This is the best bar in the neighborhood, just the way I like it, quiet, intimate, with a nice clientele. There are other bars if you want noisy, karaoke, or hipster-central. This place is nice, with a chill vibe, a bar for adults. But they still have screens and get down for soccer. One of the best aspects of the bar are the bartenders who are great: Mike, Diane, and Auld. Auld serves up a great Whiskey Wednesday, where not only you can get 2-4-1 whiskeys (and the opportunity to try whiskeys you would never buy otherwise), but you get excellent suggestions, Auld is definitely expanding my whiskey knowledge and appreciation. Great atmosphere, a nice wooden bar look with an Arsenal leaning, adults engaging in adult conversations. Overall a great spot and my go to spot in the neighborhood! read more

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Came here with friends and decided to try one of their signature cocktails. Unfortunately, it really missed the mark. he presentation was nice, but the taste just didn't deliver -- overly sweet and unbalanced, with barely any trace of the main spirit. For the price, I expected something much more refined. Service was fine, and the vibe of the place is good, but the drink itself was disappointing. Probably wouldn't order cocktails here again. read more

I had an absolute blast at Highbury Pub! As a huge Arsenal fan, walking into this spot felt like a dream--it's a true homage to the Gunners, with that classic red-and-white theme decking out the interior in a way that's both nostalgic and super inviting. Right in the heart of Brooklyn on Cortelyou Road, it's the perfect sports bar vibe without feeling pretentious. The energy is electric, especially during match days, with everyone cheering and chatting like old friends. Prices are refreshingly affordable for great pints and pub grub, and the staff? Total legends--friendly, quick, and always up for a laugh. Whether you're grabbing a drink after work or settling in for a game, this place nails it. 5 stars all the way! read more

This restaurant stands out from competitors. I'm a regular customer because they never disappoint. They serve big portions that fill you up. Restaurant staff combine attentiveness with impressive food understanding. This restaurant delivers quality consistently. read more

Came in here before a Yelp event to kill some time. I live kind of in the neighborhood but on the other side of Ocean Parkway and always wondered about this bar. Usually passed it for other more trendy places down Cortelyou. But man, was I wrong. This place is awesome. Yeah, it gives off seedy English pub, Old Man bar vibes. But super friendly. Super friendly customers. Like it felt like cheers in here and I only stayed for sadly 30 minutes. The one downside is that happy hour ends at 6 but the bartender kindly let me jump in on it when I was like 3 or 4 minutes past. And no one let me tells you let's that happen in Manhattan. Sometimes I get stiffed on happy hours during the middle of happy hour out there. lol. I was also treated to a complimentary shot for it being my first time at the bar. I definitely wouldn't skip on this ever again when searching for a place to grab drinks with friends in my neighborhood. They also appear to be soccer fans if that's your thing. Decent selection of beers, canned wine, and frozen margaritas. Which the last is an interesting addition for a dive bar. read more

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Chill, cozy, low-key, local dive. Not pretentious - just exactly what every neighborhood needs.

Really cool bar. Could enforce mask wearing and distancing a little better. The drinks are good and strong. Will allow you to bring in outside food so definitely good for that. read more

We visited to watch the Arsenal vs Man United match and it was great. They opened up early and were super nice - would recommend to all football fans visiting NYC read more

Don't go there, this bar is no good. This bar is filled with Drama. Not only that the Bartender are acting like they are doing you a favor by serving you. On Monday, the Owner who owns 1% started arguing with a friend. He was making her responsible for her male friend's actions and for not tipping (wondering why), threatening her to kick her out if she shows up with them again. Is she really responsible for anyone's actions? Then he started with me, calling me horrible (anti-Semitic) names, and because I did not leave the bar immediately he grabbed my Handbag and through it out on the street. My belongings were falling out and people started taking my stuff, my phone is cracked now. It happened before that the owner called me horrible (anti-Semitic) names, but I was falling for his fake Apology ones before when he said he enjoyed watching the video of me getting beaten up. I am so disgusted with the greening face of the owner because one could tell that he enjoyed what he was doing or what was going on. I was spending my money in that bar for over 10 years. That's how you get treated then. On Monday night, I had at least 3 male ones yelling into my face at the same time, calling me also horrible names. 3 or 4 guys against 1 female! Amazing! The bartender refused to call the cops when I asked him to. What a nice place to spend your money! read more

