Is there a happy hour at Red Hook Tavern?
Red Hook Tavern is the upscale-but-unpretentious corner of Van Brunt Street that everyone means when they argue about NYC’s best burger. From the Hometown Bar-B-Que team, it plays like an old-school New York tavern – exposed brick, a brass-footrest bar, candlelit tables packed close – with a menu that runs from oysters and French onion soup to a 45-day dry-aged bone-in strip.
The signature is the Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger, a griddled dry-aged patty with American cheese and frites that lands on nearly every best-of list in town. It’s a destination dinner, not a casual pit stop – come for a special meal, a big burger, and a genuinely good wine list, and don’t expect to split anything.
What to Expect
Red Hook Tavern does not run a formal happy hour. The bar pours a serious cocktail and Champagne program, but pricing holds steady across the night – cocktails around $17-$21 – and there’s no discounted time window on the menu. The team’s new next-door cocktail bar, Tavern Next Door, opened in 2026 for drinks from 5pm, but it doesn’t advertise a set happy-hour deal either.
The Room
A warm, vintage tavern room with exposed brick, floral wallpaper, frosted-glass fixtures, and a handsome bar with a brass footrest. Tables sit close and candlelit, giving it a cozy, dinner-party hum rather than a rowdy bar scene.
Who Red Hook Tavern Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Date night | Low candlelight, a great wine list, and a room built for lingering over a long dinner. |
| Burger run | The dry-aged burger is a bucket-list order that pulls people across the city. |
| Special occasion | Dry-aged steaks, oysters, and Champagne make it an easy celebratory splurge. |
| Wine with friends | A Champagne-heavy list and tavern menu reward a leisurely group dinner. |
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Red Hook Tavern FAQ
Does Red Hook Tavern have a happy hour?
No. There’s no advertised happy hour – cocktails hold around $17-$21 all evening and the focus is the food.
What is Red Hook Tavern known for?
Its Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger, widely cited among the best burgers in NYC, plus dry-aged steaks, oysters, and a strong wine program.
What are the hours?
Dinner nightly from 5pm to 9:30pm, with lunch added Thursday through Sunday from noon to 2:45pm.
How do I get there without a car?
The nearest subway is Smith-9th Sts on the F/G, about a 15-20 minute walk; many people take the NYC Ferry Red Hook stop or the B61 bus.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Red Hook Tavern before visiting for a specific deal.