A group of my cousins and I tried to visit a nearby board game cafe in Park Slope but it was surprisingly packed on a Monday night. We were about to drive to Dave & Buster's when we spotted the board game shelf at High Dive, which looked robust enough for us to stop in. The adults in the group all got frozen cocktails while we ordered Shirley Temples for the kids and played Pictionary, Scrabble, and Codenames. The games were picked over and missing pieces but we made makeshift pieces with our own tic tac box and the bartender was nice enough to provide us with extra slips of paper and pencils for pictionary. We ended the night playing pinball and other arcade games in the back while admiring their backyard and soundtrack. They were really welcoming and chill and "Sunny Came Home" played on the speakers, which made me very nostalgic. The prices here are nostalgic too, harkening back to pre-covid prices. This is a great neighborhood dive that probably gets pretty packed on weekends but was perfect for our Monday night visit. read more

The part of this place that gets five stars is the music! It was a highly curated and very fun playlist of all female artists! My husband and I absolutely loved it. While the design of the space is visually interesting, we couldn't get physically comfortable. Both the space and the chairs just didn't allow you to settle in and chill. Everything else about the place was neither above nor below par for what a place with the word "dive" in it should be. read more

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I had a blast at high dive. It's a feel good neighborhood bar and my friend works there. Her name is Grace so stop by and say Hi! I was served by Alissa and she was an absolute delight! So friendly and warm and attentive. I got an espolon shot for like $7 bucks and their cocktail prices are pretty affordable considering how insane drink prices are nowadays. Cause baby! With tax and tip these drinks be coming out to like $23/$24 dollas now. Say it with me... Outside is Expensive. Luckily, this place has a great price point and they have free popcorn but they also allow outside food. A lovely couple I met that day shared their wings and dipping sauce with me. Super sweet. They have a backyard area, plenty of space on the inside and 2 bathrooms. I'd definitely go back! Everyone was also just super chill and nice. I was having random conversations with people and it felt effortless and nice in a world where not all people are nice. read more

High Dive - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place was amazing. The bar tender was friendly. They have a great selection of beer and spirits. The bourbon list was extensive and they had phenomenal prices. Highly recommend. read more

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Awesome local watering hole, really glad I stumbled across this place! It's got a bit of an old school, no frills vibe inside, with a mix of tables, bar seating, and standing room across from the bar. I went right around the time the after work crowd was rolling in, seems like a popular spot for locals. Fun to pop by for a beer in this part of Brooklyn! read more

It's a fun bar! Drinks are good and price is reasonable. Every time I've gone the bartenders have always been friendly. The ambiance is nice. Especially the outdoor seating in the back. The bathrooms are pretty dark but they are big. read more

Super Cool bar! But not a Red Sox bar. Not sure why it's on the 2026 best Red Sox bar list! No TVs that I can see. But awesome vibes and great beer list :) read more

Love the front windows and the chill atmosphere. Nice bartenders. They don't have food but you're welcome to order or bring in. This place is a park slope institution where you will meet a cast of cool characters. Definitely a go to especially when the streets are blocked off on Saturday's and there's free live music. read more

I came here with a few friends on a Saturday around 5:00 p.m. There are plenty of seats inside and outside, which was great since there were over 10 of us. The bartenders were super nice. I tried one of the IPAs and a frozen margarita. Both were great, especially the marg, and the $1 popcorn is not to be missed! read more

The service 7 out of 10 The food 7 out of 10 The drinks 8 out of 10 The staff is pretty friendly and attentive. It's a cool pub to go get a drink at and some snack food. You can chat with your friends and be comfortable. It's dark and dive bar vibes. Sometimes that's where we want to hangout. Good place on rainy days. read more

Like the man said "it's a $4 drink". Stopped in for happy hour not knowing what the specials were - $1 off everything and $4 well drinks. Dark inside with a small front patio and another small back patio. Good place to grab a few and happy hour was until 8 pm, beers were all regularly around $9 with a good selection read more

High Dive - Happy hour until 8pm - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really like High Dive! They're more on the "high-end" side of dive bars though. Hahaha. I like my dives a little more divey! That said, you'll have a really cool time here. The back patio for the win! Wonderful staff for the double whammy! (New -NYS law- world rule you must order something to eat with your drinks). I'll be back! Mr. Australia, you beddeh remember me mate! The End. read more

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Neat little dive bar with a solid beer selection. Was expecting your run of the mill choices but saw some pretty unique options like a rainbow sherbert sour! It was delicious. Friendly service too. read more

