Greenport is just as strong for drinks as it is for food, especially once you factor in the broader North Fork. Between wineries, a local brewery, and a handful of bars in the village, there is more range here than you might expect from a town this size.
The village itself is easy to navigate on foot, with cocktail bars, wine bars, and waterfront spots clustered around Front Street. Just outside town, the North Fork opens up with wineries and larger tasting rooms that are worth the short drive or ride share, especially if you are planning to spend a full afternoon exploring.
Whether you are looking for a focused cocktail bar, a casual brewery, or a winery with a view, these are the best bars, breweries, and wineries in Greenport, NY to know right now.
My Top Picks for Drinks in Greenport
If you’re not sure where to start, these are my top picks for drinks in Greenport. Each one highlights a different part of the local scene, from craft cocktails and wineries to breweries and waterfront spots with live music.
BEST COCKTAIL BAR
Brix & Rye
A focused cocktail bar with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu and a more intimate setting than most spots in Greenport.
BEST WINERY
Kontokosta Winery
A cliffside winery overlooking the Long Island Sound, known for its views and a strong lineup of coastal-friendly wines.
BEST BREWERY
Greenport Harbor Brewing
The main brewery on the North Fork, with a wide range of beers and two locations that work for both quick stops and longer visits.
BEST FOR LIVE MUSIC
Claudio's Waterfront
An open-air bar on the harbor with live music, a lively crowd, and one of the most recognizable waterfront settings in Greenport.
Cocktail Bars in Greenport
Brix & Rye
Brix & Rye is the most focused cocktail bar in Greenport and one of the best places on the North Fork for a proper drink. The entrance is easy to miss from the street, but once inside, a staircase leads down into a space that has a speakeasy feel, with exposed brick, low lighting, and a bar that keeps the focus on the drinks.
The cocktail program is built on classic techniques with a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach. The menu changes regularly and draws on seasonal flavors, with a mix of house originals and refined takes on classics. There is clear attention to detail in both the ingredients and the execution, which sets it apart from more casual spots in town. If you like an Irish coffee, they do both a hot and iced version, and both are worth ordering.
Brix & Rye does not have its own kitchen, but it is attached to 1943 Pizza Bar next door, so you can order pizza to the bar. This makes it easier to settle in for longer than you might expect from a focused cocktail bar.
COCKTAIL BAR | INTIMATE | CRAFT COCKTAILS
Black Llama
Black Llama is the cocktail bar attached to American Beech, but it operates as its own distinct space with a more focused, bar-driven experience. Tucked just off the main courtyard, it has a much larger space than it first appears, with multiple seating areas inside and an additional outdoor section.
The space is decorated in an eclectic style, with bold colors, varied seating, and a layout that works well for both smaller groups and larger gatherings. Compared to Brix & Rye, it is the easier place to hang out if you are with a group and want more room to spread out.
The cocktail program is intentional, with a mix of classic builds and house originals that show attention to technique and balance. It is still connected to American Beech, so you get some spillover from the larger crowd, but Black Llama strikes a good balance between a social atmosphere and a focused cocktail bar.
COCKTAIL BAR | GOOD FOR GROUPS
The Frisky Oyster
The Frisky Oyster is one of the stronger restaurant bars in Greenport and a good option if you are looking for a drink in a more polished setting. Located on Front Street, it blends a dinner restaurant with a bar that has a bit more energy than most spots in town. So, you don’t have to leave for a specific nightlife destination if you don’t want to.
The bar focuses on cocktails and wine, with a menu that reflects the kitchen’s seasonal approach. The cocktails are well made, with prices starting around $22 and going up from there, and there is also a solid wine by the glass list that makes it easy to stop in without committing to a full meal.
It is also featured in my guide to the best restaurants in Greenport, NY, where it stands out more for dinner, but the bar alone is worth knowing about if you are planning a night out.
RESTAURANT BAR | COCKTAILS
Breweries in Greenport
Greenport Harbor Brewing
Greenport Harbor Brewing Company is the main brewery on the North Fork, with a smaller outpost in Greenport village and a larger production brewery and taproom in nearby Peconic. The village location is set in a converted firehouse and works well as a quick stop if you are already in town, with a bar-focused setup and a rotating list of beers on tap.
Most of the beer is brewed at the Peconic location, which is the better destination if you have the time. It has a much larger indoor space, long communal tables, and an outdoor lawn that fills up in warmer months. The setup is more relaxed and geared toward spending a few hours rather than just stopping in.
The lineup covers a mix of IPAs, lagers, and seasonal releases, with enough range to appeal to both casual drinkers and people looking to try something new. It is not a cocktail-focused spot, but for beer on the North Fork, it remains one of the more reliable places to go.
BREWERY | BEER GARDEN | OUTDOOR SEATING
Wineries & Wine Bars in Greenport
Kontokosta Winery
Kontokosta Winery sits just outside the village on a stretch of cliffs overlooking the Long Island Sound, and it is one of the most distinctive places to have a drink on the North Fork. The setting is the main draw, with rows of vines leading toward the water and a tasting area that takes full advantage of the view.
The winery focuses on estate-grown wines, with a lineup that leans toward whites and rosés that fit the coastal setting, along with a smaller selection of reds. Tastings and wines by the glass are available, and the experience is more about taking in the setting than moving quickly through a formal tasting.
While the property overlooks the water, there is no direct access to the beach from the winery itself. Nearby spots like 67 Steps Beach offer a way to reach the shoreline, but the experience here is centered on the views from above.
