5 Cafes in Red Hook, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Red Hook, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places in and around Red Hook, Brooklyn, where you can get coffee or food and also order a drink. We started from businesses Google lists with the Alcohol attribute, and five qualified, so every one of them appears here in order of rating. The mix ranges from a daytime coffee shop to a pub, a cocktail bar and sit-down restaurants. Each entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
Brooklyn Habit
★ 4.6 (191 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Brooklyn Habit is an LGBTQ+ owned cafe at 405 Smith St, open from 7 am weekdays and 8 am weekends until 5 pm. Beer and cocktails sit alongside coffee, tea and breakfast. Reviewers mention a welcoming staff, good iced cappuccino and matcha, benches in the sun and a calm room for laptop work. One reviewer suggests sticking with the coffee over the breakfast burritos. The entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Morning coffee and laptop work
- Address
- 405 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#2
The Good Fork Pub
★ 4.5 (503 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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The Good Fork Pub is a women-owned pub and restaurant at 391 Van Brunt St, open from 4 pm on weekdays and noon on weekends until midnight. Google lists a strong beer, wine and cocktail selection plus vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a large space with a bar, indoor dining room, back patio and a side room with a stage, and dishes like pub cheese and curry fries. Service is seat-yourself.
Best for: Evening drinks with shared plates
- Address
- 391 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12 am; Mon 4 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 4 pm–12 am; Tue 4 pm–12 am; Wed 4 pm–12 am
#3
Pony's
★ 4.8 (26 Google reviews)Bar$50–60 per person
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Pony's is a bar at 424 Van Brunt St that also opens in the morning on Wednesday through Friday before reopening at 5 pm, with afternoon-to-night hours on weekends. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention carefully designed decor, a good soundtrack, a curated wine and cocktail list, a well-made house martini and espresso martini, and attentive management. Food is served, and cards are accepted.
Best for: Cocktails in a designed room
- Address
- 424 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–1 pm, 5 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 8:30 am–2 pm, 5 pm–12 am; Tue Closed; Wed 8:30 am–2 pm, 5 pm–12 am
#4
Cafe Kestrel
★ 4.4 (113 Google reviews)Restaurant$100+ per person
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Cafe Kestrel is at 293 Van Brunt St, serving dinner from 5 to 10 pm and weekend brunch from 11 am to 3 pm. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a bar on site with beer, wine and cocktails, plus outdoor seating. Reviewers mention attentive table service, bread and halibut, and small plates meant for sharing, while several note that portions are small for the cost.
Best for: Special-occasion dinner
- Address
- 293 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#5
Le Petit Cafe
★ 4.3 (863 Google reviews)Cafe$20–30 per person
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Le Petit Cafe is at 502 Court St, open from 8 am daily, with evening hours on Thursday through Saturday until 10:30 pm. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with beer, spirits and cocktails. Reviewers mention a heavily decorated, lit-up interior suited to date nights and a dog-friendly patio. Service reports are mixed, and one reviewer was disappointed that desserts did not seem made in-house.
Best for: Date night with a patio
- Address
- 502 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 8 am–4 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Red Hook, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Cafe Kestrel and Le Petit Cafe take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Brooklyn Habit opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Brooklyn Habit ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 191 reviews. The Good Fork Pub is second at 4.5 from 503 reviews.
Which cafes in Red Hook, New York NY are open late?
The Good Fork Pub stays open until 12 am; Pony's stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Brooklyn Habit $1–10; The Good Fork Pub $20–30; Pony's $50–60; Cafe Kestrel $100+; Le Petit Cafe $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Good Fork Pub and Le Petit Cafe.
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