Cocktails at The Bearded Lady

It came as a great disappointment when we wandered over to our local watering hole for an after-dinner drink, only to find it closed for a few days. Standing outside, we debated going to another standby, but Tina wanted to try something new. After a few seconds, she remembered a new cocktail lounge that opened just a few blocks away, in the "other" direction we normally don't go. That’s how we found ourselves sitting down at a window table at The Bearded Lady, watching the evening traffic roll down Washington Avenue, in Brooklyn.

In these troubled times, as so many small businesses close their doors, it's heartening to see a new place opening up. The Bearded Lady is decorated in a simple fashion, a mix of minimalism, with bare, white walls accentuated with heavy retro plastic furniture. The wine list is minimal, the beer list interesting, yet we embraced their specialty cocktails. Tina ordered their Kinky Crown: Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, Benedictine, and Lemon Juice. I went with the Good Manners: Cava, Bourbon, Mint, Cucumber, and Cane Syrup. Both were enjoyable, though the ingredients might have been a bit fresher. The bar itself was a nice find. Busy enough that we didn’t feel all alone, but quiet enough that we didn’t have to fight through a crowd to place our order at the bar.

In all, it was a good choice for the evening. Well-crafted drinks, at a reasonable price. Easy, comfortable atmosphere. We've already added it to our list of standbys.

Courtesy Bearded Lady