Cool place! Nice divey atmosphere, cider on tap, free pizza with every drink. The pizza is light on cheese and sauce but that's always the case with dive bar free pizzas, and it's nice and crispy and you can even pay a buck to add a topping. The bartender as busy but seemed nice. Good happy hour prices too. read more

Looks like a dive bar, smells like a dive bar. The main attraction here is the free pizza you get with a $4 purchase ... aka a drink purchase. Honestly, it's pizza so why not. The drink prices/deals were pretty reasonable. We came here to kill time because the wait for a table at Sweet Chick down the block was over an hour. Had a couple beers, some pizza, AND there's also arcade games (including skee ball!) The games all take card as well, not just coins/singles. read more

They've updated it. The bar is much more modern but still the same dive feel. The pizza is really good and extra toppings are just a buck, try sausage and pepperoni. The female bartender is so sweet and attentive. The male one, not so much, on his phone constantly and charged me extra for my beer. I should have spoken up but ehhh, I just pick my battles sometimes. Head there for cheap eats and drinks. Lots of seating, lots of games, and a jukebox you control. PS.- Tip your pizza guy! read more

Very divey but decent prices on beer and free (or $1 depending on the time of day) personal size pizza. Can't beat that deal. People from all walks of life; suits, bikers, hipsters, sluts, snobs - they're all here. No table service. Worth stopping by if in the area and are interested in a beer ($5-6) and a free (or $1) pizza. read more

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Very comfortable place very attentive staffCheese Pizza jalapeño Crocodile'sPints Shots ComboMexican Car Crash

Came to Williamsburg on a whim. Passing by this place and they were blasting "I Wanna Sex You Up" & I was sold on going in. So I went in. $8 drinks? $1 pizza? Skeeball? Juke box? Yes!!! My drink was nice & strong & the bartenders were so friendly. I didn't try the pizza, but it smelled really good. If I'm ever back in the neighborhood, I'd definitely go back! read more

Charleston - Shots - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not my type of scene as this place attracts a very interesting crowd I shall say. The music is all over the place as they play every genre imagine, hip hop, old music, rock n roll, heavy metal. The drink deals are amazing I shall say. $20 for a pitcher of beer and they have a awesome selection of beers to choose from. That's pretty much paying for 5 beers for $4 each. And it isn't Coors Light or Budlight, It was good quality beer too! read more

#I'm impressed this place is still around. Still has affordable drinks and free pizza. #RIP the guy who died. read more

Charleston - Beer - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's a dark and stormy night. Okay, it is dark because you've been drinking all day and it is not actually stormy. You and your friends want to grab pizza and a beer off the Bedford stop, and you've only got about $20 left. Go to Charleston! For $5 you can get a shot and a beer, and a free 8' inch pizza (toppings for $1). You can give the shot away, because you have had enough already, and to a drunk person that is the greatest gift ever. Then, you can nosh on your pizza upstairs in this little seating area with tables. Kind of like a VIP at a speakeasy. It overlooks the ski ball area, so it becomes dinner and a show. Music wasn't that loud, so you could sit and talk to your friends. You could also make a phone call to the last bar you were at to make sure that they still have drunk friend #3's cell phone that she left in the bathroom. They have it? Perfect. Faith in humanity restored. Another bite of pizza and our night continues... read more

Nice laid back spot. Only downfall was NO HENNESSY. Security in there was on point. I seen two drunks get thrown out. The bartenders are nice and heavy with the drinks. U also get a $1 pizza for every drink you purchase. If you want to add toppings it's a dollar more. They have a huge connect four which was fun. read more

Stumbled upon this amazing bar when my cousin and I were looking for a laid back bar to grab a pint before heading to a concert. It did NOT disappoint! The bartender Eric is awesome and attentive. He even graciously let us chow down on our sweets from Martha's Country Bakery (of course I shared with him) (and it was around 430 on a Friday, so it wasn't packed and we weren't wasting space) Stayed about an hour or so... Sat at the bar and chatted with a few awesome locals..and then, SKEEBALL!!! As a Jersey girl, this is my jam. We had a blast. No frills, good vibe. Can't wait to go back. read more

