the TOPAZ
“Had a few Manhattans and pork buns here – both were wonderful and inexpensively priced.”
“Great new bar off the Montrose stop on the L. Stiff drinks, warm decor and a nice little outdoor area.”
“The "Dead Man's Mask" and "Night school" used infused liquors and original combinations.”
the TOPAZ
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
3 reviews
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This place is a quality gem in an up and coming neighborhood. We were visiting NYC for the first time, found this place, and have been back 3 times in the 5 days we were here. The custom cocktails are unique and delicious. The "Dead Man's Mask" and "Night school" used infused liquors and original combinations. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is artsy. It feels like this is what New York is al about. A must visit!
I do not normally review any place after just one visit unless it is spectacular or horrendous, and I rarely give 5 stars to anything, but the TOPAZ is really a gem that needs discovering. First, it is just a beautiful, spare, clean space that is reminiscent of an elegant townhouse parlor; totally unexpected in the emerging environs of Bushwick. Second, service was great: really friendly, warm and inviting. Third, food and beverage was downright solid and, in my opinion, fairly priced. The owner/ bartender/general factotum has crafted a list of house cocktails with truly unique ingredients (honestly I have no idea what some of them were – Cajun shrubb??). We tried two offerings and both were great, but I highly recommend the Deadmans Mask. Beer prices started at $4 and most cocktails were $12, which in my neck of Brooklyn is downright cheap. There is a limited menu of small plates, again very reasonably priced. We shared a Chef's Selection meat and cheese board that was very abundant – more then enough for two people for a full meal or a good starter for four. Per the owner, the meats are from a local shop, and the selection changes daily. The condiments included a bacon jam and spiced honey that I need to try and replicate at home. The cheeses were unusual and really delicious. We also tried the pork bao. I was expecting the ordinary Momofuku-style bun (not knocking those by the way, I'd walk a long way for one) but these were anything but: generous sliced pork belly, a spicy mayo, lettuce and scallions. Really yummy – I was licking the sauce from my hand. Someone near us ordered the grilled cheese and it looked great – big thick slabs of bread oozing with cheese. I will definitely be back to try more cocktails and other snacks (gotta get the bao again though) and to check out some of the upcoming music and poetry events the owner told us about. Well worth a subway ride back to Bushwick.
this bar was really cool. Nice spot for drinks/to go out. Not super packed, large space. The three stars is for the service. I understand the bartender is busy getting drinks- but she was extremely rude- my friends were trying to get drinks for 20 minutes… When the bar wasn't even packed. It was a bummer she was so rude- my bf asked for his check 3 times before he actually got it. He waited 15 mins for this too and she kept asking again what he needed. Yikes