This is the corner bar that I did a face palm that I hadn't returned in over two years. Mellow. Priced Right. Friendly bar keep in Sundays and NFL ticket. All that I was looking for and more , plus a cleverly decorated wash closet read more

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This place is the best. Great atmosphere and good tunes. The bartenders are AMAZING! Definitely recommend stopping by for a drink if you are in the neighborhood. It's also a great place to catch an Arsenal match. read more

This place is my Cheers! It's where I go to do absolutely nothing but relax, converse and mind my fucking business! Staff and clientele are awesome! read more

Highbury Pub - Hey Diana, what's the 411? - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

This is a cool spot lots of great people and bartenders. However, on Thursdays Jill behind the bar plays the best music but that's only second to her hospitality. read more

Go the gunners!! Great bar - Great people. Definitely recommend this place first thing in the morning for the EPL

This is not your typical sports bar, it's all soccer baby!!! This bar will most likely be my spot when the World Cup comes around this summer. Yes, there is no music playing here. If you want something more "lively" head to Sycamore or Chords. read more

These 5 stars are for the blonde and that chick alone. Badass. There's this guy (australian) that would get like 3.5 stars, and he's okay. Seems kind of fake. read more

Tried to go here once but they were closed on a Saturday afternoon (I was there sometime between 3-5pm). TVs were on but the door was locked. Disappointed but just walked to the bar next door instead. Decided to give it another go around 10p on a different Saturday night. It was open! There were people inside but it wasn't too crowded. It seems like a big space. Although if you want to watch tv you won't want to be in the deep back area. There are two large tvs here, which are predominantly for sports (fine by me). I did notice the 'silent bar' concept immediately and honestly, it really weirded me out. It made the place feel empty. Our voices seemed to echo and it wasn't very comforting. That's just me though - And I do like music. I also like talking, which this is definitely is good for. I get that it's a sports bar, so music isn't really important. I wasn't there for a soccer (football, whatever) game so I don't know what the sound is like for that. Hopefully that fills up the space better. My biggest gripe and the main reason why I'll skip this in the future, is the prices. I know this is nyc and i know rent is expensive. But I'm not paying $7-9 for pint in my neighborhood. I feel this way about some of the nearby bars too. Their cheapest was a $5 can of genny light. Unfortunately you can get $3 cans near by. I get that this place is trying to be kind of classier, neat! Just not for me. Way too expensive with an oddly uncomfortable atmosphere. I love that I have somewhere to go to watch a game but at $7/beer, there's no way I'll sit there drinking for hours. Happy Hour $5 draft until 7pm. Cash only. read more

I adore this place, thankfully it's three blocks from my flat! It's the place I go to after work to meet friends, and it's the place I go to to read a book by streetlight, perched on one of the stools by the big windows. The decor is spare and warm, with christmas lights providing most of the illumination (which I love) and a cozy red paint and wood interior. The lack of music (which I REALLY LOVE) was weird and echoey at first, but the space has settled into itself and is now very nice. I always end up talking to a random stranger at the bar, it's just the kind of place. Jimmy, the owner and usually the man behind the bar, is on the quiet side but amenable to a little chat if you engage him. His beer selection is small but very good. I dislike when the TV sound is on but it's a small price to pay. read more

I was happy to find out there was a bar in the neighborhood that isn't ridiculously loud - somewhere to retreat to when Bar Chord has a band and Sycamore has a DJ. The first time I went the bartender was explaining different cocktails to us (we asked); the second time our bartender seemed to know less than I do (which is not a lot). Both times they were nice. It's a sports bar, but not American sports, and I was perfectly happy there even though I hate sports and games and anything fun. This is definitely the best spot in the neighborhood to do a shot of Malort. read more

