I'm admittedly a karaoke snob and am always eager to find more regular nights with talented hosts who know how to create a fun and engaging environment for singers and spectators alike. My friend - who also loves to sing - chose Branded on a whim when we were looking for a place to celebrate his birthday that fell on a Thursday and we were so happy he did. Jared is an EXCELLENT host who clearly enjoys what he does, manages his queue seamlessly, and provides the perfect balance of positive affirmations and playful teasing. Very excited to return! read more

They charged TWO DOLLARS for ON THE ROCKS???? Two dollars for ice???!!! Never left a Yelp review in my life but you can't get away with that. read more

Not trying to knock the place. Can't imagine what they're going through as a small business during all of this, but half the things I ordered were inedible. As I'm sitting here my stomach hurts. The Brussels sprouts which cost a whopping $10 were not roasted, they were lukewarm and had no flavor. The nachos were barely even nachos, again Luke warm and the chili was mainly just slices of sweet potato that weren't even cooked through. What surprised me the most was that the salad I ordered which was a Greek salad was even bad. The whole salad tasted as if it had been sitting out for like 20 minutes as the lettuce and even the croutons were soggy and gross. The frenchfries were good, liked the mac n cheese bites and the popcorn chicken. If you're gonna go for drinks and like basic bar food go for it, but if you're looking for a dinner this place isnt it. read more

Pina colada comes out like a frosty too thick to drink. Cardboard straws are horrible. I ordered a hot latte the milk came out cold not even steamed. The service is slow. Where is the waiter? This place sucks read more

Went here on a Friday night..was told about the rum punch and they was right..the rum punch is ..I Also had the popcorn chicken & onion which was ..the service was helpful & professional..give it a try u won't be disappointed read more

I love this Bar/Venue. The staff is great and the wings are great. Modest beer selection and the outdoor seating is ALWAYS available. I come back again and again read more

The karaoke seems really fun and good on Thursdays. The DJ is great and the energy is nice. The French bartender is probably top 3 in the worst bartenders I've encountered. Way too drunk and seems to only pays attention to their friends. No one else was waiting for drinks at the almost empty bar area and even though I was standing right next to his friend that he was drunkenly slurring to, he wouldn't acknowledge me. I said "sorry, excuse me" kindly after a minute and he kept drunk talking at his friend and so I waited another minute for a break in his slurring and said "hey uh sorry uh can I order a drink" and nothing despite looking at me and then kept slurring at his friend. Came back ten minutes later after watching a few karaoke songs in the back and came back to the bar area where it was still pretty empty and he was still drunk talking at his friend. I tried to order again but nothing. Came back 5 minutes after that and he said he was out of glasses and it'll be a few minutes and that I should come back. The entire time he was standing there drunk talking at his friend while in front of the sink but not doing any dishes despite half the bar lined with dirty glasses in front of him. I came back after another few songs and he asked "what took you so long? It's been waiting a long time" haha! So was I! The drink was a well rum and coke. I work in the industry and enjoy tipping really well and this is the only time I didn't tip the bartender! I still feel bad about not leaving at least $1 but then again it's like, why do that when truly there shouldn't be a tip for this awful drunk dude? read more

Oh man what a disappointment. I'm giving two stars because the watermelon sangria was tasty. The service is absolutely horrendous. I understand that it's Covid- 19 however let customers know what is going on. First off we ordered our drinks and asked for straws which the server never brought. When we reminded him about the straws he said that there were no more straws left and that's why he didn't bring any. That was the first offense because why wouldn't you just tell us that there were no more straws left? Come to find out he lied because a different server brought us three straws. I asked what GazPacho is and the waiter said you wouldn't like that it's not for the American pallet. I'm not American. And even if I was, it's extremely rude judge. Lastly my friend ordered macaroni bites he never got them. The service is just terrible here avoided if you can. read more

I'm always a fan for late night restaurants in prospect heights. They serve food up till 3 am certain days! We had the corn on the cob which was really flavorful and fried beets for appetizers. Loved it! Then we had pulled pork and brisket on texas toast for the main course. Late Thursday night dinner, I was pleased with the options. I also wanted to the try the mac and cheese but I couldn't eat so much all in one night. They also had some creative drink options... bacon whiskey milkshake... mmmm in addition draft beers and seasonal bottles. read more

