Travel Bar

Quiet little bar in Carroll Gardens. We came here while waiting for a table at Prime Meats down the street.
The bartender was the owner himself and was very nice and welcoming. He gave us drink recommendations and mentioned he had over a hundred whiskeys in stock to try. I opted for a drink with baijiu (an alcohol from China that’s said to turn you blind) and barley tea. It was aight.
Some of the biggest selling points for me were that it wasn’t overly loud even for a Saturday evening. We were able to sit at the bar and have a conversation without having to scream at the top of our lungs. We got drinks immediately, and there was no huss and fuss.
This is a great place to come and unwind.

I have only been to Travel Bar once (so far!), but it was such a great experience, I cannot stop raving about it.
I found it on Unilocal,when looking for a place to host a small party for my husband’s birthday. He can be particular (hates crowds, super loud music, and poorly-​made Manhattans), so I was a bit stressed out. Travel Bar came up and it looked great, so I reached out to the owner to give him a heads up that we would have a group of about 10 – 12 people coming in.
There are many things that are great about this bar, but really, my interaction with Mike is what completely sold me. Not only did he answer me right away, but he was super helpful. He let me know that I could bring a cake and they would cut/​serve it. He also gave me an option of letting people open/​pay separate checks, which I really appreciated. I have hosted too many birthday parties where I’ve gotten stuck with most of the bill at the end.
Upon arrival, we noticed that a few tables had been set aside for us, which was really nice, and Mike was just as friendly/​helpful in person as he was through email. He’s very knowledgeable about spirits and even introduced me to my new favorite, Dillon’s Rose Gin.
Overall, great experience, and I have been raving about it ever since! I highly recommend Travel Bar.

great place, Mike knows what he is doing. Yummy cheese plate and always good conversation and wine or spirit recommendations. he also had some unique craft brews on tap last time I popped in.

Hidden neighborhood gem. If you’re looking for a great cocktail in Carroll Gardens but over having to wait for service forever or fight for a table, this is your new favorite bar. The bartenders are not only knowledgeable (I literally feel like Mike teaches me something new about booze every time we sit at the bar), but they make incredible drinks, from classics to their own creations. The bar food is EXCELLENT, with perfect snacks like an amazing cheese plate or flatbread. We even had my boyfriend’s birthday here, and the bartenders not only helped me serve cake but were also THE NICEST PEOPLE EVER about it. In short, it’s one of our new go-​to places.

Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey. Sometimes, a man needs his fix!
Ever since Char No 4 has shut its doors, I’ve been looking for a worthy alternative, and Travel Bar definitely fits the bill.
Their whole theme is travel (duh). From the luggage-​shaped sign out front, to the whiskey flights (groan) that they have available.
Sure, it’s a little out of the way (right next to Buttermilk Channel), but they advertise over 80 whiskeys!
You can go on the low end, or the high end. They have it all (almost). Bartender was a cool guy and recommended the James E. Pepper for $ 5 a pop. Pretty tasty, especially at that price point.
Myself, I went with a sazarac, which was equally as delicious.
They also have charcuterie and some small plates here, though we were just killing time before dinner.

This is a lovely neighborhood bar. They have a great cocktail menu, lots of whiskey and scotch, and a solid selection of wine and beer. We were starving and took a chance on food, and were very pleasantly surprised. Flat bread, mac and cheese, and meatballs were excellent. Bar staff were very nice and helpful. We look forward to coming back and are sorry it took us so long to visit.

Love this place. The cocktails are delicious, the whiskey selection makes my husband’s mouth water, and they make one of the best margaritas I’ve had in Brooklyn. Also– all the food is sooooo gooooood. Especially the spinach artichoke dip and their flatbreads.

Best bar in the neighborhood! No doubt about that. Great bartenders, great regulars. A must-​visit in Carroll Gardens.

