This is what happens when you stop being polite and don't know that Guinness is served in a glass. Cash only.

I've heard great things about this place so even made the trek into Brooklyn to come here. I was very disappointed. This place is crowded and mediocre. The drinks are cheap in price but also in quality. All in all, not a fun experience. It's the kind of place that tries very hard to be clever. Apparently it is a hit with a lot of people, but this place just isn't for me. I did like that the shop next door was named Goose though, so props to that. read more

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Duck drinks, duck decor, plenty of ducks everywhere. Laid back atmosphere and great prices. More hip than a dive bar but still has a relaxed feel. Cash only, ATM on site. Open space and a nice couch next to a roll-up door that happened to be open on this cool night. Wife ordered a mixed drink, and it was very strong, so a good deal. The crowd was varied and had everything from suits to low life's. Bartenders were attentive and friendly. Stop in for a relaxed vibe and affordable drinks. read more

At first when you get there you don't really realize it's a bar until you go inside. There's no signage outside and the windows are dark enough that you can't really see inside. When you walk in you realize that it's very spacious and nicely decorated. The ambience was nice. You see a lot of people talking and drinking and then you also have those who prefer dancing. I was there for a birthday party so a group of us found a corner table and sofa to sit on which was pretty convenient. Access to the bar was a little annoying since a lot of people were trying to get drinks and there was only two bartenders available however when we did get their attention they were pleasant. The only reason I'm not giving this location a five stars is because they are cash only which is typical in Brooklyn but really annoying for me since I don't like to carry around that much cash. read more

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Worse bartender and service ever. Glasses had lipstick stains on them and the the female bartender gave an attitude about switching the cups. Never coming here again. read more

There's a tattoo parlor to the right of duckduck named Goose. The decor is divey, but comfortable. We had a group of five, and had a couch, loveseat and two chairs to ourselves, with a coffee table in the middle. It was like having drinks in a living room, but we were in a bar. There was a spiral staircase coming down from the ceiling but it was cut off about 7 feet above the floor. Not sure where it leads. There was a dart board. There was a small dog sitting in a bar stool named "Biggie". The beer list was excellent. I like this place. read more

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Best place to drink no doubt about that not to mention the vib is the best to fullest no matter what read more

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For starters, the pickings in the area per "chill hip bar" really aren't too spectacular late night. Duck duck is my new go-to place for a chill drink without the disturbance of artsy fartsy types in your face at 2am like at sweet science. Unwelcome attention isn't an issue at duck duck which is refreshing. Also, prices are fair for the neighborhood. Crowd is mixed bag of hipsters yuppies eclectics and neighborhood folk. People who strike a convo with u in here won't bother u if u want to be alone. Quiet enough to have close chat. Loud enough to not be a boring bar. Open late. Nice bartenders, not so attentive but definitely always nice. Cash only but there's a ATM. Ducks in abundance are the theme, and there's a random stairway to nothing which is a great conversation starter if you bring someone there. Chill spot almost every night of the week. read more

A nice dive bar where the lights are low and the spirits are high. I stopped in to meet up with some friends and the bartender was busy and forgot about me. Since I was in the middle of conversations, I didn't even notice. Once the bartender was free, she apologized profusely and then comped a drink for us. She didn't have to do that but it was SOOOOO nice. It only added the the great time at duckduck. If you want a nice spot with good drinks, nice specials and polite bartenders, hit duckduck. read more

They are NOT dog friendly. Woman behind the bar was curt and rude, and said that only service dogs were allowed (see other reviews on how inconsistent they are). I learned later from others that people who go there just lie and say their dogs were service animals. I would never do that and jeopardize the real need of people with disabilities. read more

