3344
Phone: (718) 832-5716
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th Street and 6th Street
- Directions:
- M, N, R at 9th St.; F at 4th Ave
- Hours:
- Fri-Sat 5:30pm-4pm , Sun-Thu 5:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for Bar Reis – by Lisa Marie Rovito
The Scene
Few Slope bars attract the variety of clientele that this explorable, multi-level lounge does. Upstairs, chatty regulars crowd the smallish bar debating neighborhood politics or what CD to play next. Downstairs, in the louder basement lounge--with a separate bar and streetwise soundtrack--groups check each other out. And out back, in a spacious garden accessible from both floors, candlelit couples are oblivious to both.
The Draw
With the wide scope of patrons come an array of offerings, such as karaoke Thursdays and poetry readings the first Tuesday of the month. Bands frequently play on weekends, setting up in an overhead loftspace on the first floor. A group of joggers like the lounge so much they make it the end goal of their monthly run, then celebrate. With the power to pick and choose, many who drop by discover one a bar scene to suit their taste.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe bar hosts rotating art exhibits. Talk to the owner, Reis himself, if you've got something to show.
What to DrinkOriginally a wine bar, this spot still uncorks above-average bottles.
User Reviews for Bar Reis
04/30/2008 Posted by yukster11
Came here on a Saturday Night. Main level seemed a bit slow, downstairs was packed due to a party. Seems to draw a crowd of young 20 somethings. The jukebox has a good variety. There were TV's upstairs and downstairs that instead of showing sports were showing a movie. The service upstairs was very slow. After waiting at the non-crowded bar for about 10 minutes, the bartender graciously decided to serve me. Too many other options in this area to have to deal with slow service.
Cons: Service
08/06/2007 Posted by galaxy123
great location. great space. friendly bartenders. downstairs is a comfortable lounge area. However, I found it to be homophobic when 2 girls playing pol were giggling immaturely at me and my boyfriend while we were minding our own business. Thought this place would be more metro considering the neighborhood its in. Would still go back on a weekend night though.
Pros: fair priced drinks
Cons: homophobic experience