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Super fun and chill spot in Park Slope. Great vibe, solid drinks, and just perfect for a fun time with friends! read more

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Rudest bartender, yelled and insulted at my partner - great prices but shit service Rudest bartender, yelled and insulted at my partner - great prices but shit service read more

Great ambiance and service...Kelsey I'd the most amazing bartender!! She remembers your drinks and gives you the best service

Great vibe, highly recommended. Neon lights, chalk board menu, 80s music platoon the speaker. read more

High Dive - Great bar, good music - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So high dive is ok don't get me wrong, but clearly pales in comparison to this place next store. This is clearly evident by them trying to introduce a game driven atmosphere like that of the commissioner that has been so successful. read more

A friend brought me here and I'm in love. Real dive bar vibes with excellent, fast service . I will definitely come back for their screw driver , it was delicious !!! I wish they had a food menu , not just popcorn. read more

Came here for a dive bar vibe and it's exactly the vibe it is. The bartender is lovely and friendly. The drinks are affordable and they even offer a basket of popcorn just for $1 In the back they have games and a pinball machine which is also cute. Saw they had an outdoor area private patio as well read more

High Dive is at the top of my list for dope dive bars in BK. It was chill and inviting. The bartender was cool and helped me come out of my shell a little bit --I didn't have courage to head to the popcorn machine for the second time lol. Yes, a friggin popcorn machine! Nothing like rosé and a snack. read more

High Dive - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The bathroom walls are chalk boards! So fun-just make sure you wash your hands before you pick up a piece to write they have hard kombucha, which I don't see often, and it's one of my faves!!! Free popcorn too. Top notch 80's tunes playing. If you want to meet somewhere, this is the place. read more

Was here last night with friends and had a great time! Cool vibe, kitschy decor, good music. Nice beer options as well. Will definitely be back! read more

I really really like this bar. I'm not sure if I even have reasonings for it. I'm also always trying to persuade people to pop in here but for some reason rarely do people follow me in here. With the exception of on my bender Sunday night. My friend Zaneta and her boyfriend followed because Al Di La had a 30 minute wait and this was less pricey than their wine bar. But the first time I was in here was after having a mini reunion with my sister Heidi Ho and our neighbors from New Jersey that we used to as tots play old school Nintendo games and Man Hunt with. If you don't know what Man Hunt is you never lived. The bar was quieter than Union Hall and had a better selection of beers, I must say. I'm not sure what the happy hour deal is here because I've only been here later at night but nothing gets too insanely expensive. On this particular occasion I tried the Grimm Artisinal Ale because you know what, it sounded like Grimm's Fairy Tales and I coincided the two and decided without trying it that it must be delicious. And it WAS. An incredibly intense Belgium Ale that was sweet and slightly hoppy, but held more of a wheat taste. What also is great about this place is the free popcorn. Free popcorn with really great toppings. Like Cajun and hot red pepper flakes and cumin and all of that jazz. It gets a little crowded from time to time and a little loud. What bar isn't? But the music isn't bad and its worth it. Ohhh, and they have board games! read more

First time there. Vibe was 70's and Nathan was a very good and friendly bartender. This is a small town bar in a big city.

So last night after getting off a shift at a restaurant, some coworkers and I decided to go to High Dive to unwind and knock a few drinks back. I come in and ask the bartender for "A Hibiki on 1 rock". He says "yes" grabs the bottle and goes to the POS. He then comes back and says " I just want to let you know, it's--" I cut him off and tell him "it's $20 I know" This is the second time I've come in, asked for that drink and he said that to me. My problem with this is that if a man comes into your bar and requests a drink a SPECIFIC WAY, common sense should tell you THEY HAVE ORDERED THAT DRINK BEFORE! Then he improperly serves my drink, because who puts a shit ton of ice on premium whiskey?! Lol Then he strains it and spills a good amount trying to switch it to another glass. So let me get this straight. First you give me prejudice vibes because black people can't afford good whiskey. The you are water down my $20 drink because you don't really know how to bartend competently. Sometimes the jokes write themselves. It's interesting how after 20 years, I became an outcast in my own neighborhood. I'm never returning to this place. read more

Tess makes fun of me and I love every second of it. My friends and I come in every Friday to see her and she always creates a great time. 10/10 bartender read more

