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Happy Hour 4 to 7pm Mon to Sat · 5 to 10pm Sun

Caribbean-Inspired Cocktail Bar · Crown Heights, BrooklynCocktail Bar · Crown Heights, BK

Your new go‑to for a real drink in Brooklyn.

Caribbean-inspired cocktails, cold drafts, jerk fries, and the kind of neighborhood bar that knows your name by round two.

No reservations. No attitude. Come thru.

Happy Hour · Every single day 835 Franklin Ave · Crown Heights
Blackberry cocktail at The C List Cocktail Bar, a Caribbean-inspired cocktail bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Set the moodGood People, Good VibesGary Beals

If there's one thing that brings people together, it's a good night out.

The C List is more than a cocktail bar. It's the drink you didn't know you wanted, the song you didn't expect, and the people you meet on both sides of the bar. The kind of night you'll still be talking about next week.

Signature cocktails at The C List, Crown Heights

The Rum Punch
The Rum Punch, house cocktail at The C List Cocktail Bar in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
The Negroni
Negroni cocktail at The C List Cocktail Bar, Crown Heights
Margarita
Margarita at The C List Cocktail Bar, Crown Heights
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A night at C List.
What's On

Something's always happening on Franklin.

Why come thru this week? Pick one.

Every day4 to 7 Mon to Sat · 5 to 10 Sun
Happy HourCocktails. Drafts. The works.
Daily
TuesdaysFrom 6pm
Taco TuesdayTacos, frozen margaritas, frosé.
Food
Saturdays8pm to midnight
Karaoke NightGrab the mic or grab a seat. Whitney happens.
Late
Match daysBig screen
Watch PartiesFootball. Soccer. The fight.
Sports
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No reservations. Groups of 8 or more, text us and we'll hold space.

Straight from Google

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

4.9 139 Google reviews

Excellent service and hands down the best drinks I've had in Brooklyn. The Negroni was perfectly balanced, and the rum tasting was a standout with St. Lucian rum and staff who are actually from the islands.

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Ashel C.Group of 5 to 8
Google

I don't even like going to bars. But the C List is not just a bar. It's a place in my neighborhood where I feel happy and safe. Go see a show in Manhattan and get a $25 espresso martini. Come back to the C List and get a better one for $12. Best bar in Brooklyn.

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LauraLocal Guide
Google

The cocktails are consistently top notch. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, perfect for a casual night out or a special occasion. What really sets this bar apart is the owner. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about making sure everyone has a great experience.

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Alex P.All group sizes
Google
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Tonight works.

You're already on the list.

No reservations. No cover. No dress code. Walk in, grab a stool, order what looks good. Bringing a crew? Reach out and we'll tell you what works. Taking over the place? Ask about private events.

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Hours
  • Monday4pm to 12am
  • Tuesday4pm to 12am
  • Wednesday4pm to 12am
  • Thursday4pm to 12am
  • Friday3pm to 1am
  • Saturday3pm to 1am
  • Sunday3pm to 10pm
Happy Hour 4 to 7pm Mon to Sat, 5 to 10pm Sun
835 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The room, the people, the proof

This is the spot.

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Notes from Franklin Ave

From the bar, in writing.

From the Four Seasons to Franklin Ave: Why Craig Joseph Left the Top of Hospitality to Open a Bar in Crown Heights

Twenty years running rooms at the Four Seasons and Tatiana. Then a St. Lucian kid from Castries walked away from corporate to build the bar he'd been picturing the whole time.
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How to Throw a Birthday for 30 People in Brooklyn Without Renting a Room

No deposit, no room rental, no two-hour minimum. A cocktail bar with sixty seats, a mic, and a night that already knows what to do. Here's the whole plan.
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Karaoke in Crown Heights: Every Saturday Night, the Mic, and How It Works

Every Saturday from 8 to midnight, Franklin Ave has a karaoke night that's a bar first and a stage second. Here's how it works, what to sing, and how to get the owner on the mic.
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Karaoke nights, tastings, watch parties, new drinks, and the occasional round on us. One message a week, max.

The occasional email or text from The C List. Leave any time.
You're on the list. See you on Franklin.
The C List Cocktail Bar

The C List Cocktail Bar
835 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Caribbean-inspired cocktails in Crown Heights. Serious cocktails, zero pretense. Black-owned, est. 2024.

Hours
  • Mon to Thu4pm to 12am
  • Fri and Sat3pm to 1am
  • Sunday3pm to 10pm
Happy Hour 4 to 7pm Mon to Sat
5 to 10pm Sun
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835 Franklin AveBrooklyn, NY 11225
Crown Heights

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