Bar Goto
9 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Bar Goto is recommended across its New York locations for cocktails. A commenter distinguishes the Lower East Side original from the Park Slope location, preferring the latter's appearance while recommending both as more understated choices. In a Brooklyn-area conversation, one commenter praises the cocktails and small plates, while others endorse the bar more generally. Most general cocktail recommendations do not name a branch.
Address
BAR GOTO, 245 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/before8thstreet in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Names it in a list of suggested spots.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/AskNYC · Feb 2024
Lists it among recommended cocktail bars.
- Recommendsu/DinerEnBlanc in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Suggests it for izakaya-style food at a higher New York price point.
- Recommendsu/BigOlSandwichBoy in r/Brooklyn · Apr 2026
Calls it a great hang.
- Recommendsu/luismbastardob in r/Brooklyn · Apr 2026taste
Calls it a Japanese bar offering excellent cocktails and small dishes.
- Recommendsu/jellosghost in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends both the Lower East Side original and Park Slope location, preferring the latter's appearance.
- Recommendsu/Annual_Space_981 in r/cocktails · Dec 2025
Named among nearby bars they recommend.
- Recommendsu/sarcoline in r/Brooklyn · Apr 2026
Seconds the recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/Precious_marimo in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Suggested for cocktails, alongside The Wayland.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.