True Score - 4.25 Stars With few old bars left in Brooklyn, Farrell's is still one of the best. If you want a genuine, authentic bar full of noisy, assertive, kind characters straight out of a Damon Runyon story, this is nearly it: the clientele is blue-collar, firemen, cops, construction workers, bikers and it's fantastic. It's (for NYC) cheap, it's right next to a subway and across the road are great delis. This place blew my mind; it was like being in a scene from Goodfellas. The atmosphere was intoxicating. The beer isn't great (I didn't find any good beer in New York) but we drank a lot of it with predictable results. We loved Brooklyn; miles better than Manhattan and with proper decent people. Tip: You stand at the bar and drink draft beers out of large cardboard cups. Always get the large draft, 32 ounces for 9 bucks. You get the beer in the big white cup and you will fit right in. Great great spot, Thanks read more

Bartender Mike and his buddy Jeff were great (6 stars) to a NE sports fan! Gave me suggestions as I was on a bit of a pub crawl. Double Windsor (5 stars) Smith's (probably too early in the day) and Owl Farm (4 stars). read more

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Well food is really not available in this old time bar! The ambience is old dive bar with an historic vibe. The coldest beer in the borough maybe the tri state area. Guinness and Miller high light. We loved our bartender Duff- the best in the business! read more

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Idk, this place is ok I guess. We stopped here before a concert in Prospect Park. The place had was semi crowded but it was pretty bright inside and just not a cool vibe. Seemed very local which was cool but just kinda like old dudes. Music you couldn't really hear at all. Nice to check it off the list but just not somewhere I'd be dying to go back to. read more

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Bar mostly full of older male cops and known for dramatic and loud late night fights and arguments outside. Lots of backwards, right wing conversations. Overpriced with little selection. Cash only. Watered down drinks. Depressing ambiance with depressing lighting and a coating decades old sticky gunk over everything. Avoid. read more

One of the oldest bars in Brooklyn with plenty of history within it's walls. If you're looking for a local's hole in the wall pub this no-frills spot will do the trick. Nothing fancy about it. Not a spot for craft beers or upscale pub eats. Pretty much settle for a nice cold Stella Artois poured in it's appropriate glass, and enjoy the no-pretense vibe here. We stopped in for a beer after running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this past weekend to unwind with a post-tun brew. Typical old-school Irish pub, with decent prices and a friendly enough bartender who charged up my phone when I politely asked. read more

Farrell's has been a fixture in Windsor Terrace since 1933. I have avoided it for years, but a friend insisted that he take me there for a beer. Let's just say that if you are a progressive you will want to visit another bar. The typical patron is an imitation of Archie Bunker or Al Bundy. Farrell's does not have bar stools, and don't ask for any exotic cocktails. You will get an honest drink at a fair price, and plenty of entertainment. read more

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This is a good bar. To watch sports and chill. Good Budweiser and has whiskey selection.

Apparently Farrell's clientele upsets hipsters and snowflakes.....you earned that final star.....

Farrell's is the second oldest bar in Brooklyn. But it definitely doesn't show its age (I assume some renovations took place recently). Their beer special is a 32 oz styrofoam cup for $8. Too bad it's just Bud or Bud Light. The bar is big with a ton of seating. Bar in the front, TVs in the back, plus a jukebox with some oldies. Great for drowning out the conversations of old men talking about dating their cousins (don't worry, second cousin first removed). Anyway, I'm impressed with how festive they got. They put up a ton of Christmas lights and garlands, and even made a section of the bar look like a red brick chimney. read more

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No vax mandate cop bar. I felt incredibly uncomfortable and honestly unsafe in there as soon as I walked in. They don't play any music and the drinks are way expensive for what they are. everyone started staring at me as soon as I walked in, I'm not exaggerating when I say literally everyone in there was an older white guy. Not at all worth it in the least. read more

We came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. And I like that the music was soft, the sports on TV was there but not everywhere. They had only 2 beers on tap which was surprising and odd - Stella and Bud. For a place thats this old I imagined it to have some more drafts. They are cash only. Which would normally have been fine since they have an ATM out back but it wasn't working on the day. So i have to take a dash out across the street in the rain to get cash out of the deli next door. This would be a 2 star review, if it wasn't for fhe fact that there are precious for bars/pubs in New York where you can have a conversation without going hoarse. This, on Sunday afternoon, was one of them. read more

