This is not for the faint of heart. Definitely a one of a kind, authentic to the T metal bar. The people watching is out of this world, and it's actually a much more friendly environment you may imagine...depending on your impression of the genre. Not as loud as I thought it would be, making it much more bearable as I am honestly not a metal fan. Went here for a friend's birthday! $3 PBRs and there's a wheel you can spin for $3 and hope for the best: you may win a tshirt, top shelf drink, pbr, or you may get locked in a cage for 15 min...yep. read more

One of my favorite bar in Brooklyn, cheap beer and metal, perfect combination for me.

One of the nicest bar tenders we've ever come across. Cheap beer, killer jukebox and tons of cool stuff to look at while you're pounding beers. Really love this place read more

Duff's Brooklyn - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is What You See Is What You Get. Metal, booze and good times. I spent a hot late afternoon here with some friends in July and loved the atmosphere. It's a metal dive bar with a inviting attitude. A stones throw from the east river and walking distance from the L train. Everyone hanging out there was friendly and talkative. They had the BBQ roaring and shared some food with us... to go along with our dollar PBR's? Wonderful! The bathroom was a mess, but it's expected. This place reminds me of the Tower Bar here in San Diego. Check it out, if not for the obvious novelty... this Duff's for you! read more

An institution. Duff's is ground zero for metal in New York/ Brooklyn. Great comradeship among the customers. I couldn't stop smiling remembering the parking lot of my high school. The metal scene rules and Duff's lives it. Cheap drinks. Great bar tenders. Hell Yes! read more

I dragged some friends out here last time I visited Brooklyn because, Holy Shit metal bar in NYC! We must've gotten here on an off-night, because there were probably 6 other people in the bar when we arrived. Overall , it was definitely not what I expected, all the decor was super cheezy, like a Disney re-imagination of metal, or what I imagine Gene Simmons' living room looks like: yuppie to the core with a thin metal veneer. Everything was scrubbed clean and there was no grime to be found. Fuck that shit. $1 pabst is a blessing, but cleanliness is not metal. read more

Duff's is where I go when I'm in Williamsburg and don't want to be in Williamsburg. Which is always. Go here to look sexy (everyone looks good in dim, red lighting - it's SCIENCE), watch some weird shit on the t.v. and drink PBR. Why the fuck would you drink anything else in a metal bar? Duff's: 'Nuff said. read more

You won't find a more bad ass bar in NYC. $3 PBR cans. Great (heavy) music. Interesting (in a good way) crowd. And for fuck's sake, SPIN THE WHEEL!! An important point I want to make is how awesome the owner Jimmy is...my boyfriend Pete had purchased a t-shirt from here months ago and didn't realize until we got back to Jersey that he didn't get the right one. Well, we held onto it (he never wore it). We came back recently one afternoon and Jimmy was outside washing windows. The bar wasn't open yet. He still went inside and got Pete the shirt he had originally wanted. It was no problem. Now, Pete proudly sports his "Duff's Alcohol Abuse Center" t-shirt. You rock, man!! read more

If you like heavy metal, you must come here. There are no exceptions, unless of course, you are a poser. Or a straightedge wimp. The new(ish) location isn't as cool as the old one on the north side, but it hasn't lost it's charm. The jukebox still kicks ass, as do the bartenders and all of the stuff on the wall. The crowd is still cool, too. Is there anything better than pounding beers while Manowar is being played? Uh, no. I only wish Duff's was closer to my place, hence the 4 out 5. Hey, no place is perfect but Duff's comes close. read more

Duff's is not a place I would have thought to call home. I had the pleasure of working at Duff's and out of all the places I have been in the world, this is one of my favorites. It is the definitive dive bar. The decorations are a testament to the one and only Jimmy Duff. I spent so many nights looking at the walls and everytime I set foot in Duff's I notice something new. This is a metal bar, and I am not necessarily a metal head, but I gained an appreciation because of the lovely people of Duff's. This place is for anyone, great people and cold beer. Nothing fancy just come in and enjoy yourself at one of Brooklyn's best bars. Watch some classic VHS tapes and drink up. Amazing bartenders and regulars. If you're in Brooklyn or on the 'J' stop by, you won't be disappointed. Also best Jukebox in NYC read more

This place is just my style. Super friendly bartenders, rock music playing, porn or erotic cartoons on tv, and happy customers. I'm gonna steal the following line because it is very apt for this place: "Duff's is for the hard rock/heavy metal/horror movie/sleaze crowd. If it's not evident to the casual visitor by the new and classic mix of tunes on the juke". I went there just because I had nothing else to do this night on my trip to NYC and was very excited to have found it. I stayed there until the place closed just talking to the bartender and an Iraq war veteran sitting next to me. The chick bartender didn't seem to friendly but I may have rubbed her the wrong way or something. She was very friendly and chatty with the other customers. Its too bad I live in NC because this would be my go-to bar. I wish they had a pool table but it seems like no one in NYC has pool tables so its whatever. Go here. read more

This is the center of the heavy metal universe. Period.

