About Vinegar Hill House
Set in a colonial-era house on a quiet cobblestone street between DUMBO and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Vinegar Hill House feels like a time capsule. Exposed brick, reclaimed wood, salvaged decor, and candlelit tables give it a rustic, soulful warmth.
The kitchen’s wood-fired oven anchors a menu of seasonal New American cooking, from the signature cast-iron chicken to rotating pastas and a pork chop. In warm months the twinkling backyard garden is regularly named among the city’s best outdoor dining rooms.
What to Expect
Vinegar Hill House does not run a happy hour. It is a dinner and weekend-brunch restaurant that opens for dinner at 5:30pm with no separate discounted bar window, so plan on a full sit-down meal rather than a deal.
The Room
A colonial-era house done up with exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and salvaged decor, lit by candles for a rustic, romantic feel that reads more like old Philadelphia than modern New York. Out back, a twinkling garden with a cherry tree is a perennial pick for one of the best outdoor dining settings in the city.
Who Vinegar Hill House Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Date night | The candlelit, salvaged-wood dining room is one of Brooklyn’s most reliably romantic rooms for a special dinner. |
| Wood-fired dinner | The wood-burning oven turns out the signature cast-iron chicken and a rotating seasonal New American menu. |
| Backyard garden dining | In warm months the twinkling backyard garden is regularly named among the city’s best outdoor dining rooms. |
| Weekend brunch | Saturday and Sunday bring a weekend brunch service in the same rustic, cobblestone-street setting. |
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Vinegar Hill House FAQ
Does Vinegar Hill House have a happy hour?
No. Vinegar Hill House is a dinner-and-brunch reservation restaurant that opens at 5:30pm for dinner, with no standalone happy hour.
What is Vinegar Hill House known for?
Seasonal, wood-fired New American cooking, especially the cast-iron chicken, plus a candlelit dining room and a backyard garden often ranked among the city’s best.
Where is Vinegar Hill House located?
It is at 72 Hudson Avenue in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, on a cobblestone street near DUMBO and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, closest to the York St F station.
Does Vinegar Hill House take reservations?
Yes. It is a reservation-driven restaurant, and booking ahead is recommended, especially for a table in the backyard garden.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Vinegar Hill House before visiting for a specific deal.