First time I came here a month ago I had a great experience, until a couple nights ago, when me and my friend were rudely yelled at by this average height white male bartender (wearing a silver chain mask holder) who made us feel unsafe and extremely disrespected. We sat outside and one of my friends didn't have her id on her but she wasn't going to drink anything. Me and my other friend went inside to order and he immediately questioned my choice of quantity of drinks, while quickly raising his voice at us and becoming aggravated and extremely aggressive and said if my friend without the id was outside at the table, he was going to kick her out. He runs out of the bar and screams at my friend if front of everyone to leave. Even if she didn't have her id and we thought it would be fine to for her to just sit there, we did not deserve to be traumatized and yelled at like that. I bet it made him feel so "good" and "masculine" yelling at girls, stroking his weak ego. If we were guys he would not have treated us that way. His position needs to reevaluated and fired because of how unsafe made the space feel for us women and especially being POC WOMEN. Seems pretty misogynistic and racist if you ask me. read more

The bartender was losing his temper on me and my girl friends for no valid reason. He is misogynistic, rude, and just very angry. he was aggressively on a power trip, and was just ready to start a fight when we cordially responded to his irrational outbursts. Please do not go , we all felt very unsafe and wanted to leave immediately. Never been treated like this a bar before. This bartender verbally attacked us. I hope he doesn't treat more customers like this, and inappropriately powertrip on a group of girls. read more

I'm new to NY, but calling this a dive is a stretch. And by stretch I mean this place is yuppie AF. Pros: looks cool, good seating arrangements for being social, dartboard Cons: less than proactive bar staff, dartboard without a line on the floor, not sure what they are great at read more

The space is much larger than I was expecting when I walked up. The space was busy but not over crowded. They had a decent beer selection and several cocktails (which I didn't try). read more

I have been here a few times after work with friends. The bar is very plain and dark (likely due to the wood interior). The bartenders are okay and The drinks are good. However, I absolutely hate the smell of this bar (why is no one else writing about this?!) There is a musty/ sewage smell that hits you in the face the second you walk in ... every time. The bathroom is also kind of gross. I'm in my late 20's so maybe I'm just past the age limit for enjoying this kind of place... read more

I told myself I was done with going to bars after Yelp events. It's always a bad idea. Why do I always lie to myself? Came here with a a sexy lady, a marvelous mister and the loose los. 4 Yuenglings and 4 "Hot shots" (delicious shots with SPICE. Cayenne? Or what?) for these hot shots later, I was in the street and suddenly, magically at home. Watching figure skating. I like this spot. read more

No. I went with two also white friends who also look 25-35ish and we were not IDed. A few older Mexican guys came in (40+), were IDed, and turned away because not all of them had ID. By two employees that double teamed the situation. That was clearly racist, so me, my fiends, and the Mexican guys went to The Graham Bar, which is infinitely better, and closed them out. I came to the bar years ago when I lived in the neighborhood, pretty much because it was the only show in town. No reason to go now. And after this experience I spoke to a friend who used to work there, and they said it goes beyond patrons, but extends to disrespecting pretty much any working class Latino, including staff. Not OK. Do not drink here. read more

Cheap drinks, not too crowded and wonderful music. There are only two bathrooms unfortunately, so you might have to wait in line and use dirty restroom read more

I stopped in to hear a local DJ perform. It's the cutest dive bar I've seen with pews and exposed walls. Cash money only. I just had a bourbon neat and the price was pretty reasonable. No cover on the night I went. I had a blast chair dancing and people watching. The DJ was worth the trip from Chelsea. The staff was cool. One of the bartenders danced and had me cracking up as he bussed tables. Overall a cool night in BK! read more

