New Bars in Williamsburg

On a dark stretch of South Fourth Street, the warm glow of this lodge-like bar beckons--as do the meticulously muddled and mixed craft cocktails, which come courtesy of top-flight barmen.

With an airy wine bar upstairs and a connoisseur-grade cocktail bar down below, this spot is a sophisticated respite from the Williamsburg's scruffy degeneracy.

Taking over the despised Hope Lounge's incredible space, this shots-and-beers bar has a huge picnic table-laden patio and hosts DJ sets from big-name Brooklyn DJs.

With its distinctly small-town feel, classic drinks (including frozen margs and mojitos for hot nights on the back patio) and organic grub from a Pies 'N' Thighs alum, this neighborhood bar feels all-American--in a good way.

This bar/boutique/venue/gallery combines Billyburgers' three chief interests--indie clothing, live music and art--with their most heartfelt passion: alcohol.

With all the antiques and doilies, this bar might look like grandma's living room, but it's filled with tat-covered youngsters sipping great cocktails and has a pool table and a rooftop patio.

This new, somewhat generic bar next to the BQE is a good spot to watch the game and inhale beers and hot wings just like the rest of America.