Basic dive bar in Greenpoint with booth seating, a couple tables outside, and a dog friendly atmosphere. Seemingly never all that crowded (been around at night and afternoon), though not dead either. Beers are $7 for draft, cocktails $8-9. Selection is not the most extensive but they have something for everybody. Inside they have a pool table that's free to use, which is a nice touch. No food to speak of, so best to bring something from the nearby spots. Only one bartender working and she does a great job. Can get stuffy inside during the hotter days, which is something to keep in mind when ordering drinks read more

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Would be a decent spot if the staff were respectful. Bartender threw a lime at my head - what the heck! I sure won't be going back ever again. read more

We first found this spot in 2016 and by chance came across it again in 2025! Super chill spot near some good record stores. Amber IPA on happy hour for $5 was quite solid. Dog friendly, we met a wonderfully friendly pup named Sweetie! read more

Great location. A grungy dive bar with great deals. Perfect for a pregame. Board games also available. Bartender was attentive. Good if you're in the area. Bar had a slight odd scent. read more

Like this place bartender are great and the prices are just great if your looking to just chill and have a good time with strangers this the place is it I feel safe at the safehouse read more

The bar was really fun and the servers were nice. But they had a regular there with a very crazy dog.the dog owner continued to not keep her dog in check and would insult the other customers and wasn't reprimanded because she was a regular. If she isn't there it's 5 stars Also free pool read more

Great place, affordable drinks (about 5 for a draft) and friendly service, dog friendly and free pool. Whats not to love, the place is charming and dimly lit. You can also bring in outside food, overall a very accommodating and friendly place. read more

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NOT LGBTQ FRIENDLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That light skin guy with glasses that was a bartender was so disrespectful and not attendin us. We just sat down and he was saying something about the lgbtq individual that we had He discriminated us to the point where he kicked us out. I would not suggest this place for anyone looking for a night life club HE WAS SO RUDE AND I WOULD NEVER COME AGAIN . YOU SHOULD NEVER TOO!!!!!!!! read more

This is the bad place. I've never walked into a bar and experienced such a strong desire to immediately leave. I wouldn't be surprised if it was haunted. Also on a more technical note, the bartender was absolutely not interesting in bartending. He barely spoke to us at a volume that was audible. And apparently the bar was all out of rum, except well rum? so. strange. just go to one of the many other bars in that area. read more

This place has a cool ambiance. Almost like a speak easy vibe. Really cool, randomly passed it on a walk with my boyfriend and loved the atmosphere. Unfortunately, I got bug bites as soon as I walked in on my left arm. It was super itchy and they became huge, red and swollen by the next day. A few hours later, my boyfriend had the same exact bites (even worse) on his arm. There is no doubt that these bites came from this place. Won't be going back! Still not sure what kind of bites they are but don't want this to happen again! read more

Honestly I've never been inside. And that's because every time I walk by i see these really awful, dingy foldup tables and chairs out in front. And not like vintage old or dirty -- like out of the dumpster cringeworthy. It also doesn't help that a ton of drunk men are usually out there chain smoking. At this point, I'm not convinced that the inside is not unlike the outside. read more

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Great spot. Free pool. Good people. Good vibes. No noodle salad though. Maybe soon. The bartenders are great. Especially John. Nice guy. Makes great drinks. Tony is hilarious. A bar with true character is hard to come by in Greenpoint these days. read more

Wish I had come on here and seen the review from April before I stopped into this place. I too got insane bug bites here, possibly from the pool table. Doctors told me they weren't bed bugs (thank god) but I had to go on steroids for the allergic reaction to whatever tf is lurking. Someone here is dropping the ball on sanitation. Cool spot but not worth it :( read more

People on here griping about the food from a bar. Place is cool - good music, cheap drinks and friendly staff.

In the early days of the pandemic, Greenpoint resembled a ghost town--with the notable exception of Safehouse. This bar's light was always on and its to-go drinks became part of our new normal. Along with great pours at a great price, the staff--Kyle, Sal, John, and Tony--are the unofficial mayors of Franklin Street. Come for the drinks, bathroom access, and adorable dog-watching...stay for the new friends and small-town kindness. read more

Wandered here after an event at the expo center. It was a Sunday afternoon so the place was pretty empty but was filling up by the time we left. This place isn't too fancy but has a great vibe. Beer is cheap ($5 each for most) and we were able to watch some basketball. Downsides were that they only had a single bathroom and I definitely saw a staff member sleeping on a lawn chair in the kitchen. But neither of these really effected me so no harm done! read more

Great local spot with a good selection of beer and a food vendor in the back which has an incredibly large menu of Venezuelan street food.

