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Mon 5 pm - 2 am
Tue-Thu 11 am - 2 am
Fri 11 am - 4 am
Sat 10:30 am - 4 am
Sun 10:30 am - 2 am
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Good for Groups:
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- Outdoor Seating:
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- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Wed, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
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- Coat Check:
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- Noise Level:
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- Ambience:
- Classy
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- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
233 reviews for Clover Club
Review Highlights
"Very high quality cocktails and a great venue."
(in 105 reviews)
"...atmosphere is very warm and old-school without being stuffy."
(in 16 reviews)
"...deviled eggs, amazing duck-fat potato chips with creme..."
(in 3 reviews)
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233 reviews in English
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Review from Nathan L.
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
There is some serious cocktail making here, and man do they do a great job at it. I strolled in here at 4:30 for happy hour. Now Ive been here a few times but not for the happy hour prices which are great. 6 bucks for a quality cocktail made by a mixologist (what a cool professional title right?). The drinks normally would cost twice that much but from 4-7pm there are a ton of things that are a great price. I had the Gold Rush which is a bourbon based drink. Delicious!
Also being happy hour, I sat at the bar and chatted it up with the locals and bar tender. The really cool thing about going before the rush is that they were literally coming up with their next drink as we hung out. One of the guys left to pick up some clementines as they added all sorts of different concoctions to their new drink to make it perfect.
I was here years ago when there wasn't a lunch menu but now that they have one, I am going to be checking this out soon. Obviously you know Im feelin burgers right now and the Lamb Burger sounds delicious.
Keep up the cocktail innovations Clover Club and Ill see you at the next happy hour! -
Review from Chi N.
2/6/2012
great spot for happy hour even on a friday night until 7pm. very easy to grab seat at the bar. drinks selections for happy hour are kinda limited so eventually we went over to the regular menu to order cocktails. lively loud atmosphere but still plenty of space to move around. bartender very cheery and helpful and knowledgeable. came here ironically only after discovering clover club alumn in portland.
drinks that stood out
1) clover club - more of a girly drink with fruit
2) the slope - very strong manhattan... last drink of the night for me
3) some drink with ginger syrup in it - not as sweet as i thought it would be but perfect for settling my stomach
food
1) mac and cheese is a must - spirally pasta perfectly al dente and yet just right amount of cheese covered over it and the smokiness from bacon was perfect... order this after you had a couple of drinks to help absorb the alcohol. easily can be shared among 4 people because it was so thick
2) chips drenched in duck fat - liked the dipping sauce, the duck fat didn't really care for and normally i love that stuff but this was too oily... liked the truffle tastes coming from it. -
Review from kathleen s.
New York, NY
2/5/2012
This is my kind of bar.
Sophisticated without being pretentious. Great drinks. Skillful mixologists. Fun crowd of people looking for something different.
The back room was closed when I came on a Sat. night, making the front a bit cramped. Somehow, we still managed to score seats at the bar and watch the bartenders do their thing. They could be friendlier. . but it was packed and it takes like 10 minutes to make each drink.
Anyway, I will totally make the trek back into Brooklyn for another visit. Didn't get to try the food. . . -
Review from Sera A.
Brooklyn, NY
2/1/2012
I like this place.
The have a nice seating area in the back with a fire place which is very cosy and nice with this weather.
The drinks are good and the food was also good. I had the steak which was a good portion.
Will come back again... -
Review from Miss L.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 2/6/2012
Came here for happy hour drinks. The Flora Dora was perfect for my drinking mood, and the crisps with truffle dip were a great snack as we drank. The only downside was the fact that the waitress was spread too thin, having to serve the entire place, which was full, with no back up other than the ONE bartender making drinks. As a result, we waited toooo long for our delicious drinks.
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10/19/2011
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Review from Michelle L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/29/2012
I've only been here once, but I enjoyed my visit so much I knew I had to yelp about it!
