Post Office
“The cocktails that are served here are deliciously balanced in taste in addition to their very solid list of whiskeys and bourbons.”
“The menu features a huge selection of Bourbon but I went with a nice IPA complemented by a pulled pork sandwich.”
“You can get a Bulleit bourbon drink for $6 and my grilled cheese was just $7 for a huge and delicious portion.”
Post Office
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I really love this bar. The food is great and you can really get an incredible cocktail here. The atmosphere is great. Perfect place to take a date or just grab a drink with a friend. The bartenders are always attentive and friendly and willing to walk a whiskey n00b (like I once was) through their extensive menu and make solid recommendations. The interior is a little tiny and it can get crowded with the minimal seating on popular nights, but it's an absolute must if you are a whiskey junkie and want a strong well-made drink.
Prices are a bit more expensive than some over bars in the area, but you get what you pay for in quality and service. This isn't a bro-ey bar; this is a bar for those who appreciate alcohol and not just getting wasted. Whenever I am in the area, I always stop in for a drink. I recommend you do the same!
I yelped that area and this place showed up on the 1st. So we went n checked it out.
It's a rye & bourbon bar. Not much else u can get except these two. Totally got annoyed by a drunk girl sat beside of me. Plus I'm not a fan of whiskey, so we headed out just after one round of drink.
It's a cozy small place, bartender is nice friendly. Go n check it out if u like rye n bourbon drinks.
I've had this bar bookmarked for a really long time. Years ago I used to frequent Williamsburg more but the one time I tried to go there they were close. Recently though, my bf and I went to Baby's All Right for a performance and had pre-show drinks and grub here. The cocktails were terrific! Plus points for the fact that they are less expensive than most high quality cocktail bars. I would definitely come again if I were in the area. It was also taco night so we ordered a couple of tacos and I was rather impressed. Hope to come again!
Cozy little bar. Went here to kill some time before our table was ready next door. Low-key ambiance, good music, know how to make a drink. I could see myself becoming a regular if it were my neighborhood bar.
We came here for after-dinner drinks… A little dark, a little edgy, a little gritty- I thoroughly enjoyed the old-school rap they were playing as we drank our really strong brown alcohol drinks.
Overall though, not sure if I would return. Our bartender went outside to talk to his friends while we waited for our check. Maybe a bit too casual for us… And I'm really sick of the brown alcohol thing, so…
This was and is hipster heaven! Being in the heart of Williamsburg that is to be expected. But it was the weekend of Halloween and my friend was visiting and just had to go to the area to see what the hype (or shall I say unhype) was about.
We found this place and it was a bit of a hike from the rooftop bar we were just at, so I was hoping it'd be worth it. And it was! It was dimly lit (and cutely decorated for Halloween), nice vintage style to the décor, and the staff were available. It is a bar-restaurant hybrid, with a tiny kitchen window.
The menu is limited with not too many options, perfect for the person who gets overwhelmed by too many options. We selected the grilled cheese (with bacon and without) and the pulled pork sandwich. The sandwiches come alone – no sides but they were delicious. They did tend to be overly greasy and not at all healthy options, but we had no problem eating them. We finished by sharing a pumpkin bread pudding that was to die for with bourbon sauce!
I would definitely recommend this for a quick bite to eat and/or drink with friends. It was affordable, quick, and casual – but not too casual!
Really cool place for a post office
Perhaps the US post office should Start decorating their interior the same way and they won't be loosing money every year lol.
I highly recommend trying their cocktail drinks.
Small, quaint, and mildly off the beaten path is one of Billyburg's better bars in Post Office. There are no stamps or packages to send here, just a stellar selection of whiskey and fun snacks at one's disposal. This is the kind of place you'd enjoy some intimate conversation while throwing back a few and possibly nibbling on a sandwich or two. Hence, I find myself at Post Office more often than not.
The interior is dark, dimly lit at night for the kind of ambiance just right for a low-key experience. There is seating along the bar area and small-ish tables of two on the main space, but any more than 20 people in here and it would feel crowded, if not somewhat full. The standing room space is minimal, which means a seat is best if one wants to stay out of the wait staff's way.
Drinks are dominated but *not limited* to their wide variety of whiskey. A lot of quality Scottish stuff in the house, though they could stand to add a few more Japanese / Taiwanese brands in the house. Whether one is more akin to scotch, bourbon, or rye, it is more than likely they'll carry one's preferred brand here, popularity not withstanding.
Their cocktails are well made, potent, and at least for a few, quite refreshing. They're divided into a "shaken" and "stirred" category on the menu; my favorites being the Stallion ($11), Maiden Voyage ($12), and the Pick-Me-Up ($11). They also do a fabulous job with an Old Fashioned ($11) and a Manhattan ($11), though I'd prefer their in house renditions over run of the mill classics.
Food is not a focal point, but it is here in the form of sandwiches, salads, and snacks. The heartiest of the bunch would be the sandwiches like their grilled cheese with bacon ($8) or chicken liver bacon ($10). The salads are simple, but the kale ($8) has been the only one I've sampled. Their snacks which include deviled eggs ($5), pickles ($7), and a meat/cheese/bread spread (dubbed Ploughman's Platter) at $16 can go well with the drinks. That said, I never come here exclusively to eat.
Knowing what you want is especially crucial during the weekend evening hours. The wait staff may seem tired of the hipster shenanigans of poser whiskeysnobs, so be direct and quick with the orders. Being wishy washy may elicit eyerolls or non-enthusiasm on the service front, so be mindful of potential attitude. Coming with a large group is probably not a great idea.