Great local spot. Cash only. It's fairly divey but they still have some cocktails as well as a good beer/draft menu. No pool table but they do have darts and outdoor seating. It gets pretty poppin Thursday-Saturday and the crowd is always great. Love this spot! (Oh they have couches too, love that ) read more

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mint mojito ($14) sex on the beach ($14) - great drinks but everything tends to be too sweet - sex on the beach tasted more like dessert and light on the alcohol - mint mojito was pretty refreshing and a bang for your buck! rating: 3/5 - super rowdy and crowded; a fun night out but not a great spot to chit chat because it gets extremely loud - vibe is cozy with the disco ball - quick service; we ordered a lot but got our drinks pretty quickly IG: @nom.noms.only read more

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Duck duck? More like suck suck this dj had no clue what to do. He spent the first few hours doing wild genre bending crossovers that made no one want to dance. But at least they were creative. Then he spent the next few hours throwing spaghetti at a wall playing random music from Harry styles to bad bunny to Drake (all of which I love separately) but none of it made sense together. No one danced. As soon as some one did dance he changed the song. This place is so cool and had so much potential but you NEED better DJS. read more

This place is not to be trusted and is very sketchy (not in a cool way, drinks aren't good and overpriced). I had my birthday there in June, and had my gifts stolen. I was in the bar not far from my things when they were stolen, and after I requested to see video footage, the owner said she caught the perpetrator but refused to show me. She had a video of my things getting stolen and violated but refused to show me because "drunk people are stupid". I believe it was an insider job and the lack of care and respect is borderline criminal. With peace and love I refuse to go back to this piece of shit bar and it'll get the day it deserves. read more

This is a very chill bar to check out in Brooklyn! The staff are all very nice and polite. The drinks were good! I had the whiskey sour and my girlfriend had the spicy marg. Overall, a great place for vibes, music, and drinks. read more

Darts, ducks, and drinks are what you'll find at this casual, neighborhood bar. You'll find a pretty normie crowd here considering it's in the heart of East Williamsburg, but I guess normie vibes draw normie patrons. This is a good thing to most people. It's annoying that they're cash only-- I really never have cash on me and while they do have an ATM I would personally not choose to go to this bar were it not for friends choosing it. Beers are in the standard $6-$8 range. My group managed to get some action on the dartboard, which made being here infinitely more interesting. Still, not much more to this place other than its amazing location. read more

The coziest dive around! Tons of seating (couches, bar stools, tables, etc.). I came here with a friend and got a glass of wine. It's cash-only, but there's an ATM inside. read more

Unassuming bar from the outside with a cool interior (looks like an old carriage house). Cold Friday night, not many.people.inside, so was able to grab one of the booths in the corner. Basic selection of beers (around $8-9), as well as cocktails ($12-14). Opted for one of the draft beers and stayed off to the side. Not at all loud inside, and different seating options depending on how big your group is. No food to speak of, but seems like you can bring some inside. Bartenders aren't super talkative, though drinks come out quickly. Cash only is a bummer (ATM inside) read more

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Quaint place with a dope old school vintage vibe. Pros Dog friendly Reasonably priced Decor is artistic and is pricing Music is 80's and nostalgic Cons Little small CASH ONLY. We wills till frequent it again!! read more

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Bartender dropped my change in a puddle of beer and when I asked for a different bill because I don't want to put soaking wet bills in my wallet she gave me all sorts of attitude and snatched my tip off the table. Ridiculous attitude and she should never work in a customer facing job read more

Chill spacious bar with Decent priced cocktails. But It's all cash babyyyyy *nice and empty after work read more

First time Bartender is chill but professional Midnight visit with my partner, overall ambient vibe Relaxing but upbeat music playing Two Mezcal Palomas, Pretty good LGBTQ rating : 4/5 As well would come back again but wish there were snacks read more