Travel bar is one of the few remaining bars in the neighborhood and it is a keeper. The staff are friendly and highly complimentary when it comes to your choice of cocktail. The list is wide and the cheese plate is dynamite. My last and I are regulars and will be for some time to come. If you have a chance meet the staff sit for a drink and travel away.

Not such a great place to drink and chill in.
Imagine all the other bars around it would serve $ 3 – 6 dollars a beer and their cheapest is $ 7 Asahi.
And people are barely here, you can’t use wifi because the bartender said if u use it they have to pay for u using it. It’s just not really a good place. I just got invited here. I mean I am generally from Carroll gardens but this just opened and so far — stay away. Go to Abilene or mini bar instead.

Great place, friendly atmosphere, great drinks, great snacks, whenever, I am in town I definitely visit the bar. Michael the bartender is a cool dude, very professional.

I popped in here with my girlfriend on the way to Buttermilk Channel and we had a cozy evening drinking great wine and eating whatever Mike the bartender served up. highly recommended when you are with someone you actually want to talk to!

Good cocktails made by a lovely bartender. I would definitely return and wish this bar was a bit closer to home. The hot cocktails hit the spot on a frigid night. My favorite part was using a french press thing to pour the Oolong tea into my gin based drink.

I LOVE THIS PLACE.
Such a great neighborhood bar with pictures all around.
I went with some friends after work for a few drinks. We seated ourselves at the bar at first and let Mike, the bartender and owner, suggest some drinks.
First, you could tell a LOT of care was put into what selections they have. While they do have their goose and jack and typical alcohols, most of the drinks are made with more small batch varietals. Really solid whiskey, bourbon and rye selection but what made me the happiest was to see El Dorado Rum behind the bar and on the menu. Now that is the rum drinkers rum.
I had to start with their Rum based Specialty cocktail. I watched Mike make it and he was using fresh ingredients. Like he was pulling out a juice strainer to put fresh lemon juice in my drink and was taking his time to get it right. That’s quality and care where bar tending turns into more of an artform. It’s like comparing a cook to a chef… this was precision to ensure that he made the most of each ingrediant.
I had a few drinks that night and EVERY single one of them was an amazing treat to the palate.
They just started serving food so since I was 2 or 3 drinks in, figured why not try some meats and cheese. We asked them to choose what they think is the most unique selection they have since we weren’t picky. There were two things that really stuck out on this, a chorizo pâté type thing and the smoked ricotta. SO SO GOOD!
The best part of all… there werent any drunk 21 years old hanging around. This was a place for people who want an amazing cocktail but not have to deal with kids. Where you could actually sit and enjoy spending time with your friends out and hear them talking. There was no super loud music playing fist pumping music (I like that scene if I’m at a club) but this is your Cheers like bar but with really high class drinks.
Will be going back every chance I get!

If you’re thinking of making Travel Bar a destination, the signature Travel Bar Martini is certainly worth a hike. Lucky for us, we are around the corner and it’s one of the best bars in the hood. If you are stumped as to what to get, bartenders Bill and Mike are super knowledgable but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. If you’re in the mood for a beer, the selection is small but expertly chosen. I wish I could give them six stars!

unique and fabulous signature cocktails plus all the standards delivered with warm, friendly and knowledgeable service. great neighborhood bar.

Great bar and cool atmosphere. Location is awesome and bartenders are super knowledgeable

Good drink selection, cozy place, friendly service. A little expensive by neighborhood standards at about $ 13/​drink. BF and I enjoyed our pre-​dinner cocktails. Will be returning soon with the ladies.

Really great addition to the hood! Was told to expect food service sometime soon… Menu sounds awesome. Good beer, good selection of bourbon.

Great bar that just opened, perfect for the neighborhood. Solid selection of whiskey and beer and interesting selection of cocktails, new and classic. I had the Old Fashioned and then switched to bourbon. They have Blanton’s, Basil Hayden and Templeton Rye. That made me a happy girl. Food to come soon, which is a big plus. Stop by if you can!