The craft-cocktail movement sweeps into Clinton Hill on June 14th with this retro bar from Andy McDowell (owner of
Pete’s Candy Store). Cork tiling outfit the camper-inspired drinkery—its moniker is the nickname for a 1960s Volkswagen bus. Behind the curved 20-seat
bar, Karin Stanley (
Little Branch,
Dutch Kills) pours classics
cocktails, along with Splitty specialties like the hot-sauce–laced Gordon’s Breakfast and a rickey with fresh ginger juice. Boozehounds can also choose from ten draft
beers (Hitachino Nest White Ale, Narragansett Lager) and 11 bottled or canned varieties (Crooked Tree IPA, Safe Harbor American Blonde Ale). Steamed buns—fillings include brisket pastrami, mushroom and onion, and banana with Nutella—pad stomachs for a night of drinking.
415 Myrtle Ave between Clinton and Vanderbilt Aves, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn (718-643-2867)