New Orleans
Barely Disfigured
Barely Disfigured wears its eccentricity as armor—an intentionally dingy bar that somehow transformed itself into a destination for cocktail adventurers seeking honest craft in an unpretentious setting. The rough-hewn aesthetic belies sophisticated execution; drinks here are inventive without being precious, strong without being reckless. It's Brooklyn irreverence married to bartender skill, wrapped in walls that have clearly seen things.