I came here for happy hour with 5 other friends. For appetizer, we enjoyed the crisps fried in duck fat and served with creme fraiche - delicious! My friends suggested the lamb burger and although I try to limit my lamb intake (for health and environmental purposes) I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint.
On to the cocktails - the best part! I started out with "The Slope", which is rye based. It was delicious, but not as awesome as one of their seasonal cocktails, the apple turnover. If you love apple turnovers, this is definitely the drink for you - it seriously tastes like a home baked apple turnover in liquid form. Fantastic.
To top off the loveliness of the night, my friends and I were fortunate to experience a live band that played old school songs (I think a little Frank Sinatra here and there.) The lead singer was such a crooner! I could've stayed for another drink but alas, it was Wednesday evening and I wanted to report into work as a responsible employee on Thursday morning.
I would definitely come by again, especially when they have new seasonal cocktails. -
Review from Karyn V.
Boston, MA
1/16/2012
My boyfriend and I grabbed a drink at Clover Club after dining at Peter Luger Steak House. The atmosphere is relaxing and hip. As I looked around the bar, I noticed that every table had at at least one member wearing thick black rimmed glasses.
The drink menu is divided into nine categories, from sour-style swizzles to group-friendly punches. Clover Club also offers small plates that range from fried oysters to steak over toast. From looking around the room, the deviled eggs were quite popular.
My boyfriend first tried the Clover Club cocktail which was made with fresh egg whites, gin, and raspberry syrup. We didn't love this drink. It was almost too light, and because of this, the drink didn't have much flavor. Although I don't remember what other drinks we ordered, they were tasty and smooth.
If you are in Brooklyn, this is a very fun bar to go to. However, if you are in Manhattan, it is quite the trip to go here and there are probably bars just as good closer by. -
Review from Madhuri I.
New York, NY
12/19/2011
3.5 stars.
I like an educational menu. Clover Club, if I'd only discovered you when I was newer to cocktails, I wouldn't have had to frantically run to wikipedia to find the difference between a sour, fizz and a royale.
Please note people, learning is fun.
They do change their menu seasonally, but I think in general have a pretty well balanced menu though there are some misses. and I've also been recommended drinks off the menu when I was in the mood for a bourbon drink the summer and they didn't have one at that time.
My favourite is possibly the namesake cocktail, the clover club. To add berries to a drink and not have it taste like cough syrup is a big deal in itself, but this gin cocktail goes above and beyond to actually being quite delicious. slurp.
The food menu at the Clover Club does tend to get a meat heavy, so I usually make sure to get my fill before I get here, so as to not deal with premature intoxication. I mean, how many sweet potato fries can one eat, really.
In terms of its mixology success, I'd put Clover Club ahead of Flatiron Lounge, and surely behind Pegu Club, though the other two get far too crowded, especially on weekends. One thing sets is apart though. Walking into Clover Club however, is like walking into another era. Classic Cocktails, live jazz. They even have a vintage microphone!
Surely worth a drop in. Go on a night when a jazz band is playing!Listed in: Cocktails and Conversation
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Review from Hong L.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Clover Club is not a club. It feels more like a speakeasy and you are in a prohibition times where everyone comes here for a drink. The atmosphere is relaxing and slightly romantic. There is a front area and there is a back area as well to lounge around with a drink.
The drinks are very creative and they taste what they sound like- so be careful what you ask for. The drinks are a bit expensive but you pay for not only the drink but the cool atmosphere here. -
Review from May G.
Brooklyn, NY
12/24/2011
This is probably one of my favorite bars in Brooklyn. The quality, ambience, and attention to service could rival most bars of its categories in the city. The waitress was really helpful in suggesting drinks and food pairings. My friend and I shared the steak frites and pulled pork sandwich. It was sumptuous.
The cocktails could be made to tailor to you holiday spirit. I had a drink, the name escapes me at this very moment, but it was exactly what I thought Xmas should taste like----cinnamon, nutmeg and cranberry. -
Review from Lauren W.
