My mom and her Zeta Amicae sisters held an event here on Sunday April 19th and it was an overall blast! Great food, great drinks and even greater company. Crystal is the SUPERSTAR of the bar and handled taking orders for an event of 70+ people with as much swiftness and expertise that can be expected of a pro. My one thorn (out of this very beautiful rose) is that the event itself was understaffed. Many people weren't being served unless they ordered at the bar (and these were people with mobility issues). Also only 2 bartenders and 1 server bringing out food for people for an event that's 70+ is just a lot for staff to handle by themselves and can cause understandable frustrations. Even thought it took awhile to order, once food and drinks were inputted they came out pretty quickly. I had some of the buffalo chicken wings with fries and the wings were BOMB.COM! I also heard the burger was pretty good and I was able to get a bite of someone's pretzel which was super pillowy and warm. the Like I said, overall it was great time with a staff of people dedicated to making sure it stayed that way read more

Service was honestly the worst I've ever seen for any American restaurant in probably a decade. 1) we initially ordered soup dumplings but they were out so we accepted chicken/corn dumpling. Brought out shrimp dumplings instead, then when we brought it up to them they said that we wrong. Check out the photo, that's shrimp. One of our kids has a mild shrimp allergy so this was an issue. We didn't eat it and they didn't take off the bill. Meanwhile charged us for soup dumplings which were $4 more than the chicken/corn. Either way, didn't eat them and didn't remove from bill. 2) their website clearly states happy hour ($6 pretzel, $7 beers) on Saturdays (see pic) and then when we get our bill pretzel was $9 and beers $11. 3) laziest wait staff ever. On their phone the whole time. My wife went 20 minutes without a drink and asked for silverware multiple times. She ended up giving up and going to another table to grab some and the waiter just nodded. Good beer selection (which is why we went), but holy cow, the wait staff is the single worst I've ever seen. Tell those guys to go back to whatever other job they were doing before because they were epicly bad. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - HH posted on website that they apparently don't do - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for a friend's surprise 40th birthday last week. This is a really cute spot for a date night, chilling w/ya friends and/or catching the game kind of spot. So cute and spacious! The bartenders are awesome! Recommended substitution for liqours they didn't have and they an all around vibe! Now for the dranks and foood: Had the Crispy Wontons (definitely not cheap w/the filling) & The Pickled Saint (Gin/St. Elder/Cucumber + Mint) - both were soooo good! Will definitely be back to eat and drank through the menu read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Pickled Saint and the cousin, H20 - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a reservation for 1pm for 6 people today. Ubered to them and the place was closed!!!terrible! All starving people - poor management!!

If you're looking for a place that combines great food, refreshing cocktails, and a laid-back vibe, Evalyn's Tap House is a must-visit. What we tried: Blistered Shishito Peppers : Lightly charred and seasoned with parmesan and sea salt. 10/10 Butler's Pantry Burger: A classic done right. Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and melted cheese, and caramelized onions. Turkey Wrap: Topped with flavorful fresh feta, served alongside a side of crispy chips. Wild Rice Bowl: A nourishing blend of smoked chicken, sweet potato, baby spinach, celery root, red cabbage, dried currants, walnuts, and a spiced yogurt dressing. We highly recommend it, and we can't wait to come back with friends to explore the menu further!! read more

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We came here for the $30 three-course Restaurant Week dinner. It was incredible, and an incredible bargain. The food was outstanding and the service was perfect. The only thing we didn't like was the noise level -- it's a large, high-ceilinged space and it was loud. Other than that it was perfect. Oh, the neighborhood (Gowanus) is a bit strange -- if you drive it's all good, but if you'll need to walk to the subway after dinner, it might get a bit dicey. read more

