If you’re searching for a cocktail bar Bushwick locals actually recommend, the neighborhood has more options than ever — but very few combine a real bar program with a full plant-based dinner menu. Reverie Ristorante vegano e cocktail bar, at 135 Metropolitan Ave near the Metropolitan Ave G stop, is the cocktail bar in Bushwick built for exactly that. This guide breaks down what makes it stand out, from the drink menu to the neighborhood itself.

Where Do People Hang Out in Bushwick?

Bushwick’s social scene centers on its restaurants and bars, especially along Metropolitan Ave and the streets branching off it near the Metropolitan Ave G stop. For anyone looking for a real cocktail bar Bushwick can be proud of, Reverie’s Bushwick restaurant scene guide covers the wider neighborhood, but Reverie itself, at 135 Metropolitan Ave, is where the crowd looking for both dinner and drinks in one sitting tends to land.

What Are the Best Bars in Bushwick, Brooklyn?

Bushwick has a wide mix of bars, from dive bars to natural wine spots to late-night lounges. Among them, Reverie is the only fully vegan, kosher-certified cocktail bar Bushwick has to offer, pairing a craft cocktail program with a chef-driven plant-based menu rather than treating drinks as an afterthought.

What to Do in Bushwick, Day or Night

Bushwick’s daytime pace leans toward cafes, galleries, and shops, while the neighborhood’s energy shifts toward its restaurants and bars once evening hits. Reverie mirrors that rhythm directly: weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 3:30pm, then the room transitions into full dinner and cocktail service starting at 4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday. It’s one of the few places in the neighborhood that works for both parts of the day.

Is There a Vegan Cocktail Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn?

Yes — Reverie is a fully vegan, kosher-certified restaurant and cocktail bar at 135 Metropolitan Ave, right on the Bushwick-Williamsburg border. Every dish and every drink on the menu is plant-based, with no separate menu running alongside it. That distinction is part of what sets this cocktail bar Bushwick location apart from typical neighborhood bars, where “vegan-friendly” usually just means one modified drink on request.

The Cocktail Menu at Reverie

Reverie’s bar team uses house-infused spirits, artisanal syrups, and imaginative garnishes designed to pair with every course on the menu, not just stand alone.

• Volcanic Garden ($19): Mezcal, pineapple, Korean chili-infused agave, St-Germain, lime, and chili oil
• Celestial Jam ($21): Peanut butter whiskey, mixed berries, Amaro Nonino, and vanilla in a clarified milk punch style
• Sunbeam ($20): Ricotta-infused tequila, mango, orange bitters, vanilla, and passionfruit cream
• Grand Reverie ($20): Mezcal, select aperitivo, Fernet-Branca, lime, orange, and fresh mint

For guests who prefer alcohol-free options, the spirit-free menu features the Ruby Flare (raspberry, lemon, chai, cherry at $12) and the Golden Oasis (pineapple, orange, lime, and spiced syrup at $10) — see the full menu for the complete food and drink pairing list.

Read more about the bar program in our earlier feature on a timeless evening at Reverie’s vegan cocktail bar.

Reservations and What to Expect

Reverie accepts reservations for dinner service via Resy, and booking ahead is recommended on weekends when tables fill quickly. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar itself, subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cocktail Bar Bushwick Scene

Why Reverie Is the Cocktail Bar Bushwick Locals Trust

For anyone comparing options for a cocktail bar Bushwick visit, Reverie’s combination of a full bar program, kosher-certified plant-based kitchen, and a room built for both dinner and drinks is what keeps guests coming back.