50 Best Pubs in Brooklyn

“Excellent burgers“

“You have to try the Korean Fried Broccoli OMG! I’m a stickler for steak so I usually have the Steak and fried egg. If you like it rare like me just ask for it black n blue.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“We made a large group reservation here for our post wedding celebration. The space was enough for 25 people and reservation process very streamlined.

On the day of, the weather created some problems and caused reduced seating despite the reservations. It could have been a frustrating experience, but the staff handled the chaos with professionalism and care.

We already loved Lavender Lake for the awesome food and drinks (best breakfast burritos in town btw) but now we respect the space even more after the experience.“

“Love Connie Os we are family“

“Great spot for watching World Cup , sat on curbside and watch the game beer selections is great same as the food but the best part is services Hunter is so kind and took a good care of us . If you want to hang out in Bedford this is the spot get the outside seat and watch the game with millions dollars views .“

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

“Great service and great food“

“My husband and I walked in here last night on a whim and walked into a birthday celebration for the manager. We were treated like family. This bar is wonderful. The bartenders, the music, the people, and the drinks. Don’t pass the place by!! Maria and Al, we will most definitely be coming back! Thank you for a fun evening! ❤️“

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

“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“

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

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

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

“One of our favorites in Park Slope!“

“Can't go wrong. Usually busy but the bartenders and staff are very quick. Food is very tasty. Def made with love- not phoned in by chefs. Drinks are great and outdoor seating right by park is a huge plus! Def recommend if you're in the area!“

“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!“

“Came in with a friend who used to be a local. He had set the bar high but I had an even better time than I thought I would. Was packed but didn’t seem crowded, clean, good seating and the overall setup is really cool. Then I realized there was an entire back room- we posted up on the high top booth for hours and had a great time. If I was local I would absolutely live here.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Back yard Pool Table Good variety of drafts“

“♥♥♥ Came here alone as a female to watch the World Cup Morocco 🇲🇦 - Brazil 🇧🇷 game and felt so safe and taken care of!! The bartenders are so attentive and friendly. The drinks are also super affordable 10$ including tip! I was probably the only Moroccan 🇲🇦 supporter amongst Brazil supporters, but the ambience was so peaceful and zen, no excess noise and screams, the backyard is also super chill and has a big TV!
Coming back next week!
Super chill experience, a rare find in NYC! Bless your establishment!“

“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.“

“Love it there. always a fun night“

“My first time watching sports at a bar and I’m so glad I did. I had so much fun. I also can appreciate a mainstream bar playing women sports on 2 tvs. Every other screen had football but I get it. The bartender Kai was so sweet and attentive. Think I’ll definitely comeback again before the semi finals are over. I had the fries and an order of wings which somehow I dropped on my brand new liberty hoodie Kai was nice enough to give me a paper towel with club soda. Crowded enough but not excessive.“

“(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!“

“amazing food and service 10/10“

“the dumplings were amazing“

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

“Awesome experience! We came in late at like midnight and we thought food was unavailable, but there wasn’t, but it didn’t matter because Mark was the best BARTENDER we could’ve asked for. Super talented and super kind. He really made our night. Thank you!!“

“Solid pub vibes with good food. Great summer oysters! Generally a good stop for semi-upscale dining that’s comforting. It’s especially nice to sit outside on a warm day. The cocktails do not disappoint and the beer menu is good too. Really can’t go wrong stopping here.“

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

“Excellent venue great food great service“

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

“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.“

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

“No wonder this spot is always packed. It’s like the Greenpoint Spring lounge in Soho.

Very cool local crowd. Dropped in while balancing bikes.

Tonight’s quest is Bedford Nassau ~> nassau & Russel. Hopefully someone gets home safe in a bike I dropped off.

❤🙏 Go USa 🇺🇸“

“Great bartender! Super nice and friendly 😊“

“nice atmosphere cool bartenders“

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

“An IRISH bar🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️ with a pool table! That’s all you need to know!!!!!!“

“The Kent has great staff, food with an old world style. Great sports bar too, pay per view events. Great view of the Manhattan skyline!“

“Black Rabbit is hands down the best bar in Greenpoint! The atmosphere is cozy and reminiscent of an old English pub, the bartenders are awesome (order Sah’s espresso martini or Tom’s appropriately delicious Tom Collins), the people are friendly, and Tuesday night trivia is always bound to be a fun time. Can’t recommend Black Rabbit enough!“

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

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

“Great neighborhood bar with good drinks, good food, and genuinely good people. The vibe is always right, and somehow “I’ll just stop in for one” never seems to work out (oops). Nothing fancy or pretentious, just a solid place to hang out and have a good time. Would recommend…but also kind of want to keep it to myself.“

“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.“

“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.“