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This was my first time at Branded Saloon. We were told to just pick a table to sit, so we did. There were no physical menus given to us and no QR code on the table. When the waiter Antonio approached us, he didn't ask how we were doing and just went to "do you know what you want?" Well, we didn't because we didn't have menus. Antonio rolled his eyes at us and said the QR code was on a board, off the sidewalk on the street. We asked for water and he said with a tone, "Water is over there. If you want it, you can go get it." We then ordered spicy margaritas. My friend's margarita was muddled with so much jalapeno that it was undrinkable. When we asked if that could be changed, Antonio went straight to "no" and told us with attitude that we would have to pay for it because "it's spicy for a reason." Then I said, "well would you be able to mix in more simple syrup and make it more mild," which is what Antonio should have offered instead of being rude. We didn't say we weren't planning to pay. We just wanted the drink to be fixed. I then ordered Greek fries and added bacon. I asked Antonio if the bacon would be bacon bits and cut up, to which he said yes. When the fries came, they were overcooked and with a side of long bacon strips. Has anyone ever put long bacon strips on fries? Makes no sense. I barely ate them. At the end we were FORCED to pay the 20% auto-gratuity on our party of two on top of it all. It was outrageous. The service from Antonio was terrible. When I asked another waiter, Andrew, for the auto-gratuity to be taken off and explained what was happening, Antonio came over and told me in front of the other server that "we were the ones being rude." To which I replied, "How have I been rude to you?" Antonio had no answer to that and said, "You can go on the website and complain." Then Antonio walked off with a smirk and giggling. I just moved down the block and now plan to never go back to this establishment. There was also no management on site. The servers were working on their own clearly unsupervised. Andrew asked me to leave my phone number so he could try to reach management to do something about it, but nothing was done. Hence this review. read more

Great local bar, with fun entertainment in back room, Karaoke, burlesque, drag, music etc. so fun! Was there on a Friday and watched a great burlesque show in the back, cast and host very welcoming. Will definitely be back! read more

My first time at a queer bar, and it was incredible! I was here for the weekend from Austin, and I went on a Saturday night, and then again the next Sunday :) I don't drink, the first time I got water and the staff was very sweet. From the person at the door to the bar and food people, it was a great experience. I started talking to a few groups of people and they were all friendly and welcoming! When I was about to leave, a staff member told me that people were dancing downstairs, and I enjoyed that as well! Then on Sunday, I went around 4pm. Again, great experience. It was chill and I got a beyond burger, fries and macaroni balls (all of which I recommend). The staff was great this time too. Very kind and interesting to talk to! I am so glad this was my first experience, and I will definitely be coming back when I'm here next! There were a few staff who stuck out: the person at the door in the pink shirt on Saturday night, and 3 with names starting with D, T, & M (I forget y'all's names but you were really cool too.) read more

Fun diverse crowd. Staff is super nice. Drinks are nice and affordable. Definitely a great place to stop by and wet your whistle. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Patrick is amazing! We had he best time on a rainy summer Sunday afternoon at Branded

Loved this place! Suzanne was friendly and funny. Their wings and fried pickles were good also. I wish the pickles weren't sliced so thin. There was more breading than pickle. There was a trivia game that was loads of fun also. Apparently every night there's a different event (Trivia, Karaoke, Bingo, etc.) I can't wait to return! read more

Really bad service. If you can call it that. And what's up with the 20% autograt?? Large parties are one thing, but you don't autograt a 2-top, ffs. And you DEFINITELY don't autograt them when they're obviously very dissatisfied with their service. read more

Branded saloon has HANDS DOWN the best wings in brooklyn. Homemade Buffalo sauce and the wings are always perfectly crispy and juicy. Patrick is an incredible server, always attentive and so personable. read more

Stopping for drinks was a real mistake at this clunker. The first thing you notice is attitude. They take the order and disappear with the credit card, claiming it's policy. "Some people leave without paying" I get it, so lets treat all the customers like thieves. The service is something you might expect in the second circle of hell. It's no wonder they tack a 20% tip on the bill. If they didn't the staff would starve. read more

Sub-par service. I get that covid is still a thing but the food I ordered for pick-up was not good in the slightest, and y'all could have pretended to be nice when I asked for a drink while waiting. read more

Had a delicious brunch at Branded today! Can't believe it took me this many months to try it. Brussels hash was amazing. And cocktails yummy. The staff was wonderful. They are a real fixture in the neighborhood, with an inclusive spirit and great people. One little girl walking by on the sidewalk said to her friend "that's Branded, we are friends with them!" So cute. I highly recommend for brunch. read more

This has the worst service staff i've ever seen. They have no care when it comes to allergies. There are an overwhelmingly many bars in NYC with this same gimmick, I'd go to anyone of those places over this bar. STAY AWAY if you wanna have even a decent night. read more

Service is pretty bad on a regular basis. Took 30 minutes to get a glass of wine... on a night when the place wasn't crowded at all.