It's a rainy night out and I've just come from the gym in Manhattan. Where can I go to get a great meal ? Ah yes I'm going to scoot over to that perogie place in Gowanus. But oh no it's gone!! The victim of a booming economy!!! Ugh So wait. There's Evalyn's! I love that place and haven't been there in months....long story. I walk in and there's Jordan, who comes from behind the bar, to give me a big hug. He asks where I've been and I explain some health issues I've had. He sympathizes with me. We decide on the Butler's Pantry Burger, With American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and caramelized onions. Also the flash-fried Brussels sprouts. Because I'm starving I get their popular pretzel to start!! The food comes quickly and everything is delicious. The fries are crispy just right. The pretzel fresh and soft. Perfect. The burger is especially delicious. Done medium just right. It comes with a pretzel bun which I've never seen in any other place Jordan also brings me horse radish! He remembered. Love this place read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Tap house nice crowd - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A large group of us stopped by here on a Sunday night after a friend's funeral. It was also fairly close to closing, which I know can be stressful to a restaurant. Mark was incredible handling all our appetizers, main entrees and drinks, especially with us constantly switching spots at the table (sorry about that!). He gave us space to let our emotions out, all while providing excellent service and keeping us informed about when the kitchen closed. The food was awesome, as was the beer, wine and cocktail collection. We really appreciate the hospitality shown during such a tough time for us. read more

got a beer flight which was fun and the currywurst and shishito peppers. draft beer was great and fun though slightly disappointed they were out of 2 or 3 selections on tap. greatly enjoyed the currywurst which had an interesting flavor but shishito peppers were just ok. the service was great and super attentive and theres an inner ring of bartop seating with booths on the edge. chill place to hang out or host an event. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - evalyns currywurst and shishito peppers - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

3.75. My buddy and I came here for Seinfeld trivia. It was first time here and the space was relatively large. They have ample outdoor seating, bar seating and a few other tables. Since trivia takes awhile, we wanted to get a few things to snack on, but the menu is fairly limited. I opted for a warm pretzel and he went with truffle fries. The staff was friendly and attentive. We came in second place-- since the first place winners passed on the winning prize, we got the beers! Sadly, a few of the beers on the list weren't even available. Overall, trivia was great, the bar was very large, but the limitations with the menu make it hard for me to return for anything other than trivia. read more

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4.5 stars. Simplistic modern and chic . One of the best restaurant week deals this year. For $30 you get a three course dinner. Double dip by coming the hours between 4-7 pm for happy hour beers at $6. We ordered shrimp and beet salmon for appetizers and they were delicious. The delicious beet salmon was my favorite as the potato pancakes on the bottom was cooked to perfection. For entrees curry bratwurst and beer bined brisket. The portion size is generous for its restaurant deal. The brisket was not too flavorful so I would skip it next time. Dessert was only two options - chocolate cake and rice pudding. Skip the cake and go for the rice pudding. Service was quick, love the outdoor seating area. Inside was nice as well but the AC was blasting like crazy so it was a bit uncomfortable and we opted for outside. read more

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Went with a group for lunch. Staff couldn't be bothered to seat us together even though the place was empty. After sitting at a few separate tables, no one came to take orders. Eventually we were told to order at the bar. It was too hot and no one seemed interested in helping us so we left. ‍ read more

Just discovered this modern tap house which offers a delectable Northern European menu, an extensive list beers and cocktails. We had the hanger steak and the house burger. They were so juicy and cooked to perfection! Appetizers were tasty as well. The restaurant is spacious, perfect for everything from casual dining to big events! Definitely a great place to hang out! read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Beer- Brined Brisket Sliders, The Tap House Burger with Hand-Cut Fries, Wild Rice Bowl, Wings Special, Angus Hanger Steak - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good beer selection and comfort food. The room is large and well spaced. In addition to a well curated beer selection, the cocktails are above average. The menu has an European influence. We enjoyed the Spaetzle and Taphouse Burger. The service was adequate. read more

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- good pretzel - love the mustard - good burger - bottomless mimosa FTW! - the drinks stay flowing mimosa is pre made with orange juice - awesome beer selection - I love the homemade beers - fries are perfect we made three extra orders - plenty TVs to watch the game the manger put on the track meet using his peacock account for us - clean environment read more

