Sleepwalk - Best Brooklyn Guide 2025

Sleepwalk

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4.7 (166 reviews)

$20–30
Cocktail bar Event venue Live music venue Lounge Restaurant
Cozy and trendy interior of Sleepwalk cocktail bar in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Interior view of Sleepwalk, a popular cocktail bar in Brooklyn

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Service options

Dine-in

Hours

Closed

monday5:00 PM - 4:00 AM
tuesday5:00 PM - 4:00 AM
wednesday5:00 PM - 4:00 AM
thursday5:00 PM - 4:00 AM
friday4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
saturday4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
sunday4:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Sleepwalk is a great place to visit in brooklyn.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
Overall

Review Sentiment

Positive
85%
Neutral
10%
Negative
5%

Based on 166 reviews

Popular Times

6AM
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0AM
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What People Mention

atmosphere
15 mentions
room
8 mentions
crowd
8 mentions
burlesque
5 mentions
speakeasy
5 mentions
dancing (5) party (5) martini (4) aesthetic (3) flights (2)

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Highlights

    Detailed Guide

    Nestled in East Williamsburg's industrial-chick landscape, Sleepwalk emerges as a multifaceted nightlife hub blending creative cocktails, late-night bites, and pulsating energy. This Bushwick Avenue mainstay operates as part cocktail laboratory, part live music incubator, and full-time neighborhood hangout until 4 AM daily[1][3].

    The Vibe
    By day, sunlight filters through warehouse windows onto exposed brick walls and repurposed factory fixtures. By night, the space transforms into a moody playground with DJs spinning vinyl records[2] and local bands testing new material. The crowd mirrors Brooklyn's creative class - artists debating abstract concepts over mezcal flights alongside tech workers unwinding with hazy IPAs[4].

    Liquid Adventures
    The bar program shines with:

    • $2-off happy hour cocktails until 7 PM featuring smoky Oaxacan old fashioneds[1][4]
    • Seasonal signatures like yuzu-gin fizz with shiso leaf foam[5]
    • Craft beer wall showcasing 16 rotating local brews on tap[3]

    Night Owl Sustenance
    The kitchen serves until 11 PM with shareable bar snacks:

    • Korean fried cauliflower with gochujang glaze
    • Truffle fries piled high in paper cones
    • Late-night cheeseburgers dubbed "The Nightcap"[2][5]

    Sonic Landscape
    Weekly programming includes:

    • Wednesday jazz improv sessions
    • Friday vinyl-only DJ sets spanning disco to hyperpop
    • Sunday afternoon "Recovery Brunch" with live acoustic acts[2][4]

    Practical Details:
    251 Bushwick Ave (L train to Grand St)
    Open daily 5 PM-4 AM (Fri-Sun from 4 PM)[1][2]
    Reservations recommended via Resy for weekend nights[5]

    This industrial-chic space masterfully balances neighborhood dive bar camaraderie with big-city nightlife aspirations, creating a gravitational pull for Brooklyn's nightcrawlers seeking both craft cocktails and authentic connections.

    Location

    Map location of 251 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, Brooklyn, NY
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    Contact & Location

    251 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, Brooklyn, NY

    (347) 987-4898

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