Congress – American
Congress unfolds as a sophisticated social sanctuary where the art of the cocktail takes center stage amidst an atmosphere of refined intimacy. The air hums with the energy of creative mixology, yielding vibrant concoctions like the garden-fresh Tomato Martini and the spicy, spirited Rattlesnake that push the boundaries of traditional pours. It is a destination where every glass tells a story, inviting guests to linger over botanical infusions and bold, house-made elixirs in a setting that feels both timeless and daringly modern.
208 Court Street, NY 11201 https://congressbarbk.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Congress
Dairy-Free at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St Agrestis Phony Negroni and Lyre's Aperol Spritz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St Agrestis Phony Negroni and Glutenberg Gluten Free IPA. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pet-Nat 'This Is Red' Sparkling, Orange - Gulp Hablo and No Es Pituko Orange. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sixpoint 'The Crisp' Pilsner, Glutenberg Gluten Free IPA and Talea Brewery 'Haba Haba' Sour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues, Sauvignon Blanc - Sean Minor and Sixpoint 'The Crisp' Pilsner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues, Rose - Charles & Charles and St Agrestis Phony Negroni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 37 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Manhattan, Miller High Life Pony Bottle and Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Congress
Congress in Brooklyn has 41 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Manhattan, Miller High Life Pony Bottle and Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Congress
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Guinness Stout | 4.6 g | 52.9 g |
| Glutenberg Gluten Free IPA | 3.1 g | 50.3 g |
| Talea Brewery 'Haba Haba' Sour | 16.6 g | 46.6 g |
| Sixpoint 'The Crisp' Pilsner | 4.2 g | 46.5 g |
| Southern Tier Pumking | 7.7 g | 41.7 g |
| Black Manhattan | 33 g | 33.7 g |
| Downeast 'Winter Fix' Cider | 55.1 g | 31.4 g |
| Winter Spritz | 120.3 g | 21.3 g |
| Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues | 0 g | 20 g |
| Downeast Seasonal Cider | 103 g | 17.1 g |
| Von Trapp Lager | 4.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Pear Pressure | 112.5 g | 12.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Friday - Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its succulent main courses and a kitchen that takes visible pride in every plate, guests consistently praise the pleasant environment and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the polite and timely service, noting that the attentive staff ensures a smooth and enjoyable visit. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared mains that diners frequently recommend to friends for their exceptional quality and flavor.
Menu
Cocktails
- Rosemary’s Stepdaughter - $15: Barr Hill Raw Honey Gin, Lemon, Rosemary Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Poblano Sour - $16: Rosaluna Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, Egg White, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Date Night Negroni - $16: Botanist Gin, Date & Applewood Infused Campari, Carpano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins
- Tomato Martini - $16: Botanist Gin, Tomato Water, Dry Vermouth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Refresher - $15: Espolon Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chili, Agave, Pineapple, Angostura Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cucumber Cooler - $15: Botanist Gin, Muddled Cucumber, Egg White, Elderflower
- Guinness Espresso Martini - $16: Tito's Vodka, Cold Brew, Mr. Black, Guinness Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rattlesnake - $15: Vida Mezcal, Pok Pok Drinking Vinegar, Agave, Muddled Blackberries & Jalapeno Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger #3 - $15: Vida Mezcal, Ginger Syrup, Pineapple, Lime, Cayenne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Hard Peach Tea - $15: Earl Grey Infused Bourbon, Giffard Peche, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Winter Spritz - $15: Lambrusco, Botanist Gin, Amaro Montenegro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Cherry Cola Old Fashioned - $16: Four Roses Bourbon, Cola Syrup, Cherry Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Oaxaca Old Fashioned - $15: Agave de Cortes Mezcal, Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila, Agave, Xocolatl Mole Bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- White Negroni - $16: Botanist Gin, Dolin Blanc, Suze, Yellow Chartreuse Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Black Manhattan - $15: Old Overholt Rye, Averna Amaro, Angostura & Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Pear Pressure - $16: Planteray Rum, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Orgeat, Cinnamon
- Bloody Mary - $14: Homemade Bloody Mary Mix, Tito’s Vodka, Olives, Mean Beans & S’mokra
- Bartender's Choice - $16: Pick Your Spirit, We'll Pick The Cocktail! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beer On Tap
- Lagunita's IPA - $8: IPA, 6.7%, CA, 16 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sixpoint 'The Crisp' Pilsner - $8: Pilsner, 5%, Brooklyn, NY, 16 oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Von Trapp Lager - $8: Vienna Style Lager, 5.2%, Vermont, 16 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Southern Tier Pumking - $9: Ale, 5.2%, NY, 10 oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Talea Brewery 'Haba Haba' Sour - $10: Sour, 6%, NY, 10 oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grimm '2XIPA' DIPA - $10: Double IPA, 8.2%, NY, 10 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Downeast 'Winter Fix' Cider - $8: Spiced Cider, 4.8%, Boston, MA, 10 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Guinness Stout - $9: Irish Dry Stout, 4.2%, Ireland, 10 oz
Beer Cans & Bottles
- Modelo - $5: Lager, 4.4%, Guanajuato, Mexico, 12 oz
- Narragansett Light - $6: Pale Lager, 3.8%, Providence, RI, 16 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Downeast Seasonal Cider - $6: Cider, 6.5%, Providence, RI, 12 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Glutenberg Gluten Free IPA - $7: IPA, 4.5%, Quebec, Canada, 16 oz Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Athletic Run Wild Non-Alc IPA - $6: Non Alcoholic IPA, Stratford, CT, 12 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Miller High Life Pony Bottle - $4: Lager, 4.6%, Wisconsin, 7oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Wine List
- Malbec - Andeluna 1300 - $13: Mendoza, Argentina Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cotes Du Rhone - Les Garrigues - $13: France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir - La Vis Dipinti - $13: Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lambrusco - Fiorini Becco Rosso - $13: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gruner Veltliner - Vision - $15: Austria Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc - Sean Minor - $13: California Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Prosecco Mini Bottle - Mionetto - $13: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rose - Charles & Charles - $13: Washington Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pet-Nat 'This Is Red' Sparkling - $13: Osmote, Fingerlakes, NY Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pet-Nat 'Wild' Chardonnay - $12: Vina Echeverria, Chile Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Orange - Gulp Hablo - $12: Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- No Es Pituko Orange - $14: Vina Echeverria, Chile Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Non-Alcoholic
- St Agrestis Phony Negroni - $10: Choice of Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony White Negroni, or Phony Espresso Negroni Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Lyre's Aperol Spritz - $14: Lyre's Italian Spritz, Sparkling Apple Cider, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Congress
- Is Congress dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Congress has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St Agrestis Phony Negroni and Lyre's Aperol Spritz.
- What can I eat at Congress on a dairy-free diet?
- St Agrestis Phony Negroni and Lyre's Aperol Spritz carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Congress have vegan options?
- Yes. 37 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Manhattan and Miller High Life Pony Bottle.
- Is Congress gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Congress?
- Guinness Stout, at roughly 52.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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