Night of Joy

A relaxed cocktail bar on Lorimer Street that feels like a grandmother's living room, in the best way: old couches, antique decor and a soft, dark glow. Drinks are fairly priced, which makes it a reliable meeting point for a small group.

Upstairs, a second-story roof deck opens on warm nights for frozen margaritas above the street — one of the more casual rooftop hangs in North Williamsburg.