Speak Low Opens Outdoor Bar, Speak Up in Dumbo
August 20th, 2009
We love heading to Speak Low for its chill candlelit lounge (we wrote about it before). They serve the best mixed drinks in the area. Yesterday, the people at Speak Low opened their outdoor patio bar, called Speak Up in the courtyard space next to Rice Restaurant. The outdoor lounge has lots of tables and couches for alfresco lounging. They are serving draft beer, wine, liquor, and their famous cocktails, including their new Speak Up Punch. Along with drinks, they are serving hot dogs and veggie dogs everyday, and on Thursdays and Fridays will have a limited supply of fresh lobster rolls.
Speak Up (patio bar)
75 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(between York and Front Street)
7 days a week; open at 5pm
Speak Low
81 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY; (718) 222-1LOW
Happy Hour 5pm – 7pm
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August 20th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Nice!! Can’t wait..
August 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Anyone know what the draft beers are?
August 20th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
out door place to drink
finally
August 20th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Hmmm….not for long with summer ending and winter coming. Still nice though.
August 20th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I’ve had posts deleted. Find it odd how he decides to censor some but leave others on that directly insult neighbors. Selective moderation.
August 21st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
funny that they covered up the plaque put there by management for that shmuck that did the header a few months back.
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Sounds ok…. if it is open in the fall , I will have a brew there .
August 28th, 2009 at 9:44 am
great new addition- really like it in there. $14 lobster rolls are overpriced for what they are serving as are all of the drinks, but one can only qhine so much. The location and timing are right on
September 24th, 2009 at 12:04 am
out door place to drink
finally
April 10th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Point Break – A Perfect Bar Experience in NYC
A local friend recommended and took my Cali group to this amazing bar. He said that mostly locals came here so I didn't really know what to expect ambiance wise… but screw it, the view at this bar was absolutely breathtaking! No joke. I felt like a celebrity w/ superstar treatment as the staff are friendly and amazing to say the very least.
I don't know who the house DJ was but he definitely was playing music right up my alley. It would've been my dream for people to start dancing, but it's all good.
It's a bit sceney for my taste, but it really didn't bother me much. the bartenders knew their stuff, although their 1st cocktail was a little weak, when he saw i understood cocktails the next 2 were stronger. I also liked that even though the place was really hopping the bartender remembered what i was drinking when i came to order another. (he also understood how good a gin hendricks is, and not to overpower it with the mixer). It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied..try it ..you will love it!! Oh..how can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!!
We ordered the Veal and Fish Tacos. They were delicious. Mm! We ended up asking for spoons to polish off whatever remained in the platter. (Faux pas? Who cares as long as it gets in my tummy.) The fries were crispy, but not overcooked, just the way that I like them.
So take in this scene: You walk in to what seems like an overly crowded place, but soon fine an empty table. Time seems to stop and the only indicator of the night moving on is the moon and your brain cells slowly going to bed forever. The music is not to loud and the people around look good, the only thing left for you to do is to enjoy that drink you paid ridiculously low for and laugh at the joke your co-worker just told.
The vibe of the place just never seems to die out and if you happen to spot some NYC socialite, sports player, or star, don't let it get to you… because for that moment, this night they are no long more important than then you. In fact go up to them and introduce yourself!
All in all just a great place to meet new people, or just have drinks with people you already know. I've been to numerous bars in the city but i would say this place is just great. Very welcoming staff, very laid back ambiance. I’ve been here twice after my first visit with my Cali group . I would say its worth the every penny you spend!!
April 10th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Point Break – A Perfect Bar Experience in NYC
A local friend recommended and took my Cali group to this amazing bar. He said that mostly locals came here so I didn't really know what to expect ambiance wise… but screw it, the view at this bar was absolutely breathtaking! No joke. I felt like a celebrity w/ superstar treatment as the staff are friendly and amazing to say the very least.
I don't know who the house DJ was but he definitely was playing music right up my alley. It would've been my dream for people to start dancing, but it's all good.
It's a bit sceney for my taste, but it really didn't bother me much. the bartenders knew their stuff, although their 1st cocktail was a little weak, when he saw i understood cocktails the next 2 were stronger. I also liked that even though the place was really hopping the bartender remembered what i was drinking when i came to order another. (he also understood how good a gin hendricks is, and not to overpower it with the mixer). It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied..try it ..you will love it!! Oh..how can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!!
We ordered the Veal and Fish Tacos. They were delicious. Mm! We ended up asking for spoons to polish off whatever remained in the platter. (Faux pas? Who cares as long as it gets in my tummy.) The fries were crispy, but not overcooked, just the way that I like them.
So take in this scene: You walk in to what seems like an overly crowded place, but soon fine an empty table. Time seems to stop and the only indicator of the night moving on is the moon and your brain cells slowly going to bed forever. The music is not to loud and the people around look good, the only thing left for you to do is to enjoy that drink you paid ridiculously low for and laugh at the joke your co-worker just told.
The vibe of the place just never seems to die out and if you happen to spot some NYC socialite, sports player, or star, don't let it get to you… because for that moment, this night they are no long more important than then you. In fact go up to them and introduce yourself!
All in all just a great place to meet new people, or just have drinks with people you already know. I've been to numerous bars in the city but i would say this place is just great. Very welcoming staff, very laid back ambiance. I’ve been here twice after my first visit with my Cali group . I would say its worth the every penny you spend!!
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