Good sports bar. Been here multiple times throughout the years for different sport finals/ or games. If it's a major game it can get packed and there might be a fee. The pretzel is always good and fresh. Not pictured is a prosciutto panini w chips. Food is fresh! Good variety of beer on tap and a full bar for mixed drinks. The bartenders do their best to keep the place tidy and to remove anyone that's rowdy or gone. Overall good bar, vibe definitely depends on who and what sport is playing. read more

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Awesome bar!! We came here during dry Jan to watch the football games and they had a lot of non alcoholic options which was perfect - they had a "not toddy" which was really good. Our bar tender was super nice and helpful, I'm sure it's annoying to have people not drinking but he was super chill and the overall vibe of the bar is super fun! We will def be back to have alcoholic drinks in feb and watch more games! read more

I went to Banter to watch a basketball game with some friends and tried their Brooklyn apple cider rose on tap. Service was great! And the bar was the perfect place to watch the game. They have 4 TVs set up and seem to stream multiple games at a time. Also, if you're there to watch a specific game, you can let the bar tender know and they can change the channel to a specific game. It's a bit of a loud bar, so maybe not the best date spot, but there's lots of seating, making a banter a great spot to meet up with a group. They also have trivia! Note: no outside food allowed! I tried to bring in pizza and was told I couldn't bring it inside. read more

Banter - Brooklyn cider rose - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best soccer pub in NY! Great atmosphere, drinks, staff, food. Always come here to watch soccer matches

I came to Banter with friends to watch the Knicks game yesterday and had a good time. Your standard bar with TV's outside and inside. We had a good time. We had a couple drinks. read more

I did not have any food it was a Premier league Sunday Morning the place was jammed the service & servers were superb it was a blast despite the fact it had 2 sets of Opposing Clubs fans in touching room of each other. I would go back to Banter in a hot minute to check out the food and ambience on a regular day or night as the management & Bar team were superb they had to serve 80-100 pints of Guiness and it looked like it had just left the factory in St. James gate read more

This is my new favorite bar in all of New York City -- certainly top for enjoying watching football matches. I joined a dozen or so friends to view the Liverpool-Chelsea Carabao Cup Final. After the match, Chris surprised us with some parting gifts. A wholesome and endearing gesture that I very much appreciated. And helped to make everyone's day, regardless of the outcome, a bit easier to endure. During the match, service was top class. Can't say enough good things. Owners were incredible hosts -- super friendly and very accommodating. They foster an environment that is welcoming (to supporters of all sides), fun, and intimate -- all at the same time. Absolutely amazing! Thank you guys!! read more

Soccer bar? Unprofessional and disgrace to true soccer fans. Reserved for Copa America Final w a group of 7, forced to pre pay which was fine. Our party arrived 645 and we were given a table outside and covered. After 10 minutes into the final (810) we are asked to give up our table and to sit at a Picnic table in the rain. At this point we ordered multiple rounds of drinks already. Apparently the group reserved earlier than we did and that entitled them to show up whenever they want and claim the table they want. No options are given when booking as to which table. Not sure where the bias lies. Their group was only 2 women at that point and incomplete still. THEY WERE NOT EVEN FANS OF THE GAME. Sat in the rain the entire night with a terrible view. If you care about a game, come here at your own risk! read more

We stopped by to watch the pitt basketball game before dining in the neighborhood. The bartender was very kind to put the game on even though it wasn't a high profile game. They had a fantastic beer selection. Ton of craft and location options from breweries like Barrier, Mikeller, other half, finback, transmitter, and more. They also had some macro options such as Guinness to satisfy any beer drinker. They had a bunch of food options including pretzels, sausages, savory pies and more. Lastly, they have some board games as well as some fooseball for entertainment. read more

Came here with a page out of the Brooklyn Pub Pass. I have to say that so far, out of the entire book, this is my favorite place. I was a little nervous because I read it was a football bar and I figured I would be amongst die-hard English premier football fans but it was actually very chill. Their beer selection was very wide and their small plates were flavorful. The prices were also very affordable. We had a couple of hot German pretzels that came out piping hot with a side of mustard. They were delicious and complemented the beer well. For our "main courses" we had a prosciutto panini and a bratwurst sausage. The panini was served on what tasted like French bread. It was seasoned well and the cheese was gooey. The bratwurst was also seasoned well and came with its own bread that was similar to the panini. We were very impressed with the small plates that the bar had to offer. I tried a handful of beers here and it would be too much to go into detail about each one. They were all amazing. They serve an impressive amount of craft beer. The service was impeccable. Our panini came out a little late and the bartender was so empathetic that he gave us a free beer and potato chips on the house. We didn't think it was a big deal but the bartender did and he made us feel incredibly special and acknowledged for that small mistake. I will definitely be back to Banter. It was an amazing experience! read more

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Great place to go to for football games. Make reservations in advance if interested in watching some high profile matches. Great pies!

