Great selection of beers on tap and in the fridge. The food selection could be greater but service…read moreis fast and there is free candy! The backroom fit our large group. It's cutely decorated and was an active but not crowded when we visited on a weekend.

Really liked Brewers Row - they have a decent selection on draft along with a solid can selection…read more The backyard seemed cute, but was too packed by the time we got there. They have plenty of games to entertain yourself with while enjoying a brew, and the team working there was super friendly and helpful. It's definitely a family friendly establishment, saw quite a few kids.

I visited BierWax for an impromptu happy hour with friends. On such a cool evening, the covering…read moreover the outdoor seating area was appreciated. Since I was not planning to indulge too much, I opted to sip on a cider. It was my second time here, the first time being on a Sunday when there was a DJ, and that was a great time too. BierWax may just become my new watering hole.

BierWax is a craft beer and vinyl record listening bar that opened in Brooklyn, New York in 2017…read more It was founded by DJ and record collector Chris Maestro. Born in Queens to a Guyanese father and a Dominican mother, Maestro grew up in Flushing, Queens with a fervent love for hip-hop. He started DJing in his early 20s and has collected records obsessively ever since, particularly in genres that gave rise to hip-hop: funk, soul and jazz. He was bitten by the craft beer bug during a trip to Hong Kong in 2005, and his search for new brews led him to craft beer festivals and brewery tours. Early on, Maestro noticed that there weren't a lot of people of color at craft breweries or craft beer bars. He longed to open his own space where people like him could feel right at home and discover new beer in the process. In addition to BierWax's finely curated tap list, the bar is also home to over 5,000 vinyl records. The bar frequently hosts guest DJs as well. BierWax has a strict "No Requests Please" policy--not because of "High Fidelity"-style snobbery, but because there are just too many records⁠ to manage. If every customer made a request, the bar would need a dedicated team just to comb through the stacks. And then who would pour the beer? I visited BierWax this past summer while I was cycling around NYC. I was trying out a number of Brooklyn and Queens breweries and pizzerias and this was my second stop of the day. Craft beer and vinyl are two of my favorite loves, so I felt right at home here. Not only was I impressed by the craft beer selection but also the enormous amount of vinyl records adorning the shelves on the wall. There was a great playlist going during my visit and the bartender on duty was a really cool guy who engaged in some great conversation with me. I enjoyed pours of The Seed's "As Simple As Renewal?" (Kellerbier) and The Drowned Lands' "Summer Terra" (Double New England IPA). Both of them were fantastic! Although craft beer bars that feature vinyl are becoming more common now, BierWax is a place that is truly special. I highly recommend this bar to craft beer and/or vinyl aficionados and I really hope to return!

Overall rating: 4.8…read more Super cute spot near the Brooklyn museum. I already knew it was going to be a great place just by the other reviews, but I wasn't sure if it was going to be snooty or anything. Super chill, but very popular! My friend and I got lucky and got seats at the bar, but I could totally come here solo which is why I like it a lot! Beer is crafted and good. It's a tad bit bright but looks like people come to work, read a book or hang. The staff was really nice and I like how simple the menu is. I don't think I'd eat any snacks here, but I can try it out when I come back. Such a good find & highly reco!

One star review for hospitality. It's nearly 90 degree weather and I ended up taking a seat at one…read moreof their outside tables to eat lunch in the shade. Within 5 minutes, one of the employees comes outside to ask if I want to buy a drink. However, I'm almost finished with my lunch and answer no thanks, only for the employee to say in a huff, "Well, next time you should buy something if you want to use our seating." While I understand that as your business, you have the right to do this, it really just comes off as rude and condescending, turning what would've been a nonexistent interaction into a negative one that has completely soured my attitude toward this establishment. Considering that this establishment had roughly a dozen tables and 24 seats with only 4 seats or so occupied when I was around and I wasn't interfering with business on a slow afternoon, there shouldn't have been a problem with simply letting bygones be bygones. If this is what New Yorkers consider hospitality and acceptable behavior, no wonder people from most other states consider the population to be rude.

