Bitter Monk

Private event venue in Brooklyn, NY | Bitter Monk Bitter Monk is an intimate cocktail bar located in Brooklyn’s Industry City district, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for private events centered around craft cocktails and botanical flavors. The space blends the charm of a modern apothecary with the warmth of a neighborhood cocktail bar, creating an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and inviting. With a focus on artisanal spirits and house-made ingredients, Bitter Monk delivers a cocktail experience that feels thoughtful, creative, and distinctly New York. What truly sets Bitter Monk apart is its dedication to crafting cocktails from its own house-made amari, herbal liqueurs, and bitters. The bar’s signature style incorporates herbs, spices, roots, fruits, and flowers to create layered and aromatic drinks. Many of these ingredients are even foraged specifically for the bar, bringing a unique botanical approach to the cocktail menu. In keeping with its local ethos, Bitter Monk features New York State brands exclusively, giving guests a taste of the region through an inventive and highly curated beverage program. Bitter Monk offers a distinctive private event venue in Brooklyn designed for intimate gatherings, cocktail receptions, and curated tasting experiences. The bar’s cozy and stylish interior makes it ideal for small private parties, networking events, and cocktail-focused celebrations where guests can enjoy expertly crafted drinks in a relaxed setting. Event hosts can incorporate signature cocktails made from the bar’s house-produced amari and bitters, creating a memorable experience that highlights Bitter Monk’s unique craft. Located at Industry City in Brooklyn, the venue benefits from a vibrant surrounding campus of dining, art, and creative spaces. This setting makes it especially appealing for private parties, brand gatherings, and social events that want to feel both intimate and destination-worthy. The venue’s knowledgeable bartenders and thoughtful approach to ingredients ensure that each event feels curated and personal. Bitter Monk stands out as a private event venue near Industry City in Brooklyn thanks to its deeply artisanal cocktail program and intimate atmosphere. Few venues focus so specifically on house-made amari, botanical ingredients, and New York–sourced spirits, giving hosts the opportunity to create a cocktail experience that guests won’t find anywhere else. For planners looking for a cocktail party venue, birthday celebration space, or unique private bar in Brooklyn, Bitter Monk offers a refined yet welcoming environment that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship. Bitter Monk is ideal for cocktail receptions, birthday parties, private tastings, networking events, corporate happy hours, brand gatherings, small celebrations, and intimate private parties in Brooklyn. Book your next private event experience at Bitter Monk today.