Yelp
“I love the ambiance of this place. It’s weird to make your first comment about the design of a place but it seems very old school and well worn (in a good way). I don’t even live in Brooklyn but I go there for this place.”

New York Magazine
“… A helpful staff effortlessly rattles off options for three-year old cheddars, and gives guidance on their 30 cheeses, organized by playful groupings like “Soft and Stinky” and “Firm, Old and Bold”. They’ll also suggest pairings with one of their 25 wines by the glass—listed, more conventionally, by country. …”

Time Out New York
“The owners of nearby Stinky Bklyn and Smith & Vine solidify their Smith Street empire with this slim orange-and-gold drinkery, packed with BoCoCa denizens. …”

New York Times
“The JakeWalk is a counterpoint to Manhattan’s conspicuously chic enotecas, less a wine bar than a friendly neighborhood bar with over 200 wines. …”

The Village Voice
“If you drop by the JakeWalk in Carroll Gardens on a Monday or Tuesday around five, you can enjoy the first hour of its weekday 5-7 happy hour by yourself. To keep things simple, there’s just one deal: $2 off everything. …”

Serious Eats
“There may be no more comfortable spot in Brooklyn than The JakeWalk on a chilly winter’s night. …”

Shecky’s Night Life
“From the owners of Smith & Vine and Stinky Bklyn, this Carroll Gardens wine, whiskey and cheese bar is the latest to jump on the Prohibition-themed bandwagon. …”

Carroll Gardens Patch
“… Like a true gastropub, The JakeWalk takes food just as seriously as booze. …”

Imbibe New York
“… The JakeWalk, a wine and cheese bar co-owned by the owners of Stinky Brooklyn and Smith & Vine, is a narrow deep colored space with plenty of windows and a warm, old-school vibe. …”

Difford’s Guide
“… Candlelit, aproned staff stir or shake two cocktails at a time from a pre-Prohibition list, while chefs cook in near darkness to one side – the bar is mainly candlelit, and light is reflected by the large mirrored back bar. A list of up to 40 artisanal cheeses and cured meats, plus caviar and a signature fondue of the day will help guard against modern day wobbly legs.”

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