Easy Lover

Tucked away on Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Easy Lover strikes the perfect balance between neighborhood dive and craft cocktail destination. This unassuming spot draws crowds with its midnight kitchen (rare for NYC bars), serving elevated bar bites like a McChicken-inspired salad with baby arugula and special sauce on a Martin’s potato roll [1], or garlic-braised kale sandwiches that defy typical pub fare expectations [1].

The Vibe
Weekends buzz with bottomless mimosas and Micheladas from noon until 4PM [1], while evenings transition into DJ sets and a rotating cast of regulars at the weathered wooden bar. The backroom hosts everything from comedy shows to private parties under string lights [2], and the tented outdoor area becomes a prime people-watching perch facing the L train’s Graham Avenue station [1].

Standout Features

• Late-night cravings solved: A full food menu until midnight, including smoked gouda melts on Texas toast and vegan jalapeño aioli-drizzled nori wraps [1]
• Bartender magic: Patrons rave about customized cocktails, with one reviewer noting, "the owner was an absolute sweetheart" [5]
• Hidden gem status: Despite its Instagram presence (@easyloverbk) showcasing neon-lit nights [4], it retains a "no frills" charm with $4 happy hour beers [5]

Recent visitors praise the "phenomenal" drinks and "kind staff" [5], though a 2024 review flagged an unusual gripe: "dogs on the bar" [5]. For most, Easy Lover delivers exactly what Williamsburg craves – a casual spot where craft cocktails meet late-night sliders without pretension.

790 Metropolitan Ave (L train to Graham Ave), open daily until 2AM [1][5]