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Dropped in for a drink w my friend on Tuesday evening at 6pm. There weren't any signs up advertising happy hour specials or anything, but prices were pretty decent. They have bunch of beer + shot deals. Friend got the high life + whiskey shot ($8) and I got the Guinness + Jameson shot ($12). Vaccination proof was checked, which is great. It wasn't crowded, just what looked to be a bunch of regulars hanging out at the bar and one lone bartender working. Nice chill place to hang before dinner in the area. read more

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duckduck bar is a cozy neighborhood spot that's great for a casual drink. It's the type of place that screams "Brooklyn!" with its warm lighting and mish-mash of couches and chairs. A few reviews said this bar is dog friendly but it is *not* so you'll need to leave Fido at home. read more

It's a little bit hipster but it's a cool dive bar in bushwick. Prices are pretty steep I'd say for a Brooklyn dive. Your typical $7-8 beers. Some canned beer is a bit cheaper than the taps. A large range of cocktails on the other side of the menu (most tequila based). You can bring food in which is always a nice perk. Things I enjoy: The theme. Like ducks are great. I love a good rubber ducky. This bar is not shy of that. I like the spiral staircase that leads to where? I may never know. I like that there are two unisex singular bathrooms on opposing sides of the bar. I don't like that one is almost directly in front of a dart board. Act fast. Things I'm not crazy about: There's a weird attitude here. There's a bouncer that actually will card you if you're even pushing 40 and that's always an uncomfortable feeling to me with dive bars in the middle of nowhere. The bartenders are hit and miss. My friend got yelled at before I showed up at the bar and I guess she 'cut him off' for weaving on his way to the bathroom. Which I was fully expecting him to be a basketcase when I showed up but he was surprisingly almost sober. He just weaves maybe when he has to pee? Once I showed up they refused to service me for nearly 15-20 minutes even though I had cash in my hand to get myself a drink. Anyway, I think he is mildly attached to the bar with coming here after band practice from past years and presently. I'm torn because I feel like maybe it was cool 7 or 8 years ago and the present times have just made people angry and bitter. read more

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Cheap drinks. Solid music. Chill crowds. An absolute dive (in the best possible way). Definitely pop by here if you're over this way in Bushwick. read more

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Duckduck bar is a cozy Williamsburg spot with good vibes and cheap drinks. Good place to end the night with friends after hitting some of the other bars in the area. read more

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Love this place! A friend took me here for the first time on a Wednesday night, great vibes. There was a good amount of people here for a weekday night as well. Very cozy, vintage, laid-back decor. Feels like you're kicking it at your friend's place, and the drinks are great and affordable. Bartenders are super chill, friendly, and really quick with getting drinks to you, as well as checking in on how you're doing. Cool crowd here as well so don't be surprised if you find yourself chatting it up with other patrons after a couple drinks. :) Will definitely come back, awesome place to hang out. read more

This is a local bar in the neighborhood and one of my favorite. Niki the hot bartender is really chill and makes good drinks. Cool spot, good vibes, good drinks and good times. Def worth checking out. P.s. find the hidden work boots. read more

Review During Covid Decent little outdoor place that gets busy on weekends. Great for cheap simple drinks, or while you're waiting for food/reservation at a nearby restaurant, or if you want to bring outside food and eat there. You have to have a seat at the table before they let you order "for here," which is in line with the law. Had the Phil Collins and it was not great, but that's on me for trying to order a cocktail at a dive bar. Access to bathroom which is clutch! read more

Waiting for Win Son dinner Friday. My lover got to the area before me so he found a dive bar to his liking. It was airy and spacious, which I liked and also had diverse seating options. Would love to see more comfy couch seating by the windows. Perfect for a drink with friend(s) and especially for waiting for some tasty Taiwanese fusion food across the street. There is a curious hole in the ceiling with a ladder which makes me think this building has some history to it. read more

Hot spiced cider is great here. This bar is a chill spot with a causal interior, it's also pretty big if your rolling through with the homies. There's couches and tables and all sorts of places to post up here. Bartenders have all been real friendly and the prices are totally decent here. I like it, I've been a few times and I'll probably go a few more! read more