Not my scene: no music, all soccer, small selection on the wall. Maybe I should retry after work sometime instead of on a weekend? Points for carrying O'Hara's, which I've never seen on tap before. Seconded on the weird Playboy wallpaper in the bathroom: This is a pub, not a LES dive bar. What's it doing here? read more

Got to pick your Knight. Not all bartenders are the same. Some are going through the paces, some know how to cultivate a following, and some whistle. read more

I heard about this new bar from a friend who forwarded me a blurb from the Ditmas Park Corner: http://ditmasparkcorner.com/blog/business/scenes-from-the-opening-of-the-highbury-pub I finally made it there and have to say, it's an AWESOME little pub! Has lots of charm, great selection of beers/drinks and really friendly staff. Sounds weird to say it but the bathroom is one of the most unique I've seen in the city (tiled with pennies and interesting wall paper - check it out for yourself). It's located at a cross street, with full length windows, perfect for people-watching while enjoying the cozy ambiance. This is definitely my new go-to place in the neighborhood! read more

Highbury Pub - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place, finally a great pub in my neighborhood. While I enjoy some of the other local bars (sycamore, bar chord) this place just has a cooler feel. It's also the only bar in the neighborhood where I feel comfortable to go by myself to have a pint after work and watch the game. (Whatever game, they have tvs) As far as the no music thing, I like it, forces you to talk to people, and I kind of like not being forced to listen to a bartenders mix on repeat over and over again. Great beer selection and love the fact they have wine of tap, haven't tried the cocktails yet but they look good too. I will definitely be a regular at this bar read more

I've had a horrible experience with this pub!! Not only did the staff seem unprofessional -smoking cigarettes while working, I noticed I had a fly in my margarita cup. After telling the server, about this horrific incident he simply went to the back and then I believe he just fished the fly out and gave me back the same drink. I will definitely not be returning to this pub ever again. read more

Came across this great bar last night - incredible atmosphere and service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a casual drink and quality conversation read more

Hoped for an Arsenal bar or an Irish bar... Because I see Arsenal supporters and the Irish as my people. I didn't feel that here.The only person who I really connected with was a rapper who I played chess with. Perhaps they had a previous issue with him? I have no idea, I'm intuitive, not physic. So anyway, I wouldn't recommend this bar as you may be expected to follow rules that don't exist back home (or somewhere homely). I imagine there are reasons for this but I don't know them and I just wanted to enjoy the craic. I am generally a peaceful soul who loves pleasantness , Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Merson, Ian Wright and longs for Highbury.. Yet to visit Emirates... Arsenal is in my blood. The worst part was the amount I was expected to tip... Sorry, I am (relatively) poor. I saved for a long time to go to the states and had no idea how much some people would expect from me to exist in their space. It wasn't like that everywhere, but some places killed my soul a little (but it grew back). I didn't think I was anyone's enemy but ended up feeling like I was which was upsetting. I'm really not sure they get Arsenal, Ireland or people like me. I'm not even convinced they get football (that's what we call soccer)... But who knows. Not me. The two stars instead of one are for the fact that some courtesy was shown even though it may well have been forced. Effort is effort, and respect is respect. I hope this changes but I don't feel I will ever return to this bar to find out. read more

Great new addition to the neighborhood. With two big screens and a long bar, it's going to be a nice place to watch soccer, especially for the World Cup. Cash only, and no food, but hopefully that might change. A very nice beer selection makes this a good addition to Cortelyou Road. read more

Highbury Pub - Interior of Highbury Pub. - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Place is garbage. The lady bartender is disrespectful drunk on the job. Me and my friends went out they went to have acouple drinks, she told me what I want to drink I told her I'm good I'm driving my friends are drinking. She goes oh this isn't a bus stop that you can sit here wait lol whatever on top going telling other customers oh he thinks this is a bus stop, she goes oh at least get a juice for $3I said I'm good. She couldn't even work properly because she was drunk Tripping and all then when I left I gave her $3 told her ass buy you self a juice, " drops mic" Fire this pathetic employee read more

Great little pub. Wonderful atmosphere, amazing beer selection, friendly staff. No food (yet) and the space is very small. But they make the space work. It's everything you want from a little neighborhood bar. read more