12/21/2011
Came for a few classy drinks with friends last night. The space is really great, as are the cocktails. I had the Volstead Cocktail, which was a delicious concoction of rye, juices and just a hint of absinthe for good measure.
service was great - and provided good suggestions for drinks to order.
prices are expensive, but it is a good cocktal and very worth it. i even got a classy buzz after. -
Review from darcey h.
12/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
I think that the dozens of 4 & 5 star reviews speak for themselves but I'll mine anyway.
we attended a private event in the back area that had it's own bar so no waiting for drinks. it also had a fireplace that was lovely and cozy. the drinks, well, hell, if you haven't figured out by now, they are dope.
but seriously the all american finger foods were outstanding. schucked oysters, deviled eggs, house made potato chips and blue cheese dip. you get the picture. great place, great service. -
Review from Hilary H.
11/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love me a cocktail. Especially when it's a beautifully hand-crafted cocktail that satiates and surprises all at once. Clover Club aims to do this, and they're also classy and charming, with a dash of slickness.
We were looking for a great drink before dinner, and Clover Club was very near our final destination. We were welcomed and handed menus right away, and I was impressed by not only the amount of different cocktails, but the specialty drinks available for a generous happy hour - and they weren't anything to pass up, either. They were fabulous, schmancy little drinks an none of them were more than $5. You can't beat that, especially in NYC.
The Hus ended up with a Plymouth gin Martini, which was served with half of it in a small glass and the other half in a caraffe over ice to keep it cool - such a nice touch. I asked for a Bee's Knees (gin, lemon juice and honey syrup), even though it wasn't on the menu. The bar man happily mixed it, and although I didn't specify which gin I wanted and probably should have, it was quite good. He offered to remake it with my preference (Hendricks), but I happily took it down and quite enjoyed it. Each drink cost around $13.
This is a lovely spot to go on a date, for a casual drink of even dinner. The space is warm and inviting, with an old-world feel to it that I love. The barmen are all impeccably dressed, trained, and mannered, and that makes me want to return. Well, that and those dreamy drinks. -
Review from Peter D.
Updated - 11/17/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I don't know if Clover Club has changed since my previous review, but I have. In the past three years (and four days), I've learned to not only appreciate a well-crafted cocktail, but I now actively seek them out. And having been to some of the best bars in the city, I'm happy to report that Clover Club stacks up fairly well amongst the best of them.
The signature drinks are good, and they'll make a mean Manhattan if you so desire. Truly, almost anything you're interested in will be well-executed. And if your companion doesn't drink gin, there's only a minimum of the vodka shaming when she orders her martini.
What's more, is that the food is excellent. Not exactly an amazing bargain, but they set themselves apart on Smith simply for not serving Italian or Asian cuisine, and serving it very well. Most of the small plates are quite good, and I have a particular fondness for the Steak on Toast. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, this tender meat is laid atop some crostini with just a touch of horseradish cream. It is a snack for which I am always in the mood.
With both good food and drink, I would be here even more than I already am, if not for the two drawbacks to Clover Club, as I see them.
1. The service. Especially on weekends. There is nothing feigned about the indifference of the hostess, and although our drink orders were taken quite quickly, I don't appreciate sitting without a water glass for up to 15 minutes, despite repeated requests. Unlike some other excellent cocktail bars, the wait staff seems more concerned with turning tables than with satisfied customers.
2. The other customers. Of course, for the most part they are perfectly pleasant people, merely trying to enjoy an evening out. However, I find that here there is a substantially greater chance that you'll be seated next to someone (or someones) who has absolutely no regard for other people's feelings. Here are some recent examples:
-A man whose shameless, utterly pitiful attempts at convincing the uninterested woman across the table to go home with him were so laughably feeble that I was completely riveted, and unable to pay attention to my own companions. Honestly sir; have some consideration for my friends. Step your game up so that I can be a better conversationalist.
-A couple who insisted on hand-feeding each other the excellent charcuterie and cheese plates (from Stinky across the street). I'm not generally affected by PDA, but their use of the food offended me. For the food.
