Fort Defiance: Red Hook HH

Veteran-owned Red Hook anchor with a serious cocktail program and a Tue–Fri 4–7pm hour that draws a loyal local crowd, not tourists.

Fort Defiance is the definitive Red Hook bar, a veteran-owned spot with a serious cocktail program and a lunch-to-late-night schedule that includes a proper happy hour. From 4 to 7pm Tuesday through Friday, the bar offers discounted cocktails, wine, and beer. It's worth the trip to Red Hook on its own, the happy hour makes the detour a no-brainer.