50 Best Pubs near Rockaway Park

“I went to The Harbor Light with my grandfather who is hard of hearing. I cannot tell you how accommodating the staff was. We originally sat in an area where he was unable to hear well. The owner Bernadette and the server Annie opened up a whole other section in the restaurant for us that was quieter. They were so kind and we enjoyed a lovely lunch. I would definitely recommend this place. They truly care about their patrons. Thank you Harbor Light!“

“I absolutely love local bars. This place was the poster child for that.

Virginia was the bartender...awesome!

John and Jim introduced themselves to me. They were born and raised there. I got a ln amazing history lesson of the local area from these great guys.

This place is everything you look for in a local bar.

I'm actually considering buying a place in this area because of how cool the locals are, and they hang out at this awesome place.

Thanks Virginia (that was my mom's name). I'll be back again.“

“We were a group of 23 to celebrate my sister’s birthday, and John, Alex, the staff could not have been more attentive and accommodating. The beer was awesome, the appetizers delicious, the venue just gorgeous, the music and the vibe so good!! We will be back again!“

“A great place to eat in and friendly atmosphere to have a few pints staff very attentive ☘️👍✅“

“I discovered this awesome pub only last night! ! The ambiance is everything, so cozy. Great fast service. The food is fresh and delicious. I indulged in the chicken BLT w/ fries😋 I also had Irish coffee, a must try!!

Very AFFORDABLE, considering what some other places charges for less quality.
food&drinks. Cheers🍻“

“The food is amazing! We had the mussels, Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts, chicken, shepherd’s pie, fish sandwich, and burger. The drinks were wonderful and the ambiance was so much fun. Really had a laugh at the bathroom with all the googly eyes.“

“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“

“Awesome vibes Awesomeness me vibes“

“Great service and great food“

“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!“

“Drove an hour just to come here for Premier League Morning. The bar was packed, drinks were flowing and the staff was having a grand time with patrons. Ordered the fish and Chips and a Heineken, my buddy got the Full Irish Breakfast, some wings, and a couple beers. The Cod beer batter was fantastic, super crispy fish that melts in your mouth. The buffalo sauce on the wings was also tasty. Prices are great for cash customers as well. My only negative is that when the door keeps opening the place starts FREEZING especially at the bar area but quickly warms up again when closed. Honestly a gem of a sports bar.“

“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“

“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.“

“I hosted the after party for my wedding at Lavender Lake and it did not disapoint. The space was huge and affordable for a semi private area. They even had a DJ there that night who was so much fun. I highly recommend this space if you need to host a party in the area!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Just a great neighborhood pub.“

“Best menu- Delish good and ambience! Had the best time tonight!!!! Been customers for almost nine years and we love our staples💕💕💕“

“Great local bar! You feel welcomed when you come into the bar. The bartender Nicole helped us out with the drinks and was very friendly! I would definitely come back again soon.“

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

“Excellent venue great food great service“

“I have been a customer of Austin’s Ale House for many years, I know them well they know me well. This year I decided to give the excellent and highly favored family cooking team a break and had Austin’s Ale House cater our Christmas Dinner. I went with the ham dinner for 10 to feed 7 people🤣. The ordering was done with ease and so was the pick up. The family did a preliminary tasting...... LOVED .IT and whatever we have left after the “taste test” will have to serve as our Christmas Dinner. Since the taste test was so aggressive we may need to supplement what’s left with a few cheese omelets 🤣. We enjoyed it so much there was much talk about it becoming the new family tradition. THANK YOU AUSTIN’S ALE HOUSE AND MEREY CHRISTMAS........ PS I’m going to need one of those backyard igloos in a day or so. See you then 🎄❤️“

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

“Nice place good place for a cold one“

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

“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“

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

“Just enjoyed another fantastic weekend at Roger’s! 🏖️ The rooms are spotless and conveniently located right above a lively bar. The staff is absolutely wonderful and always makes you feel welcome. Perfect spot if you love spending the day at the beach and ending the night with great fun. Highly recommend! 🌟“

“Great bartender! Super nice and friendly 😊“

“This is one of my favorite place to go. Eileen is very awesome as is the rest of the staff. This is a true gem for a service worker like myself. Monday is my Friday and my friends will walk over here with me and let me get a proper pint or three. Life ain’t so bad when you can sit here for an evening.“

“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!“

“Delicious food, nice staff“

“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.“

“Our Amazing staff!! Great atmosphere, and Great prices“

“Back yard Pool Table Good variety of drafts“

“Marco’s always keep it 💯 ty guys“

“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.“

“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!“

“Went to pick up a few things but wasn't familiar with the store. The gentleman that worked there couldn't have been the MOST accommodating. He helped me with everything. And even helped me to the car. I highly recommend this store.“

“I’m a neighbor and lover of St Eves for many years now but I am reluctant to return after two recent experiences with a certain surly, ponytailed bartender. The drinks and atmosphere are top tier, but the service lately leaves something to be desired.“

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

“I love midwood flats, but ever since the hours change things are so much different. I wish that they only open late on certain days“

“Great drinks very friendly staff“

“Its a bar. There was a grill going outside, not sure if it was affiliated. I didnt get anything, it was sold out when I left the bar. The bartender was nice although the drinks gave me a headache the next morning. However, the dj was great! We danced and had a fun time! Mario is my fave. I will go back when Im in NY.“

“Bunch is great . Try butter Biscuits. Chicken and waffle is good.“