The Bad Old Days

1684 Woodbine St, Ridgewood
(347) 696-0612

Recent Reviews

Jon Phillips

Welcomed and served by bartender extraordinaire, Gab—a great neighborhood bar to grab a cocktail or beer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt V.

For as long as Andrew works there, I will never go back.I gave him a $100 bill before i went to the bathroom. I came back to him accosting me for a tab that I hadn't yet closed, for not tipping him enough. Seriously pathetic. Plenty of options in the area that aren't this mediocre cocktail bar.

Amelia A.

My experience at this bar was nothing short of dreadful, thanks to a bartender with black curly hair who seemed to revel in arrogance and rudeness. His demeanor made the atmosphere unpleasant, and I can't fathom why anyone would subject themselves to such disrespectful service. A truly regrettable evening that I wouldn't wish upon anyone.

Stephanie Hladis

Nice, cozy place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

BR

A nice little bar with a really fun vibe, friendly staff. Super enjoyable place to sit and relax. I didn’t love the cocktail I ordered (espresso martini), but I think I would absolutely come back and order a house special drink. Definitely somewhere I’d revisit!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Tejas S.

If you like dive bars and hipsters and sitting in the dark while jenga clatters to the table behind you, then this bar is perfect for you. The cocktails are alright, the Narragansett is a beer, and I might be back some day.

Chad Parks

very cute chill neighborhood bar.. yes

Marshall Leonard

great spot, the monday night bartender, a woman about 50 years old, was really nice

Alvaro Veloso Cabral

Enjoying the vintage decor and warm atmosphere while sipping on these hibiscus margaritas and people watching ??‍♂️

Alan Rodriguez

The draft beers are the best, the atmosphere is so good too. I was here at 7:00 pm and was disappointed about the quite arrogant attitude of the bartender. Shame as I used to enjoy coming here

John Phillips

Once you get past the old décor, a pretty standard drinking establishment for the area, definitely not bad

Andrew J.

It's not bad, but I think I got food poisoning from a martini here? Kind of impressive tbh.

Alberto Simon

Really cool little bar with funny deco

Grace F.

Quintessential neighborhood bar where everyone could know your name. Bartender was friendly and the atmosphere is great. Bewitched was on the projector and some old cartoons were playing on the other wall with their original commercial breaks in tact. vibes.

Dylan Vetter

An awesome place. The drinks were good, the decor was cool, and the people were so nice!

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