-A beautiful, famous young actress who would NOT STOP staring at me. Sure, she made a fairly convincing show of looking disgusted, turning completely away from me, and even going as far as asking the manager to seat her somewhere else. But her blatant desire for me was making my date uncomfortable.
Some people have no shame.Listed in: F Train All-Stars., spots on smith street., "BoCoCa.", brunch restaurants in NYC., G Train Giants.
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11/13/2008
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Review from Claire F.
Updated - 11/17/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Ok, I'll bite.
& up CC a star. The last two times I've been here, drinks have been more consistent and I've just liked them better. Service also improved.
Favorite cocktails from my last jaunt include the Apple Turnover ($12) which was Scotch, apple brandy, apple liqueur, lemon, ginger, cinnamon & was so good I had two. Perfect fall flavors. And one of the few drinks that doesn't have benedictine or chartreuse -- honestly, cocktail bars, these spirits are so overwhelming, why are they in so many drinks?? there is so much room for error!
& the Widow's Kiss ($12) which was Calvados, apple brandy, Benedictine, yellow Chartreuse; not bad but the apple-y goodness was overwhelmed by the Benedictine & Chartreuse.Listed in: F-love, G-funk, Ménage à trois (ou plus), Make Out City, Come, drink with Claire F…
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12/16/2010
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Review from Jenica M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/21/2012
The food is not to be missed. I can't say I have had one dish that I didn't like. Potato chips tossed in duck fat and served with truffle creme fraiche. Need I say more? Don't get me started on their brunch. Seasonal drinks made with quality ingredients and liquor by true mixologists. My favorite is the summertime Blackberry Bramble. The space is cozy and nostalgic of an bygone era. And LOVE the standards on Wednesday night. It's a great date spot. And it's another reason why Brooklyn has it all.
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Review from Sean P.
Brooklyn, NY
11/15/2011
Cocktails are a lot like love. That first drink is magic. The second is intimate. The third is routine. A writer said that.
Clover Club is a bastion of sophistication in a neighborhood of tolerable but uninspired watering holes. To start, there is a calvary of comely hostesses, eager to keep your snifter brimful. The adornment is lavish, but not immodestly so. The bar is sufficiently stocked. The barkeep is likely to fulfill even the most imaginative of desires.
I saw more than a few decanters of hootch only rumored to exist -- mere legends in the land from whence I traveled. An ancient bottle of rum believed to be bottled by a family of witches in the caves of the Cayman Islands. A Scottish malt whiskey that is said to have simultaneously incited and resolved a three year war between two Highland clans.
I have hardly been known as a drinker of cocktails, but for Clover Club I have made an exception. I merrily await my next evening here, accompanied by the spirits so adored by men and beast alike. -
Review from Athena C.
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Clover Club is a neighborhood gem. It has a lot of tables for regular diners and also a bar in the back and comfy sofas for cocktail drinkers.
I was here for the Google Places party and we got the back room to ourselves. There was a fireplace and we got to enjoy their famous cocktails.
I got the Nice Pear and it is super nice! It is sweet, pearish and very refreshing.
I also tried the zombie and it is really good too. Everyone loves the cocktail here.
We got to try their shrimp rolls, which is a mini slider and it is very light and buttery. Chicken skewers here are juicy and tender. Cocktail is about $12 but for the quality it is superb.
Would love to come back one day to try their regular dining food. -
Review from Elizabeth K.
Brooklyn, NY
12/27/2011
FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME!
I really wanted to like this place, really. These folks serve weak, overpriced drinks with a heaping side of condescension. They really seem to think they have something special going on, something much more important than their actual customers.
I gave Clover Club a second chance today, hoping I just had a bad bartender the first time. I came for "happy hour". After having a couple drinks and appetizers, the bartender dropped a $70 check on me. He VERY rudely informed me that they had cancelled happy hour "because it's the week between Christmas and new years and a lot of people are not working anyway".
