34 Best Dive Bars in Brooklyn

“My new neighborhood bar! Great staff. Reasonable drink priced. Great music!“

“Best Bloody Mary! Best Saturday play list! Great bar! ❤️“

“Awesome experience that anyone can enjoy the drinks and food, too! The bartender is really good @ what she does! Way to go!🫶🏽“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“It has always been a pleasure stopping by a great after work place to have a drink or two.☝“

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“

“BOAT BOAT BOAT BOAT ! I go there on Tuesdays. Bartend is amazing, she plays the best music and great shows/movies on the tv.
My fav dive/ unpretentious bar. Even if it’s far from me I still go because of how well I’m welcomed there.“

“Rafe is awesome. What a lovely guy, put up with me and my partner for longer than he should have had to. Made the last day of our first holiday to New York great xx“

“#ItsallboutLOVE ...! The best most awesome place to be in destin florida... great atmosphere! Great music � great vibes ....;)) � also the crews really go out of their ways ... to make sure your experience at #Duckduck is an amazing time you will hold your special memories forever.... !“

“A lovely tavern with jovial staff and delightful libations. The handsome and sweet bartender with interesting hair masterfully guided my wife and I through the extensive drink menu and delivered me to a few tasty cocktails. Cool and quirky atmosphere. I love this bar.“

“I always have a great time at High Dive. The bartenders are SO nice and are patient when I can’t make up my mind about what I want to drink! The atmosphere is friendly and low key. It’s currently my favorite barr.“

“Old school irish pub , caught the early yankee game here in the afternoon. Very quiet , prices for drinks were very good, bartender was so nice , she was very quick making sure we always had a drink , didn't have to call or wave her down like some places.“

“Good neighborhood bar with good service and free food at times. Best deal in town.“

“One of the best local bars in Williamsburg. Clem’s is perfect for a low key drink with your significant other or a rowdy night with friends and co-workers. Their drink prices won’t crush your bank account and the relaxed, laid back vibe will have you feeling like you’re partying in your best friends home without any of the cleanup. The bartenders are all professional and welcoming. Their outdoor seating on the front and side of the bar make for excellent people watching.“

“One of the few places is NY to get fried okra. No pretension, truly friendly service. It’s a gem.“

“This is not just what dive bars aim to be, it's also got 3 rooms including a dance party in the back. Prices are reasonable and there's a surprising number of ways to enjoy this place just by moving to different parts of the room.“

“Had a great time hanging at 101 for the 7 year anniversary. The skate videos were top tier, the bevvies were flowing, and the dj was killing it all night from a range of old school to current music playing all night until the party got too big and we all had to leave!“

“This is a cocktail program for people who loves and appreciates a drink that takes into consideration the nuances of flavor. The Freezer Martini rivals and beats the Cold Pizza from DCP. The team loves their job, what they do and it’s clear in how much they appreciate their patrons. Come here, and enjoy the great atmosphere and conversation over some of the best cocktails I’ve had.“

“An amazing bar -- I love that you can create your night from here. High energy if you want it to be, but also has a shuffleboard table in the back and a really amazing open area in the back with an ample amount of outdoor seating. The crowd is young to mid twenties with people chatting, drinking, smoking. Will definitely be returning. Oh and of course, most of the drinks come in a pretty nice chalice.“

“I love this place! Everyone is super friendly and they have a huge vegan menu which is AMAZING. I was there tonight and these two guys came in to try and get the bartenders attention but she was busy with a customer, they were super rude but she kept her composure and was still kind to them regardless. Top tier. Will come back forever 💕“

“My family and I have been going to this spot for a few years now and we really like it there. Food is 10/10 and the service is on point. They do keep the place clean as well. They have in door as well as outdoor dining and a bar. Highly recommended if you're on the boardwalk and looking for a bite to eat.“

“The music is always good, people are fun, bartenders are friendly, decor is pretty metal and punk oriented, a fun place to go to.“

“Great local place with very good entertainment. Love the bartenders!“

“Everything here@SOCCER TAVERN“

“Really chill & relaxing bar. Bartender Jennifer was awesome and courteous. I was here for Thursday APA 8-ball, and everyone is so nice. They don’t serve food, but you can bring in your own food. So I ordered a drink with my food from outside.“

“great place . great people“

“Great crowd of people in for karaoke today 7/30. Check out Top Shelf Karaoke for future dates and other information.“

“This was the last bar I drank at before sheltering in place. I came alone, waiting for my girlfriend to come home from work. I'd worked up a sweat, having stuffed my backpack with potatoes and cans of tuna from a grocery store several blocks away. I'd then wandered for several blocks in search of a place to have a drink and unwind for an hour or two. I was glad to find a dive to rest at. A cold drink really hit the spot. It's a day I remember more vividly than most. There was a certain giddiness in the air, the anticipation that something novel and unprecedented was coming our way very soon. It was a strange and special feeling, one that will always be tied to this place. It was a fine bar to have a drink at before the world changed forever.“

“Great location. Great crew. Great crowd. Great Cocktails.“

“A classic Brooklyn dive bar, Redd’s is fun and casual and a good drinking spot with friends. The first thing you notice going in is that it is surprisingly spacious inside. There’s pretty good seating and large TVs throughout the bar adding a more sporty feel. There’s a pool table, jukebox, and a duck(???) which add layers of fun to the place too. One thing to note is that THIS IS A CASH BAR, although they do have an ATM on site for those who didn’t get the memo. The drinks are cheaper than a lot of other bars in the city which is nice. The whole vibe of the place feels neighborly and free. If we were in the area getting drinks again we would consider stopping by but based on the patrons and vibe this definitely feels like a close to home kind of place, in a very good way at that.“

“I love my local bar. I've been coming here for years. They have a pool table, back yard, game machine, old school gambling machines, lotto, and a deal on buckets of mini beers that are my favorite. You might get a few weird stares if you're not from around here, and you show up but you'll be served none the less.“

“Montero's is a fun bar which is wild because it hosts karaoke 2 or 3 times a week. I love the vibe here, but when it gets crowded unfortunately it's hard to get a drink because how packed the bar gets. Really great time tho and fun vibes.“

“Great atmosphere and people“