It is a short drive or ride share from Greenport village, but worth the extra effort for a different perspective from the harbor. On a clear day, it is one of the better wineries on the North Fork to spend a late afternoon with a glass of wine.
WINERY | TASTINGS
Basso
Basso Wine Bar is one of the more low-key places to have a glass of wine in Greenport, set just off Front Street in a smaller, relaxed space. It does not have the scale or setting of the larger North Fork wineries, but that is part of the appeal, especially if you are looking for something easy and walkable within the village.
The wine list leans toward a mix of local North Fork bottles and international selections, with options by the glass that make it easy to stop in without committing to a full tasting. The atmosphere is quieter than most nearby bars, making it a good option earlier in the evening or as a slower-paced alternative to some of the busier spots in town.
It is not a destination in the same way as places like Kontokosta, but for a casual glass of wine in Greenport, Basso fills a gap that many of the larger spots do not.
WINE BAR | CASUAL | BY THE GLASS
Sparkling Pointe
Sparkling Pointe is one of the more focused winery experiences on the North Fork, known for producing traditional method sparkling wines at a high level. Located a short drive from Greenport, the property is set back from the road with a quieter, more refined feel than many of the larger wineries in the area.
The entire lineup is dedicated to sparkling wine, with a range that includes brut, rosé, and more limited vintage releases. Tastings are structured but not overly formal, and the setting encourages a slower pace, whether you are seated indoors or outside among the vines.
It is less about views or a lively atmosphere and more about the wine itself, which makes it a good counterpoint to some of the more social spots nearby. If you are looking for a more focused tasting experience on the North Fork, Sparkling Pointe is one of the better options.
WINERY | SPARKLING WINE | TASTINGS
Waterfront Bars & Live Music in Greenport
The Halyard
The Halyard at Sound View is one of the better places to have a drink on the North Fork if you are looking for a quieter, more scenic setting. Located just outside Greenport village, it sits directly on the Long Island Sound as part of the Sound View hotel, a well-known beachfront property with west-facing views that make it one of the better sunset spots in the area.
It operates primarily as a restaurant, and the best seating is typically tied to dinner reservations. That said, there are still a few ways to stop in for a drink. The main lobby and bar area work for a more casual visit, and the piano bar adds a different feel, with live music that makes it one of the more unique spots in the area for an evening drink.
The drink program leans toward wine and simple cocktails, with a list that fits the setting rather than trying to be overly ambitious. It works best earlier in the evening, especially around sunset, when the pace is slower than the busier spots in town.
It is a short drive or ride share from the village, and parking is handled through complimentary valet, as there is no self-parking on site. For drinks with a view on the North Fork, The Halyard is one of the more reliable options, especially if you are willing to plan around its restaurant setup.
SUNSET VIEWS | PIANO BAR | HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT
Claudio’s Waterfront
Claudio’s Waterfront sits right on the pier at the foot of Main Street and is one of the most recognizable places to grab a drink in Greenport. The setup is fully open-air, with a long dockside deck overlooking the harbor, boats moving through the marina, and a layout that feels more like a summer party than a traditional bar.
Live music is a big part of the draw, especially on weekends and during peak season, when bands rotate throughout the day and into the evening. The combination of waterfront views, steady crowds, and music gives it one of the more energetic atmospheres in town, particularly later in the afternoon and around sunset.
The drinks lean casual, with frozen cocktails, beer, and simple mixed drinks, and the focus is more on the setting than the bar program itself. You can also arrive by boat and dock at the marina, which adds to the overall experience and makes it one of the more unique places to spend time on the North Fork.
For live music and a true waterfront bar scene in Greenport, Claudio’s is one of the most obvious stops in town.
WATERFRONT | LIVE MUSIC | OUTDOOR BAR
Casual & Late Night Bars in Greenport
American Beech (Tree Bar)
American Beech is one of the more social places to grab a drink in Greenport, centered around a large outdoor courtyard that becomes one of the busier spots in town during the warmer months. The outdoor area is home to The Tree Bar, a separate, seasonal bar with a tiki-style setup that is built for groups and a more open, social atmosphere.
The drinks lean casual, with cocktails, wine, and beer that fit the setting without trying to be overly refined. It is less about the bar program and more about the atmosphere, especially in the evening when the courtyard fills up.
The Tree Bar is not open year-round, but when it is in season, it is one of the more popular places to have a drink in Greenport. It shares the property with Black Llama, which offers a more focused cocktail experience indoors, but American Beech is the better choice if you are looking for something more energetic and group-friendly.
BAR SCENE | OUTDOOR BAR | GROUPS | COCKTAILS
Whiskey Wind Tavern
Whiskey Wind Tavern is one of the few bars in Greenport that stays open later than most of the village, which makes it more of a fallback option than a destination. Located on Front Street, it has a dive bar feel, with pool tables, pinball and arcade games, and a casual setup that draws a mix of locals and visitors as the night goes on.
The drinks are straightforward and relatively affordable, with beer and basic mixed drinks rather than a focused cocktail program. It is not on the same level as most of the other spots on this list, but it fills a gap that they do not.
If you are looking for a place to go after dinner when most bars have started to wind down, Whiskey Wind is one of the only reliable late-night bars in Greenport.
DIVE BAR | OPEN LATE | POOL TABLES
Greenport offers a strong mix of places to drink, from cocktail bars in the village to wineries and larger spots across the North Fork. Whether you are starting the day at a brewery, spending the afternoon at a vineyard, or grabbing a drink on the water, there is enough variety here to build a full day around it.
If you are also planning where to eat, check out my guide to the best restaurants in Greenport, NY for a full look at the top spots in town.
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