I explained to him that I had come specifically for happy hour, and ordered what I ordered because the items were featured for happy hour. I asked what would make them think it was reasonable to secretly cancel their happy hour specials just because there might be some additional foot traffic on Smith St in late December. He shrugged his shoulders and walked away.
There are way too many awesome places with great drinks and great service on Smith St to waste your time in this overrated wannabe hipster speakeasy. Steer clear. -
Review from Alex O.
Brooklyn, NY
11/15/2011
Yeah this place is pretty amazing. Incredible drinks. Great atmosphere...don't really know about the food.
Feels like it's right out of the 1930's and is gorgeous. Staff is very friendly and polite. Crowd is friendly and conversational. I'm pretty sure the giant wood bar with the bottle cabinets, sitting behind the bar tenders was shipped in from Philadelphia and is over 100yrs old. Looks awesome.
Drinks are super prepared, fancy and pretty strong. A little pricey but the whole experience is worth it. -
Review from Susanna K.
Astoria, NY
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Delicious drinks, even worth the 1 hour wait for a table for six. (We waited at a pub one block away.) We went for my friend's birthday around 10pm on a Saturday night. For drinks, I had the Clover Club and Port of Call and loved both for their distinct flavors. The menu is great for a group of people to figure out the bill, as every mixed drink/cocktail is $12.
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Review from Kristen P.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2012
Unassailably good cocktails and small plates, made with care. Moved out of the neighborhood, but will keep coming back. Especially love the eponymous cocktail. Yum.
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Review from Wally C.
New York, NY
11/7/2011
We went here on a Sunday night. There's a fireplace out back, a few couches. This place is pretty big. There was plenty of heat. It was clean inside.
My friend sent his drink back, they gave him another. Then when he got another drink, he sent that one back, too. The waitress took it all in stride (seemingly) and didn't yell at our faces.
My friend got a lot of food. He said everything was awesome. The portions aren't huge, but that's ok.
I want to go back and try the food.
Nice atmosphere, nice service, bathrooms down in the basement that are clean. -
Review from Jess L.
9/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend had an awesome time sitting outside and people watching on Smith Street. We both agreed that the ambiance inside was really classic and smooth, but relishing the last days of summer, we had to be outside.
Our waitress was cute and somewhat attentive. The cocktails are obviously rad, but I was actually blown away by my glass of white I got.
I was super bummed, though, that their food menu contained no salads, and their one salad, a tomato salad, was unavailable. One of the other dishes came with an "herb salad," but apparently that salad could not come without the rest of the dish.
Nonetheless, the sliders were good, and the corn fritters were excellent. Next time, I'll just plan on getting drinks, I guess. -
Review from Joanna D.
Brooklyn, NY
12/4/2011
Great atmosphere and fantastic cocktails! This is one of my favorite places to go for drinks. The drink menu changes seasonally and never disappoints. Don't be afraid to choose something that sounds adventurous - the mixologists really know what they're doing and how to make a tasty drink.
The food is also worth ordering if you're hungry. The mac & cheese with bacon is really satisfying. For a light snack try the "crisps" (potato chips) that are fried in duck fat. Yum.
In winter, try for the back room. Really cozy and quiet, especially if you are lucky enough to nab the two seats in front of the fireplace.
One last thing: the bloody marys for weekend brunch are outstanding! Really peppery and delicious, if you like that sort of thing. -
Review from beth k.
Brooklyn, NY
11/13/2011
Occasionally the service can be really backed up. If it wasn't I would give it 5 stars. The drinks are amazing. True Chemists!
I have even been with a girlfriend while she was pregnant and they made her a lovely fresh strawberry beverage (no liquor) to celebrate.
The food is not as great as the drinks and can take a very long time.
If you don't eat meat they cannot offer you anything on the menu.
Even the chips are fried in duck fat...oops...
But for beverages this is the place to be! -
Review from Kimberly B.
