50 Best Pubs in Brooklyn

“Excellent burgers“

“Service is always great. But the quality of the veggie burger has gone downhill :( They use a different type of veg patty now that isn't as tasty. And always seems to be very overcooked or undercooked to the point that it's inedible. I really hope they bring back the old ingredients because it used to be my fav dish to order!“

“Great neighborhood tavern in Red Hook that we stumbled across while visiting family. The staff were so friendly. The blueberry cornbread was amazing, and they turned up the volume on the TV when Jeopardy came on. Love this place.“

“I just recently moved back to Bay Ridge after years away. Going into Bean Post I was welcomed and felt right at home on my 1st visit. The Food is fantastic and the mixed drinks they know how to pour them in Brooklyn. They offer fantastic meals especially there Thanksgiving meals you can pick up. My girlfriend had major surgery about 2 weeks ago. It was not possible for us to cook a Thanksgiving meal. WE ordered 2 Thanksgiving meals and the portions were amazing and a value we could not find anywhere else. The Turkey Dinners we purchased and the joy we had sharing Thanksgiving together with our dinners from Bean Post made it a Wonderful Holiday. We are now looking forward to ordering Christmas dinners from Anthony and his family. They treated us well. THANK YOU!“

“legit and they do right by folk. best pub“

“Best fries ever! The burgers use to be good... Idk if the changed management or workers but, definitely not the same as a year ago when I first came here. Vegetables are not fresh & not enough quantity. I had to ask for a good amount of veggies on my burger since the last time I went there all they gave me was a leaf of lettuce (the core!) & 3 strips of onions. Ps Spicy mayo sauce is good“

“Love Connie Os we are family“

“Great service and great food“

“GREAT dive bar!!
Pool & Darts, old school atmosphere, and OLD SCHOOL PRICES!
I had a great time for $30!!…
And for me, that’s sayin’ A LOT! 😅
The owner is a sweetheart, and the bartenders are fun!
I definitely recommend!!“

“Reserved some tables for a large group over Halloween weekend and could not have had a better experience. All of the staff were so accommodating in helping us reserve our tables & made the whole experience that much more fun & easy. 10/10 all around, loved Mugs before but love even more now!“

“Great food and a really welcoming atmosphere! Cory was super friendly and the burgers (including my veggie burger!) and fries were some of tbe best we've ever had! I was traveling with my high school age kid and his friends and Cory made us all feel welcome which I really appreciated! Highly recommend!“

“Was great!! Food was delicious as usual!“

“Wu Lou Lounge is one of those spots that feels a little sketchy when you first pull up, but that’s part of the charm. It’s old school, unpretentious and very much its own vibe.

Security is thorough and effective. Be prepared for a full pat down and bag check, even at 5pm for happy hour. They take it seriously. The staff is cool in that classic NYC way. Not Southern hospitality sweet, but warm, direct and welcoming.

The food is fresh, tasty, piping hot and highly affordable, $.60cent wings on Tuesday. Definitely a strong point. Drinks come in smaller cups, but they start at $5, which is unheard of these days. It’s also one of the last remaining spots that still allows indoor smoking, if that’s your thing.

The music is solid and keeps the energy up. The crowd is fun, outgoing, and far from stiff or bougie. This is not a fancy baller lounge, so dress and move accordingly. You don’t need anything shiny or expensive to have a good time here (wink wink leave the bling & mink coat home). Just come ready to enjoy yourself.

If you’re looking for polished and upscale, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for authentic, affordable and a good time with personality, Wu Lou delivers. This is classic Brooklyn, before gentrification and redevelopment.“

“Received this note.

Hi Sebastian. Wasn't planning on using your email, but I think we may have had a burger mix-up! I fear that you received one without cheese when you had in fact paid for extra cheese! Is this the case? If so I do apologize and we will make it right in the way of a refund and many beers on your next visit.

My reply was:

Burger had cheese and extra cheese and was delicious. Appreciate the follow up and offer. I will happily keep paying for beers!

The point is everyone is proud of working there. It’s clear. Strong leadership, amazing crew and great product.

Love that place.“

“Love it there. always a fun night“

“Came for the Knicks game. Food and service were great. Their Espresso martini was delicious . If you ask me it’s the best sports bar in Brooklyn. Kudos to the person choosing play list postgame . Loved it. Going to make it my World Cup headquarters and apparently great place for NFL.“

“We recently hosted a baby shower for our daughter and son-in-law at Lavender Lake, with 65 of our closest friends and family, and it was absolutely perfect.

The staff were incredible from start to finish—so helpful during set-up and consistently attentive to our guests throughout the event. They made everything feel seamless and stress-free.

The food was delicious, and the team did a wonderful job keeping everything fresh and fully stocked. At the end, they even provided containers so guests could take home leftovers, which was such a thoughtful touch.

I highly recommend Lavender Lake for any special event—or even just a lovely evening out!“

“Great chill spot with chill bartenders and other patrons. Single cash payment pool table is amazing. Two fun old school game machines. Always cool and never hot inside during these summer days. Today is almost 90 degrees and it's nice inside of Denny's! One large big screen TV's on the opposite side of the bar and two medium sized TV's facing the bar which are all great and perfectly placed. Cool dart board game available as well. Atm machine that always comes in clutch for me as this is a cash only bar which is my preferred method of payment anyways at bars. In addition to the great atmosphere they sell delicious pretzels, pizz, a great selection of beer with the Lagunitas IPA in a chilled glass from a perfectly temperatured tap as my go to and a great liquor selection. Bringing outside food is very welcomed as well.“

“Incredible selection of craft beer. Great vibe, close to many great places to eat, the Barclay Center, Gowanus. Heated outdoor beer garden.“