Highbury Pub - a pint of beer on the bar - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Beer selection is great. Has a fussball board... Wednesday night is whiskey night. Buy any whiskey and get the 2nd round from the house... And so is the 4th... You get the picture! Tuesday is trivia contest night. It's a very friendly place... read more

Highbury is the best bar on Cortelyou hands down. If you want to get to know the neighborhood, this is the place to come. Apart from being a totally reliable sports bar, this is a place where the full spectrum of the best of Brooklyn feels free to hang out. If you see a one star on here, it's some chicken-shit hipster taking it out cause they're on a bad date. Those people fucking deserve each other and good riddance. read more

I was unsure of the place when I first walked in. The bartender kinda gave me the fifth degree as to why I was there but it was bc of my sweatshirt and we became friends very quickly. As usual being a female alone in a bar I got the usual attention from guys sitting next to me but they were rude and didn't buy me any drinks, they were more interested in the rugby game on. I ordered a fireball and ginger ale, which was watered down and a fireball shot which was warm. But after a few drinks I expected a huge tab. 2 fireball shots (warm) 2 fireball/ginger ale 1 double fireball/ginger ale 1 Guinness (tasted watered down) Total bill - $35 I would go here again but next time ask they ice the fireball shots and make my drinks a double so it doesn't taste like water and maybe send back the Guinness. read more

My friend and I went there to watch the NBA finals and we were not well received. The white female bar tender, maybe in her late 40s, was very aggressive. We were the only black men there at the time and we felt her aggression had more to do with the color of our skin than anything else. We left in peace and wish her business well. I'd recommend Bar Chord, which is located next door, is a better alternative. read more

Excellent Bitburger lager, great happy hour pricing and super friendly staff. Made this out-of-towner feel super-welcomed. I'll be back :)

Walked in with a friend recently, asked for 2 La Chouffe's. Bartender, "Yeah, well, I'm gonna have to see some ID". We thought, whoa, that was a pretty rude way to ask, but sure - here ya go. Tender took about 5 minutes looking at our ID's, scanning them, looking for any reason not to let us stay. Little did we know... she was trying to do us a favor. She came back with ID's in hand, and brought us our drinks. Then... we looked around us. Two crackheads in the corner, a couple of dogfood lovers in a dark corner on the couch, loud/annoying noises from the arcade, and just a weird crowd overall. My friend and I had to quickly finish up and get out of there... what a S@#$-show. We've given this place many tries... way too many. It's a shame that they have nice beer on tap, because we won't EVER be coming back to drink it. read more

This bar has a cool vibe to it. Experienced a fun day watching the soccer finals, It was very congested and hot in there- wouldn't recommend on days where there are many sporting events read more

Initially liked the place because they have La Chouffe on tap which isn't very common. Bartender was extremely rude. The place is empty, dark and unwelcoming, would not recommend. read more

I like that Highbury is quiet, and that its focus is football (soccer), which would seemingly make this a nice place to watch some World Cup matches. But, seriously, WTF is up with the Playboy wallpaper in the bathroom? Does the owner think that women don't go to bars, or just that what they think doesn't matter? If he's still somehow living in that golden era when treating women like objects made the world oh so swell...it's 2014. Too bad, because my husband likes the place and overall I do too. But there are plenty of other drinking options in the neighborhood, so I'm going to choose to spend my money at one where I'm made to feel like a customer, not a piece of ass. read more

Generally pretty quiet, which is nice (except for during big soccer games). The crowd is typically calm and very friendly. The bar staff is amazing. Aude in particular is phenomenal. Some reviewers on here have called her rude, which is exactly what she is, if you're a jerk. She's kicked a woman out of the bar who was gay-bashing my husband and I, and she doesn't tolerate misogyny, as no one should. So if you want to be misogynistic to your female bartender, pick a different bar. If you like bars that are welcoming to everyone who isn't a jerk, this is the best spot for a quiet, fairly cheap drink (especially on Whiskey Wednesday!). read more

Thank you! Soren is a TRUE bar man! Polite, thoughtful, attentive...! Now if ONLY I hadn't cracked my head open...!