Bee's Knees Provisions, Cocktail Bar in Brooklyn

Something outstandingly good with quality at the heart

The Bee's Knees (noun)

An old phrase used to describe something outstandingly good, excellent or very high quality.

Tucked in the heart of Cobble Hill, Bee’s Knees Provisions is your new go-to cocktail bar for craft cocktails, including our signature Bloody Mary, delicious brunch, cheese boards, oysters, and small plates, all served in a cozy modern tavern with a backyard oasis.

Up front, shop our curated provisions store featuring local and international cheeses, making us a destination for any cheese shop enthusiast. Browse chilled beverages, coffee, beer, and gourmet pantry staples while discovering the unique charm that makes Bee’s Knees a neighborhood favorite.

In the back, relax in our stylish bar with rotating taps, a killer wine list, and a menu built for grazing and gathering. Come for the fondue, stay for the vibe.

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Bee's Knees Catering

Small Plates, Big Brooklyn Impressions

Our catering is crafted like everything we do, artfully, locally, and with a bit of bold. Think abundant cheese and charcuterie spreads, fresh salads, handcrafted crostinis, paninis, meatballs and brunch favorites featuring flaky croissants and avocado toast. Perfect for business lunches, celebrations, and weekend gatherings, our menus bring character to every occasion. Let us help make your next event effortless and get in touch today.

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Meatballs in marinara sauce served with bread on a table, alongside red and white wine glasses.

Avocado toast on a plate with cherry tomatoes and a salad.

Smoked salmon benedict with leafy green salad.

Cheese board with figs, almonds, grapes, pickles, prosciutto, and condiments.

Lava cake topped with a scoop of ice cream, served on a blue plate with strawberries.

Simple Ordering, Exceptional Eats

Serving the Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens and more

No time to linger at the bar? No problem. Our online ordering lets you grab the good stuff, cheese boards, cocktails-to-go, baked things, briny things, caffeinated things, without missing a beat. Order favorites like the Tuna Melt Panini, Breakfast Panini, Herbed Steamed Mussels, Fish Tacos, Charred Orange Cauliflower, Rainbow Beet Salad, Beef Meatballs, and Avocado Toast. Just click, swing by, and let your evening begin the moment you walk through the door.

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Great Vibes on Smith Street

Gather at the Bee's Knees, The More, The Merrier

Looking for a venue in Brooklyn? As a modern tavern, we pair handcrafted cocktails, shareable plates, and an effortlessly cool atmosphere to create events that feel anything but ordinary. Whether you're planning a casual get-together or a special milestone, our space brings people together over great food, good company, and the welcoming energy that makes us one of the most inviting Cobble Hill bars. Reserve your space now.

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Reservations Made Simple

Wine, Laughter & Your Spot Await

Some nights call for cocktails, others call for raclette, oysters, and your entire crew. As your favorite cocktail bar in Brooklyn, Bee's Knees Provisions is the perfect place to gather over chilled drinks, shareable bites, and good company. Whatever you're planning, book ahead and we'll make sure your spot is set, and your night unfolds just right.

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Fish tacos, tilapia, guacamole, red and green cabbage, pickled onions.

A white bowl of guacamole and Pico de Gallo is served with tortilla chips.

A platter of freshly shucked oysters on ice with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.

Chilaquiles with poached eggs, sliced avocado, and sour cream.

A table with three dishes, avocado toast , a salad, and meatballs in sauce.

Potato wedges served with a creamy green sauce for dipping.

Interior with geometric mural, blue booth seating, and wooden tables, Leather chairs line a bar.

A person squeezes a lemon over a platter of oysters on a red table, next to a Bloody Mary.

Modern cafe with exposed brick walls and geometric art, Blue seating, white tables, hanging bulb.

View of the two large picnic tables in the backyard.

Large round table to seat 6, surrounded by the custom wooden birdcage style surround.

Image of food served for a catering event including cheese board, pico, guac and chip and artichoke crostinis.

Medley of 5 fall signature cocktails in 2025.

Batched cocktails served in glass urns at a catering event.

Refreshing glass of white wine along with the ambiance of the bar.

High top seating in the front of the shop area with 2 seats.

Image of yukon gold potato wedges with chive aioli.

View of the backyard with stairs access.

Charred cauliflower, couscous, roasted squash, kale, cranberries, with red wine vinegar dressing and herbed green sauce.

Image of Chocolate Lava Cake, presented with strawberries and syrup and housemade vanilla ice cream.

Spicy penne, tomato sauce, white wine, onion, garlic, parmigiana reggiano.

Wide view of the dinning room with a clue of the hidden bar.

Summer in a Bottle wine presented in a branded carafe.

Seasonal cocktail, cute table decorated with flower and vase.

Signature cocktail presented up in coupe glass.

Customers attending a Mahjong game with food and drink included.

Example of cheese board plater for catering.

they said

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five star review by Prashit P.:

Such a wonderful place to visit and then sit and enjoy the hours go by. I picked up a few items in the the provisions store which grabbed my attention. Then I thought, let me take a look beyond the front and...Voila! a speak easy/charcuterie with amazing decor, selection of food and drinks and best of all families enjoying board games. What a true gem on Smith Street! Highly recommended to put your head through the door and be wonderfully surprised

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five star review by Jonathan T.:

Welcoming deli and restaurant with friendly service and great cocktails. Had a pleasant dinner after walking around Brooklyn for the day. Meatballs and red sauce were perfect. Great playlist too, and relaxing atmosphere.

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five star review by Daniel S.:

Bee's Kees is a hidden gem - looks like just a cheese/counter shop from the entrance, but has lovely table service area in the back with great prepared food! The lunch salads are large and delicious, and the meatball sub is amazing. Highly recommend.

Location

Bee's Knees Provisions

215 Smith Street

Brooklyn, NY

11201

Serving the Cobble Hill and
Carroll Gardens communities in Brooklyn.

Hours

Thur:

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Fri, Sat:

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed:

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (718)-971-1197

Write us at info@beesknees.nyc

Bee's Knees Provisions, Cocktail Bar in Brooklyn

Something outstandingly good with quality at the heart

Bee's Knees Catering

Small Plates, Big Brooklyn Impressions

Cheese, Charm & Catering

Gather at the Bee's Knees

Get It To Go, the Bee's Way

Simple Ordering, Exceptional Eats

Serving the Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens and more

Great Vibes on Smith Street

Gather at the Bee's Knees, The More, The Merrier

Reservations Made Simple

Wine, Laughter & Your Spot Await

they said

Review by - google

five star review by Prashit P.:

Review by - google

five star review by Jonathan T.:

Review by - google

five star review by Daniel S.:

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