Cheap drinks , good company, and the new edition of a Cachapas Y Mas in the kitchen is amazing. Super large menu at a reasonable rate. read more

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Great prices for nyc.....bartender is fantastic! Needs air conditioner... free pool which is a winner!!!!

It sucks to give a new business such a low rating but I have to be honest. I glanced at the menu before going and it looked great and the prices seemed reasonable. I ordered the Wasabi Deviled Eggs, Pulled Pork Taquitos, and Mac & Cheese. The deviled eggs were great. The pulled pork tacquitos came out as just tacos. I was expecting them to be rolled and fried - why wouldn't I? The server had to ask the cook how many came with it too. The mac & cheese wasn't special. Server had to go to the kitchen again to ask what the size difference between the $6 and $9 portion was. My girlfriend ordered the Safehouse Burger - carmelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo (burgers served with lettuce, tomato, onion and a side of chips or side salad). She asked for it without mayo and if they had a raspberry vinaigrette for the side salad. Server went to check with the cook and came back saying they didn't have vinaigrette. She asked what they did have and she had to go ask again and came back saying they had lemon vinaigrette...anyways she went with chips. The burger came out with just bacon and cheddar cheese. I saw the server write the order correctly so this was completely on the cook. I was a little annoyed with how wrong this was seeing it was their 'signature' burger. It was on a seeded roll that came from a package which I could buy at a supermarket. I blame the server for not knowing the menu enough for simple customer questions and the cook for not knowing how to cook what's on the menu. Don't lure people in by calling things what they're not. Two stars because this place has potential if they get the right staff in and make food with a little more quality. Might try it again down the road to see if that was just a fluke...if they make it that long. read more

I have passed this place so many times, I finally had to stop in to try the seitan BBQ sandwich. I also see that it's almost always empty, so thought - if the sandwich is good, I'd better start patronizing before they go out of business! Well, from a vegan perspective, the seitan BBQ is not awesome. I can't vouch for the cole slaw since I couldn't eat it, but the BBQ is sort of gluey and the seitan is pretty minimal. You get a couple spoonfuls on a squished sesame seed bun. This comes with a few hard potato wedges, for $9. I would suggest that they knock a couple bucks of the price, get some decent fries (the wedges tasted old and reheated), and get some vegenaise for that cole slaw. It could taste good. The other problem was with the service. Despite being the only people there, the bartender seemed disinterested. She did not offer us a menu, and when I asked for water she gave me a small, room temperature glass. They also had only 2 beers on tap and the whole place just seemed a little sad. Needless to say, I won't be running back any time soon. read more

I totally agree with the last review and can also say that Brooklyn Safehouse is my new go to for yummy, fresh food. The menu as well as the dishes I've tried (deviled eggs, wings, white bean soup, quinoa salad and kale salad so far) are totally solid. The kale salad - with roasted squash and pepitas (yum) - was one of the best I've had. Again, super fresh and not smothered in some heavy ambitious dressing that kills the flavors. The menu is a great mix of veggie and non veggie options so you can take all your friends, and everyone will find something to eat. The atmosphere is super low key, so don't be fooled into thinking the food won't be delicious. There is nothing pretentious about this place, which is hard to find in Greenpoint these days. I hope our locals will start to take notice and begin to enjoy what they are offering here. The other nearby popular food options can't compete for price and tastiness. read more

Free Wifi And billiards. Like the look but Poor drink list and always empty. Haunted? read more