Went for a friend's birthday brunch. We had folks pop in and out at their leisure but were treated with great respect regardless of if they ordered a whole meal or just drinks. Special shout-out to Jordan. He was a wonderful waiter. They had screens for games which made my husband happy. Would love to return! read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Eggs Benedict - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm extremely disappointed with how our event on 4/13 turned out--it was a complete disaster. I had been in contact with Vanessa for weeks leading up to the date to make sure everything would go smoothly. I wanted everything to be perfect for my wife's surprise celebration, but unfortunately, it was the opposite. We reserved the window table section. My party arrived before me to set up and surprise my wife, but when they got there, they found a group of about 40 people already occupying the space. That group was being rude--not only to my guests but also to the bartenders. My sister-in-law tried to get help and was told she could move the party to the outside patio--which made no sense at all on a rainy, cold day. When I arrived and saw the situation, I immediately asked to speak to a manager. Shockingly, one of the staff told me there was no manager present, which I found really unprofessional given the size of the crowd. He directed me to the bartenders, who were very kind and confirmed that the window section was in fact reserved for my group. I let them know I was going to politely ask the other group to remove their food and belongings so my guests could use the space--and I did just that. However, the other party decided we were going to "share" the space, and the tone they used made it clear this wasn't going to be a respectful situation. The whole vibe was off. The music was just some random rock playlist--not mixed like I was told it would be--and the bar was packed with people who weren't even part of my event. Everything felt completely unorganized and borderline hostile. With our reserved area taken over, the atmosphere uncomfortable, and staff unable to manage the situation properly, we made the difficult choice to leave early to avoid a larger issue. That should've never had to happen. We had put so much into planning this celebration, and it was ruined. I doubt we'll ever return to this bar, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone planning a special event. read more

We've been here many times now. Tried out something new tonight, the Restaurant Week 3-course $30 menu. Got the Aquavit Shrimp to start, Beer brined brisket for the entree and chocolate olive oil cake for dessert. We ate all but the dessert (as we were too full), which we'll enjoy at home later tonight. Both courses we ate were ample and delicious. UPDATE: Ate the chocolate cake at home -- sooo good! The entire meal was a Home Run! The main downside of this place for me remains the same: There's no sound absorption, so it gets really noisy if there's a boisterous table or two. Tonight, there was a table with a bunch of kids and the adults weren't doing anything to manage the decibels generated by their charges. The waitress couldn't even hear us order. Perhaps adding cloth cushions to the seats and backs of the booths would be a good start. Could also do some floating panels near the ceiling (black fabric to blend in)...any sound absorption would help. This suggestion is personal, so maybe others won't agree, but it bugs me that there is no sparkling wine option on their wine list. I mentioned this in an earlier review. Those of us who don't like beer would like a cava or Prosecco option in the summer. It would be particularly nice to have a nice dry, non-dosage (no sugar added at the end of the fermentation process) option and there's a great reasonably priced one called Sauvage that would be perfect if it's available to them. And with that sparkling wine, I would love to have moules frîtes, so would be excited if they added that seafood menu to the option. Easy to cook, healthy and delicious! I also think it's a miss -- in terms of revenue generation for them -- that they have a full bar but no cocktail list. Since their focus is beer, I don't think people (especially those who've only sat in the outdoor area; we often do, but it was too hot tonight) necessarily even know that they offer cocktails. They're near the Gowanus in an up-and-coming pocket of the neighborhood...they should dream up a few new, fun crave-worthy signature cocktails and note on the menu that people are also welcome to order classics. ***WAIT!! Directly after I typed that part, we heard someone at the bar shaking a cocktail and he informed us that THEY DO HAVE A COCKTAIL LIST COMING out in the next couple of weeks! He seemed super knowledgeable, so we are looking forward to coming back to sample his creations. Bottom line: We love having this place nearby, a solid addition to the neighborhood drinking and dining scene. Our standard go-to, the Taphouse Burger -- soft pretzel roll, thick bacon, Lafrieda blend burger, onions -- can't be beat and the crispy fries are excellent too. It's also great having a Happy Hour option all the evenings it's open. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Restaurant Week Menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a weekend afternoon. The food was quite good, but we waited at least 45 minutes to an hour before it came out. When we started noticing tables that arrived after us were getting their food before us, we had to ask the waitress to check in. So the problem was a slow kitchen and/or inattentive staff. They said something about someone being trained in the kitchen or whatever but I don't really buy it, one of our orders was a burger and someone that came in 20 minutes after us got theirs first. Not sure how someone "being trained" can explain that. read more

It's kind of like a gastropub desert in Gowanus. So I was happy to see this place pop up. I hope it lasts. Great food. Lots of young hipsters from the climbing gyms nearby. 3. TVs to watch sports on. But lots of sound reverberations due to the rigid inside layout. The service was okay but they're probably still working at the kinks. Otherwise I would have given five stars. Great date spot or meetup point. read more