I had a lot of fun here. It's a very open and unassuming and it was supposed to be (I'm judging) non-judging. The bartender was wonderful it was RuPaul drag night so the place was packed. Another group of patrons that seemed to be regulars were extremely aggressive for their stature but all things considered the night was not about them I had a wonderful time. The food is also spot on at this place. There was also karaoke and kabuki training downstairs. What an eclectic saloon. read more

I love the food, the venue, the bartenders(sue is my girl), the atmosphere! It all works together. And they have karaoke! read more

Branded Saloon - Beer list! It changes though - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service was fine but everything else was really mediocre. Had the fish and chips which tasted like it was just re-microwaved. The drinks were really good but super over priced. The watermelon sangria pitcher was a total of 2 drinks. I did like being able to make my own bloody Mary. I don't think I'd come back because there wasn't anything special about the place. The food for sure needs improvement read more

Branded Saloon - Fish n Chips. Very meh - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Made the trip here for a drag show on Saturday night. I have to admit it wasn't my first stop of the night but everything seemed nice. Good, laid back crowd. The kitchen smelled awesome! read more

Is zero stars possible? The wait staff were extremely rude. It was a rainy day and my friend and I popped in for a drink They poured our beers and then they let them sit behind the taps for 5 mins. We had to ask for them! Then, when I gave them my card the waitress showed my credit card to another customer! Following that, they added additional tip to the bill that I did not authorize and now I am disputing with Amex. I was so uncomfortable and frustrated we left prematurely. The absolute worst. read more

Great entertainment with trivia, karaoke nights. But the drinks are terrible. Tried 3 of the specialty cocktails and felt like I was just drinking juice. Very weak. Stick with beer or wine if you come. read more

Branded Saloon - Georgia Oh My My a must have! Like drinking a Cinnabon! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have you ever found yourself winning free brunch tickets after tying in trivia and forced to have a dance off, in which you strip, for the win? No?!?! Well then you haven't lived life my friend. Yes I know taking my clothes off was a cheap way to win but times are hard and a free brunch is a free brunch, actually two free brunches. The brunches are great here. Gravy, biscuits, eggs and home fries are my favorite but in all honesty you can't go wrong for brunch. First drink is at menu price but after that it's only a dollar more each one. Bloody Mary's can be made by yourself at the Bloody Mary bar. They also are willing to make screwdrivers for you, if you ask nice. Another thing I did not mention in my first review is the awesome live music they play here. It kicks ass. Kinda small in the back but if you get here when it's not packed you'll enjoy yourself. Branded you earned your fifth star. read more

This is my favorite because the bartender Susan is my favorite. And she's pretty. The food is awesome, the vibe is chill, and there is always an event going on. I like this place a whole lot. read more

I've been here several times over the years and each time I appreciate the randomness of each encounter. The waiters/bartenders are always really chill and cool. The food is pretty standard bar fare. Recently we came here for brunch since they have $1 mimosa refills. Now THIS, will definitely satisfy my Vitamin Champagne fix. We ordered a bunch of stuff. Like more than we needed, but it actually worked out nicely since we brunched for 3 hours. That's right! We plopped our behinds down on those tables and ate and drank for 3 hours without feeling like the last person at your house party who lurks around and just won't beat it. Again, the food is alright, however being able to sip and talk ish for hours is hard to come by on busy Sunday brunch days in popular neighborhoods. We were extra proud when we asked for 1 final refill after we paid the check. The bartender looked deep into our eyes and souls and told us he couldn't give us more mimosas because we had drank all the champagne. Ladies and gentlemen. That's how you brunch! *Drops mic... moonwalks out of room* read more

Good beers and bar food. Have been here a few times since Vanderbilt has been closed to cars on weekends. Love the festive vibe!

This nifty bar in Prospect Heights has creative daring drinks for you risk takers and the atmosphere is great - laid back, but not boringly laid back...you know what I mean jelly bean? The front area has bar seats, tables and booths. They also have your ordinary bar food and TVs broadcasting sports in case your company sucks =]. And wait for it....the back area has live music! However, it's either a hit or miss. The night that I went was a big fat MISS, country music is not my jam (sorry country music fans, but more for you to enjoy?). Overall an awesome bar that I would venture to again and hopefully the live music is a hit next time. read more