I dropped by Banter before an event nearby to enjoy a beer and watch some football. They have a great happy hour special right now - $4 Bitburger pilsners (possibly in the spirits of Oktoberfest?) from 5-8PM. The bartender was friendly and we engaged in some good-natured banter (haha, get it, HA). I noticed that they have a shelf of board games as well as a dart board and foosball table! A couple picked up the scrabble and was playing it over some beers. A television screen sits up top the back of the bar playing the sports game of the night. read more

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Great bar with a fun atmosphere. They have foosball, darts, and large TVs. The draft beer selection is great and I highly recommend it! read more

Banter - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the kind of place that doesn't need my excellent review. They've got a great thing going and everybody knows it. If you like football -- association football that is -- you should already know this dark bar that shows all Premier League, Champions League and everything else. They even serve pie! The Thai Chicken Curry was great. Now I'm an older Puerto Rican man and don't always feel welcome waking into a bar where nobody knows me. Not this place. They're Irish, proud and don't give a shit where you're from; the Irish are indeed among the most welcoming people in the world. I found it by just walking over the W-burg bridge and exploring. And I've crossed over again for the same welcoming, fun experience I had last time! Come on down and have some pie! read more

Best soccer bar in Brooklyn! They play all the soccer games, and they're an official partner of the Nycfc club. I watched an Nycfc game there and it was amazing, hardcore fans. The food was also good, not a big variety. No fried food. And they have a good fusball table, which is always a plus If you're a soccer fan , that's the place to be. read more

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One of my go to places for watching Premiere League football. Atmosphere is fantastic especially for the big games and the World Cup! Be warned, if you are going to go for a high profile game, get there early as the place is not the biggest and does get packed very very quickly! Bar staff are very friendly, the beer selection is on point and reasonably priced. Additionally, I haven't been in to watch the footy in a while as I normally work on a Saturday and don't always have time on a Sunday to make it, but the manager/owner still recognized me and greeted me personally (he's a Liverpool fan but it's all good lol) and even had some banter (pardon the pun) with me about still supporting Man United so really adds a nice personal touch! A real must for any football (soccer fan) especially if you're from the Great British Isles as it's also a nice slice of home too! Keep doing what you doing guys!!! read more

If you live anywhere near the South Side of Williamsburg, and you like... Excellent, varied beer on tap. Affordable drink specials. The friendliest of bartenders. Association football (soccer, you uncultured hick). Great music (plenty of awesome DJs come through, check the calendar). Fun. ...Then you've probably already been here. If not, I really don't know what you're waiting for. read more

Came here about a month or two ago before a Yelp Event and boy am I glad I did. I don't often find myself raving about craft beer bars in Williamsburg. I also don't often find happy hours that entail $3 select beers until 8pm. At the time there was also $4 wine/$5 wells/whatever is a root shot. But the Beer Selection is AMAZING. Tried the Brooklyn Intensified Coffee Porter for the first time ever even hearing about this sucker (11.8% abv) as well as a Black Cherry sour from Transmitter Brewery. Things from Finback, Grimm, Greenpoint, etc. all at reasonable prices and not exceeding $7. Chips and pretzels for purchase and really super friendly bartenders. Very laid back pub and they apparently really enjoy that game of soccer. read more

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I only went into this place because they show The Walking Dead on Sunday nights. You know, it can be challenging for a bar to do a popular show "viewing" right, but they nailed it. It was well organized, they had the show on the big screens, and they turned up the volume just in time. Everyone was in the bar for the same reason so all conversations were saved for commercial breaks. It was a Walker Stalker's dream. As far as the bar itself - it's spacious, clean and has a lot of that pub charm. The bartenders smiled! Hey, that's a huge plus in NYC. They were very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to offer tastes of the beers on draft. You know a bartender stands behind his draft picks when he offers a taste before pouring a glass. They have a great selection of craft beers - even Unibroue, which is a Canadian craft that I sometimes have a little trouble finding in the city. I'd say this place is a real hidden gem. Check it out! read more

Banter - Walking Dead viewings on Sunday's! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We stopped in while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. Its like an Irish-English football (soccer, to the uninitiated) pub but in the best sense--it didn't seem cliche or anything. They had bloody marys on special for $4. My friend said it was a little overly spicy and unfortunately did not have a chaser. They had magners cider on tap which i had and thoroughly enjoyed (no pear flavor though--boo!) Overall it seemed a decent place to stop into -- while visiting the area or if you lived there. It looked like they served food too. read more

