The Long Island Bar: A Reborn Cobble Hill Classic
The Long Island Bar occupies a gorgeously preserved silver-sided former diner on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street, a Cobble Hill fixture that ran for decades before closing in the early 2000s. Cocktail veteran Toby Cecchini — often credited with popularizing the modern Cosmopolitan — and partner Joel Tompkins reopened it in 2013, keeping the vintage neon, Formica, and old-world bones intact while installing one of Brooklyn’s most respected cocktail programs. It is a bar first, with a tight, well-executed food menu to match.
Cocktails run around $18 to $20 and are made with real precision — the house Gimlet is a modern classic — while the kitchen turns out burgers, deviled crab toast, and other bar-friendly plates. It is closed Mondays, opens at 5pm midweek and 2pm on weekends, and does not take reservations, so plan for a wait at prime times. There is no happy hour; you come here for the craft and the room.
What to Expect
The Room
The space keeps its 1950s diner soul: curved corner windows, glowing signage, worn counters, and a warm, buzzy energy. It is compact and popular, so evenings fill quickly and seating is first-come, first-served.
Who The Long Island Bar Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cocktail night | A destination for classically minded, expertly made drinks from a celebrated bartender. |
| Date night | The vintage room and intimate scale make it a memorable, atmospheric spot for two. |
| Bar dining | A short menu of burgers, deviled crab toast, and snacks lets you make a full evening of it. |
| Design and history buffs | The preserved mid-century diner interior is a draw in its own right. |
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The Long Island Bar FAQ
Does The Long Island Bar have a happy hour?
No. It runs an à la carte cocktail program with no advertised happy hour; expect standard pricing of roughly $18 to $20 per cocktail.
Who owns The Long Island Bar?
It was reopened in 2013 by Toby Cecchini and Joel Tompkins, keeping the historic Cobble Hill diner space intact.
What are the hours?
It is closed Monday, open Tuesday to Friday from 5pm to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to midnight.
Do they take reservations?
It is generally first-come, first-served, so arrive early or expect a wait during busy evenings.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with The Long Island Bar before visiting for a specific deal.