This is not a first date bar. You're better off going with the crowd of mouth-breathing cretins you call friends. It's bizarrely bright, which means all your flaws are plainly visible. Moreover, there's nothing on the walls except mirrors; if she didn't catch your hideousness the first time around, she can see it reflected anywhere she looks. Also, there's no music to bridge any awkward lulls in conversation. Essentially, it reminds me of a bar that has passed last call: they've flipped on all the lights and shut off the music, trying to get you to leave. But we didn't. We stayed for hours, drinking huge $5 Styrofoam cups (32oz I believe) of beer. (Say what you will about the harmful effects of Styrofoam on the environment, but it definitely keeps your beer cold.) If you drink four of them, that's a gallon of beer. For $20. A good deal, but a bad idea. The nine of us were the only people in the bar under 35 on a Friday night, and we had a blast, despite making the mistake of posting up by the ladies room. Everyone kept bumping into me, as I was sitting closest to the door. This is not a place to mess around with the regulars, male or female. I am absolutely sure that every woman in the joint could kick the shit out of me if provoked. As she waited for the bathroom to vacate, one woman gave me the stinkeye as she lit up a cigarette. In the bar. I wasn't about to tell her it was illegal. However, since it was entirely possible she hadn't left Farrell's in 30 years, I asked if she knew about this whole cancer thing. She did. read more

The most authentic "real" Brooklyn bar in all of Brooklyn. They won't serve you a fair trade organic whisky drizzled over an extra large artisanally-inspired, hand carved frozen chunk of sub zero Fiji water. You get a Bud Light in a styrofoam cup. And you get such a cup because you can then stand outside and smoke your stogie or no-filter Camel extra strongs laced with mashed up asbestos. Heck, they didn't allow ladies in here until 1970-something, according to rumors. And if you order anything with crushed mint, they'll still kick you out - penis or not. This is a bar where you can get into a conversation with the person next to you, and 2 minutes later, he's saying, "that's a bunch of fucking bullshit." He's not starting a fight, but simply not agreeing with your premise. There are no conversations about fixed wheel bikes or what's hot on Etsy. This is old Brooklyn and classic bar conversation... sports, politics, where to eat for cheap, how's your momma? This is also the bar where all the firemen go to raise a cup to their fallen comrades on 9/11. That's why you should go there at least once if you really want to experience Brooklyn. Just don't order anything with crushed mint while talking about your Etsy bargain. read more

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I grew up in the 70's a block away on Windsor place. It was the neighborhood bar to go to. Great atmosphere, coldest beer in bklyn, great bartenders- Eddie, Houlie, Pete , Vinny. it was like Cheers. Everyone knew each other. Park west deli right next door for great heroes. Hanging out at the circle or the monuments in front of prospect park west. The St. Patrick's day parades and the corned beef and cabbage afterwards with containers of beer. Plus I was Italian in a mostly Irish bar. Great times. read more

It's all been said in terms of basic description: old man/cop/local/regular bar, well lit, it has an ambience but it's not a particularly sought-after one, juke box, limited drink selection. I'll say I was nervous to take the plunge for a long time, but I was out with family to grab one drink and I persuaded everyone to try it, and we had no regrets. I feel like we got some looks on the way in, but we just went with it, got a table, ordered very low maintenance drinks, tipped appropriately, got involved with the juke box, and had a great time. It felt a lot more comfortable in the way out. And certainly no one was anywhere near rude, I just feel like they initially wondered if we'd meant to walk into a different establishment. I'll say, basic beers were $6, and I guess that's the going rate, but I don't really want a basic beer, so having to pay something approaching an actual drink price for one is annoying. I think the selection of drinks is the reason this wouldn't be my top pick. But the mixed drinks aren't exactly the bomb at Double Windsor, either. Anyway, this totally felt comfortable, and I'm so glad I've finally tried it! read more

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Farrell's is an old man pub. A legit old man pub. You'll see the nice decor from the outside and its cutely situated across from the Park Slope Pavilion Movie Theater and think gee golly gee wiz, so cute! Open the door and in comes that waft of musk. Old men, grime, cheap beer, maybe a little urine in the corner over some excitement with the latest horse race on tv. I'm not kidding. But it has a certain amount of charm to it. Like you will see some truly interesting characters in here. The staff has always been friendly, though, its also been a minute since I came inside. They only have about three different kinds of beer on draft: Bud, Bud Lite, and Stella Artois. Pick your poison! And then shove that in a 32 ounce styrofoam cup for only a few bucks. Yes, you heard me right. I could never hate on this institution though. It's a classic. read more