Went for a game in the AM. Had the egg pie, it tasted frozen so not in love with it. $4 pints is OK but not an amazing deal. The bartender though was not very cool and the impetus for the review. She was annoyed every time someone would ask for something (i.e. Water, it was 9am). She yelled at an old man with a cane, refused to turn off her chick rock, and was generally surely. I say avoid the day shift, try it at night.'there are other bars playing EPL games. read more

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Great place with a bartender from the same place where I lived in the Czech Republic! (Pardubice, for those keeping score.) Great, cheap drinks, yummy currywurst, a great place to yell at a friend. (Don't ask. Just don't.) read more

Cool place to get drunk and watch soccer. Bartenders are nice. The place is cozy. They have a happy hour till 8 with awesome deals read more

Banter - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice sports bar in Williamsburg, perfect for grab a beer and watch a game. We went 3pm and it was full! read more

Banter - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is absolutely amazing! Connor, Ryan, Chris and the rest of the staff are awesome and the service they provide is great. My boyfriend and I are regulars here and we usually get the Ham Panini with my Amaretto Sour and his Chivas and Coke. Banter is not only just a bar, when the soccer games are on, it is like a sanctuary to all fans. This is our favorite bar that never disappoints :) Thanks guys, muah! :D read more

I have been (idiotically) avoiding Banter because I thought the name of the bar sounded really hipster and I really am not down for being ironic... but it turns out that this place is actually just an Irish pub. Oops. I came here because a friend of a friend was spinning old school reggae stuff the other night, and bumped into another friend who I hadn't seen in a while, and then saw a bunch of other friends as well. This is exactly what is supposed to happen at an Irish Pub. The drink prices are normal, the bartenders are nice, and I could hang out here on a nice weekday evening if they have a good happy hour, which it seems like they probably do. The thing is, don't be deceived by the name like I was. This place is chill and if you, like me, are from New England (Go Sox!), it will probably remind you of home. Without the wicked bad accents, bub. read more

I met a friend here the other night to watch a Cosmos away game and securing two seats at the bar, we comfortably settled in for the game. Starting out with a draft of Singlecut Kim Hibiscus, it soon became one of my favorite sour beers. It was delicious! I then continued with a pint of Bitburger, which accompanied a shared bag of potato chips and a currywurst for dinner. All in all it was a fun evening, and I'm a fan! read more

Full Disclosure: I came here for a Yelp event several weeks back and had a blast. But since it was an event with free shit from various sponsors, I couldn't write a review without compromising objectivity. And I left my lucky scarf there, but didn't realize it until I was halfway home. To me, it's important to rate a place based on a typical visit by anyone. Fast forward a few weeks and my former coworker wants to grab a bev. He just moved to Williamsburg and needed a suggested spot. He likes good beers, spirits and sports. Banter seemed perfect. They have a great beer selection, loads of unique liquors and Euro soccer on the TVs. At 4 p.m. the place was mostly empty. But that was fine as I got to take in how spacious the place was. While classic old-school in terms of wood and glass, it also has huge ceilings and great art. I also got to watch the bartender interact with the few other patrons. He was full of life, bouncing jokes to and fro. Some of which I'll steal. As time marched forward and the crowd got bigger, I enjoyed one of their Panini dishes and the barkeep never let our drinks run low. This was nice because when having a catch-up conversation with an old friend, you don't want to take time-outs to get help. Finally, after a few hours of drinks and food, we felt the need to move on. I joked with them about having a "lost and found," mentioning the lost scarf. After describing it, they emerged 2 minutes later with the lost item, wrapping it around my neck. These are good people. If you live near, go here. read more

I wish I could be more specific about what I liked, but I was so drunk that I kept reading the captions on the projected movies aloud in what my boyfriend purported to be "ridiculous accents." The bathrooms were definitely clean, the food was pretty good (I remember a lot of salad being like, really mediocre and really in the way of my delicious pot pie) and it's just a few stumbles away from my apartment. Oh, and there are many beers. I drank some of them -- they all tasted strong and beery. Isn't that helpful? read more

Big Airy Soccer bar With 3-8 Happy hour. Twenty-four beers on tap. read more

Banter-tastic. This place is great, especially considering it's a relatively new bar. I went here with some friends, and the whole place is just open and inviting, and lends itself to conversation and (wait for it) banter. They have a ridiculously large beer selection (the cider is amazing), and the service is great - extremely relaxed yet attentive bartenders really make the difference. Added plus - they have these great ltitle hooks along the bar under the counter so you can hang your jacket up, without having to worry about it falling on the floor or getting beer spilled all over it. Sometimes, it's the little things. read more

This place is more than a soccer bar. It's unquestionably the best soccer bar in Williamsburg, but it's more than that. read more

Neighborhood favorite good burgers and drinks chill mixed crowd and I enjoy their brunch menu