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I'm from NYC but have been living in Miami for the better part of my single jacket owning life. It isn't much of a coat either; it actually reminds me of one of these -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRBJcbj6AKk It was Thanksgiving weekend, the L train was rumbling overhead, and I was stuck in denim freezing, Siberian cold that was kicking me around the face and neck. I was traveling with a friend that's always prepared with her diminutive packet of baby-wipes and insulated Members-Only bomber jacket. While she was waiting for the hourglass to stop on her Blackberry, I was coordinating a safe retreat with the Yelp app's monocle function. .4 miles to freedom. It lead me right to duckduck's door and from outside you could hear the old skool hip-hop was on and poppin'. Once inside I thought the bartender was offering me a British sex act when he recommended a Hot Toddy, which he didn't bother explaining over the music. Rony Mō, "Do you know WTF a Taut Hottie is?" Handmade Clothes Wearing, Lesbian For A Year, Hipster Friend, "I don't know but it sounds like it involves poo." It's actually a comforting concoction of whiskey + black tea + honey + lemon garnished with star anise and a sliver of cinnamon. Soon enough I was starting to feel the thermogenic properties of the drink, and had to cool off with a Manchester Mule dry gin + ginger beer + lime + cucumber. I was essentially trying to ice bath and hot tub to my organs like athletes do post-game. I was cold again so I had the Egg Nog. Now a word of caution about this usually light libation. If Santa were drinking this nog he'd be feeling up Mrs. Claus in plain view of the elves and would probably get pulled over by the Air Force for an FWI (flying while intoxicated). It tasted like someone poured a Mini-Moo creamer into a glass of warm Sailor Jerry. I nearly choked and thought...bartenders make drinks. Drunks make stronger drinks than sober people. Drunk bartenders make the strongest drinks. They also make math errors. I paid with a dub and received $24 dollars change... Did I use a $40 dollar bill? I try not to make too many karma withdrawals so I told him he'd made a mistake. Which he rewarded by giving me the stink eye for interrupting him while he was grooming his ridiculous mustache -- http://defendwisconsin.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/rollie-fingers.jpg He recounted the money and gave it right back to me, like I was the dumbass. I was pretty miffed about not getting my Happy Hour tokens but, I didn't stick around to find out why. I pocketed my extra $14 bucks and took my FREE drinks back to my seat. I briefly entertained the idea of just leaving the difference as a tip but I can't reward that kind of behavior. Remember Santa's Egg Nog? Well once I do creamy drinks I can't go back to any other kind and in honor of "The Dude" I had a Caucasian next -- http://www.thedudeiseverywhere.com/?page_id=10 Sort of, I actually asked for a turbocharged version cuz I don't drink mixers. Chechnyan: equal parts Tia Maria/Bailey's/Russian Standard vodka over crushed ice, cuz Ruskies pound their ice into submission. My friend who's Moldavian had to correct me -- Sanina, "You're an asshole. First of all they're Chechens and the majority practice Sunni Islam and therefore...don't drink. How does it feel to have your Rocky IV/Eastern Promises/FPS Russia world go up in flames???" "Rollie Fingers" was so impressed by my drink he called over one of his buddies and said, "If you think it's brutal outside, you should try this guy's drink." He handed him a glass, plus a complimentary one for my friend. We cheered, spoke in faux-Russian accents, and made-up (for a limited-time only). I ask my now "friendly" bartender about the bathroom, because I see people popping in and out of hidden doors like Robert Angier in The Prestige. He points to the staircase in the center of the room, but I can see it's a decorative one that leads nowhere. We exchange forced smiles. Just then I see a guy suffering from the worst case of the sniffles I've ever seen, and wondered if things if the cause was coming out of his nose or up it. Either way both of those things are usually done in the restroom. Ladies it'll take quite a few travel sized baby wipes before the toilet is sanitized. Gentlemen, good luck in there. Heroin abusers, you'll feel right at home. So what's not to like about the Duckie besides the bathroom? It's just a few short blocks from the train and you can get Schmidt-faced for cheap. We spent around $70 but were drinking fancy stuff. Do you know what 20% of that is...$14...which I gave the bartender to buy some more beeswax for his pedo-stache. read more

