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Hartley's

4.8 (82 reviews)
ModerateIrish Pub
Open 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Intimate
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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David R.

Soft Creamy Perfect Temperature Guinness. I love the lacing in the glass afterwards. Beautiful cozy ambience and good service. Cheddar popcorn enjoyable bar snack.

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Olivia N.

Overall rating: 5 I love this spot. I've been here a few times, with friends, with dates, by myself. I love it! It can be a little crammed on popular days, but it gives me the homey feeling every time. I recently found out they play blue grass on Mondays and it's so fun. I love folksy music. The salad was surprisingly very good. The bartenders are so nice and I really just enjoy this place so much. Highly recommend if you live in the folksy, hippy, chill energy.

Catherine L.

All of the food is delicious, all of the vibes are immaculate, everybody on the staff is a sweetheart. One of the best bars in Brooklyn. Trad night is such a joy, if you are free on a Monday

It's a really long name for a beef sandwich
Keilon L.

After this first visit, I already know that I want to return here soon. The bar is cozy and chill. This is the type of place where you go to spend time with your significant other or close friends without distractions and within a comfortable environment. The young Irish bartender is a friendly guy. He's very welcoming and attentive. I tried the beef sandwich on soda bread. It was simple yet phenomenal. The fat kid in me wishes I had ordered a second one. We also ordered the cheese plate with a couple cheese styles, some sliced apples, more soda bread, and honey. They paired well and we were very pleased. On this night we did wine. I highly recommend the Côtes du Rhône if you're a red fan. Enjoy.

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As close to a bar in Dublin or Cork that you find in the US. Amazing place. Close to Barclays and Brooklyn Paramount.

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Perfect bar this will b my new nbhd haunt, plan on getting a lot of crispy beers here. Sooooo excited to try the food tooooo

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Had a great time here on a Monday night and there was music and enjoyed going straight up Guinness style. A good vibe place.

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Wonderful place with wonderful atmosphere. Bartender was quick, menu very straight forward

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Great little Irish pub. Homey, intimate, and got some good beers on tap. Def recommend for date night or catch up with old friends.

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I walk by Paddy's almost every day, and I've come to see what it is -- and what it could be…read more Paddy's leans hard into the dive / old‑school pub aesthetic, which I'm fine with. The atmosphere is rugged, familiar, heavy with regulars who know each other. That can be comforting, but it also means new people feel a little on the outside looking in. Their beers are solid, the vibe is strong (sports, darts, classic pub banter), and it has the bones of a great local hangout. But there's a resistance to change or warmth toward newcomers, which makes it feel like a place "for the in crowd." If they worked on opening the door just a bit more for first‑timers (friendlier service, small gestures of welcome), Paddy's could be even better. As is, it's dependable and characterful -- just not always inclusive.

Full disclosure here... as an Arsenal fan I was already going to be fully on board with this…read moreconvivial local neighborhood bar. Between the welcoming and gracious owners, Mark and Teresa, and the on the ball bartenders, you can see why the patrons enjoy coming back here again and again. The beer selection has diversified over the years but it's the Guinness that's truly the stand out and probably the best pint I've had poured in Brooklyn. They have a total of seven TVs which is more than some locations twice the size and ample seating at the bar and tables. They show Premier League and will open up early for every Arsenal game but they will also show other sports like rugby, college and pro football, hockey, etc. While there is no kitchen, you're more than welcome to bring in your own food and they often host local food vendors for big weekend games. With winter now in full effect, the hot cauldron of cider is now up and running, so what are you waiting for? Head down to Paddy's and find your new favorite local.

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Was here for Saint Patrick's Day and it was bumping! Energy was at an all time high! It was a bit…read morechaotic but found a seat in like 10 minutes. The venue is pretty spacious they have a back dining area, a big bar when you enter and a full bar upstairs. There's a ton of televisions if you are watching sports as well. They have a pretty deep beer menu which I loved. The food menu is Irish influenced bar bites. We had the wings which were nice and crispy. The center of attention was the waffle fries nachos. You can't go wrong with a potato vehicle to fresh toppings. All and all great fun spot for sports and gatherings. Also this is a melting pot. Various ages, groups, backgrounds, saw a few families. All are welcome. One flaw is St. Patty it appeared that our waiter who was superb was the only one working so it was a bit of chase to close out.

Solid Irish pub....i have only been here at lunch (I don't go out at night much if I'm not blowing…read moretrumpet at a gig or rehearsal). In general, I like the mellow / peaceful vibes of outer borough NYC Irish pubs at lunchtime. McMahon's did not disappoint. Solid buffalo chicken wings & good burger. I am also post fries (I will try one or two of yours, but I don't need an order of fries for myself.), so can't comment on the fries. They also make a mean Caesar salad. The Caesar & buffalo wings are pretty much my metric for all Irish pubs. McMahon's would def be in the upper 50th percentile. There are a bunch of negative reviews for this spot on here for when they are very busy, on Barclays Center game nights and / or weekends. I feel like, if you read between the lines, it's people coming in groups when it's busy acting entitled. The staff at lunch has been nothing but courteous, w/ excellent service. Also, very clean inside, & food was good quality / fresh ingredients. There are almost no Irish pubs in this area open for lunch anymore at all - thank goodness this is a good one!

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Hartley's - irish_pubs - Updated May 2026

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