This is one of my favorite after work places. Divey bar with happy hour/ free pizza ($1 for extra toppings) to snack on while you chat and lay back. I always enjoy a Chardonnay and/or a margarita while I decompress after a long day. Bartenders and main guy at the pizza section are always friendly. Edit: I had to drop a star. This place has random plumbing issues where the whole bar will smell like toilet. They need to fix that ASAP read more

Extremely popular place just a short walk from the Bedford Ave stop of the L train. Long bar maybe 18 stools; a few booths in front. Fourteen draft beers. I will post a pic. High energy classic rock playing. Rear room with skeeball and some kind of shooting game. I liked the sign for a "Family Feast" - a pitcher of beer and four shots. And they give a free personal pizza with any drink. Bartender gives you a single ticket which you take to the kitchen window which is opposite the bar. Extra toppings are $1.00 each - pay the bartender for a different ticket. Cook rings a bell as your pizza is ready - no servers. Excellent crispy thin crust pie. I was impressed. They only do pizza - no burgers, no salads. One of the best bars on Bedford. Place is old and a little divey. Bartender told me that the place opened in 1943. Why the name - no idea. read more

Charleston - Drink menu behind the bar. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I sat at the bar for 10 minutes and the bartender never even came over to me but I'm going to chalk it to the game because I was coming in here for years and I never had that issue but she was loving her vape so it is what it is Thursday night going into Friday. Clown Ish!! read more

My friend Stef and I came here after Bembe to score some free pizza with our beer. (For $4 a piece, we got a beer and a personal sized pizza!) The bartender was pretty nice, though we only ordered the one thing and then sat at a table. The guys in the kitchen were more than hospitable and had our pizzas done in about 5 minutes or so. The crowd on Sunday night, when we stopped in, appeared to be an older crowd, with a few younger 20 somethings mixed in here and there. The bathroom was rather odd though, the frame of the mirror was in the shape of some kind of fairy princess dress. I thought this was a bar, not a children's dentist office? Other than the weird mirror in the ladies room, what you see is what you get. A chill place to grab some free pizza with whatever drink you order. read more

Oh, how I love this place. If you're looking for a no frills bar, this is your place. From 12-8pm everyday, they operate on happy hour prices, where drinks are around the $4-$6 range and most (if not all) of your drinks come with a personal pizza. EVERY SINGLE DRINK GETS ITS OWN PIZZA. If you're a pizza lover, open up your heart to your new favorite spot - Charleston. The place is definitely extra divey, with dim lights, random seats, the odd game or two in the back. The service is always on point though, but make sure to ask for your pizza ticket, because they don't always just give them to you. They also check your IDs at the door and don't allow any outside liquids in. I've had to throw away a few water bottles and force down some kombucha too quickly before here. I really can't say anything bad about this spot. If all you're looking for is a drink and some socializing, Charleston has you covered. read more

Charleston - Drinks so cheap + free pizza - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I don't know why anyone has an issue with this place! Holy cow, the bartenders are extraordinary every time I come. I love Zoila and Dessi so much -- they're willing to go the extra mile every time. Please check this place out if you're going to a show nearby or are trying to celebrate on the cheap side. I really wish I had found this place earlier! read more

I dunno why I never came in here. $1 personal pizzas with a drink purchase. My Heineken was $2 during the happy hour. Yeah, Heine sucks but you forget all about that when you're getting owned in skeeball by some ****ing savant! I'm...I'm sorry...I just...he was so good...I'm sorry. read more

Love this place! Free small pizza with your drink, can't go wrong. Will forever go back! read more