For all you Texans out there, they have Lone Star (unfortunately for a whole $5 a bottle). It's also very nicely done in the saloon style, and I always love a bit of Western kitsch in my bars. For all the Hipsters and others drinking on a budget, they do have $2 cans of PBR, which was my drink of choice last Friday night with Colleen L. Our friend, however, ordered Palm for the ridiculous price of $8. And, the bartender shortchanged us by a dollar. No biggie, he just lost a buck out of his tip. All in all, I liked the place. Good vibe. Convenient location for the Prospect Heights crowd. They have a pool table in the downstairs room (which also has wonderful AC!). I think they're still working out a few kinks, so a second go is in order. Pros: $2 PBR Cans Laidback vibe Clean Bathroom (for now) Live bands Gay friendly--I say this because there were a lot of gay guys and girls the night I went (not sure why this was---maybe it's an outlier) Cons: They've already given into letting families come for dinner Please learn how to count change, and lower the price of the Palm All in all, a good alternative to the more bougie places that have popped up along Vanderbildt. read more

UPDATE: Delivery took just over TWO HOURS. They forgot two sauces I paid for and the "free dessert" they promised was somehow missing. And, food was sight. Of course. Never again! Delivery takes over an hour every single time and we are a 10 minute walk, 5 minute drive away. Tonight it has been 1hr 45mins and still no food. The manager says "its on the way" every time and it still takes another 20 minutes. Clearly this business doesn't care about its delivery customers. Sad thing is, the food is a solid 4.5/5 read more

Worst. Night. Ever. Unless you enjoy being physically assaulted. Tonight we were violently ejected from the bar by the overly aggressive bouncer and we are still struggling to figure out exactly why. Meanwhile, our female friend who received the brunt of the assault is unable to stop sobbing. As a group of pretty straight-laced, borderline-boring adults, it was a definite first for each of us. We paid to reserve the downstairs room for a surprise birthday party which went along swimmingly, with plenty of money spent on drinks and food (all of which seemed to be a pain in the ass for the staff), until the bouncer decided it was time for us to leave so his friends could play pool in a room without gay people in it. At which point he physically grabbed and shoved my female friend up the stairs and out of the bar. What a great night for a bunch of people that frequent this bar regularly! Use with caution. I heard somebody got stabbed here a while back and I used to think it was just a rumor, but now? Not surprised. I have never reviewed on Yelp before, but tonight's experience was so awful I was compelled to create a profile. This place is terrible. read more

I don't know anything about saloons and I don't ever plan on going to a saloon again so I guess take my review with a grain of salt if you're an avid saloon-goer. My party of 3 walked and wanted to grab a table to order food. It took a minute to get the bartender to acknowledge us, likely because we didn't immediately pay attention to her very exposed breasts. This is of no slight to her but more to paint a picture of the type of place this is. Not exactly where you want to catch up with friends over a quiet dinner. Once we were finally were helped by a waitress, we ordered an appetizer of fried pickles, a burger, chicken fingers and mac and cheese. Bar food. We are not expecting anything special. As you can tell by what we ordered, we do not have high standards. The fried pickles were nasty. The burger arrived burnt despite being ordered medium-rare, the mac and cheese tasted of the cast iron skillet it was cooked in and the chicken was so salty it could probably be preserved for 15 years without spoiling. TL;DR there's 100 restaurants in this neighborhood so unless you LOVE saloon life go somewhere else. read more

Ordered food, a sandwich and apple pie, a whole 30+ hours ahead of the scheduled delivery time and they never delivered my ordered, and never called to let me know. Horrible service. read more

I just found this review that I started a couple of months ago. I was having a tough time. I had started writing it in the bar, with one eye closed: "1) the bartender commiserated on ny breakup 2)and bkuhght me two shuts 3) and brought me free cheese and chili fries" I was having difficulty articulating at that point. But what I was trying to say was the bartender and the bar is great. And Chris is indeed a great guy. And deserves better spelling skills when being honored. The bar does buybacks, has a great staff, very nice owners, a kitchen open late with decent food, and ample room. Booths. A pool table. Great neighborhood joint. Highly recommended. read more

I'd been passing by Branded Saloon since August before finally venturing inside. I assumed there wouldn't be much for me to eat, since I'm a vegetarian, but they have vegetarian chili and a few other things that are meat free. The decor is kind of ridiculous, but I guess it was intentional. Also, I went right before Halloween so the decorations may have added to the effect. Anyway, there were also Halloween themed drinks that came with candy. I ordered a lemon head (lemonade, citrus vodka, sugar rim) - it was only ok, way too sweet to have more than 1. I also had the frito pie, with vegetarian chili. Also only ok, very small portion for the price, mostly fritos, barely any chili. I might be back, but probably not for dinner - I was told that they have drag queen trivia on Thursday's. read more