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A bar · Carroll Gardens · on 2 of my lists

Travel Bar.

Worth it, says Antonina. Hands down, Travel Bar is the best scotch whisky bar in Brooklyn and quite possibly the best in the city.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best whisky bars in New York
Rows of whiskey and bourbon bottles line the bar at Travel Bar in Brooklyn.
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Travel Bar on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 2 of my lists, from Best whisky bars in New York to Things to Do on a Rainy Day in NYC, 25 Fool-Proof Ones., and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there.

  1. Best whisky bars in New YorkWorth it
  2. Things to Do on a Rainy Day in NYC, 25 Fool-Proof Ones.Worth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

2 of my lists, the fullest first
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

I must admit it took me way too long to visit the Travel Bar in Carroll Gardens. It’s not exactly on the way to anything and despite my regular visits to Brooklyn, it still felt like a trek.

I’ll go so far as to say those on the hunt for the best scotch bar in New York City may perhaps reach the end of their quest here.

Warm and inviting, the vibes at Travel Bar are perfect. The bartenders are friendly and down-to-earth, it’s easy to see why this such a popular neighborhood haunt. All credit goes to the bar’s owner Mike Vacheresse, who’s regularly on hand to answer questions and make suggestions.

If I lived closer, this would definitely be my go-to bar.

Given the impressive selection of over 450 whiskies, the pours are surprisingly affordable. Of note, Travel Bar offers one ounce pours which gives ardent whiskey enthusiasts the opportunity to sample a variety of exciting scotches they’d normal skip due to price.

Hands down, Travel Bar is the best scotch whisky bar in Brooklyn and quite possibly the best in the city. I’ll have to visit a few more times to make that determination. But it there’s a more reasonably-priced whisky bar in NYC, I’ve yet to find it.

If bourbon and rum are more your speed, this Brooklyn whisky bar has you covered in that department as well.

Read it on the list
  • Costsurprisingly affordable
  • From my guide, published June 2024.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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I put Travel Bar on 2 of my best lists.

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