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I came here on the Thursday night before Halloweekend. I wasn't expecting a full house but at the same time I also didn't expect how many people actually had the same bright idea. I go to bars to socialize, and that night I had a decent pick of the litter (roughly 25-30 different people). The topics of conversation don't matter to me; I can wax poetic about anything from theme parks to Rosa Parks. That said, the drinks do a great job at facilitating my confidence to approach strangers, all while being quite well made. In my humble opinion, this bar captures the essence of what you would want in something "divey"--it's great if you want to just hang around all night and meet people, or if you just wanna have a few drinks with your friends before you go somewhere else in the black void we call Brooklyn, New York. I will close with my final interaction of that night. I met a cool dude; we had very similar interests. Conversation flowed nicely, but that's not what was the most pressing matter. My active listening skills decided to take a backseat to my bodily functions. In other words, something I had eaten (presumably the lamb over rice I found in the backseat of my Uber) finally decided it was time to begin the digestion process. Inebriated, I could barely control the unconscious processes my body wanted to initiate. As I was saying my goodbye to this nice gentleman, I felt something in the lower-back region of my stone-colored chinos. It was warm, like a Grandmother's kiss. Similarly, it was warm like that one area of the local community pool where that nervous child just mysteriously swam away from. I'm talking of course about number two, folks. I caught a whiff and decided I needed to leave faster than immediately. After a bit of pushing-and-pulling I was able to relinquish myself of the conversational clutches I once facilitated. Darting to the bathroom, I had one thought--"What is my game plan if it is what I think it is?". Thankfully, I hadn't soiled my trousers (take *that*, schadenfreude!), and I washed my hands before leaving. Would I go back again, even after I thought I shit my pants? Sure! I just need to be more weary of the mystery foods the Uber deities bestow unto me. read more

Loving the vibe here! cute decor, yellow duckies everywhere, inexpensive drinks, delicious cocktails and good music. Happy hour deals are a plenty! They even have nintendo games on the corner. It's a lil hipster ish but I'm not complaining. Dog friendly! The last time we were here there was a group with cute pup on their lap, lounging and sipping. Now that is a perfect way to spend the afternoon. What else could you ask for? read more

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If you were blindfolded, put in the back of a car, made to believe you were on a plane for a few hours, then brought to duckduck and, upon removal of the blindfold, asked what city you thought you were in, you'd probably be wrong. Between the board games, the cans of Schmidt and the hodgepodge of slightly worn vintage furniture, duckduck has a laid-back funkyness to it that feels more like Portland or Seattle than New York. It's comfortable and friendly, and you're pretty much guaranteed to hear "Just Like Heaven" at some point during your visit. It's not a destination bar; it's the bar you live above. The bar you lazily stumble down to on a Sunday afternoon, or pop into for a nightcap on your way home from the L train. The bar where the bartender knows your name. Of course, none of these things are the case for me; I don't live in Williamsburg. But if I did......oh yes. read more

My new favorite neighborhood inebriation wagon. That's what I call bars now. Inebriation wagon. It'll catch on, just you wait. Still waiting. While we're waiting, I suppose I can clue you in as to why I love duckduck. I will make a list to make it easier on y'all: 1. The name. I love ducks. 2. The happy hour special. When you walk into this place, you don't necessarily assume it's going to be a dive: there are well mixed specialty drinks, sharply dressed Bushwick-ites, and a warm and inviting environment that doesn't necessarily scream "our-bathroom-reeks-of-stale-beer-urine-and-unshowered-patrons". Then you realize they're slinging Rolling Rock (on tap), cans of Lionshead, and some of the bath-tubbiest tasting well drinks you've ever had as 2-for-1 specials. 3. The decor is actually really cute. Rustic, unfinished wood, mismatched furniture, and cute little school desks (that are not really accommodating to those of us over 5'7...I mean really, my legs were too damn long..) adorn the place, complimented by dim lighting, velvet curtains, and if it's nice out, natural light from Montrose Ave. 4. Bartenders don't have a 'tude, they're not 'too cool for you', and they make decent, heavy handed drinks. And they don't judge me when I order Rolling Rock.....cause sometimes you're just craving something watery with notes of alfalfa spouts and urine.... read more

We perform there from time to time. The drinks are always flowing and fun times are never far behind to chase them. The crowds are very live and responsive to our brand of live eclectic Hip-Hop music. the size of the space makes it very intimate. We usually bless the space during the weekends. www.myspace.com/outabodies read more