Charleston - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They had me at free pizza with a drink! Who wouldn't go to this bar? It's a dive bar, very dark and dainty-- Honestly I walk past it every time I'm on my way to the gym (5:15AM) and I think to myself... Ewww that place looks very dirty-- who would hang out at a place like this? Wow is that throw-up? And then I realize oh crap.. Me.. It's Me I would totally hang out at this establishment and I do.. Probably 4 times a month if I count correctly. Of course that's a min of 4 times a month. They have Happy Hour everyday-- That means Saturday and Sunday too!! The holy grail. It's $1 of the beers and drinks. The best deal is $5 for a shot and a beer... Who needs a chaser when you have beer? (this is how you know you're going to be waking up wasted) But have no fear.. The $1 or free pizza is here! Yes you read that correctly.. It's a $1 for your own personal pizza. with every drink from 8PM to like 3AM. In my mind I was thinking holy crap how do they make there business here? Every drink you get a pizza-- they have no profit (my business class came in handy) and they I realized.. Well how many pizza's can one person eat? That's right Angelica.. Logic.. You probably will not eat more then 2 pizzas. You also have the options of toppings for and extra $1. The Free pizza is from 12Pm-8PM. They have an indoor and outdoor(front) area-- love the outdoor tables.. they actually have holes for your drinks so they don't fall.. They can't have you wasting alcohol. Very load but in a fun way, they have a jukebox. Favorite part: Everyone comes here!! You will see all walks of life at this bar and you don't feel any different. Here it doesn't matter who you are what you do.. Here you are just out to have a great time.. and that is the best part! Can't wait to go back-- This review got me excited. read more

Boy is this place loud and crowded and hot (and sweaty from body heat). It'a actually very ridiculous. Be prepared to not hear your own thoughts. It's basically a frat bar. The only reason for that extra star is the FREE PIZZA with beer! And the cheap shitty beer. read more

Came here for a little bit. Its very cute, has an old look to it. Definitely trendy like most places in Williamsburg BK are now. They have $1.00 pizza which is not too bad and there are several topping choices [$1 each topping]. You can really beat this anywhere because it is a personal small pie not just once slice. Their cider is pretty goof, and very seldom do i drink beer or cider. I enjoyed it. There are plenty of seats whether it is at the bar or tables. The service was also pretty good. There was no memorable music so its a spot to chill in not go out and have a blast. [Maybe its because I went on a tuesday?] The only train nearby is the L which can be inconvenient. I was coming from downtown BK so the travel was a struggle. The G train leaves you on Metropolitan Ave and you can travel to the L on Lerimer [same stop] and take it uptown Manhattan bound one stop and you are there. The train is literally on the corner of the block. Not dazzled by it, but it was cute. If I'm in the area I would possibly return, not too sure. No reason not to, however theres no reason to go out of my way and return. read more

This bar is great depending on who's there. I have had some great nights here and some pretty boring ones too. My roommate and I love coming here on week nights when it's pretty slow and just getting a few beers and their pizza (free with drink purchase so !!). We can sit in the back, the music isn't too loud, and just kind of hang out with out spending $$$ On weekends this place is usually packed (mostly cause it's right next to the Bedford stop on the L). If you come with one or two people you're really not going to get much privacy (which is great if you're trying to meet people). I really only like the weekends if you have a big group of people with you. The music is also controlled by who's there (they have one of those new jukebox-things) so there can be a lot of variety in the song choices. It's a great bar to start the night and drink a lot for cheap. read more

This is one of those stop in bars before going to a show---which is exactly what I did. This place has beer and shot specials, a jukebox which means the vibe is eclectic, free personal pan pizza with every drink (though you have to make sure you ask, our bartender did not offer =[ ), enough space for seating though probably hard to come by on a busy night. Bathrooms were divey but clean and locked. Overall definitely a place to stop in while on your way somewhere or a good place to people watch with friends. Loud so it would be hard to carry on a conversations but entertaining none the less. read more

I LOVE this effing drink boyz!!! CAR CRASHHH!!! This is actually a picture from existing conditions, a great cocktail bar in manhattan read more

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After having dinner in Clinton Hill, my hubby and I decided we wanted some pickleback shots and headed to Williamsburg. The bar is not a classy upscale bar FYI. This is our second time here and we had a great time. The bar area is pretty big with about 3 bartenders and we didn't have to wait long for a drink or a seat. Music selection is from a jukebox. They have happy hr specials from 12-8 w/ a free personal size pizza with a purchase of $4. Awesome!!! I love pizza. It's a very thin crust, nothing to rave about but it goes well when you are drinking and umm it's free!!! If you come after 8pm it's only $1. If you look behind the bar they have different specials going on. The Family Feast is pretty good. A pitcher of beer and 4 shots for $30! Sold!!!!! Try a pickleback shot. It's a shot of whiskey chased w/ some pickle brine. Mmmmmm the salty taste after the whiskey is so good!!!! If you come with a group of people or even on a date I think it's a pretty sold time. It's not so romantic but it's dark inside so I guess it can be. Bartenders are on point, drink specials are great and free or $1 pizza is awesome! Oh you can also enjoy some arcade games in the back. How can you not have fun with all of this??? Cheers!!!!! read more