Showed up around 11 and asked the bartender if food was still being served, since there was a menu outside but no time indicating when the kitchen closes. He replied in the affirmative, and was really friendly, so based just on his response, my boyfriend and I decided to check this place out. We got the curry pot pie and the vegetarian sausage, as well as a few of the beer specials (Bitenburger? I think?). The food was really delicious, and the beers were completely worth the $4 price tag. The food is definitely more of a quick bites while you're drinking kind of place as opposed to a full restaurant. The curry pie had great flavor and just the right amount of heat, plus it came with a big, fresh salad. The (vegetarian) sausage bites had a nice snap and earthy flavor, and came with a perfect spicy mustard and a chewy roll which complimented it nicely. Really tasty choices for bar food, and off the beaten path from chicken wings and the usual deep fried whatever. There weren't many people there (Thursday night around midnight), but everyone that was seemed to have some kind of European accent, and quite a variety. The music was low, so you can sit and talk without screaming over something,. Posters and fliers advertise European soccer games as well as horror movie nights, so maybe there is a bit of an identity crisis going on, but who cares. The variety of well-priced beer, the delicious food, and the incredibly nice bartender all make this place worth checking out. I'm a fan. I'll definitely be back. read more

Soccer bar in Williamsburg!!! Love it.Prices are amazing,bartenders are beyond amazing and friendly.Two huge projector screens and board games incase your team is losing and still want to have a good time.I'll be watching all NYCFC away games here. read more

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Not much to banter about. Stumbled upon this place with my roommate to hide out from the potential cloudbursting cat-and-dog weather. What caught our attention was the $4 pint glass Bloody Mary. Not bad, thought the celery salt is just a tad bit overkill. For the price and volume, you can't exactly complain. We walked into an airy room of testosterone, eyes fixated on the flatscreen monitor. If you're into soccer, you should definitely check this place out. They've also got a large screen in the back along with some booths which makes this place ideal for groups. This place serves paninis, and only paninis, as far as food is concerned. I do not recommend you eat here if you are looking to eat and drink. My roommate and I shared the portobello mushroom panini with fontina, fresh rosemary, balsamic glaze, and a side of mixed greens. In my experience, portobellos are the steak of mushrooms. This was bologna. This panini was pressed so thin, it was like a communion wafer dipped in balsamic vinegar - and nothing holy about it. I must say however, they do have a pretty impressive beer menu - bottled and on tap. If you're waiting around for a friend in the area and want to avoid the seige of hipsters, it's not a bad idea to drop in for a brew. The prices are pretty decent too. To each their own. read more

I was completely fooled by the reviews here on Yelp because reviews insinuated that Banter is some sort of Sports bar and I REALLY wanted to watch the US Open Tennis match on a Friday night. Hence I came here, only to find only little TVs far away from the back area where my buds were sitting. I was kind of disappointed. The bar itself was great with a great selection. I had a difficult time getting served since the bar was busy and apparently I am invisible. When I was finally up, I was carded... which is always fun for someone in their 30s, except when they don't carry their IDs. read more

It's refreshing to see a douchey/dorky sports bar in Williamsburg. The beer selection was quite varied, although not ones that I prefer - and the food seemed decently German though a little too Murray Hill for Hope Street. The Irish bartender was nice, though again, unsettling for being inside Williamsburg. If it was located anywhere else, I'd give it 4-stars for the good choices, though the small likelihood I would ever return. Just b/c it's located in Wburg, I shouldn't hold that against them though --- 4 stars. read more

I have to say when I first walked in this place, I didn't think I would like it. That sounds premature and terrible, but I was a promo girl in college and this place looked exactly like one of those douche bag bars where young, entitled lushes frequent. Never let first impressions fool you though, this place is pure awesome! I enjoy that it's not trying to be pretentious or trendy like way too many places in the general vicinity. First, the bartenders are all genuinely nice people. Seriously, no attitude. Hard to believe in Williamsburg. Second, the food is out of this world! Yes, as another Yelper not so kindly pointed out, don't go here JUST for the food (although I do on occasion) because the menu is limited, but do remember this is a bar that serves food, not the other way around. I'm a veggie and their mushroom panini is seriously one of my favorite dishes of all times! My boyfriend raves about the kielbasa and ham panini. Even the pretzels are tasty. Lastly, they have a fun, chill atmosphere. The bar is equipped with 20 plus different drafts and pretty much any other liquor your heart desires. This is the perfect place to watch football (both European and American), or just to hang out on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Definitely one of my favs in the burg, check it out, you won't be disappointed :) P.s. - $3 beers and $4 wells during happy hour, which is until 8pm everyday!! read more

Now I know where to go to watch my beloved soccer matches right out of work. Uber cool bar with a great beer selection. And if you check in on yelp, a free shot of whiskey. What more can you ask for? read more