Tradesman Bar: Class You Can Afford

Tradesman opened with a bang last Thursday! If you read the Yelp reviews, one person said it was so crowded it was hard to even make it to the bar. But on Sunday, when I went, I was able to enjoy the cozy candlelit atmosphere, the wonderful service, and the cheap prices. And with the East Williamsburg community welcoming the new establishment with open arms, I believe Tradesman is a spot that’s there to stay.

During the happy hour all drafts are $4 ($4-$6 during off hours), all house liquors are $5 (add a dollar during off hours) and all cans are $3 (add a dollar during off hours). But this isn’t your normal PBR, Miller Highlife, Budweiser kinda bar. Many of their liquors, and all of their drafts, are from local or independently owned distilleries and breweries, which I love! They supply beers from NY breweries like Greenport Harbor and Ommegang, and liquors from NY distilleries like Harvest Spirits (vodka made from apples) and Tuthilltown Spirits (NY’s first whiskey distillery since prohibition). Also, if you ask the barkeep for the beer and shot combo, you’ll get a Rheingold and an Old Crow for $5. C’mon, this place has got taste!

Another perk to this bar is the massive backyard! There is still construction going on, but from my understanding it will be open very soon. What will also be open in the near future – probably by early summer – is the kitchen, which will be cooking-up handmade pierogies, salads and sandwiches, etc., with all ingredients purchased from local farmer’s markets.

So… go to Tradesman, and keep going! This is an independent business supporting other independent businesses, and it’s a beautiful thing!

Tradesman
222 Bushwick Ave. (between Meserole St. and Montrose Ave.)
[East Williamsburg]