Went to see a comedy show in Brooklyn this past week so my friend and I wanted to get in early and…read morehave a few drinks. We couldn't find much in the immediate area we were in since it was pretty industrial. We stumbled upon The Owl Farm and gave it a try. A lot of places in the area either have food and no drinks or drinks and no food. The Owl Farm was a great bar with a cozy vibe and awesome bartender. Nico was tending bar and it definitely looked like he knew what he was doing. We ordered a couple of cosmos and they did not dissapoint. He made them perfectly and for a Wednesday night, there was a nice crowd there. The place was clean and had a laid back ambiance. There were pinball machines in the back and the fireplace made it feel all that more cozy on this rainy, cold night. If I lived closer, I'd definitely be here a lot more often but if you're in the area, definitely check this spot out!

Bar said "get the fuck out." Terrible vibe--don't go if you're a guy. Avoid…read more Option 2 (exact 85 chars): Bartender told me "get the fuck out." Awful place--don't go if you're a guy. Avoid. If you want harsher, funnier, or more sarcastic versions, tell me the tone.

Covenhoven has an always incredible tap list and great fridge for takeaway or onsite. Had the…read moregrilled cheese for the first time this past weekend and it was banging. My personal caveat is that it is very much a kid friendly place, which is a divisive topic so will leave it at that and allows you to make your own decision.

Covenhoven has such a cute backyard area! And in addition to having lots of fun craft beers, they…read morealso have a nice selection of cheese, meats, and olives to make your own charcuterie board! The bartenders are all very nice and if you want to try a beer you can just ask and they'll give you a little sample cup. All in all, such a nice play for hh or any hour of the day or night!

Where else can you listen to live bands while sampling kolaches from @kingskolache and birria from…read more@eltacosbrothers? The birria gives you life. And I highly recommend having it at the start or the end of the night. A small is $5 and will treat you right. The bartenders are amazing. They have LIVED. Listen to them. That is all

I really liked this bar. You were able to bring in your own food and there is lots of options…read moreoutside. It's a super chill vibe. A lot of people came here alone to enjoy a nice drink. Bartenders are super friendly there very nice seating inside and lots of space, no one is cramped up together. I would highly recommend this bar cocktails are decently priced. They also have live music. I was not there to see it.

I came here with some friends before a concert at Barclays center. I feel bad for even writing this…read morereview cause our waitress was very nice and apologized multiple times. But the kitchen was backed up a lot that food was taking too long to come out so we left still hungry. To put it in perspective, we had a reservation at 6pm. Our shared appetizers didn't even arrive until 6:45p. At 7:15p we asked if the kitchen even started on our main dishes and unfortunately they did not so we canceled our order because we had to leave soon for concert. Idk if this was a one off situation or common experience when they get busy on the weekends but this was not an ideal experience to say the least.

After dinner in the neighborhood, the fiancé and I stopped by for happy hour. I ordered the Oysters…read moreon HH for $1.50 each (6 minimum order). It ended up being Trivia Night on Thursdays at 7:30pm, so we decided to stay for it until 9:30pm. Thus, we ended up drinking many more rounds here. I had the cider while he had Guinness on tap, which was solid. The space started during the Pandemic in a garage, thus the name. It's cozy, but able to fit a good amount of people in a 2-car garage space. Nice, local spot for drinks and hanging out. They also have video games, darts, etc. for your entertainment too.

Hops Hill or nowhere is what I say! Great selection of craft…read morebeer. Vibes are chill and cozy. Bartender is friendly without trying to be your best friend. I prefer Fulton St over Atlantic for the vibes. There's a nice little courtyard in the back. If you like craft beer in a no fuss kind of place - go to Hops Hill.

Truly embarrassing visit. Context: we love great beer and travel for it. Have never been to a place…read morethis bad. The worst bartender I've ever had. I am 60 years old. Hated us from moment one-not sure why. Drive 2+ hours to get here-beer seemed great. Would rather poke my eyes out than ever return. Woman was despicable. Hated her job. Hated the world. Is this why I spend $14 for a beer? To feel her vibe?! No thanks. Her mixed drink tasted like water and I don't usually care. Came for my birthday. Worst place I can imagine. Horrible. Good beer but it wasn't worth this. Really regretted this choice and will never return. Emailed owners and not surprisingly, no response to either email. You don't want this place. Try Finback or Queue for sure.