I've lived in this desolate wasteland called East Williamsburg for a few years now. Aside from a coffee shop with cinnamon flavored coffee that opens and closes every few months, there are no places to hang out on my block. I remember it like it were yesterday. I was coming home from a catering job at 2 am and it was there like an oasis in the desert. A new bar with reverse happy hours from 2-4 am. Where have you been all my life? This place is great! Their claim to fame is the Schmidt-Faced, a can of PBR and shot of well whiskey for $5. 'Nuff said. When the Duck isn't way too crowded (just on the weekends), it's a very chill spot. They have different board games you can play and even added a gigantic (5 foot tall) Connect 4 you can use. The Duck features new art from different local painters each month and they have different bands play there. Their list of specialty drinks (I haven't tried any of them as I am a whiskey man) is pretty impressive and when it's cold outside, they have hot cider drinks. Claudine and Dennis are great bartenders and very cool. They are my favorites although Jenny and Dave do make a mean Martini and Bloody Mary. read more

This "One" star may seem dramatic, but guys, hear me out. duckduck is solid on a weekday. You can sit down and drink a moderately priced beer. Good, cool, nothing to rave about. Weekends - particularly Saturday nights - used to be great. Like, "Five" stars great. You could roll up at midnight and walk into a guaranteed dance party. Dr. Dre, Outkast ... the usual. Now I feel compelled to write about how terrible duckduck has become. Let's begin: Can we all agree that lazers and horn noises are awful? Can we? My most recent trip (I live pretty close, so I still hold out hope that it won't suck when I go) comprised of a DJ who wouldn't take requests, thought that deep-cuts of Ludacris (or really just any Ludacris) would get people dancing, and insisted on layering lazers and horns over every song. And most of the songs sucked, so just imagine listening to shitty songs distorted to even further depths of awful. It just hasn't been fun recently, not worth it. People don't dance to crap music, and that's exactly what has been going on. Bring back the better duckduck. read more

Sanitized faux hip bar. I guess it's supposed to look low key, but everything about it is by-the-books. The bartender asked for my ID (I'm in my 30s), and had me retrieve the ID of my friend waiting at the table (also in her 30s). Cameras everywhere. Sign on the bathroom that says, one person at a time or you will be asked to leave. Also: Cash only. That's all fine and good if it's that kind of bar, but don't masquerade as a chill, easy spot when you're just another corporate pile of wood. Two stars instead of one because draft beers are cheap. read more

I am incredibly lucky to live a mere block and a half away from the Duck, yet I do not frequent it nearly as much as I'd like to. And every time I stop in, I leave thinking, "I really ought to come here more often! I love this place!" Duck Duck is the epitome of a cozy neighborhood bar. I wish all bartenders were as nice as Jenny. Their happy hour is pretty sweet, the drink specials are good and they offer a great selection of alcohol in general. At this watering hole, you could find an appropriate drink for whatever mood you're in. I am especially fond of getting hot cider on those cold, wintery nights. The best part about the Duck is the atmosphere. It's pretty much guaranteed that you will hear me say, "I LOVE THIS SONG!" at least once before leaving. It's laidback and completely devoid of pretentiousness. They get festive around the holidays too, it's cute. Don't miss the live bands and trivia nights they have every so often. What am I doing, sitting here typing this review on a Friday night? I should be at Duck Duck. read more