Depending on when you go it's a good night. Some bartenders are really cool some not. That's like anywhere. Nice metal bar. Nice decorations. Cheap drinks. But Korn is not metal though guys. I like Korn but just sayin... read more

I would have rated Duff's higher if the service was better. Loved the music and the ambiance but the bartender, I believe her name was Karen, was very inattentive. My friend and I waited for her for about 20 minutes while she talked to a group of people, who didn't really seem into her conversation. Our second round was no different. We waited for her while she chatted up another group of people, blatantly ignoring us. Finally Doc, another bartender, came to the rescue. He was attentive and efficient but we were leaving by the time he showed up. I want to go back because I like the place but traveling all the way to Brooklyn to receive poor service doesn't seem appealing. read more

I miss your old location. ALOT! This one is more appealing to a crowd, due to its kitschy decor. But what the hell it's duff's... read more

Duffs kind of looks like a metalhead TGI Fridays but in all the best ways. Also PBR is $1 from 6-9pm. Be warned that they only let you get 2 at a time though. read more

I've been to this place many times. Met my ex here, but don't hold grudges, lol. The decor is fun, I can spend all night checking it out and taking pictures of it. Good music and good beer. Will come again soon! read more

If you are into the harder things in life with music then this is your new home. Though I dont want to say that because you will steal my dive bar home. You honestly wont find a more badass bar yet completely a home style dive bar. I proudly wear my Duffs Alcohol Abuse Center hoody....with people oddly looking at me...since they have no clue what it means or stands for. I have gone to tons of shows and ended up seeing the bands there after the show and grabbed a few beers with them. Its every metal heads home away from home.....and don't forget to say hi to Jimmy the owner and his hearse \m/ read more

Great place, Wont see places like this in San Francisco. Prices were good, staff is nice. I even saw Alan Palomo there. The only con was my stupid ass ex boyfriend didn't tell me this place was near some notoriously bad projects and that maaaaybe I shouldn't walk there alone at 1am from Union Pool. Get a ride to and from. read more

Duffs the best bar in Brooklyn. My Cheers my home away from home. What can I say Cheap booz awesome bartenders whats happens at DUFFS well anything can happen from flame blowing Trace and Collin badd ass tunes on the box crazy fangora/b thriller movies to porn on the tube crazy deco your mom would hang herself for to girls dancing on the bar. bands from all over visit this place you never know you your gonna be standing next to. . You cant be some pansy off the street who wants clean floors glade plug smells or cosmos Cmon people its a dive bar. anyhow its an all around cool place people to chill or get crazy with. stop on by before they move to the new location. read more

I was visiting from Toronto, and with a few friends stopped here on my last night (sunday, May 23rd). We had a great time at Duff's! Met some very cool people there, and had a few cheap beers. The bartender kept us thoroughly entertained... blowing fire, challenging us to 'spin the wheel', and making great conversation. She was awesome and really made our night. I'll for sure be back at Duff's on my next trip to NY read more

Greatest bar Ive ever been to. Super nice staff, cheap drinks, excellent music, biggest collection of metal memorabilia ive ever seen! Overall great experience. read more

One of the best dive bars in Brooklyn & NYC for that matter. If you love metal & drinking, this is the place for you. Simply awesome! A+ 2 thumbs up! read more

5 stars for the atmosphere and music! No tap beer but decent prices and great bartender as well. I love hard rock and metal and if you do as well this is a must stop. read more

I was excited to see how this place was as I enjoy "rock dives like Manitoba's or Double Down Saloon in the city. This was a pretty out of the way from other stuff. It was quite empty on a Saturday night and the crowd was mostly "older" dudes. Maybe it was an off night, but at least PBRs were $3 (though I would have liked to see a beer and shot deal) and the music was loud and heavy. read more

Hells yes, Duff's is definitely one of my favorite bars of all time, hands down! I've had many a good time here with Jimmy Duff and the Duff's Crew...the hottest and coolest bartenders, the best music and even better atmosphere....I was a fan when the bar was Bellevue in Hell's Kitchen and I will remain true when Duff's finds it's new home in the next month! We've even shot a few movies here, look for it in 'Punk Rock Holocaust 2' as well as a few Joanna Angel movies! read more

I used to go to what Duff's used to be, Bellevue Bar, many years ago, and finally made the trip to Duff's about a year ago for the first time. It is actually nicer than what Bellevue Bar was, which is saying pretty much nothing. Bellevue Bar, for example, did not have lights in their bathrooms, which is pretty absurd if you think about it. As for Duff's, I'm sure one has gotten the idea by now. It's a metal bar with good bartenders that know how to make a drink. There's a nice outside area which is always a plus in the summer and the bathrooms, much unlike the ones at Bellevue, not only have working lights but are unbelievably quite clean. I last went a few Friday's ago and there was a pretty good crowd, yet not too crowded. read more

My only complaint about Duffs is that I wish it were closer and easier for me to get to. Still this location is a lot more accessible than the 1st one. Although I miss Bellevue dearly I am glad Duffs is there carrying on that legacy. I always feel like I have come "home" in a way when I do make it out there. If you love heavy metal, hard rock, cheap beer and a no nonsense attitude you've come to the right place. I loathe going to Williamsburg most of the time, but Duff's is worth it. read more

