Tucked away in Fort Greene, Endswell feels like a place where the crowd has stepped out of a magazine on “How to Look Effortlessly Cool.” It’s moody and chic without making you feel underdressed—though dressing up never hurts.
The bar strikes a perfect balance: cozy yet hip, upscale yet approachable. The lighting flatters everything, including your gin cocktail, which looks like it belongs on Instagram. The bartenders, friendly but not overly fussy, serve drinks that make you realize you may have been drinking poorly made cocktails your entire life. The Rosa María—a mezcal cocktail with olive oil—is a standout.
The food? It’s far from typical bar fare. Coq au vin and a smash burger with Raclette share the menu, as if curated for Francophiles and indulgent foodies alike. The oxtail dip, meanwhile, is impossible to resist—think forbidden tryst meets the last slice of wedding cake.
Endswell is the kind of place where you can lose yourself, whether sipping a perfectly chilled glass of wine or eavesdropping on a first date gone wrong. In summer, the open windows spill the vibe into the street, radiating Brooklyn charm.
The crowd? A mix of regulars and newcomers pretending they’ve been here forever. Some are on dates, heads bowed over cocktails like they’re praying for a second round. Others are just catching up, complaining about rising rents.
Curious about specials? Check the Instagram, where the food and drinks look so good they might convince you to change your plans. But don’t linger too long at Endswell—you’ll find yourself ordering one more drink and staying longer than intended. Which, of course, is the whole point.
COCKTAIL BAR & BISTRO
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![Spring is here! Pick your spritz:
1. [ Lumiere Spritz ] Gin, Lime, Tonic, Mint, Cucumber, Champagne
2. [ Polyvalente Spritz ]White Rum, Dark Rum, Lime, Tonic, Thyme, Champagne
3. [ Morsure Spritz ] Bourbon, Ancho Reyes, Ginger, Lemon, Thyme, Soda](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620fdec45d6c900ae14201f0/1649447319171-UUY45QOM01EWSQCOF0B6/image-asset.jpeg)