Bartender served me the wrong beer, mixing it up with another customer, and refused to pour me the beer I ordered. She insisted that since the beers didn't smell different that I was lying to her even though my beer tasted nothing like the Stella Artois I ordered. read more

A kind of gross cash only neighborhood bar. As a woman, I don't go there by myself because dudes will talk to me. Not even trying to toot my own horn, but it just is that kind of place. I like going here while it's still sunny outside because if the weather is nice, the staff will open the huge windows and then it's like you're sitting in a covered patio which is nice. A little scared I might get scabies from the fabric couches though. I never get the fancy cocktails. I usually stick to simple drinks here. Happy Hour is two drinks for $6 but you have to use them for yourself--you get a wooden token. You can't buy yourself one drink and give your friend the other with the happy hour deal. Everyone has to get their own 2-for-1 special. I've had one bartender tell me I can use the token at a later date and another not accept the token so it feels a little scammy unless you drink both drinks back to back to ensure you get your money's worth. On the weekend nights it gets pretty crowded so I don't usually go then. However, a date and I once went in at like 3am on a Saturday night/Sunday morning and it was the perfect amount of people if you don't count the guy that definitely seemed to be doing drugs in the bathroom or the guy outside the window who was harassing me. I've also seen a fight break out outside and security had to break it up. Oh and years ago my friend was actually electrocuted by some holiday lights they had hanging inside. He was fine but told the bartenders so that they could take them down and they were rude to him about it. Even though he literally was SHOCKED and being a polite about it. read more

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I've never been to a "dive bar" of this size before, but it is awesome. My favorite bar in this general area. They do everything right. Drinks and specials are awesome. They gave me cheese doodles while I sat and had a great conversation with the bartender. The seating it great, the space is open and neat. I truly "love" this bar. Atmosphere: 10 Service: 10 Drinks: 10 I don't see need for any improvement. 5/5 read more

My favorite bar in this area in Brooklyn. It's cash only so it weeds out the unwanted type of people. The atmosphere is great, drinks are delicious and the people are great! read more

Fine bar in East Williamsburg. Nothing too special. Cash only. Decent selection of drinks. I think the sell is that it is open until 4 am, one of the only bars doing that in this area (if not the only). Definitely a cool hang! read more

Was very busy and popping. Seemed like a good place to go with friends, not so much by yourself. Very cool ambience though.

Love duck duck! Cash only. There's an atm though. Drinks are cheap! Spacious environment. Sufficient amount of seating throughout -- there are bar table tops, booths, benches, couches, and the bar itself. The overall interior design is great! Very fun, unique, and quirky decor. Music will depend on who is working I think. Overall, a great dive bar to hang at! read more

I came here on a weekday evening with two of my friends and let me just say... wow. To sit on a couch with great friends and listen to exactly the music you want to be hearing, drinking a dark and stormy... heaven. The drink prices are a little steep but also it's New York so I can't blame them but still... $14 for a pretty normal cocktail will never get less shocking. But to be honest.. I will be back.. and I will spend an absurd amount of money again... read more

I will always be a wh*** for duck duck. Absolutely love this place. Cheap strong drinks and super chill vibe

Name a better bar in this area, I dare ya. It's truly the best. They have a great selection of draft beers to choose from and some cocktails as well so a full bar is available. If you come on a Sunday, Kasey will be bartending and she's a true gem. When you're there you're family. Essentially the Applebee's of bars. The atmosphere is very open and the windows and wood make for a relaxing space. Highly recommend and not just if you're in the neighborhood for food. read more

Bar tender was rude to me as I asked for drinks. He didn't even come to my table, he stood 20 feet away from me so I told him my order and he said "You don't have to tell." You're standing 20 feet away, he didn't even approach my table. When he came back to my table, he did "take one" and told me I was being rude but all I did was order a drink. He also told my friend rude remarks when he approached the bar. Definitely would not be back at this bar. The service is terrible. read more