This place was bad bad bad. I met up my friends here for New Years and I can say I'm definitely not coming back. Drinks took forever and it was a bit water down. As I was going to the restroom I can see puke all over the tables and floors it was gross!!!! I've never seen a bar wer everyone is puking. read more

Chill atmosphere. The girls behind the bar welcome you in and keep it lively! Laura you da bomb!! Thanks for making my birthday weekend fun! See you again soon!! Must come if in the area or even come if not near by. Love this spot! read more

We got winners, we got losers, TouchTunes Jukebox lovers and boozers. An' we got yuppies, we got bikers, An' we got , thirsty and hungry drunks. And the girls next door dress up like movie stars. Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar. We got cowboys, we got thugs, and a lot of babies daddy's, and babies mama's, babies mama's mama's. Broken hearted fools and suckers. An' we got hustlers, we got fighters, Early birds and all nighters. And the veterans talk about their battle scars: Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar. I love this bar, It's my kind of place. Just walk in through the front door, Puts a big smile on my face. It ain't too far, come as you are. Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar. I've seen short skirts, we've got Wall Streeter's Blue collar boys and hipsters. An' we got lovers, lots of lookers, An' I've even seen dancin' girls and tranny hookers, And we like to drink our beer from a can Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, I love this bar, yes I do! read more

My fave dive bar EVER. Been coming here for 10 years. Order pizza with extra cheese to feel like authentic Brooklyn pizzeria grade. Staff is always friendly, decent crowd, good people all around. Security not pretentious, kinda like Cheers except more diverse. Give it a try, shots come on silver trays, jukebox, and skeeball. read more

And when I walked into the Charleston it was like the bartender raised his hands above his head and screamed: BLESS YOU, my CHILDREN, my HIPSTER soul-seeking fruits of the earth that have ARRIVED! And may CHRIST BE in this PBR, and may the GOOD LORD JESUS BE in this free pizza, and behold, as I RAISE my hands with praise, I SING unto the dirty kids that BEDFORD avenue is no WASTELAND, and that you will be SAVED by your trust fund, AMEN. read more

The smell of pizza is intoxicating... Good thing they're only $1! This really is the place if you want a casual hang with friends on Bedford. The bar staff are all super cool, the video games rule, and there's always a seat somewhere. And for some reason, it just seems to be the perfect destination on a snowy night in the city. One of the keys to my heart is Fireball, and they seem to love it too. A match made in Heaven! read more

When I first walked in here, the smell that hit me was a wall of stale beer, body odor, and something else that was not identifiable. I'm a fan of the dive bar atmosphere, just not the dive bar stench. They have what looks like pretty good deals as far as beers and shots go, but if you're thinking of getting the $5 beer/well whiskey shot, BEWARE! The well whiskey will make your skin crawl. Better to upgrade to $7 beer and Jameson. I can't really emphasize how much the smell really brought down the whole experience. Twenty minutes in, the door guys were smoking outside and the entire bar filled with cigarette smoke on top of the stench. What's the point of the no smoking-in-bars law if people are just going to open a window and smoke directly outside? There are better dive bars in Manhattan that don't smell like something died in the corner. read more

This is nothing fancy, but the amount of alcohol and decent beer you can get is crazy. 1 pitcher of IPA, 4 shots and a free pizza for $25- plus you get a free cheese pizza for every $4 you spend. Definitely a good time. You can pay $1 for additional toppings- not the greatest but it's nearly free! read more

Charleston - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lose a finger, or lose your dignity. Choose one. Because after 5 mexican car crashes, one of the two will definitely happen. AND YOU'LL LOVE IT. read more