I have to consider that the place just opened and they're still finding their footing. With a couple small changes this could be a good addition to the area. Different from the fucking small-plate / $10 drink places that the neighborhood is saturated with. It's just a beer and sandwich place. It's not Alameda, don't expect that. But if that's what it's gonna be, do something interesting with the sandwiches you have. Look at what No.7 or Jimmy's does. Give me a reason to be here instead of those places. The food is good. for $10-$13 bucks though they could use some better bread. The potato wedges are a fine alternative to fries. The black bean burg is good but get a couple more veggie options on there for veggie folks. Get rid of the pasta no one wants to eat that shit at a bar. There's no screens, this is great. They need a good beer on tap, one that people want to go to a bar to drink. Like Guiness, Brooklyn Lager, Peaks, something special. Not Captain Lawrence! That shit sucks and no one wants to drink it. They need to put their beer prices on the wall or on the menu or something, and they should be a dollar or two less than the nearby places. There should be a reason to be here rather than Pencil Factory or Oak & Iron. They need good bottled options, something distinct- not the beers you get on a cruise ship. Get Naragansett- or some other cheap beer, something I can sit there and drink 6 of. Give me a reason to sit at the bar here rather than Jimmy's or Shayz. Get some better music. I'm not a music asshole but I was sitting here & they played like Nickelback and Korn. That's the sort of thing that will sour and prejudice anyone's opinion. I haven't read the other reviews but I bet people are making fun of it. Just put your Pandora on the Arctic Monkeys station and let it pick the music. It doesn't have to be completely Pitchfork approved but don't let it alienate people. Get some decent lights. There are no windows so make it a decent nook to hole up in and get shitfaced. read more

One of the last bars of its kind in Brooklyn. Cheap Beer (4 dollar cans, what?) free pool and a very quiet and relaxed atmosphere. I could come here to get work done or i could easily chill here to pre game before going to a concert in the neighborhood. The fact that it's only a short walk from the hipster bermuda triangle of bedford/wythe/kent and north 11th makes it an even better option for meeting friends away from the williamsburg crowds. read more

There is a reason this place is always empty, and that reason, this place is awful. It's completely uninspired and the menu is as basic as it gets. No decor, no ambiance, no vibe. Nothing. I walked into an empty room and the guy, presumably the owner or manager, was slouched over at the counter staring at his computer screen like a zombie for the whole time I was there. Didn't pick up his head to introduce himself, or talk about the we spot. Nothing. The bartender/batista was friendly enough I suppose. Unless something drastic changes, I'll never go back as there is no reason to. read more

I just have to say that this is my favorite new spot to go to in Greenpoint. I work in the neighborhood and I have to stop by every time I am in the area. The food is epic, my hat's off to the chef even though I rarely wear one. I am a burger guru, and the Brooklyn Safehouse Burger is the best meal I have had in Brooklyn in years. They have a great environment, free wifi, great coffee, a good selection of beers and wine. If you want to find the best people to interact with in Greenpoint, this is the place. Now lets talk about the people that work there. They are so down to earth plus they have some smoking hot women that work there(: My only regret is that I have to go away for over a year this summer. To find such a rare gem like this place is what I live for. I feel for those people that give this place a bad rating, majority are men... maybe I should call them little boys. Please, if you hate yourself and all you can find is wrong in the world, just keep your comments to yourself. You know that saying if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all. Nut up or shut up. Just writing this review makes me want to go over to the Brooklyn Safehouse NOW. My main goal before I go is to try everything on the menu. If anyone reading this review and you happen bump into me here, I am a very dangerous man. Please do say hello, I am still very friendly. Best, Joe US Army read more

Gem, and a dying breed, and I hope it has a long life, but during the pandemic it has slowly begun attracting Jimmy Buffet-loving date-rape types (the kind that usually hung around the barge). read more

Just went there this past weekend the burger is outta this world and the chicken fingers are really tasty the staff is very friendly and helpful and the waitress is really hot FYI there is not liquor license yet but i believe he was the owner and i was told its arriving this week. read more

Great bar, free pool, amazing owners, super cool regulars. Tony is great & their prices are better than pretty much every other bar in greenpoint. read more

Dive bar to the fullest. I love the atmosphere in here. It's just super local and you can just tell that everyone in here knows each other. There are a few beer specials before a certain time. I wouldn't recommend the beers they have on tap. All of them taste like shit. I think there's something wrong with their draft system. Stick with bottled beer. There's also a taco vendor a the back of the bar. I peaked at their menu, looks good but prices were a different story. After spending a few minutes at the bar, the bartender told us the pool table is free. The pool table is a little uneven. It's not balanced very well and the felt on the table is super fuzzy. By now, you're wondering what's so good about this bar? Well, it's simply the atmosphere. Everyone was just friendly locals and that's what I enjoyed. Sure the tap beer sucked, pool table was unbalanced but free, it's a dive bar! Whateya expect? It's plenty spacious in here. There a few booths and the area in the back by the pool table and taco spot is plentiful. The only thing that's missing in this joint is some live music. read more

great bar, great food, free pool. what more can you ask for from a friendly neighborhood bar? read more