Manhattan, NY
8/22/2011
These days, being a creative person in the food industry doesn't just mean being a chef: in this drink renaissance, cocktail "chefs" are just as relevant as those of the food variety.
Julie Reiner, master mixologist, is the force behind Clover Club-a spot where I've had many a retro tipple. Although the drinks are on the pricey-side for Brooklyn, they are unique, fun to taste-test, and considering the other neighborhood options, worth it! They exude a classic cocktail retro-kinda-feel and never leave me with a bad hangover the next day. The drinks use fresh fruits, juices and a wide variety of liquors and bitters; this is the place for a wonderland drinking experience, especially if you're sat in the back library room.
Who can resist names such as Sloe & Low, Spicy Pete and Improved Whiskey Cocktail? I sure can't-plus, as a bonus, the bartenders are incredibly nice as well! With great happy hour deals added in, forget how much your wallet is going to hurt and just have a good time. Drink it Up! -
Review from Dominick Q.
New York, NY
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Clover Club is the type of place that Michael Imperioli from the 1800 Tequila commercials would have a drink in.
No velvet ropes, no posturing...just old school authentic cocktails made by skilled mixology PHDs wearing button down shirts/ties/vests.
Peaking behind the curtain into the back room, you'd almost expect to see Nucky Thompson, Jimmy Darmody and Arnold Rothstein doing a deal in the corner.
With names like Bitter Tom, Rhubarb Spritz, Rope & Rose and the Moscow Mule (which is a half-priced $6 during happy hour), you get the feeling there's an R&D lab in the basement where mad scientists are cooking up the next crazy compound for the Fall '11 drink menu.
These cocktails take some TLC to make, so at times the service gets backed up (even if you're sitting at the bar)...so order your next drink before you finish the one in front of you or expect to wait with an empty glass.
Being a Manhattanite, the Clover Club was the type of spot that helped me understand the charm/appeal of the BK. Definitely my favorite drink spot on the Smith Street strip.
Stop by with a buddy, some friends, or a date. -
Review from Kassy M.
Brooklyn, NY
9/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yes, it's a beautiful, classy place. Yes, they serve great cocktails. BUT Clover Club isn't for me. Here's why:
- When all the seats are taken, there's really no place to stand in the front bar area. I don't know how many times the waitresses had to tell us to move away from their path.
- Not a great place for a birthday party. We all wanted to dance, but it wasn't the appropriate place for dancing and being obnoxious.
- There was a George Clooney-look alike creep who wouldn't stop staring at us. He was drinking all by himself just staring at every girl in the bar. -
Review from Rich B.
8/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Seriously great cocktail list, delicious deviled eggs, amazing duck-fat potato chips with creme fraiche.
Saturday or Sunday afternoon and I'm very cocktail-y: this is where I go. -
Review from katy f.
Brooklyn, NY
8/17/2011
When I have those nights where I want to pretend I am fancy, I go to Clover Club. Went there for the first time with the BF before dinner at Char No. 4. We got a seat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and sweet. I had a Clover Club cocktail (when in Rome, right?) with gin, dry vermouth, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white. Egg white in my drink! Look at me, I'm fancy AND crazy!
I prefer to sit in the back bar; something about it just feels more authentic and old-school. However, it seems like it's not always open. The front space is fine too, but I don't find it to be as inviting.
The food hasn't really wowed me, but I'd definitely consider this a great place for a pre- or post-dinner drink.Listed in: Date spots
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Review from paul d.
Brooklyn, NY
11/4/2011
Really liked this place. When there the other night, they had a live jazz band doing old school 40's kinda big band stuff. They were really good. The drinks are very expensive (nothing under 12 bucks) but its worth it. Very high quality cocktails and a great venue. Will be returning.
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Review from Ana P.
Brooklyn, NY
12/11/2011
No down side. Excellent friendly bartenders, perfect drinks and a great crowd...great happy hour!
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Review from stephany w.
Manhattan, NY
8/26/2011
strolled in here one night to get a drink...