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One of the best bars in Brooklyn. Been coming here since I was a teenager. Fresh beer and great service. Also devoid of yuppies and hipster's..... read more

If you're republican, you'll probably love it there. Never saw a person of color inside. Just walked in front and a bunch of middle age white guys were all waving a "let's go brandon" flag. Didn't seem to bother anyone except me. read more

Farrell's is one of the old bars of Brooklyn. It takes a lot of criticism because apparently it didn't allow woman inside until recent years. The good news is that woman are now allowed. The interior has a lot of nice wood finishes and the service rooms are very clean. Bar Service was good. The Stella on tap was awesome and it came in a massive white styrofoam cup known locally as a "container". After asking for plastic lids for our containers we hit the road with our beers without problems. read more

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After a long hot day walking all over NYC, my wife and I stumbled upon Farrell's in Brooklyn. This place was awesome, the bartender was great, the patrons were friendly and funny and it was just an absolute pleasure to find. read more

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This is just a local hole in the wall. No fancy beer or food. Stella Artois is the highest end beer they have. I mean let's be honest they have "container of beer" I think it was like 32oz of any beer in a gigantic styrofoam cup. The regulars do kind of eye ball you pretty hard at first but it ended there in my experience. read more

Farrell's is an abomination. I am related to most of the people in here (married a girl I met here, and found out later that she was my second cousin) on any given night via sheer Brooklyn lineage, it isn't the place I choose to spend my time. HOWEVER, I do come here for one reason--"douchebag." If you've never had a Container (also known as a "styrofoam cup") at Farrell's, there's really no way to do it justice through words. Basically, it's like round thing that is able to hold liquid, and is not biodegradable. They used to make round paper cups shaped like cylinders, but they moved to styrofoam about 12 years ago. It is technically Budweiser, but tastes nothing like the normal Budweiser that comes in cans or bottles. Legend has it that Farrell's brass taps are so dirty, they infest the beer with bacteria that can't be experienced anywhere else. A Farrell's Container is like a styrofoam-guided missile of disease straight to your intestines. Here in Brooklyn, there's been many poisonings; salmonella and e. coli, and other lesser known strains. Babies are often plagued with birth defects when born from a mother who, years before, was exposed to the contaminants. Finally, one great new reason to patronize Farrell's: everybody with an IQ over 60 absolutely despises it. They want it gone. One fed-up "smart" resident in particular even went as far as to call it "a cancer in the community." The high school graduates who can pay their rent and have taste buds hold their breath and turn blue in the face, wondering about Farrell's because it won't go away. It continues to stand like a shining beacon of douchebag pride, defiantly thumbing its nose at the encroaching wave of college degrees, thrusting its hips in hot seething (angry?) passion. Meanwhile, Farrell's still draws a large crowd (around six people on weekdays), which means it isn't going anywhere any time soon. Thank the magic man in the sky who created styrofoam. read more

An increasingly foreign concept in New York: the neighborhood bar. Not for the crowd who moves to New York for a few drinks after college. Not a bar where you'll have to suffer inane conversations about the Fiery Furnaces. And no "artists" spending Dad's dimes on salvia and beer, skinny jeans, and the rent. Buybacks, beer in styrofoam, and usually at least 1 decadently intoxicated older dude preaching to the bartender about sports. Last night's topic: would Pierre Garçon and Peyton Manning be good teammates if they played hockey together for Team USA? read more

The juxtaposition between this spot and Double Windsor, located right across the street, couldn't be more apparent. For all it's positives, Double Windsor is, at it's heart, a hipster/yuppie watering hole with a well curated list of craft beers and good food. Farrell's, on the other hand, is a blue collar haven of domestic beers served in oversized styrofoam cups. Don't get me wrong, I'm not being critical, I enjoy both settings equally. And, if you haven't yet, you should definitely drop into Farrell's and give something new a try. My friends and I stopped by for a "container" -- a 32 oz styrofoam cup of beer -- on our way out to a Brooklyn Cyclones game in Coney Island. Given our plans, we couldn't have picked a better place to do a little faux tailgating. The patrons of Farrell's are about as "Brooklyn" as they come. These are the folks that grew up in pre-gentrified Brooklyn when Park Slope was just another rough 'hood between the waterfront and Prospect Park. Just being around these guys pumped me up to cheer on the Cyclones in their game against Staten Island. While we weren't there for any major sporting events, I'm guessing that this place would be a blast for any NFL or MLB sports watching. This is the perfect crowd for sports -- guys that are passionate about their teams and aren't afraid to let that be known. All-in-all, this was a solid spot to kick back and drink a massive cup of beer and just enjoy being in Brooklyn. Farrell's feels old school without being overly dive-y or dirty. Definitely worth a trip if you're in the area. read more