Bartender was chill. Happy Hour till 8. Dollar off on beers and four dollar mixed drinks. Free popcorn and BYOF. The popcorn was kind of stale and cold. But beggars can't be choosers. Loads of board games around to play with. Chalkboards in the bathrooms. Nothing to write home about. read more

This is my new favorite local bar if i am looking for a spot to just hangout and catch up with friends, their cocktails are not the best i had, nor are they anywhere close and the options are pretty limited but they do have a wide variety of beer and they have a special where its 6 cans for $25 or something like that. They also have board games and free popcorn but the games are always missing pieces but you are here just to have fun and catch up with friends so we didn't really mind it. The prices for their drinks are really reasonable and I always have a great time when i am here. I think sitting at the bar is actually my preferred choice if i am coming with one or two friends, the bar tenders are really nice and they let you sample drinks before ordering and they offer great suggestions. TIP: pay with cash to avoid the taxes! read more

Came here on Friday, the bar back Matt was amazing. Super friendly and accommodating, made our whole experience epic . Service 10/10

Kelsey was the worst bartender I've ever had. She emanates a kind of mean that is beyond describable. I don't think I can ever recommend or visit this bar again because of her, she is truly terrible. Please end her, I miss high dive read more

- good juke - reasonable prices, though there is a bartender there that will try to overcharge you for your drinks if she thinks you're not paying attention (SO. NOT. OKAY.) - I get that its a bar, but jesus is it dark in there - casual atmosphere read more

I wanted to like this place, but I couldn't. After organizing a brunch down the block, we came here for board games on a Sunday afternoon. 4/5 of the board games were missing pieces, so we played Sorry with only 2/4 game pieces each. Ironically Scrabble was the only game that didn't seem to have been touched. We really wanted to sit in the backyard but it was held for a private party which seemed to really wanted to make it a point to give us the evil eye. Props though for having pinball machines and popcorn. read more

Just a fun place to grab a pint. Clean. Nice bartender. No frills, but fun place. Would come back again

One of my favorite bars in Park Slope. Solid (not huge) rotation that seems to have 1 or 2 beers for just about every palate. Cool, dim lit scene with throwback decor and appointments and a back patio. Pre-pandemic: free popcorn, good happy hour and you could bring your own food. They will always have a special place in my heart for never closing during the covid shutdowns. They stuck with us, providing much needed roadies and displaying that good ol' NYC grit and resilience that got us through those low times. Can't wait to step inside again and imbibe. Folks are thirsty over here in BK! read more

So I can't attest to the crowded nature of this place on a Saturday night, but if you're looking for a chill spot on a Thursday night to quench your thirst. I recommend this spot. Perks? They've got board games, lots of space, and free popcorn. Who doesn't love popcorn? That's what I thought. read more

Really like High Dive! 7 or 8 dollar beers, a decent selection of games in the back and Free Unlimited Pop Corn But Without Butter :( so it tastes a little too healthy. It was fun how the bar was very quiet for awhile, and then a bunch more people showed up, and they just started blaring David Bowie. It could have been annoying but it just made everyone take the game much more seriously, a lot of shouting, etc. And nice seating. And a few pinball machines! And a patio out back. But again -- no butter with the popcorn. read more

I have walked past High Dive many, many, many times in the past 2 years without ever setting foot inside and boy what a mistake that was! I do not think that I would categorize High Dive as 'dive' bar, but it's a great neighborhood bar. Long list of draft and bottled beer and a decent whiskey selection which is all a girl really needs, but they also have some interesting specialty cocktails. Haven't been for happy hour, but it looks promising. The bartenders are great-informative, friendly and attentive and what's not to love about the free popcorn. Must admit I haven't spent a lot of time in the back area(or patio as it's the dead of Winter), but I adore the front bar area with the beautiful, mismatched light fixtures hanging above the bar and the music playing there is delightful. This is not the place to walk by, pop in like I did and you will be glad you did. read more

Came here for drinks while we waited to have dinner at Negril and it was decent ....dark , "intimate " (gloomy) music , free popcorn , cheap drinks what more can you ask for .... read more

High Dive - Dive Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Going to High Dive is never a bad decision. Super casual dive bar in Park Slope that is comfortable for any crowd. Not huge, but it usually is not hard to find a seat on any given night. Stopped in last night on a Wednesday and it was fairly dead, but we were able to get the big leather half circle booth near the bar so no complaints from me. Best part: Free Popcorn! They are great about keeping it fresh and you can add your own toppings (even curry powder). Probably a Top 5 bar destination in Park Slope, especially for a low key night out. read more