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We had a fantastic time here. The best vegetarian burger I've ever had in my life (portobello) and my partner had a perfectly cooked burger with fried egg. The ambience is relaxed and the decor is rustic and very Brooklyn. Free pool is a bonus and the server and owner/chef personally ensured a wonderful time. Disregard all negative reviews. read more

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The service was terrible, the bartender seemed confused about the menu and wrote my order wrong (instead of portabello burger he had written beef burger), no one even offered us water. The chef/owner was very apologetic, they had no potatoes for the potato wedges, and no mushrooms for the Grimaldi burger option. Instead of the potatoes we were offered side salads. I got a kale side salad with a generous amount of kale and bits of butternut squash but way too much Parmesan cheese. When my burger finally came the portabello was room temperature, and it had a distinct vinegar flavor as if it had been pickled or as if it was just bad. The mozzarella cheese was bellow string cheese quality to say the least. I have had tons of portobello burgers in the past, never one like this. It was disgusting and almost inedible. tl:dr stop at this place for a quick drink (if you are desperate), dont stay for the food. read more

Very cool place with very good food. I've had the chicken fingers, which are real good, even better dipping sauce, like a spicy mayo sauce. Real good. Hamburgers are big, and real tasty, filling and satisfying. Falafel sandwich is real good too. Haven't had anything bad here yet. Cool atmosphere, and cool staff. I highly recommend the Brooklyn Safehouse read more

I cant speak for the in-restaurant experience, but I ordered delivery from here which was extremely disappointing to say the least. Delivery took over an hour (seamless promised 30-45 mins). Wings were the grossest I've ever had - cold, dry, with a weird flavor that was NOT buffalo sauce. One of the wings looked like it had already been gnawed on. The mac and cheese had a thick crispy cheddar crust with very minimal pasta. Also the cheese was congealed and luke warm. Disgusting. Fire your cooks. I will not be ordering from them again. read more

Amazing tacos, burritos and a great vibe. We are happy, well-fed and impressed thoroughly by this little neighborhood gem.

This new restaurant falls sadly far short of its most base potential as an empty space with tables and a kitchen in it. After watching the shrouded windows for what felt like a year, we finally went for dinner the other night. It was empty except for us, and I thought, maybe it's so new that nobody knows about it yet. Nope, we were told it's been open for several months. Why then is it empty when so many other new restaurants in the area are bursting at the seams? It's the lackluster food, the lack of liquor or beer, and the general ambience which called to my mind several midwestern college town sandwich shops I used to go to in the 90s - down to the music. I feel a special sort of pity for an empty restaurant, and that pity has led me to eat some pretty dicey meals in my life. So, here, we ordered a bacon burger and a Cuban. Hard to make those boring, but they both lacked flavor and the burger was super mushy, completely raw. Food like this is not worth pinning a whole restaurant's, or would-be restauranteur's, future on. New Yorkers will put up with a LOT to get a good burger - ridiculous lines in the snow, waiting for hours for a table, paying out the nose - and we'll go out of our way to avoid a bad one. I won't be heading back to this spot even though it's the closest restaurant to my house. read more

This is easily the worst takeout I've had in 32 years in New York. I can't speak to the dine-in experience so by all means check out their location. Do not order in from here. The food arrived two hours after we ordered it, which, ok, it's Wednesday I guess? Setting that aside, everything was bland, cold, and heavily shaken. The deviled eggs were basically egg salad, and not a particularly good egg salad. The spaghetti was nearly sauce-less and sincerely overcooked. Basically this $75 meal tasted like a teenager made it, and then shook it, as a joke. read more

My wife and I went there the other night to try it out. We smelled the bacon from a block away and decided to investigate. The bartender/waiter was really nice. We split a kale salad a small Mac and cheese and the deviled eggs. Everything was really tasty. We finished off with a brownie Sunday which was simple but perfectly done. I look forward to going back soon. read more