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Bearded Lady

A LITTLE ABOUT Bearded Lady

At first glance, the name Bearded Lady might have you expecting a circus tent full of cheap beer and taxidermy décor—but prepare for a plot twist. This Prospect Heights cocktail haunt is less “sideshow dive” and more “Pan-Am lounge with a sense of humor.” Think Mad Men goes to Brooklyn. Lemon-yellow high-back bar stools line a sleek grey bar, seafoam green walls catch the sunlight just right, and the paper menu? It practically winks at you in its jazzy Mid-Century Modern typeface.

Front and center when you walk in is the J-shaped bar that hugs the room like a boozy embrace. If you follow the curve to its end, you’ll find a single, noble pool table waiting like the last guest at a late-night party. Behind it, plush bench-filled alcoves offer just the right amount of cozy. One alcove features a slick, blue diamond-patterned tile backdrop—a great place to perch your drink between shots (pool, not tequila—but we won’t judge). Two of the side alcoves, however, are full-blown intimacy booths—perfect for whispering, scheming, or a second date that’s going very well.

And about those drinks—this is where Bearded Lady really flexes. While they offer beer, wine, and frozen concoctions for the commitment-averse, the real stars are their cheekily named custom cocktails. Try a Rhubarbarella or a Cherry Bomb if you’re feeling fruity, or the Burning Bush for a little kick. Even the sober crowd isn’t left behind—alcohol-free options are treated with equal reverence and just as much garnish. As for food? It’s limited, but lovingly curated. The Hi-Lo Nachos come smothered in a blue cheese sauce that somehow works, and the Chicago Dog can go full vegan with the wave of a hand.

For maximum experience with minimal wallet damage, aim for a Tuesday Happy Hour. From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the drinks flow freely (and slightly cheaper). But the real magic starts at 5 p.m., when local legend Oyster Mike makes his appearance to shuck bivalves with the flair of a magician and the speed of a blackjack dealer. There’s something weirdly elegant about slurping oysters while sipping cocktails in what feels like Don Draper’s daydream.

So no, Bearded Lady isn’t a novelty act—it’s a well-balanced blend of retro class and modern Brooklyn cool. Come for the aesthetics, stay for the cocktails, and leave with a story (and probably some oyster juice on your shirt). What more could you want from a bar named after a circus act?

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Entertainment & Ambiance

Bartender-Controlled Playlist

Noise Level: Moderate

Good for Groups

Activities & Games

This bar Has Pool Tables

Ownership & Inclusivity

LGBTQ+ friendly

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Bar Details

beardedladybrooklyn.com

Craft Cocktail Bar

Prospect Heights

686A Washington Ave,
Brooklyn,, NY, 11238

469.232.7333

Price Range:
High Price Range (Beer craft/seasonal): $8 - $12

Bar Size:
Medium (51-150 people)<

HOURS

Monday–Wednesday: 2pm–3am | Thursday–Sunday: 12pm–4am

Happy Hours:

Monday–Friday: 2pm–7pm

$2 Off Select Cocktails:Church Key, Fe Rey, Frozens (Incl. Painkiller!) | $1 Off Drafts And Wells: All Of 'em! | $2 Off Still Rose: Still Great! | $15 Snack & Sip Combo: Nachos And A Draft!