I notice that all the people who don't like this place are transplants from like.. Ohio. Do us all a favor and go back there. This is a classic Brooklyn bar. Nothing fancy. Just what it's supposed to be. Truly a Brooklyn landmark. read more

The only thing this place has going for it is the cheap styrofoam beers to go with a lid (to drink in the park). The TVs suck. The locals are not friendly, make fun of you within an ears shoot away, and then loudly when you leave. it's a shame the place is full of territorial ogres because the place could have a lot of potential. read more

Not long ago they started letting women inside their establishment. More recently, they allowed these women to speak and order drinks. If you think I'm kidding, I'm not. This is a man's joint and you ain't leaving until you've had some beer spilled on you. The bathroom is replete with stinkiosity (message me if you know where that phrase came from. Don't cheat). I think they have other drinks but people come here for beer. Don't expect, a guest DJ, or a jukebox, or even an ipod shuffle for that matter. There is no music at all. All you will hear are babbling of drunken Met/Jet fans. Yeah, you know who I'm talking about. Ask for a Farrellizer and take it to go. The bartender will even give you a lid for it. Prospect Park is a block away. read more

I'm now convinced that the only way to drink beer is by the quart. That's right folks 32 oz at a time. By the end of the night you measure how much you've drank in gallons rather than glasses, and if you ask me that's fucking awesome. Farrell's huge styrofoam cups are genius, simply genius. My beer was never warm, NEVER. Maybe a bit foamy, but I'd rather have a foamy beer than one that's piss warm by the time i get down to the bottom of the glass. The atmosphere is great, old timey, worn in, and slightly rowdy. I've been here twice now, the first I was a bit sick with the flu and I tried to drown my sickness with beer... it almost worked, I had fun, but was still sick as hell. Second time was St. Pats, no bar-hopping for my friends and I, Farrell's was all we needed, the first and last stop. It provided us with copious amounts of beer, a shitload of rowdy people (we almost got in 2 fights, and what would St. Pats be without beer-induced brawls), drunken bets on horseraces that you can watch on one of the huge flatscreen TVs, and meaningless arguments about sports. Oh, did I mention its cheap? If you're "ballin' on a budget" this is the place to go. A gallon of beer for 17 bucks. That's a price that's hard to beat my friends. read more

My friend wanted to hang out on a Monday afternoon for some drinks before we went to a concert. He said lets go to Farrell's...I had never been there and said sure why not. Glad we went, because the place is a hidden gem in this area of Brooklyn that caters to the hip martini crowd. You walk in and feel like its time to man up, put on your drinking shoes and watch some baseball. The smell of this dank bar actually convinced me that its ok to partake in some alcoholic beverages on a weekday evening and not feel guilty. Great bartender...just a really nice guy who was busy keeping the surprisingly busy crowd happy. The giant foam cup is a must here, it keeps the beer cold and you have plenty to drink. After two of them I was feeling pretty nice and if we had more time I would have ordered more. Do not let the "grill" part fool you...they do not serve food here,but if you are hungry there are plenty of food options right outside. This bar is also within walking distance to the Park Slope Pavilion...my personal favorite theater in Brooklyn. So this is also a great spot to pre-game or post-game before or after a movie. Great neighborhood bar...I will be back! read more

A few years ago I was here around Halloween -- mostly against my will -- and a regular I was talking to ran across the street, bought me a small decorated pumpkin, and proceeded to present it to me as though it was the Hope diamond. That incident easily makes up for the time a friend and I walked in looking for an assload of Styrofoam-encased beer and was immediately told by the bartender -- by sheer virtue of the fact that we were gals -- that "the margarita machine is broken tonight." read more

This is my go-to to-go beer spot when I am on my way to a wild daytime event (see Hoboken St. Paddy's, Mermaid Parade) or to a movie at the pavillion in the winter (under the coats). This past weekend, however, I stopped in as a regular patron for the first time ever. It was after the Jets game and me and the crew had jerseys on. So we stumble into double windsor, where a nice woman was singing some groovy tunes. Nice scene, ALL WRONG for post-Jets victory celebration. We pretty much turned to each other and walked out and across the street into Farrell's, which was PACKED with Jets fans. Excellent. $5 bud or bud light in a giant styrofoam cup, and J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets! all night. If that doesn't sound like a blast to you, you will probably hate this bar. read more

