First Look: Williamsburg's Newest Rooftop Bar
[nggallery id=”44214″ template=galleryview] Tucked under the BQE on Meeker and Lorimer, Night of Joy doesn’t look like much from the outside, but a neon sign that flashes the words “Cocktails” and then “Joy,” hints at the treasures within. The owners, who also run The Dove Parlour in Greenwich Village, spent a year styling their new…
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Tucked under the BQE on Meeker and Lorimer, Night of Joy doesn’t look like much from the outside, but a neon sign that flashes the words “Cocktails” and then “Joy,” hints at the treasures within. The owners, who also run The Dove Parlour in Greenwich Village, spent a year styling their new digs to look “like the inside of a jewelry box.” With slender chairs painted metallic gold, walls swathed in pale blue avian prints, herb-infused cocktails in delicate little glasses, and heart-shaped drink tokens, this may be the girliest bar in Williamsburg — and that’s not a bad thing.
Crown molding, wooden shutters on the windows, and spindle work give the space a sense of old-Brooklyn romance. The antique-looking chaise, lacy curtains, and shelves of well-curated tchotchkes could’ve been chosen by a chic grandma, but the roof deck (which will getting some outdoor furniture and its own bar in the coming months) feels just-industrial-enough to draw a coed crowd. Night of Joy opens to the public this evening. GMAP
Beet vodka is delicious, as beets are delicious.
How great is life? Life is great.
Those chairs just make me instantly think Wedding, and other tedious times in banquet halls or under party tents.
I also wonder about the neighbors feelings about the 2nd floor outdoor space – this is a pretty residential area (despite the highway) & already has Pete’s Candy Store.
Having said all that, the cocktails look interesting enough that I think I’ll check it out!
They’ve been working on this space forever – used to be a real estate office.