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    Bearded Lady

    3.9 (236 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Vivian L.

    Great vibe and strong drinks! the service was prompt and friendly. we sat outside but the decor inside is great. i ordered the punch which was strong (as advertised) haha. the cocktails here are great and well worth it!

    Kisha V.

    Ran into this hidden gem while bar hopping. The bartender is a true mixologist. Our drinks where good. Very spacious and cozy. Plenty of seating.

    Ginger Prince - $11 during happy hour
    Jonah W.

    Since passing Bearded Lady dozens of times and always noticing the buzz of happy patrons at almost any time of day - sometimes in the middle of the afternoon on a work day? - I have wanted to come here for a long time. The springtime weather seemed like the perfect opportunity to grab an outdoor seat for a happy hour. While there's plenty of indoor seating as well, Bearded Lady does a very good job creating a quality outdoor experience. There are two covered sheds with plants a little off the sidewalk, as well as tables on the sidewalk itself. Outside, there's a self-service water station. It can get a little loud, being just off of Washington Ave, but the atmosphere does a lot to offset it. During happy hour, there are 3 cocktails that are $11 (normally $13) and also small discounts for beer and rosé. I ordered the Ginger Prince, which was refreshing on a warm day, in addition to being decently strong. Service was a little slow as our server seemed stretched thin, but they were very responsive as soon as we flagged them down. While there are definitely better happy hour deals out there, Bearded Lady provides a great outdoor experience with interesting drinks and neighborhood appeal. I definitely see myself returning for more.

    Reshard R.

    Friendly service that could easily become a neighborhood hangout if you are new to the area. Very gay friendly and spacious. Drinks don't have a heavy hand but a great balance.

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    Adeola C.

    Happening in crown heights this is a delight. First come first serve service. PS. Got full so quickly But amazing experience. Had the spiced hot toddy and the apple cider but I like the apple cider the best will recommend. Cheer's bearded lady. -one star for the hard chip of the nacho ruin my gum. Apart from that what a great service and drinks and perfect for date and catching up

    park side & mr. Howell
    Marianne D.

    The pop of color at this spot is simply delightful. Came on a quiet mid holiday Saturday afternoon and was pleased by the cocktail selection and well thought out menu. Bartenders are friendly. What's not to like? Would personally recommend park side and mr. Howell though seasonal options were also yummy!

    Sam S.

    The drinks here we're pretty good and the vibe with the windows open was very nice. I ordered the Sazerac which is a bit different from the type of drinks I usually get but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish they had more food options here though.

    Brittanny K.

    I consider myself pretty fortunate to live literally right next to one of the hottest bars in my neighborhood, and top in Brooklyn in my opinion. You can't go wrong at The Bearded Lady and I rarely have a bad time. If I could describe my favorite cocktail it would definitely be a tropical one and this place is stock full of them! In fact it's their theme! Lately, because it's such a great bar, this place is always packed but for good reason. The outside seating and ample space with open windows indoors draw in the crowds and birthday parties alike! They even have a pool table in the back! They throw a lot of events too where you can come to watch the Kentucky Derby or big sporting events or even TV shows on a big screen in the bar. The cocktails are fancy and a little expensive but rightly so with so much effort put into them! Try one of their "John the Beachcomber" cocktails but note you're only allowed 2. It's that boozy. My favorite is the Fe Rey, a lovely little tequila meets Prosecco creation that's just so delicious and always hits the spot! People also come here for their oysters and other tasty bites. I'm not a big oyster fan but people rave about them! If you're ever in the area definitely stop in, it's definitely worth it.

    From left to right: Church Key, Kiwi Cup, special drink not on the menu

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    Friday visit here wasn't as bad as my last one. Not too crowded. Was able to get to the bar without no problem. Good tap IPA.

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    $14 cocktail that's already premade is embarrassing. Might as well be canned at a bodega. Service was fine though.

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    Super cute inside, and their grilled cheese is FANTASTIC. Bartenders are very nice! Great neighborhood spot.

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    We were hungry and it was early. The place was dark and mood lit. We had tolwo veggie dogs, pretzels & radishes.' MB ya

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