Good Judy

Played pool on a busy Saturday night but we came early. Staff are incredibly nice and the people…read morethat come here are very friendly. My gf and I felt very safe here. It looks like you're allowed to bring your own food since they don't sell any; just drinks! I would totally visit again once I'm back in the city!

Love this place. They have a great back yard and the crowd is great. Very friendly staff, however…read morethe place gets pretty busy on the weekends.

Dance floor with 80's night!

Cute patio!

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Brooklyn Social

3.8(198 reviews)

1.1 mi•Gowanus

Pretty elusive and mysterious vintage bar located across from Carroll Park. It's dim-lit with…read morecandles and simple decor, which makes for a perfect date night spot. The service was also great as the bartender was quick and got us our next drinks as soon as he saw we finished our first one. During our visit, we tried the Matt's Ginger Old Fashioned, Brooklyn, Vulcano, and Palermo Fix. All cocktails were $14 each, which were all nicely made. The Brooklyn was very strong and the Old Fashioned is a nice classic with a hint of ginger flavor. The other two were lighter with twists of sour. They also offer some paninis, plus a toasted lard bread ($5) that we ordered. The lard bread is from Mazzola, which is absolutely delicious, but kind of sad that they only offer 4 pieces. Cool bar in the neighborhood with tasty drinks. It's such a simple, yet sophisticated bar. There's also a pool table in the back to enjoy.

A terrific old school social club turned bar. The space is dark and intimate with not a ton of…read moreseating. Their drink menu isn't very large but it's good especially the cocktails. The Neapolitan is my favorite. The only food items they have are a few panini's so don't come here expecting a full food menu. They have a pool table in the back and outdoor seating. The service is always quick and the bartenders know how to make a cocktail. Love coming here whenever I'm out and about in Caroll Gardens.

2.3 mi•Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant

Antique draft

Matt's Ginger Old Fashioned.

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Brooklyn.

C'mon Everybody

3.9(69 reviews)

Great venue with an amazing atmosphere! Went here for the first time for a live show and absolutely…read moreloved the vibe, friendly crowd, and good music. Will definitely be back!

This happened on the night of the Knicks Championship game. The bouncer that night was Andy. Two of…read moremy friends and I rsvp'd to the watch party where we were rudely turned away at the door. The reason was fake IDs. We are 28, 26, and 24. Also, we were sober and properly dressed; Andy specifically said our IDs were fake. I have a Michigan license that I renewed to get a Real ID this January, my friends have a Wisconsin and Arizona license that were also valid. Andy barely looks at our IDs and says "nope, nope, and nope." We're stunned to say the least and they asked if we wanted a second opinion. We of course said yes and we saw them walk in, not talk to anybody, walk about, and said "they said I'm okay (to turn u guys away)." We also thought it was because of our out of state licenses (which would've still been shitty), but then Andy did this "fun" little show and tell game where they took this persons ID from Colorado and compared it to ours (again our licenses were from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona). Andy could not give us a straight reason on why our IDs were fake because yanno THEY WEREN'T! So we left! If they really thought our IDs were fake then why weren't they taken from us? After that, we went to a bar maybe 300 ft from C'mon Everybody and got in just fine AND got drinks. Same at the bodega down the street because crazy enough; our IDs are all valid and real! I will happily come back to show my ID again to educate the staff at Cmon Everybody on what a valid license looks like from Michigan. I am also seeing other reviews of people getting turned away for "unacceptable IDs" so this is obviously a continuing issue. Do better.

Menu 1

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Branded Saloon

3.6(315 reviews)

1.5 mi•Prospect Heights

Tons of outdoor seating Vibe: accepting of everyone…read more Judgement free zone Food: fried pickles, onion rings, brussels sprouts were the stars of the show. Fried chicken bites were OK. Drinks: delicious and very strong. This is where they shine. Love all the artwork Service: despite being a mob scene when we went, they were quick and attentive

We stopped here for a quick drink, and it happened to be right after a live show. They were still…read morecleaning up but were extremely accommodating! Our server was willing to take care of us whether we wanted to sit near the bar, downstairs (which was empty), or in the back area that was still being cleaned up post show. We chose the latter since it was pretty quiet in that room, no stairs involved. A I ordered a peach cider which was served in the bottle -tasty. They had a nice track list playing as we chatted for a bit then headed out. It was pretty late in the night so this was meant to be a quick in and out sort of visit, but I would like to come back to see one of their shows.

