Loosie Rouge

"If you planned a last-minute date and you want a place where you’ll be surrounded by a small crowd of attractive people while you drink, go to Loosie Rouge. It’s a little low-ceilinged space that feels a bit like a hideout full of people looking for the Williamsburg version of a scene." - bryan kim

"Loosie Rouge is one of the coolest Williamsburg openings in recent years. The cocktail menu and food take their cue from New Orleans bars and kitchens, while the interior decor feels more Scandinavian, with white-washed brick walls, a dark wood bar, and geometrically cut tables. On a warm day, the bright outdoor patio space has the best seats in the house, though. Check out Loosie Rouge's changing calendar to see what live music is on offer before you go."

"A new website called Virtualcheers.org lets customers download a background photo of 12 different bars in the city — including Williamsburg’s Loosie Rouge for group hangout sessions on the video platform." - Beth Landman

"Maybe there’s some anticipation going into this first date, in which case this wood-paneled bar underneath the Williamsburg Bridge is a fine choice. The bartenders at Loosie Rouge are highly charming and everyone else in the room will be too focused on their own date to be worried about yours." - Patty Diez

"Loosie Rouge is the kind of place you almost hate because it reminds you that no matter how hard you try your apartment will NEVER look this cool. It’s a mashup of the kind of midcentury minimalist interiors all over your Instagram feed and charming New Orleans-inspired touches, like an upright piano. Come here early in the night for a really tasty cocktail in a low-key atmosphere, or later on in the evening for several of those really tasty cocktails in more of a party atmosphere." - Bryan Kim