After coming here a few times- all with different types of groups of friends, I must give it a standard thumbs up. The first time I went, I was a little drunk, and really enjoyed myself. One thing being a New Yorker who was taught how to operate drunk in a bar, when you need to go home, don't take another shot. Just ask your bartender to call you a cab home. When I did this, the bartender said she would call me a cab. I thanked her, and told her I would wait for her to come back and let me know the cab was on its way. I waited. And waited... And fucking waited. I even waited away from my friends who were at a table in the back. 10 minutes later I asked the bartender (who was shutting down the bar) if she called a cab. When you're a little drunk, things get blurry, but unfortunately this situation sobered me up. The bartender said she called and they said three minutes. When I asked her why she didn't let me know a cab was called, she said it wasn't her "job," and that I should have waited outside. "Ok. I find it odd you wouldn't follow up with me. Can you call it again?" "No." Ok- thank you for calling me a cab and not letting me know it actually happened because I was waiting for you to let me know and I don't want to bother you because you were rude to my friends and I earlier when we thanked you for serving us...?! Having just gotten off a shift at my restaurant, I asked to see a manager because I wanted him to know the situation. Of course- total jerk. At this point I was actually beyond sober because when people who serve are fucking rude and insipid to other industry professionals, I want to call the authorities immediately. He defended her, saying she was their best bartender ever, and told me no one gets called a cab at his bar. He insulted me after I told him where I was going, calling me a typical privileged Williamsburg snob. After that, I explained to him that I have been living in Williamsburg for 10 years and I was here before everyone ruined it and that he was being a child. He told me to yelp him and give them a one star because that's what my kind of people do. I left the bar and vowed to never come back again. Months later, I came back with different friends and enjoyed myself. The bartenders were different, and I don't remember what I drank and I made it home great and had a nice time. I went back a week later with different friends and-again- different bartenders, and I had a nice time. I'm not giving you a one star, you asshole owner. I'm giving you three. Yeah, I yelped you, but only after I had a couple positive experiences. I hope you continue to have happy drinkers at your bar, professional and jovial bartenders, and for you to wash your rotten mouth out with bar soap. #meanpeoplesuck read more

GOOSE. -Laid back -Cheap -Schmidt Face $5 -Comfortable -Connect 4 A few blocks away from the abode should make it 6 stars. read more

Extremely cozy and friendly bar, located close to the Montrose L stop. Great selection of beer and liquor, and always has a great crowd. Instead of the usual PBR, they have $2 Schmidt, which is surprisingly decent, and it has a red can with a rainbow trout on it, which I was really pumped about. The bartender (Jenny I'm guessing) was really nice, and she was very attentive and talkative to everyone. Theres a bunch of random furniture and stools in the place, giving it a cool vintage vibe to it. They have half of a spiral staircase coming down from the ceiling in the middle of the place. I think I read about a bagel and drink kind of brunch-thingy, I will have to investigate and report back. Also, I love a place that annouces they will be closed on a future sunday due to the MGMT and Ting Ting show at McCarren. Got to appreciate the local owners with good taste in music. read more

Wouldn't say this about too many places but wow... You can have more fun at home. The "DJ" "Spins" a "track" that is as basic as they come, generic, pre-made garbage. The bartenders are the type of bros you never wanted to hang with in college but are now serving you drinks (which makes sense if you think about it). Most of the folks hanging out here are just staring at you trying to have fun but mostly just looking bored. The main reason you don't want to come here is the"manager/owner" creeping on your girls. Completely weird and not something you expect or welcome. When you stand up for your ladies because you don't know why the "cool dude" with the white Hanes T is hovering...you will be told to leave by the larger bouncer. "Reason", the "owner/manger", says you're being disruptive. Ok, cool guy, I'll take my hotter-than-you-will-get -ladies home to continue the party. In the meantime...nice necklace... Sorry the ladies didn't like you. Maybe it's because your bar sucks compared to the other options in the hood. We had more fun around the corner before we came here. Will write a review and praise the "manager/owner", in that review shortly...speaking of shortly, maybe that's why he wasn't cool, dude was shorter than all the girls. It's all coming together. Duck the Duck Duck...there are better places to spend your money. read more