Inside

Buffalo Cauliflower Florets

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Union Hall

3.8(694 reviews)

0.9 mi•Park Slope

Great experience with plenty of tvs in a cozy living room/ library wood paneled vibe. A mix between…read morea dive bar and a more date night spot. Great for a drink or two Got the espresso martini which was standard, nothing too crazy but the ambiance is very social and great for mingling so that's the main focus of the place

Union Hall is one of those classic Brooklyn spots that just feels good the second you walk in. The…read morelocation is great, the drinks are solid, and it has that older New York, cozy-but-lively vibe that's getting harder to find these days. They've only got two bocce lanes, so just a heads up, if it's a busier night or you're going during peak hours, you might be waiting a bit. But on normal weeknights, it's totally doable to walk in, grab a drink, and play without any stress. It's very laid-back in the best way. Downstairs, they host comedy shows and other performances, which makes it such a fun multipurpose hangout. People usually grab a drink and chill upstairs while waiting for their show to start, and it creates this really nice, social energy without feeling chaotic. Overall, Union Hall is a quaint neighborhood staple, great drinks, fun games, and a little bit of that old-school local charm. Perfect for a casual night out or something a little different from the usual bar scene.

2.3 mi•Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant

Beer bucket special (Any five cans in a bucket, take $5 off)

Comedy show downstairs!

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The Holler

4.4(42 reviews)

Neighborhood dive bar with lots of entertainment. Bingo on Mondays. Trivia on Tuesdays. Karaoke on…read moreWednesday. Looked like there was a Jaws pinball machine in the back plus a courtyard. Full bar with three frozen drink machines. No whiskeys caught my attention. Almost all the beers on draft were macros with the exception of Other Half Green City with is OH's largest scale offering. Just three wines by the glass - a Malbec, a Prosecco, and I believe a Cabernet. Service at the bar was super quick. I had a hot cider cocktail. Long counter stretching for most of the bar. Prime spots seemed to be two gorgeous booths at the front of the bar.

Came for a friend's party and had an amazing time. Love the…read moreback garden area. Good cocktail and frozen drink menu. That sazarec especially was fantastic, and for once in NY reasonably priced too! I had a lot of sazarecs. They went down easy....too easy

1.6 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

Drinks part 2

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Two 8 Two Bar & Burger

4.0(761 reviews)

Big fan. Burgers are fabulous, staff is personable and attentive. I have gotten other food items…read moreand they're equally fab. But I can't stop getting their burgers so I can't try anything else. The management also seems to be very open to thoughts and feedback, which I appreciate in small businesses. Feels like a neighborhood bar

A coworker and I visited during a corporate training event after seeing the great reviews. We…read morearrived right when they opened for lunch, and the restaurant was nearly empty. We ordered two burgers and fries, but somehow waited about 30 minutes for our food, even though there were only a couple of other customers. We ended up having to rush through our meal to get back to training on time. The good news is the food was excellent. The burgers were perfectly cooked and delicious, and the restaurant has a cool, hip vibe that fits Brooklyn well. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but the long wait really overshadowed the experience. Since I was only in the area for work, I probably won't be back, but I hope the slow service was just a one time issue.

Double Cheeseburger. $16 I think. Messy but very tasty.

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95 South Soul Food

3.1(183 reviews)

1.7 mi•Crown Heights

I have been to this restaurant twice. Once for a couples dinner and once for a friend's birthday…read moreparty. For the couples dinner my wife and I arrived with another couple and sat down at a booth and waited for at least 10 min before a group walked that's when we were told the booth was reserved. We were told we could stay a while and we ate The food was good. For the party we didn't reserve but arrived and purchased food and drinks and danced. Outside of this establishment can be a bit rowdy with several double parked cars and loud obnoxious behavior. I have never witnessed a physical altercation but heard a verbal dispute and didn't stop to find out what happened.

The service was slow sat at the bar. The bartenders were not alert and talking to much to the…read morecustomers. When new customers came in they should've to wait long if they are serving there area.

Bbq chicken

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Congress Bar

4.2(95 reviews)

1.5 mi•Cobble Hill

I love congress bar. Love the cocktail options, love the vibes. I like being able to sit outside on…read morea nice day. Inside is admittedly a bit loud, I assume due to the beautiful tall ceilings. Plus there are some pockets to be cozier and quieter if needed. The bartenders are very kind and helpful. Lovely little spot.

Great bartender and nice atmosphere too. The music was awesome and the drinks were perfect. Alright…read morethat's enough complimentary words. Grab a drink here, salud!

Moctail

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Eliezer M.

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2

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5 years ago

There are many gay friendly bars in the neighborhood all of which treat their patrons with dignity and respect. A youngish attitudinal crowd here and same is true of much of the staff. Do yourself a favor and patronize a friendly accepting establishment. Not welcoming. read more

Bruce A.

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7

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8 months ago

Thanks everyone who gave 1 star and unfavorable reviews. I know how the rude gays can be. Me and my partner will go elsewhere.....now let's see where's the closest straight bar we like? read more

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