“Union Hall is one of the best venues we have ever performed at. Not only is it a fun and charming place, the staff are super hospitable, friendly, and accommodating. From planning to execution, Nora and Neel were very courteous and helpful. On the day of, Erin, Neel, and even the security guard Danny let us in an hour before our contract stated and helped us get set up early. Nothing but compliments and recommendations for these guys!“

“I’ve been coming here for many years. I’m always treated with respect. I never had any issues ordering drinks, to me there’s no wait time and all my drinks are made perfect. I highly enjoy the atmosphere, the crowd. It’s an awesome chill spot.“

“This bar has a dart board, Touch Tunes and a back yard. Drinks are not expensive. I Love this spot.“

“Great place with good cocktails and very good service!“

“The bartenders are amazing and so kind but the owner is in uptight loser who got offensively angry when we were offered a shot - normal occurrence for loyal bar patrons. I feel really bad for him but he shouldn’t take it out on his paying customers, really put off by him. New management maybe?“

“(Nov 2014) Uber cool high tech mod fitout and no shortage of opinionated beer nerds (complete with obligatory cult brewery t-shirts). Even at 2pm on a Sunday arvo. Doesn’t quite have the warm of a traditional US bar but still pretty friendly. Very international list with a focus on left of centre. Pricing on the high side but reflects the quality of the beers. Served via cabernet glasses - a nice touch. I really grew to like the place and they use a small space well. Can I say it reminds me of Two Row in Melbourne? And....btw....the only other bar I have ever seen where punters are punching out tasting notes!“

“the dumplings were amazing“

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

“One of our favorites in Park Slope!“

“After work drinks after a long day at work“

“Excellent venue great food great service“

“good service and good selection. many different drinks(not just beer), didn't try the food though.“

“Been coming here for over 10 years. Prices are reasonable and bartenders are friendly. Generally draws an older crowd but there's usually a mix. There's a dartboard, jukebox and several tvs. Doesn't serve food but outside food is allowed.“

“I stopped in to have a couple of drinks prior to going to see the Christmas lights in the neighborhood.

This is such a great little cash only dive bar in Dyker Heights. My bartender (whom I didn't get his name) was fast and friendly. I got a couple of Bloody Mary's as that is one of my main cocktails, and they were very simple and tasted great.

I really liked the vibe of this bar where it wasn't too noisy with loud music. They also have several TVs displayed if you want to watch a game.

The prices for drinks are super cheap as my Bloody Mary's only costs $8. As far as food goes, I believe the only food offering they have is pizza.

Overall, I definitely like this place, and I will most certainly stop in again for a drink or two or three the next time I am in the area.“

“This bar hasn't changed in like 10 years (in a good way) except I think they have more food options now. I have no idea how they stay in business but I am very glad they're still around. I can't recommend the burger enough. Enormous, well priced, delicious“

“Dash and Sean are the best bartenders in the hood“

“Great neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders, welcoming atmosphere.“

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

“Came after a show, got a table quickly but there was also space at the bar. Bartender was so friendly and inviting. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time AND. WAS. DELICIOUS. The popcorn chicken were soft, juicy chunks of chicken. The spicy smash burger was juicy. Everything was so good I would def come back just for the food.“

“Great bartender! Super nice and friendly 😊“

“The food quality is exceptional, service meets expectations, and staff shows authentic friendliness. Excellent meals and professional attention with nothing to criticize. Their service pace matches customer preferences. It was wonderful! This spot delivers unmatched cost efficiency.“

“The atmosphere here is immaculate, even when it is crowded. It feels like you're in a more interesting and playful version of an old English pub. Tons of seating options and a great back patio. My friend wanted to host a party here and the staff were incredibly obliging. One of my favorite neighborhood spots by far and their happy hour drinks are delicious! Make sure to catch their trivia on Tuesdays at 8 pm!“

“North Pole Pub is a good spot to hang out before a Liberty game or any event at Barclays. It’s usually not too crowded, so you can easily grab a seat, have a drink, and catch some sports on the big screen. They’ve got good beer-and-shot combos and even serve herring, a fun touch you don’t see everywhere.

Overall, it’s a laid-back, unpretentious bar that’s great for a pre-game stop or a quiet drink if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“Best Bar in the neighborhood. Always treat me with the utmost respect“

“Best place in Brooklyn and probably in whole NYC! We felt welcome and spent best time! Good luck and all the best! ❤️“

“Back yard Pool Table Good variety of drafts“

“nice atmosphere cool bartenders“

“This is a nice little hole in the wall kind of bar. I was craving a burger, so I stopped here for a quick bite and drink. Trust me, the bacon cheeseburger did not disappoint and the fries that come with the burger are the bomb.

I don't understand some of the negative reviews about the service because I thought the service here was really good. The bartender was friendly and attentive and my food came out fast in spite of the place being busy.

Even though the place is small and a tad dark, they have several electronic games along with a dart board to keep the patrons occupied. They have a good sized menu with reasonable pricing and the establishment is clean.

Since I live in the area, I will be sure to stop in again in the near future.“

“My buddy and I wanted to play some darts. We suck at darts. We walked into Moot and there was a league dart game going on. We instantly thought a couple of dart schlubs like us wouldn't be the most welcome on league night. We couldn't have been more wrong. Every single person in the bar was friendly and enthusiastic that more folks wanted to play darts. They let use the practice board with the house darts and we had a great time. This is exactly the type of neighborhood bar you want on every corner. Couldn't have been better!“

“Did you enjoy the period of time for this part of brooklyn from 2009- 2016? Cool, this place exists in a time warp and still has those exact vibes. Good for all night or hopping and popping down grand street. Tip your bartenders. RIP to diamond bar.“

“These guys will give you an alcohol WITH your alcohol!“