The two stars are for the music and friendly bouncer. The absence of the other three, however, are for the bartenders -- in particular, Ryan! He watched my friend get hit in the face and just walked away. Later, when we tried to get more details about what happened, he shouted at us and then threw his business card (lol). The worst. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I live two blocks away, and it is so very sweet to have this dandy bar right around the corner! Sometimes, you have one of those workdays where you just need to go take advantage of some bar's happy hour. Duckduck usually has 2 for 1 well drinks or $1 off everything. And their prices aren't too bad to begin with. The vibe in the bar is cozy, probably due to all the mismatched furniture and obscure art covering the walls. They also have a fun collection of duck-related memorabilia behind the bar. The drink/shot combos are also pretty great - you can get a can-o-schmidt and a shot of varying liquors for $5. Can't beat that! Also, Jenny is really fun and always has good music playing. I heard they're looking into turning it into a music venue also. Sweet ass sweet. read more

So this guy took me here on a cheap date (haha) but I have to say I was super impressed! Everyone was so friendly and the drink specials are crazy cheap ($5 for a beer and a shot of whiskey ummm college?). The atmosphere is really what I love, tin ceiling, wood, sex collage in the bathroom and vintage furniture. For sure one of my new go to places for a midweek drink .... but bring cash! read more

My new favorite spot! Only a block away from me... I'm so happy right now that I've finally experienced duckduck after admiring it numerous times while walking by. Good drink selection. The Schmidtface is $5 and is a beer and a shot. Schmidt is actually pretty good. A little more drinkable than PBR and I love the fish on the can! Fantastic ambiance and my guy friends loved the music selection. I love the mix of vintage furniture and the spiral staircase! In my drunken state last night I seriously considered climbing it... Perfect neighborhood spot to meet friends for a drink and to have some fun. I will be back, and often! read more

Came here last night with a group of friends for a birthday. Birthday girl picked a place that ended up being closed so we walked around close to the area and found this place. IDs checked and inside, I was thrown off a bit by the signs behind the bar, specifically the gold teeth sign. Having lived in NYC all my life seeing things like that make me a little nervous (see: gentrification, appropriation, etc). Even with that tacky ass sign, I had a GREAT time at this place. This place is diverse, and not in the 'if you look good enough you'll see a Black/Latino/Asian person' way. This place is cash only and their ATM charges you $2.00 and even that didn't take away from my frugal ass having a great time. I bought a round of drinks for my friends which came up to the price I usually pay for one drink in the city. Pleasantly surprised. There's benches where you can sit with your group comfortably and everyone dances here. Literally everyone. No judgement, no side eyes, no secret Snapchat videos of you dancing. I saw a lot of compliments being given last night, which is a testament IMO to the kind of place this is. Asian guy DJing last night, wish I remembered his name. Come on positive representation! He played mainly hip hop and R&B but snuck some reggae and dancehall gems that usually don't get played in a party. BIG shout out to Andrew for singing along to all the rap songs and not saying the N word. I see you playa! Will definitely be back here again. read more

I am very fortunate to live down the street from this place. It's a nice place to DUCKDUCK in and get a drink. (see what i did there?! hehe). It is infested with hipsters that don't dance. At some point, my friend and i were grooving in our seat and screaming profanities at the boring crowd. Whatever, eff those guys. Moral of the story is: just go. it's lowkey and roomy. I like to sit. read more

Duckduck is like the cozy best friend you never knew you needed. This was the first bar I went to when I moved to the neighborhood a year and a half ago, and I still keep coming back. The staff are all sweet - one guy gave me his phone number awhile back, although I'm not sure he still works there - and last time I was in, the bartender had some amazing old school jazz playing. Classy as hell. I usually show up with whomever I'm dating at the time to get a buzz going and make eyes at each other on that comfy couch they have going on in the back (or front, depending on how you look at it). No bananas in pajamas in sight. Come here for a night cap and warm conversation. read more

Fun hangout spot. Bar staff is knowledgeable. Decent liquor selection. Fun and interesting decor.