Just came here for the first time and love it! The happy hour is from 4-8 and it's awesome- 2 for 1 beer or well drinks. The place is super chill and the bartender was really friendly. They also have a couple old school Super Nintendo players on the bar which is obviously wonderful. Cash only, FYI. read more

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duckduck is a local neighborhood bar in East Williamsburg, most people in the bar live in the area. It's near the L train but the surrounding area is very industrial once you walk away from the subway station. The vibe is very laid back and chill with a darts board, sawed metal staircase spiraling down the ceiling, and old school desks. During happy hour, you get a duckduck wooden token to exchange for a free 2nd well drink. $5 for 2 well drinks. That definitely makes my happy hour HAPPY! P.S. According to the Yelp reviews, there used to be a tattoo parlor next door named Goose. duckduck Goose. read more

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this was one of my absolute favorite bars until i encountered a really rude bar tender (shorter woman with long black hair). My friend and i sat in with our food because it was raining. We were about to order drinks before she passive aggressively demanded us to order something rudely. I understand the issue; however, this was just an extremely rude way to approach it. So i obliged anyways and ordered a drink. I then asked "Sorry but were we supposed to order sooner" then she started arguing about how we didn't order anything because we were trying to eat our dinner there, implying we were freeloading (after i ordered a drink) and how i didn't tip, which i was about to until that really rude response. I work in the service industry so i understand; however, how she presented the situation and how she reacted was awful. (i'm also just a college kid and she is most definitely a full grown woman). She thought i was trying to underpay or to freeload when I was just visiting and trying to relax after an extremely heavy rain (the bar was empty). She kept arguing and demanded i finished my drink (i know this sounds made up and so silly but it quite literally happened). She told the bodyguard and even he was confused. I would never come back again not because of the overall bar but because the bartender was very hostile and rude for no reason. Most of the bartenders are really cool but she was just nasty and just plain ridiculous. (i wish i got her name specifically) update: The bartender is named Maribelle! read more

Happy hour= 2 for the price of one we'll drinks/beers! You will have to get both for yourself though, and they will be the same drink. Whiskey/ginger cost $6, so $3 each- not bad. They were slightly watered down but that is to be expected! Great place for a chill night to chat with a couple friends or a super casual date. It's fairly quiet and has a cozy, vintage-y vibe complete with old school desks as furniture and the like. read more

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I've been exploring more of the area (due to a couple of Yelpers who live nearby). This neighborhood has some good spots to hangout at. This is definitely one of the good ones. A group of us all went here after a long day. It's always good to unwind, sit back relax and knock back a few. Upon entering this place you will notice that it's a bit dark. You will also see that there are plenty of places to sit. DO look at the church pews, school desks and retro furniture which doesn't match. It's AWESOME! I want to come back here in the daytime and do a photo shoot. The drinks here are pretty cheap. You can get a nice cold pint for about $6. For those of you who are on a budget, they do have cold cans of Schmidt for $2... Yes, that wasn't a typo. You can definitely have a good time here. This is an awesome place to hangout with friends. Definitely my new spot when i'm in the neighbor hood! REMEMBER to look up at the spiral staircase that has been cut in half. It's pretty cool! read more

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This is the perfect neighborhood bar - it's unpretentious, super cheap and the owners, Dave and Jenny, (whom I affectionately refer to as Duck Duck Dave and Jennyface) are amazing! The decor is relaxed and the tiny space is surprisingly conducive to live performances of local bands/singer songwriters. Standout drink special is definitely the Schmidt Face which consists of a shot of whatever whiskey they feel like rocking that day and an ice cold can of Schmidt beer to chase it. All for $5. In my opinion, Schmidt is way tastier than PBR any day of the week: it's like beer soda. DuckDuck is totally my Cheers and I highly recommend it to all East Billyburgers who enjoy the sauce. read more

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