Golden Years

221 N 4th St, Brooklyn
(718) 302-5100

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Tony S. Delacruz

Waited 35 mins to at least be talked to. Grabbed menu’s myself. Bartender kept serving people who kept coming in other than those waiting.

Service: 1

Max Sinelnikov

Got a great happy hour marg here. Very quiet for 530pm tho.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Dorothea Mosman

Usually I will defend a bartender's right to be a little bit rude to customers but last night was beyond the pale. The behavior of this guy toward me for trying to order and pay for 3 drinks was so heinous that a hush fell over our entire side of the bar. Comically unprofessional. Go if you want but I pray for you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ana V.

Quiet, low key bar with ok food and a lovely patio (complimentary bug spray on the water table by the door recommended.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ryan Ho

Bartender on Tuesday afternoon was standoffish and rude. Id understand if it was a busy bar but our patronage seemed like an inconvenience as it was empty.

I made a joke about not liking a beer and she gave a snarky rude response. Imagine not being able to shoot the shit with the bartender.

Better places to go for sure. 100% would not return here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

emily wu

JIM IS AWESOME

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Bella

Like the other reviewer said “if you you’re looking for a bar where the staff treats you like you’re the problem” is very accurate.

I’ve never left a review for a bar before, but I’ve also never experienced someone being so rude and unwelcoming before either. Hostile is the only way I can describe it.

The management really needs to look at the attitude and service of their bartender. Although the backyard is nice I’m not coming back because this experience ruined it for me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Paola Eliacin

Small place with local vibes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harry Park

I doubt the beer went bad. I took a sip and left it behind.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sara Ruble

One of my favorite bars in the city- great place for the 30s crowd. I love the outdoor area!! They also make a great off menu Hugo spritz!! Great drinks great vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jinglin Chen

If you’re looking for a bar where the staff treats you like you’re the problem for trying to make their job easier, congratulations — you’ve found it.

Went to the bar as a group and, trying to be considerate, I compiled a full list of our drinks on my phone to make things easier for the bartender — you know, instead of having ten people shouting orders at him. I showed him the list, thinking it would be efficient. He took my phone, did something on his system, handed it back, and said, “I can’t remember.”

So, trying to be helpful, I said, “No problem, I can leave my phone here until you’re done — I’m going to sit over there.” No bad intentions whatsoever — just trying to keep things smooth for him. He didn’t object or say anything, so I assumed all was good.

Fast forward two minutes and here he comes, lecturing me with a bad attitude about how “that’s not how you order at a bar.” Oh, sorry — next time I’ll make sure to stand there and yell drinks over the noise like a real professional customer.

Later, after some conversation with my friend, he apologized and said he was “overworked.” Because, of course, the burden of his entire shift should land squarely on the customer who tried to make it easier, who is also very likely overworked. Makes total sense.

No matter how stressed you are, basic decency should never be optional. Customers aren’t your emotional punching bag. Thanks for the unforgettable experience — for all the wrong reasons.

Michael Campbell

Solid chicken sandwich and Monday is 2-for-1 drinks if you pay with cash

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich

Jake Deter (DeterTheNation)

Kait is a nice person

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dakota Roberts

Older. Drinks are lots. The cider was bad don't get that one. Dark cozy vibe

Mandi Wexler

The perfect bar does exist and it’s called Golden Years. Drinks and food are so good. Spicy Golden Paloma is my fave. Super attentive bartenders and great vibe!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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