The Hidden Pearl

621 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 383-3291

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Mark Shildkret

Awesome spot for inventive cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carin Rudich

Quite the intimate hidden gem in the back of a Ramen restaurant.

The cocktails are fancy and unique little concoctions. Andy and Sheldon were super helpful with drink and bite suggestions. The service was seamless, great music playing, good for small groups: 2-3 people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Paul Tkachenko

Loved this place. Excellent cocktails, great atmosphere, and outstanding service. Sofia was fantastic, personable, professional, and really elevated the whole experience. One of those bartenders that makes you want to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily Koehler

A very cute space with a very talented bartender (Victoria) who really knows her stuff! It’s got a dimly lit atmosphere perfect for an intimate date night.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lexi Carlson

Victoria makes the best drinks!

Supreme Collectibles

This hidden gem behind a ramen shop is your gastropub for small bites and superb drinks!!! A must stop for those enthusiast looking for speakeasy spots. I personally love them and speaking of drinks, I love a good old fashion and this spot incorporates an excellent Japanese infused whiskey twist. All the spirits and its presentation is immaculate and so sexy.

So definitely stop by and try to get there a little early to avoid a wait during rush hour. It’s a very small and intimate spacing but worth the wait!!! Thank me later 🥳

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam G

I love experimental cocktails, and this place uses fresh ingredients like herbs and vegetables in combination with harder-to-find spirits to make their cocktails unique.

Victoria and G were amazing bartenders! I learned that they previously worked at other well-known bars in the neighborhood. I stayed and tried a few things during my first time here, since it was such a relaxing vibe.

The Shinigami with the bell pepper and then the passionfruit was super addictive, couldn't put it down. I am really glad i tried this one, and I'm already craving it again.

The Tomato One was so cool. like a bloody mary on a date lol. Sexy and peppery!

As for the Sea Witch, the carbonation and barley shochu were a perfect pair. It was sweet n salty (from the plantain and salted tamarind) like a perfect electrolyte drink. I can see myself getting this before a night out.

The wild basil (shiso) negroni was classically delicious. The shiso offers a smooth and rounded bitterness.

The Kappa was interesting and v different from the other milk punch. The unripe mango in this was the star for me. Its such an underrated flavor

I was there for happy hour so I snacked on their pork belly buns. The pork belly melted in my mouth, and the sauce was balanced

This place was recommended to me by a local bartender who makes creative cocktails, so it had been on my list for a while. Can't wait to bring friends here so we can try more

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda M

Great selection of cocktails that all sounds delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try them. All. Bartender was super informative on everything and made the drinks quick

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Yu

Excellent cocktails behind Wanpaku in a bright speakeasy. Nice skylight, Shinigamj cocktail was the favorite of several cocktails. Can also order bites from the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gigi F

Randomly stumbled upon their very first Tiny Tuesday and what an ambiance yall!!
Delicious tiny cocktails, fantastic bartenders talented and friendly offering delicious Puerto Rican Rhum shots!
We had a blast & even played dominos. We’ll be back for sure! Thank you for having us

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Dabydeen

I really loved this place when we came for happy hour, we actually stayed longer than we originally thought. The staff working here were top notch and fun to chat with, very easy to have a conversation. The drinks and small bites were perfect and made me think on how they actually made them which is a big plus. It’s in the back of the Japanese restaurant so you have to walk through that once you enter from the street. Looking forward to stopping by again in the near future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luis miguel Sanson Romero

The fantastic drink menu provided by talented bartenders came with excellent hospitality. Though the music is on the louder side, it is imperative given how much of a party it is here. If savory cocktails are your jam, you’ll have a blast. I thought the sweeter cocktails were okay, and didn’t care for the ocha old fashioned too much, too much dilution.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jamie L

Tucked away inside the Japanese restaurant Wanpaku, this small, intimate speakeasy bar is a hidden gem. With limited seating at the bar and just a few tables, it has an exclusive, cozy feel. No reservations needed--just walk right in! One of the highlights is their impressive selection of Japanese whiskeys, perfect for whiskey lovers.

- Ocha Old Fashioned - Absolutely delicious. The hojicha-infused whiskey shines through beautifully, creating a smooth and well-balanced cocktail. The baby peach garnish was a fun touch. Easily my favorite!!!

- Winter in Tokyo - A solid choice, though quite heavy on the sesame flavor. Slightly sweet with a cranberry garnish, it's unique and enjoyable if you appreciate nutty, toasty notes.

- Belladonna - A hard pass for me. I was told it resembled a Manhattan, but it was nowhere near one. It was served with a salty lotus root chip on the side. Overly salty and unbalanced, it was honestly unpleasant. This is one cocktail I wouldn't recommend--it should be taken off the menu.

On the bright side, the bartender was kind enough to take the Belladonna off my bill, which I appreciated. While I'd consider coming back to see if they introduce more innovative cocktails, I wouldn't rush to return. :/

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Sharif Byam

Great cocktail bar with thoughtful ingredients. Also wonderful selection of Japanese whiskey. 10/10 would definitely go again. Great spot for conversation, good music, and amazing drinks. G and Victoria were excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ohm Patel

A cute speakeasy at a back of Wanpaku. Cool unique little place. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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