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Came here around 5:30p on a saturday. The music was sooo loud inside but luckily we sat outside. The drink selection seems good but both the wine and beer we wanted to order was not available. The pretzel was really good. The burger was decent enough but we ordered it medium rare and it was more like medium well. The shrimp puff pastries were gross and so was the weird mango sauce on top. The Brussell sprouts were overcooked and tasted too burnt. The wait staff was nice but could not make up for the mediocre food. read more

3.5 to be exact Their restaurant week menu looked really good that we decided to give a try. Both appetizers were a bit salty to my liking. The beet cured salmon with potato pancakes was an interesting combo though. Beer brined brisket needs a tad more seasoning. However, the chocolate olive oil cake was the bomb. I would go back just for that lol read more

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Came here for happy hour and a quick bite. I love ciders but the cider they had in house was alright (it was on the verge of tasting like wine?). We shared the pretzel and truffle fries for an appetizer. I wish the pretzel was a little fluffier but the fries were pretty good! Then, my guest and I got burgers (I got an impossible burger myself) which were pretty delicious and filling! The only thing I struggled with was that I wish our server was a little more attentive since we wanted to check out and she was busy making roll-ups and wasn't looking our way so I ended up having to approach her. Overall, a very casual, chill vibe but nothing that made it stand out or make me want to come back. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - impossible burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just had a baby shower for a friend and we had a wonderful time and experience at Evalyn's Tap House. It is super rare to find a place that will host your party for free in NYC and with no hidden charges or fee so this is a true and rare gem. Communication was great with Vanessa and Steven the bartender was the best! Great food, drinks, and vibes and baby shower was a super success! read more

Spacious bar with space to fit our birthday celebration group of around 40. They had a variety of beer selection to choose from. I cannot give any opinion on their beer because I don't like alcohol. I did order their sliders and they were okay. It came with three sliders. I felt that the pickles were not pickled enough and beef lacked flavor. Service is good. They remember me our orders and serviced within a reasonable time range. Ambiance is chill, casual. The bar is in the center while booth and high tables are around. Multiple tv screens to watch sports while having a drink. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food and a well-selection variety of draft beers. The vibe is a classic modern gastropub, so nothing fancy. But everything this place is doing seems to be done right. We had a great time and really enjoyed our meals. We'll definitely be back. It was a little empty around 2pm on Saturday, so I hope this place gets a little busier. read more

Great neighborhood spot for tasty European dishes, snacks , beer and cocktails. Nice Brunch menu and Super friendly service read more

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The parm smothered shishito peppers with a nice hard kombucha really made my night. I stumbled in on a Tuesday for happy hour but stayed after happy hour ended for their trivia event! It was about 2 hours long and I didn't participate but it was fun to watch and guess. The staff was welcoming and very knowledgeable about the beers on tap. I noticed they carry beers from all the local breweries in brooklyn which was a real treat. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Vegan bratwurst. Picture doesn't do it justice. - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Brooklyn's best kept secret! Welcoming atmosphere, delicious food and drinks. Great service.

Terrible service. Had to wait at the bar for 30min to get a drink.... The bartenders would always take orders from white people first- if you're people of colour and wanna get a drink during busy hour, get ready to be ignored. read more

Went last night for their grand opening with the kitchen officially open! We didn't sign up for the opening, but they hostess was so so kind and accommodating, finding us a table quickly. I don't know our waitresses name but she was great and on top of it despite how busy they were. Honesty they were such a well oiled machine I kept forgetting this was their first day open with the kitchen. It was very impressive how on top of it everyone was including the bus boys and food runners. It is a little tight around the bar especially near the kitchen, but the space does feel big and airy with the high ceilings. They have about 5-6 tables outside as well. In terms of food, overall the menu is very German driven it seems with some unique touches. We ordered the pretzel, spetzle mac & cheese, sliders and fries. The brie cheese that comes with the pretzel is soooo good and unique. The mac & cheese was also really good esp because I love caramelized onions. Fries were quite solid. My only complaint would be the sliders. Given they were brisket sliders, I though the meat would be more pulled apart or more meat, but it felt more like a steak sandwich slider. There was a little square of meat which was hard to bite, one piece of lettuce and the dijon mayo. The bread of the sliders themselves took over everything you could barely find the meat! Wouldn't recommend those. Drink selection was very good and seemed to have a lot of local beer like Evil Twin, Threes Brewing and Talea. Excited to come back and try more!!! read more