This place is a filthy rodent nest...Anytime I see people eating the pizza I pray for them. I've lived in a 3-block radius since it opened. It used to be some kind of old restaurant and they didn't bother to upgrade the inside at all. The seats are torn, the floors are gross, and they have mice - especially since the construction has been going on next door. Personally I don't dig the clientele either - lots of faux punk rockers, etc. Everyone looks like he or she needs a bath. Then again maybe you enjoy that. If so, more power to ya! If not, and you're looking for the pizza deal, check out Lulu's in Greenpoint or Alligator Lounge off the Metro stop. If you want cheap beer there are plenty of other alternative dives in the 'hood that seem less filthy/skeevy. read more

This place will make you want to go to rehab. I'm dating a dude who likes dive bars, they aren't my thing, but I like hanging out with him enough to forget about my surrounding sometimes, as long as said surroundings aren't completely offensive. The night I went to The Charleston, I knew where I was for sure. We ended up at this place because said guy mentioned wanting to go to a dive bar, and I said "there's this place called the Charleston, it definitely seems like a dive bar, but I've never been in..." It was one of those moments when you know you're about to enter a zone to which you just do not belong, but, hey, that's what adventures are, right? That's how you find out that you belong exactly where you thought you didn't. I was right; I didn't belong, in this case, I should have kept my ass out of there. The bartender was forgettable, which is totally fine. I had a rum and coke, which he didn't screw up. The patrons, urm, I think these are the punks (by that I don't mean all homeless people) who beg for cash on Bedford Ave. I'm convinced they just take their earnings to the Charleston. If you want to hang with people who look like they might have showered in a fortnight, move on. If you don't want someone's dirty, wet dreadlock to splash on you, move on. If you don't want to be smacked in the mouth by a psycho girl who without prompting comes over and starts yelling at you and your date, move on. The best part of this place is the name, because it reminds me of the dance I've been wanting to learn, so I can yell out "Charleston," and break into a jig with my friends. read more

I hadn't (wait is that a word...yup, I spell checked). Like I was saying before I so rudely interrupted myself, I hadn't come in to The Charleston for like ever and now I've been here twice in the last week. Once at night and once during the day. Each time falling more and more in love. The nighttime...hmm, I think it was Sunday. Beer, yes! Pizza, sure! I'm not hungry but you'd have to be a commie to say no to free pizza. Death metal or something on the jukebox...whatever. Good times w/ the friends and random people. And the daytime was yesterday...we, some lovely friends and I decided to partake in an afternoon cocktail while killing time before we were so lucky to go over and see The Daily Show (that's right be jealous). As we are walking past the bartender gives us this knowing smile that just ushers us in. Yeah, he was real cute. Again w/ the pizza and the beer and the added bonus of Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains The Same on the big screen telly. And this adorable bartender made us yummy shots that I am totally going to make for people at the bar I work at so they think I'm genius and tip me lots of money like we tipped darling boy. P.S. Additional info: Cool bands play downstairs. The Chareleston is nowhere near The Daily Show. And the other bartenders besides the one I've been gushing about are the bee's knees too! read more

Charleston is a cool bar located in the trendy neighborhood of Williamsburg. What makes this a go to spot? I'll keep it short & simple. - You can pay less than 10 bucks and get a pitcher of Miller and a shot on the side. - They have personal pan pizzas for $1. Yes, ONE DOLLAR and any extra toppings is a dollar extra. They have a ton of variety in terms of toppings. - A few arcade games are located in the back. - It's located right by the L train on Bedford. The music is blah, but other than that everything else is just fine by me. read more

Solid place for your drinks and mini pizza cravings. I've been coming in for a few years after being introduced on a whimsical Williamsburg bar crawl and haven't looked back since. The bartenders I've encountered over the years have always been pleasant and more than willing to serve up a fair pour of cocktails. The prices are really reasonable considering the rising prices in the surrounding area. They always have specials that can accommodate any budget. One of the popular selections are the Friendmakers which include 5 Jameson shots for $20....can't beat it! Another is a Tekate and a shot for $7...you also have the option of playing your selected tunes off the jukebox. Music varies from Rock, Hip Hop and Old school. This place is great for groups or for nights when you want to sit back with a drink special and chill :) read more