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    Gowanus Gardens

    4.5 (65 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Draft Beer
    Paula R.

    This is my favorite bar in Gowanus. You can count on regulars at the bar but whether it's your first visit or your 50th visit you'll be welcomed. The drafts rotate and the cocktails are good too. There are hot cocktails for the winter. The small bites are great. Get the fried pickles. They have trivia nights, Karoke, and other events so check out their site for the schedule.

    GG Burger and fries -- very delicious
    Nataly N.

    I absolutely love this neighborhood joint. The GG Burger was delicious. It comes with pickles, lettuce, house sauce, and you get a choice of cheeses: American, house blend, or goat cheese. I went with goat cheese, and that was phenomenal. The fries it came with were the perfect texture. Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The Purple Haze was a solid drink. Service was great. I'll have to stop by again to try their other items.

    Berry margarita, recommended by Lee!
    Olaedo E.

    I stopped in here and sat at the bar while waiting for a friend on Monday. I was served by Lee and requested something strong but sweet. She made me a berry margarita. It was PERFECT and exactly what I was looking for. This bar is definitely a local bar with regulars and where folks know each other and come to often. In the evening, it got super packed, which was surprising for a Monday night. They have a back outside (but enclosed) space, which was really cool and perfect for summer nights! I'll definitely be back to see Lee!!

    GG Burger, House Fries (Seasoned to Perfection), WIngs Maple Bourbon

    Gowanus Gardens is a hidden gem located on 4th Ave. The unique setting, with flower covered walls and the gardening adds charm. Had fun at the ping pong table while I wait. The burgers, fries and wings are the main focus, with reviewers generally praising the taste and quality, which is why I decided to try them myself. And I can honestly say, the reviews were spot on. The service was quick and my server friendly she recommended the perfect cocktail. Hence why I will be returning very soon.

    Fried Pickles
    Vivian L.

    Gowanus Gardens feels like a local neighborhood bar. We ordered the aperol gin & tonic which was their special drink. It was sweet and delicious and you can't beat it for $6. We came in around 7pm and just missed their happy hour which ends at 7 on weekdays. There's also trivia here on Monday nights and I wish I made a reservation for that. The bar area was very loud even for a bar - it's a small space and the place was packed. The service here is extremely slow. It was quite busy tonight and even though we sat at the bar but it was still hard to get anyones attention to order our food and drinks. It took us about 10 minutes to find someone to take our order, 10 minutes to ask someone for utensils, and 20 minutes for someone to get us utensils. We tried to order a second drink for 20 minutes, waited another 15 minutes for our drink to come (which it never did), and then finally went to get our own check even though we were seated at the bar. The food here is not as good as I thought it would be based on previous reviews and the price. For a $15 chicken sandwich and $4 to add on a side, the sandwich was very underwhelming. The chicken was fried but very hard. I scratched the roof of my mouth eating it. The sauce was good but it didn't make up for the subpar chicken sandwich and subpar caesar salad. I honestly hate leaving low star reviews but this experience was honestly underwhelming. The other reviews raved about every aspect of the experience but this fell short on service, food, and overall ambiance.

    Wings
    Shaima C.

    Good food makes me really happy, and I was really happy after eating here. Really solid food and creative drinks. This is a family owned establishment , and you can tell they put their heart and soul into the food. I was annoying and I asked if I could get the hash browns from the brunch menu, and they said yes! The hashbrowns were very unique, they look like a Birdsnest ,deep-fried and so crispy and delicious; they were very well flavored. I also ended up getting the buffalo wings on the side and they were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Honestly these were some of the best buffalo wings I have had in New York City. My friends also ended up getting the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup , it was on point. The drinks were great as well! They had a Halloween shot special and they still served it to us which was great. Honestly if you're around the area you need to stop by and check this place out .

    Chicken Wings
    Emily P.

    We stopped in this past weekend as part of the Autumn Tippler tour. So much for the best for last, this was the best for first! It was our first stop of the night and it set an incredibly high standard for the rest of the venues. We redeemed our Purple Haze cocktail, which was Mezcal based. The smokiness of the liquor went very well with the blackberry syrup and soda. It went down super easily! To eat, we ordered some BBQ wings, grilled cheeses and hash browns. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. The grilled cheese with the tomato soup was a huge hit with my table. It was the ultimate comfort food on a cold and rainy Sunday. The owner was nice enough to make us Halloween shots the day after Halloween! Those were awesome! The service was as hospitable as it could possibly get. The owner told us that her son is the cook and her long time partner is the bartender. I love hearing about the backstory of a business, especially when it is as pleasant as the one for Gowanus Gardens. I would definitely return!

    Solid fries, nice and crispy.
    Randy H.

    Nice place with a very friendly and local vibe. A little cozy inside with a fairly large outdoor space in the back (can't tell at all from the front). It's new and the bartenders/servers are still learning, but that didn't detract from the experience. The food was surprisingly good. Really enjoyed the wings and the fries. Will definitely be back.

    Fresh menu items
    Kenny C.

    Fun spot with an AMAZING liquor selection. They have a giant chalkboard chock full of amazing whiskies and amaros. Their cocktail game is strong too! They have a limited menu, but some interesting fusion. I got the pernil buns (served on Asian bao). I wish they had more snacky items on the menu though (aside from $7 fries). Bartender was a cool English lad, and he was playing some amazing indie music (mostly Australian artists). Great vibe, and fingers crossed that they'll open up the backyard in the summer! I still miss The Pickle Shack, but Gowanus Gardens is a great replacement (twice removed)!

    Jaime A.

    This establishment was buzzing with excitement and thrill. The music selection was vivacious and so was the service; the bartender was ready to assist and had just the right amount of speed and patience. The food was very tasty and just enough to make it perfect for an establishment that was focused on being a bar, yet not being seen as a stuffy restaurant. Coming here was the perfect topper for what was an already amazing evening! Glad this place was a such a fantastic closer for myself and my lovely wife! Cheers!

    $11 shit and beer
    Felicia S.

    Very friendly staff. It's a new business so I think they are still trying to work out the lighting and music (it was up and down & loud and low, loud then low again. Make up your mind). Crowd ranged from 30s to 70s, which is a major plus. Not good for groups during the colder season since inside is mostly seating for 2 or 3 people. Great looking outdoor space; good for groups. Wish they had heat lamps for the late fall - winter months. Maybe that's coming...fingers crossed.

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    The service was amazing everything was fine !! I would recommend, the prices is highly reasonable

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    Lee the bartender is fucking phenomenal. Great vibes- day time or late night. Great neighborhood spot

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    Wonderful service, my friends and I had a great time! Shout out to Lee the bartender! Can't wait to come back

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