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    East River Bar

    3.8 (90 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Fri 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    the outside of the restaurant
    Alisa J.

    Cool vibe and bar in Williamsburg. The inside is pretty big and I like the outside patio. The decor is fun and there's even a photo booth. It wouldn't accept my card for some reason though so I had to go and exchange some cash with someone for exact change. I heard that you can grill on the back patio so that's cool. A lot of people I was with said it's not a real dive bar and was too nice to be one. I don't think that's a bad thing though. Not a fan of the smells of people puffing weed outside but still a cool place. Also has a pool table inside and service was quick.

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    Sam S.

    Relatively quiet place where I'd definitely enjoy coming to catch up with friends, maybe play some pool or hop in the photo booth. Drinks were fairly priced and there was a good selection. Also they advertised $2 hot dogs but for some reason I was charged $3 for mine. Sadly it was cash only when I went, and I don't usually carry too much cash.

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    Jean F.

    No frills bar that has an excellent backyard. Grab your beer of choice and head outside. I personally love coming here alone with a good book, rolling up my sleeves, taking in the blue sky, vibing out to the distant sound of the J train cruising across the Williamsburg bridge

    Tina C.

    My poetic journey continues at East River Bar to be one of the many feature performers. A separate room on the upper level encompasses pool tables and two wall lighted Bingo boards. The DJ is incompetent who uphold extremely poor sound equipment as the microphone delay lag for the sound skips and is completely off. Technically difficulty, equipment malfunction, stereo on the blink, buffering... blah, blah all emit excuses! Ergo, avoid requesting the DJ to play tracks directly from a CD as the sound is also off for a Concorde to fly over one's head by skipping lyrical versus. I highly advise to bring your own microphone with speakers and stand to avoid the house's ill-advised sound system. There is ample space for a 5-pc band to perform and spectators to root, perhaps even possibly dance. For one glass of Malbec at $7.00 the quality was good lasting all night. No food exist but patrons are permitted BYOF of choice. One unisex facility exist in true dive bar fashion as the wall is plastered with graffiti and writing in all offensive language imaginable, but contains the basic amenities in a relative clean state. This bar sits on a industrial-like street of limited retailers and little to none restaurants/cafes for food options. Prepare to intake food prior to venturing East River Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

    this is what happens outside of east river bar when you close the bar
    BM M.

    Dear East River Bar, I write this as I look at photos from the Saturday before last. I am looking, with horror, at myself in a plastic bag, on the sidewalk, hamming it up for the camera. I am now looking at myself AND my friend, together, in this clear plastic bag, hamming it up for the camera. Good thing I wore those bike shorts under my dress. WAIT -- Is that a leaf on my crotch? OKAY... So, ERB (Can I call you that?), it looks as though you put me in a compromising position. Luckily I have a sense of humor. And an appreciation for a bar that plays awesome music for the dancing, serves up the booze real cheap (2 kamikaze shots for $4.00? Please remind me why I took advantage of this deal. Oh. I was DRUNK.), has BUCK HUNTER and a SIQQQQQQQ FOOD TRUCK! Dude, seriously. This food truck. AMAZING! Yes, I was trashed. But this burger was JUICY! It had BACON! It was SAUCY! IT WAS EVERYTHING I NEEDED...and more. AND BY GOLLY - to my slurry surprise...the fries were fuckin' badass! Seasoned to perfection, the insides melted in my mouth after I penetrated their magically golden crispy exterior. GAWDDAMN! And the truck dudes are fuckin' awesome! They seriously made my night! They listened to a drunk girl bitch about her failing kidneys and didn't outwardly judge me! SUPERB!!! SUPERB!!! THANK YOU...for the good times. And hey, bouncer. You still owe me a game. I'm going to bring the PERFECT SITES!!! JUST YOU WAIT!!! Love, Briana

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    I love the service omg wish I could live here love Wednesdays n Saturday service Tuesday's rule!!!!

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    Great local bar. Go when Kate is working, she's a pro and always takes care of the regulars.

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    Super cool chill spot, good music and they allow you to bring your own food in, and they drinks are cheap and the staff is friendly.

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    Kate is the best bartender! Such a sweet fun nice person, she welcomes you to this fun atmosphere. She's the best!

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    The backyard is incredible and drink specials/beer selection can't be beat anywhere in Brooklyn, best happy hour hands down.

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