# Bar Rêve

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- Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
- Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/brooklyn)
- Space: Group Dining
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $40 to $50 per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 222 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
- Website: https://barreve.com/
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Bar Rêve transforms your group gathering into an intimate soirée with its moody Carroll Gardens charm and expertly crafted cocktails that spark conversation long into the night. The dimly lit space feels like discovering a secret speakeasy where your mixologist becomes part storyteller, part alchemist, creating bespoke drinks that match your group's energy. Whether you're toasting a milestone or simply savoring Brooklyn's most sophisticated cocktail scene, the experience unfolds with the kind of effortless elegance that makes everyone feel like they're part of something special.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Mostly a cocktail bar for pairs and small parties; one large group reported strict seating and time limit rules.

- One reviewer booked 2 separate reservations of 6 and the tables were seated far apart, with movement between them not allowed.
- That reviewer reports a standing-not-permitted policy and staff enforcing a 90-minute table limit, though the website listed 2 hours for larger parties.
- Reported spend for the 12-person visit was close to $500.
- Another reviewer said the eclectic interior and layout would not be their recommendation for a group.

What works: Cocktails and drink menu praised repeatedly; Elevated, warm space with good music and energy; Strong service noted by solo and couple visits.

Watch out for: Large parties split across tables, mingling discouraged; 90-minute table turn enforced despite stated 2-hour policy; Layout and seating not well suited to groups.

Distilled from 3 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Can Bar Rêve host a large group?**

Bar Rêve welcomes larger parties for group dining in Carroll Gardens and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Bar Rêve?**

Guests at Bar Rêve typically spend $40 to $50 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Bar Rêve for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Bar Rêve open?**

Bar Rêve is open Monday to Thursday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Saturday 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Bar Rêve?**

Bar Rêve is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Carroll Gardens, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 71 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating.

**What do guests say about group dining at Bar Rêve?**

Mostly a cocktail bar for pairs and small parties; one large group reported strict seating and time limit rules. One reviewer booked 2 separate reservations of 6 and the tables were seated far apart, with movement between them not allowed. That reviewer reports a standing-not-permitted policy and staff enforcing a 90-minute table limit, though the website listed 2 hours for larger parties. Reported spend for the 12-person visit was close to $500. Another reviewer said the eclectic interior and layout would not be their recommendation for a group. Reviewers praise: cocktails and drink menu praised repeatedly; elevated, warm space with good music and energy; strong service noted by solo and couple visits. Watch for: large parties split across tables, mingling discouraged; 90-minute table turn enforced despite stated 2-hour policy; layout and seating not well suited to groups. Based on 3 Google reviews of Bar Rêve that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.