Cozy spot with a classy edge

Noteworthy for: It describes itself as a cheese/meat/bar meaning you can get just as good beaufort, as you can bourbon or beer.

Word to the wise: The wood-paneled study at the back can be rented out for private soirees at a surprisingly reasonable price.

Now that Williamsburg has lost its designation as Brooklyn's hipper-than-thou suburb, bars like this - fashionable, with good drinks, but not so trendy that they're intimidating - are becoming more common. Tuffet scores bonus points for being welcoming to solo travelers and local freelancers: you'll find plenty of young creatives and global wanderers hunched over laptops and glasses of wine on weekday afternoons.

Come evening, the place takes on a more refined air, with professionals and couples spread across the various seating areas (there's a backyard for balmy nights). Well-known for its charcuterie, you can find hard, crumbly, and gooey cheeses, as well as good pâtés and meats.