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! ❤️“

“Cocktails and Karaoke was the Highlight.“

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

“Lovely staff and great atmosphere“

“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“

“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.“

“#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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“One of the most unique dive bars i’ve ever been to in my life. Heavy metal playing. Pickled hardboiled eggs with pretzels ? Coffee thing drink was fire in a classic cup. Drinks were cool in goblin glasses. Def would stop here for an experience to show someone.“

“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“

“I give this place 5 stars only and specifically because I'm reviewing it as a dive bar. A dive bar is not supposed to serve food or give a shit about decor, must have a pool table and only take cash. They check all 4 boxes here. They have a juke box (it's expensive but all the new models are now) and offer a cheap beer (I paid $3.50 for my Budweiser and I'm still trying to figure out how that wasn't a mistake). The atmosphere is...well, perfect dive bar. The room is large enough so you never feel claustrophobic. There might be 15 people or 2 people there all night but that's another dive bar quality, you never know. The bartender my night was on point, knew exactly when you get you another drink and how to add to the conversations and fun of the evening. This kind of bar is a dying breed, but if you want to take a step back into what at times can feel like it's the 70s or 80s this is your place.
Also if you just wanna go drink and be around people that don't wanna be around other people this is your place. But at the same time they might crank up the volume on a good song and everyone hops off the barstools dances around the entire bar. It's kind of awesome to take part in. All of this review was based on only the one time I've ever been there and I stayed all night and had way too many but again that's exactly what a good dive bar is supposed to do. This place isn't for the faint of heart so if you're thinking of waltzing in there with a bunch of your pretty college friends barking out fancy drink requests and bitching about the service, you're gonna go down in flames. Just know how to read the room and enjoy the drunken debauchery.“

“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.“

“Cash only, every beer is $7, great selection. I went on karaoke night and for probably the first time ever, every person who went up to sing did a great job. Pool is only $1 and they have quarters at the bar. Will stop back here if I'm in the area again.“

“I was blown away of the considerate staff and the friendships of the company. I would go here every time I want to watch the Bills play. I wonder if the show Sabres also? Excellent happy place to go to when I don't want to watch Football ? alone.“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and people“