Great neighborhood spot. Always great service and they are all so friendly. The pastries are always…read moresold out by noon ! That's how you know they are good. I love that they have a big yard and community events and art on the walls for sale

Small bar and cafe serving up fresh and flavorful coffee…read more Register located at the entrance and tap to pay is easy. Menu is located right above the register on the wall. Cappuccino 8/10 It has fruity sweet notes which is pleasant and it feels like a smooth light roast.

Came to Brooklyn for a concert and found this place…read more Fantastic. We got the burrata, which was delicious and very fresh. I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich, with grilled chicken, which didn't feel heavy at all and was absolutely delicious. The pork belly sandwich that my friend had was good, and he said that it had a spice to it that made it unique. We got a few rounds of the pigtail, and it was light refreshing and very summery. The wait staff was very friendly, and attentive.. and we sat out in the back and it was great. Would recommend if in the area!

Boy, this place should have been fantastic and just couldn't get there. My top-tier chum who…read moreliterally went to the school of hospitality and I stopped by here Tuesday night prior to the Nets game for some light bites and cocktails - I refuse to buy the overpriced crap at Barclays, so this seemed like more than a good compromise. I also had multiple chums from Brooklyn endorsing this spot, so everything seemed to be lining up for an excellent night. Unfortunately, I'm starting to think you just can't go to places like this on a Tuesday, but maybe it was just a bad night. I got here way before my chum due to our work schedules, literally 45 minutes or so. It wasn't 6pm yet and while there were definitely customers in both the bar area and the backyard outdoor section, it was pretty chill. I was able to secure a small table next to the bar right by the open window in the front (probably because the sun was glaring down on it, which wasn't an issue 10 minutes later) and just chilled out for a while, enjoying the excellent warm weather. This was the highlight of the experience, which unfortunately my chum did not get to enjoy. A lot of this was just unfortunate timing, I think. As I was waiting for my chum, people were practically streaming into the bar, probably about 25 or so, which I watched with increasing trepidation. Pretty much all of them wanted a drink, and there was only one bartender. They did not fix that problem until well into my chum's visit, so there was literally just the one guy making a gazillion drinks for about 45 minutes. Just no reason for that at all, especially given that they DID have the resources to divert and had a young woman back there at a certain point. But once I saw how crazy it was getting, I tried to pre-emptively order a second round, which he forgot about and had to ultimately be reminded of. It took literally half an hour to get the second drink. When my chum arrived, she went up to the bar to order her own drink and some of the arancini. She came back 10 minutes later and said she wasn't given the opportunity - THAT is completely insane. If you're so swamped that customers have to wait that long to even order much less get their drinks, you need help. Not clear where the disconnect was, but what started out as a great experience pretty much crash landed. Really disappointing. The crowd did thin out ultimately but the damage had been done. We were able to get the drinks but didn't bother with the additional app because we didn't want to risk missing a big chunk of the Nets game. So by not being even remotely attentive for a significant period of time, they left money on the table. I will say that the bartender himself maintained his professionalism throughout, and just kept making the drinks. Pretty much the opposite of what would have happened on Bar Rescue. This was on management, not the bartender. The drinks WERE good, which also made the service problems a shame. I got the Witch Doctor, which featured bourbon, rosemary, maple and lemon. Really well made, and appropriate for the unseasonably warm evening - it's the kind of bourbon cocktail made for summer. Would absolutely get that again. And the food was very solid. The star of the night was the arancini, which were featured prominently on the apps menu right at the time and promoted as one of their big selling points - deservedly so. These were honestly some of the best rice balls I've had. The cheese in the middle emphasized the flavors and wasn't too dense or overwhelming, the balls were cooked perfectly, and the sauce (the underrated part of rice balls for me) was delicious. Huge recommend. I also got a margarita flatbread to share with my chum, and that was good as well. Everything was going to come up short to the arancini, but it hit the spot. As mentioned, this was a random Tuesday night when maybe they don't have their full crew ready to rock. Maybe it was a fluke crowd surge? I just don't know, but the bottom line was that they weren't prepared for the customers who came in and were already there, and that's a big problem. If you can't deliver the same quality that you do on the weekends and predictably busier times, then you shouldn't be open that early in the week. Hopefully they figure it out because there's a lot to like here.