This spot has a great selection on tap, bottle and cans. I especially love the German inspiration - kolsch, Hefeweizen and Pilsner. We came here for a Friday happy hour and the vibe is welcoming and chill. And the happy hours has great value. A great new spot, will definitely come back again. read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Pretzel - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had a party of about 25 people at Evalyn's and it was not what I expected. The person who books the party does not seem to communicate well with the rest of the staff and was not present at the time of the party. I was told we would have a space reserved and we could play a Spotify playlist during the night. We arrived 25 minutes before the party was set to start and there were no reserved tables. I was told that we would need to wait until 7 to ask people to move so if you want to come a bit early to decorate it is not possible. They did not tell us that there were two parties happening at the same time so while they did play my playlist they alternated with the other party. There were no 'reserved' signs on any of the tables even after our start time and we were told to guard our spaces. We ordered multiple platters and asked if the food could come out as it was ready. They said they could not do that and brought out all the food for both my party and the other party at the same time. People from the other party came over to our tables to take food and when we complained we were told we need to watch our tables. Over all the workers tried but the whole thing was unorganized. If you want anything more out of your party than a bar hangout, go elsewhere. read more

Great staff, Its easy to come in because I know I'm not going to be ignored. I would love to see a more "rotating" selection of beer but, they have a solid selection and great food. The staff is welcoming regardless of how crazy/loud the bar is. Allison and Cat are stellar! Always cordial, always cool, and always very professional. They make it worthwhile to come in. read more

This review is regarding Saturday April 12th, I was the one in constant communication with Vanessa for over a month regarding my birthday party via the free party promotion. I would like to say it was not the other guests fault, as they were promised the same space I was for their parties. People were getting nasty because there was no manager, no coordinator, no one present to help organize these 3 "small" parties all booked for the same night. The person responding to the reviews was not there that night, and doesn't know how it actually happened. Everyone else had to deal with the madness themselves, including the bartenders who tried their best. One bartender even stated that this happens almost every weekend and they would sick of dealing with it, and provided me and my friends phone numbers to someone in charge, because clearly that person is never there in person to see the craziness they allow to go on. It's upsetting because literally nothing was provided that was asked for, and I got told if I wanted my music playlist that I sent in the week of the event to play I should have asked the manager? Who is the manager? Like I said no one from management was present at any time. I appreciate the free shot for my troubles, the bartenders honestly looked overwhelmed and my friends and I still tipped them for their service. Instead of blaming the other patrons and the bartenders, maybe you should realize that it's an extremely small space and even booking three "20 people" parties at the same time is entirely too much, especially with other people using the space from outside as well. read more

Came here for an evening nightcap and the vibes was perfect my small group. We tried a few brews from their wide selection and ordered this delicious warm Bavarian pretzel that paired so well with their IPA; it came on this cute little hanger with fresh mustard--so good! I would def return! read more

Evalyn's Tap House - Bavarian Pretzel - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have a pretty solid beer list that includes half on tap and half bottle/cans. The food what very solid. We started with a pretzel, which came out hot and fresh. I went with the burger, which was great. Lot of flavor, cooked properly. My fiancé went with the curry wurst which was also see I great, tons of flavor. Kind of a pain to get to, but will be making the journey again. read more

Went for restaurant week Great food and presentation, was soooo full Will go back for brunch soon! read more

The food we had was good (Alsatian style flatbread and a burger), no complaints there. The flatbread was certainly interesting and the combination of honey and scallions did work. Decent for for sure, but nothing "great". Very good tap list with lots of options. The menu itself is strange, there's just a couple "basics" and then a number of faux European dishes with somewhat unusual flavor combinations. Based on the menu alone not sure I'd return to try anything else, since there's so little else that appeals generally. The space itself was very, very loud. Definitely not a good place to go to relax and enjoy a conversation unless you enjoy yelling. The service was also pretty meh, definitely not particularly friendly, or perhaps it was just the need to yell that made it feel that way. Was looking forward to a casual spot next to the gym where we go all the time, but this isn't it. read more

Huge beer selection. Awesome. And with the tvs, I will find myself here watching many sporting events. Excited to see what the vibe is on sundays during the nfl season. The food is good too. read more