DOPE DRINKS!!!
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Review from Julie P.
11/6/2011
Clover Club is one of my all-time favorite bars. It transports you in time to a magical place, removing you from reality, and that is my top criteria in all-time favorite bars. The drinks are prepared to precision but with a twist that makes you feel like they truly care about the potion they are creating just for you. The ambiance is old-time jazz vibe, with a fireplace, with smooth faux leather sofas, with waiters in faded maroon vests, with snacks that will always satisfy a salt craving, with customers wearing fedoras as they sip whiskey by the flames... I always look for an excuse to come here.
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Review from B Y.
New York, NY
7/30/2011
On the whole, everyone just took themselves way too seriously here. The drink list looked impressive, the crowd got prettier as the night went on, but the service was downright bad. The waitress returned to ask us to repeat our drink orders twice, and forgot a dish of food.
The cocktails were tasty, but many of them are bulked up by huge servings of ice. For $12 a piece, I would hope to receive more than a few sips. Food was mediocre, nothing to write home about.
There has to be better bars in this area of town. Meh; I've truly experienced better. -
Review from Marisa L.
Brooklyn, NY
6/24/2011
This is a great place for cocktails, with a classy vibe. It had been my favorite bar in the neighborhood ( when I feel like spending $12 on a drink) but lately the snootiness factor has increased. I recently went for a friends wedding after party in the back room ( which has a really nice atmosphere..dim lighting, sleek decor) and felt like we got some attitude from the bartender when we were asking questions about the drinks. We were the first ones there so he wasn't busy or occupied yet. I had the lamb burger for the second time and it was too salty to eat.
This past week I was excited to take advantage of the NYC cocktail week special ($20 bux for 2 cocktails and an appetizer) and was excited to introduce my good friend to this place. I checked the NYC cocktail website, the Clover Club website, and read about it in Time Out New York and the only restriction was that it wasn't valid on the weekend. Upon arriving I asked about the special before being seated and got a lot of attitude. He said , well that depends on what time it is, if it is after 7 and before 10, then, no. He doesn't know what time it is? We should have left but had already walked out of our way.
We stayed and ordered some food and beers and the pulled pork was tasty but of course super tiny. I feel like I am not returning here. After you have been here a few times it loses its charm, easy to get over when there are so many other bars in the area. drinks are great but overpriced and they shouldn't serve food. -
Review from Elizabeth R.
New York, NY
11/18/2011
cocktails - real properly made cocktails. do you need more? fine, you are a wee bit demanding.
so the mac & cheese was good (even though my poor friend had to eat it without meat because of me) but it wasnt as good as the one served at apartment 138 (is this cobble hill's mascot dish?) but it was good nonetheless. the beetroot thingy was awesome but you can put beetroot on anything and i'll like it. and the jazz band was very good and a nice little surprise.
alas, i must go back to the cocktails though that drive my star rating as my life doesnt need much more than a good cocktail. -
Review from Erica T.
6/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I walked in this afternoon for a happy hour drinks on my way home from work. I was so pleased! Clover club was so welcoming, outdoor seating, a nice breeze going, friendly conversation happening at the bar, I felt perfectly at home. I had never been in before, and was so glad I stopped, they have an amazing happy hour special! They've got beer, wine, cocktails and snacks all discounted Monday-Friday. I chose a "seasonal special" wine, the vinho verde, and it was fantastic.
I can't wait to come back and try some fancy cocktails, and the french dip, mmmm french dip. -
Review from Bret H.
Brooklyn, NY
8/21/2011
There is some amazing drinking to be done here. Rhubarb-champagne cocktail, carrot juice and rum, whiskey and whiskeylike derivatives combined effortlessly with pungent brown liquid of some kind, and a whole host of other things I didn't get a chance to try. Bartenders are charming and attentive. Decor is flawless.
Place gets a little loud for its billing - the paradox of the wood floor and the tin ceiling. What can you do? Drink more, is my suggestion.