I love Duff's, going there is a time-honored tradition in my group of friends, and I've had many memorable nights out here that I'll never forget. That said, I do miss the old Kent Ave location. There was something special about the blown out sound system, the stench soaked into the bathroom floor of years worth of pee and vomit missing the toilet , and the way people would pack into the tiny space and talk drunkenly and loudly about things most people would find inappropriate anywhere else. And the outdoor space! It was great. A heavy metal dive bar at its finest. Golden memories to tell my kids someday. *sigh* Duff's will always have a place close to my heart even though the new place, while more spacious, lacks the ambiance of the old space. It's still Duff's though and that's what matters. read more

Wish they had food and all but great metal bar. Lovely service, fab decor. Hit it up.

The ambiance alone gives this place 5-stars-- even if metal isn't your thing, I can't imagine anyone could not feel relaxed and fascinated with the truly one of a kind decor, the "fuck it, have fun" vibe, the music that's usually on point unless some asshole buys $10 worth of the same artist on the jukebox, and the drinks that are strong and priced right for a bar in Brooklyn. You don't need to look the part of a metalhead/ artist/ biker/ goth babe to be welcomed here by the staff, but it probably helps. read more

spitting distance from the Marcy Avenue stop, just follow the trail of black t-shirts and you're at Duff's! major props to Phil and Stacey for inviting me out here...apparently everyone else was being lame, but I am always in the mood to RAAAAAAGE, so I signed up for the expedition. first: cheap drinks. I'm a weekend warrior, so I rarely get to experience happy hour specials. anywho, I rolled in here at 10:30 and drinks seemed to get cheaper as the night progressed. at some point I paid 7 dollars for a Stella and Jameson shot. the bartenders were freaking incredible (one is the guitarist from God Forbid), friendly and fast slinging the drinks. second: the atmosphere. despite our grizzled and frightening appearance, metalheads are probably the friendliest people you'll ever meet. music was roaring, people were talking, and I even mingled my way into playing a game with some regulars...it involved spinning a wheel of numbers, and slapping each other across the face. aaaand there was 70s porn playing on some TVs. aaaaand tons of memorabilia of metal bands and classic horror movies. third: LIVE BANDS! they were playing mostly covers from what we heard - heard a lot of Slayer and Pantera. then, at one point, Jimmy Duff was strolling around (sidenote: the guy is one of the friendliest, coolest people on the planet! you rule!) and said "they're stuck in traffic, but Machine Head is on their way to play a suprise set". HOLY SHIT! honestly, this is now my number 1 bar. if you want me to come to your parties from now on, throw them here or I'm not coming. no, I'm not joking. DEATH TO ALL BUT METAL!!!!! \mm/ read more

Best metal bar, GREAT MUSIC! The decoration is unique, love this place. Nice bartenders.

I looooove this crazy place, it's so dark & red, it could covered by stuffs everywhere! Interesting metal bar, consider place like this, it kept very clean and doesn't smell bad at all! Cool place! read more

Stay away from this place. More than likely you can not handle this bar. It is truly the airlock to Hell and a visit to this spot should be considered a trip to a 3rd world country; get your shots and probably some travel insurance. If you do have the misfortune of losing a bet and end up at this joint do not be fooled by the appearance of the hottie bartenders. They are truly the spawn of Satan himself and if you are not superlatively polite to them and tip well, it is likely her minons at the end of the bar will tear you to shreds and post your entrails on the front door as a warning to the other shmucks who were foolish enough to test themselves against the forces of the Underworld. You should write a will before leaving your house to come to this bar as you will have signed away your soul by the end of the night. At the very least make sure you have health insurance because it is likely you will have to be rushed to the emergency room in an ambulance due to the extreme alcohol poisoning. Don't say I didn't warn you. read more

Best.Bar.Ever. I fell madly in love with this place when I moved here. Great staff, atmosphere, drink specials, jukebox. Enough said.

Lace up your corset girls and pull up those leather pants, because it's time to get metal! Jukebox is amazing, and the crowd...well they're fucking killer! Bring your "hood" friends, have a wild night and rock out! read more

Anywhere where I can put Goatwhore and Cannibal Corpse on the jukebox gets an automatic 5 stars from me. But the free drink and awesome metal decor were an added plus \m/ read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while. We hopped around to a few other weird bars with shitty music before landing at Duffs and quickly realized it's where we should have started off to begin with. Music was great. Atmosphere was perfect. Drinks were affordable. Bad gals were cute and attentive. Glad to have a go to for when we want to get out of the house! read more

i haven't been to duff's in a while.. but my experiences there have always been unique and of a shorter duration. their PBR deal brings me in .. and then you can meander off into the w-burg abyss. i've mostly watched porn on their TVs - one time, it was pretty gross porn.. but I couldn't keep my eyes off it. the bartenders are awesome - the bathroom is somehow intriguing - the jukebox has older tunes that you won't find elsewhere - and uh, yeah PBR. read more