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!“

“CASH ONLY! No food served.

Loved this local bar — the vibe was friendly, open, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The bartender was attentive, prices were decent, and the space was clean with a nice mix of high tables in the back and low tables up front. A handful of locals were gathered around the bar, which added to the charm.

We were really glad to find this spot especially when it started raining on the beach. It was a rainy Friday midday, not busy at all, and we genuinely enjoyed ourselves.

Definitely recommend stopping in for a drink. Looking forward to coming back whenever we’re in the neighborhood!“

“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!“

“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! 🌟“

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

“Wonderful food excellent atmosphere and beautiful live music“

“Excellent burgers“

“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.“

“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“

“Great service and great food“

“Awesome vibes Awesomeness me vibes“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Allegedly an Arsenal bar, but also a bit of a scene; full of soft, casual fans. The kind of place an opposition fan would feel comfortable watching a match while wearing their kit. Is footie fandom to be gentrified, like everything else in Brooklyn?“

“Just a great neighborhood pub.“

“(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!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Excellent venue great food great service“

“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“

“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.“

“I had to take one star off for food because I can no longer get my deviled egg craving sated here. It’s not their fault.

—Our economy is the best it’s ever been. Such a good economy. How lucky are we to live in such a great economy.—

Aside from that utter failing, I can honestly say that The Starlight feels like a second home. It’s warm, divey, the barstools are just the right amount of uncomfortable. As you’re fidgeting, you get the attention of the best bartenders in Brooklyn. You get people who fall in love with you and care about your life. You get served a beer and a shot and a side of compassion for whatever you are going through the night you happen to show up.

Anthony and Leia are the OGs. My heart gets happy when I walk in the door and see their faces. And admittedly, though I can’t list their names, every other bartender I’ve met here has made space for me and been some good craic.

If you find yourself stumbling around the Metro L/G stop, come in. Meet some friends, have some drinks. The Starlight is more than worth your time.“

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

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

“Great bartender! Super nice and friendly 😊“

“Great drinks very friendly staff“

“Delicious food, nice staff“

“Marco’s always keep it 💯 ty guys“

“If there's a better bar in Brooklyn I haven't found it. For one, it's a full bar, not just beer and well liquor. And the vibe is so chill. Tribe Called Quest was playing when I walked in. We got some De La Soul later. I could drink negronis here all night.“

“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!“

“I am so glad that I went with my sister there. They have what i needed and the prices were fair. The young man that helped me took his time, and he even called a customer who had the same machine. the customer explained that I should not use the item that i was going to purchase, because it would not work in my machine. They both directed me the another product in the store at a lower price. That is customer service. Went there on February 28, 2026. I will be returning this Saturday to pick up more of my new items plus more. The prices were excellent and I was able to find items that I could not find in Restaurant Depot or on line.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“I absolutely love this place! The food and drinks are AMAZING (Philly cheesesteak Bao Buns are a must, as is the Henny Colada Slushie), the music is on point and the staff is attentive! It’s a guaranteed good time, whether you’re going for a few drinks and good music or to watch a game/fight night. I can’t rave about this place and staff (shout out to the manager Daisy, who is amazing!) enough!!“

“Monique was WONDERFUL!
Made me a custom drink “ cucumber martini” she squeezed fresh cucumber into my drink and made the atmosphere an amazing place to be. She is always smiling and very happy to be at work. I’m very happy with the service that I got.“