A surrealist cocktail den on Smith Street
Barely Disfigured sits on Smith Street on the Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill line, named after a 1932 Surrealist poem and built into a former massage parlor. The front window still reads “THIS IS NOT A BROTHEL,” a wink that sets the tone for a dim, jewel-toned warren of mirrored rooms, gold accents, and a curving marble bar.
This is a cocktail bar first, with a short menu of share plates, cheese and charcuterie, and a raw bar of oysters to go alongside creatively named, carefully built drinks. Out back there is a large string-lit garden that becomes the main event in warm weather.
What to Expect
There is no verified happy hour here. The website lists none, and while a generic mention of “special pricing on select cocktails” circulates on aggregator pages, no days, times, or specific deals could be confirmed. Plan on full price: cocktails run around $15–16, and the appeal is the room and the garden rather than a discount window.
The Room
Inside is a narrow sequence of dark, candlelit chambers with oversize starburst mirrors, a 22-person marble bar, and a plush mirrored back room with a canopy bed. The roughly 1,800-square-foot backyard garden, strung with lights and lined with palms, holds a crowd and is the reason to come when the weather turns.
Who Barely Disfigured Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Date night | The dim, theatrical rooms and inventive cocktails make it one of the neighborhood’s better date bars. |
| Warm-weather drinks | The large string-lit backyard garden is the main draw once it opens for the season. |
| Cocktail nerds | Clarified, carefully built drinks with cheeky names reward people who care about what’s in the glass. |
| Oysters and a nightcap | A small raw bar and share plates make it an easy late stop rather than a full dinner. |
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Barely Disfigured FAQ
Does Barely Disfigured have a happy hour?
No verified happy hour. The bar lists none on its site, and no reliable days, times, or deals could be confirmed.
What neighborhood is it in?
It sits at 257 Smith Street on the Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill border in Brooklyn, reachable via the F/G at Bergen St.
Does it have outdoor space?
Yes. There is a large backyard garden, strung with lights, that holds a sizable crowd in warm weather.
Do they take reservations?
It generally runs first-come, first-served; the bar does list a phone number if you want to check on private-event or seating options.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Barely Disfigured before visiting for a specific deal.