So glad I stumbled upon this watering hole... Initially wandered inside in search of food but there is none, despite the large "Bar & Grill" sign outside. There was hardly a female in the place, and you immediately get the impression that the men here take their drinking seriously. Our initial disappointment about the lack of food vanished when we realized they serve beers in fantastically huge 32oz Styrofoam cups... just one block away from Prospect Park. I will be coming back every time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

I guess due to inflation this place went up to $6 for a big boy Bud styrofoam (damn you, economy). I've been here for St. Patty's twice and it was interesting to be drinking outdoors in full view of the NYPD, but I think because this place is probably protected, no one said anything. The corned beef wasn't bad either. There's always a story here: from the Russian guy getting made fun of by a rowdy Brooklyn local for having a "funny accent", to me being told I was going to lose in the Fourth of July Hotdog Eating Contest (the sharp local assumed I was Kobayashi). So while you're not dealing with Rhodes scholars, I like this place for its close proximity to the F train and that you can drink two of the big beers (never 3, it's asking for trouble) and have a solid pregame before going somewhere else (there is on average about 1-2 women here a night, and most are well past their prime). read more

A no-nonsense, old school bar with large format Styrofoam cups for your excessive beer habits (and here I thought Jeremy's at the Seaport was the only place still doing these!) Its actually great that they have "small" pints for $2.50, normal for $4/5 and $7 for the large Styrofoam cup. Lots of TVs for sports, well situated, and plenty of beautiful old wood that you only find in an older bar. It does what it does well. read more

First time in here. Love the 32 ounce styrofoam cups and the fresh draft bud light. They also have a jukebox that has solid songs. Came in here on a Wednesday.. super low key but I feel like on the weekends it may get wild :) read more

Bud and straight drinks. Unpretentious, friendly, clean; all you need, nothing you don't. read more

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Has been here since my parents moved when they were young and it was a real-estate risk. All of my friends' parents drank here. Five stars for being a landmark since my childhood. One star docked because of all the insults and cat-calls I endured walking by here as a long-haired adolescent. Seriously, I had at least 8 facial hairs, they didn't need to be so demeaning. read more

Surprisingly, wonderful. Surprising because you wouldn't necessarily expect any bar on this dainty streetcorner (just blocks from Prospect Park) to follow any of the 'old-time' taproom standards or traditions. Nope. Not considering the trendy location. But Farrell's does keep the faith! It's not upscale but it is not a dive, either. What matters is that they pay attention to important details here. I will quickly itemize: First, the bar is ROOMY. As you enter, there's a very convenient coat-room available (nice touch). 'Prime drinking position' of course, is close to the large plate-glass windows facing the street. But there's a comfy bench running under the window as well! If you have a girl with you--this is where ya gotta go. Smooching nest for sure. Stack of newspapers and magazines there, if you're solo and want something to read. Next: fair prices, clean glasses, and good service. Did not eat here so can't comment on food. But I will say that farther towards the back of the room, all the deuce-tops for dining, are well-chosen & placed so as not to cramp anyone. There's very clean, large bathrooms with ample urinals. Plenty of elbow room. Returning to topic: a bar rail is installed at ankle-level (too many other bars neglect the importance of this). Floors are clean, with good wood underfoot. Not like some bars which are sticky and disgusting to tread on. In general, the room itself has a very light and airy tone to it. I also appreciate the *minimal* clutter and kitsch on the walls. And lighting which is easy-on-the-eyes. Not too many TVs in one's face, either. Finally: must issue my compliments to the owners for retaining an Allegro II Touchtunes model jukebox; a monster. Though massive, it is superb, deft, & adroit. NOT one of those new sissy, unmanly, phone-style jukes. (Bravo! Stop with the asinine phone-culture please!). Clientele? Admittedly the bar has a 'core group' of wizened regulars which give the impression that this is an "old man's bar". But it's really not. I nominate this bar as a venue which any age drinker can embrace. The older guys give the place class and charm. Overall, very well done job by Farrell's management if the goal was a casual, easygoing, *comfy* dive bar. They succeeded. read more

My old stomping grounds. Still come back for the annual Patty's Day parade. Anyone who says this is just a "hole in the wall" , definitely not from around here. There is a lot of history to this bar. Especially the ones who grew up in the heart and soul of Brooklyn. I can't think of a bad time I had here; or how many Styrofoam cups I left with. Lots of memories. read more