Hinterlands is such a great bar. I went in around 6 and enjoyed a few beers before happy hour ended at 7 ($4 draughts). Was bummed that I didn't get to meet the Housecat himself, Stewart Wellington, but I'll be back the next time I'm in town! Got great service at the bar and nice conversation with fellow patrons. I love the decorations; check out the D&D wallpaper in the bathroom. read more

What a wonderful place. Great drink specials, the patio/courtyard/whatever you want to call it outdoor area out back is super pleasant and while I'm not a gamer, its great that they have the whole gaming area set up. The bartenders were quite pleasant as was the clientelle and the pigs in a blanket were tasty. Solid bar. read more

A much welcome and long-awaited new addition to the neighborhood. These guys clearly know what they're doing (wouldn't expect anything less from the owners of Sharlene's) because this is a great bar from day one. Great beer selection and perfectly-mixed cocktails from veteran bartenders who know their trade. The wallpaper (and decor in general) is stunning yet everything feels comfortable. And the layout is well done - a long bar in the front and semi-private back room for larger gatherings and conversation. My only two wishes for additions to make this to be the perfect bar would be: 1) a real jukebox with a killer selection, but I know those are hard to track down these days with the advent of those crap digital ones so I don't fault them for not having one, and 2) a little more greenery in the back patio - but just the fact that they HAVE a back patio is great. Welcome to the neighborhood, Hinterlands. Please don't become so popular that I can never get a seat at the bar. read more

Great place and everyone who works there is extremely kind and friendly. Even with a large group (pre-Pandemic), they were very accommodating and I can't wait to get back next time I'm in town. read more

I really like this new addition to the neighborhood - tasty (and relatively cheap) cocktails, attractive decor (the wallpaper rocks) and friendly bar staff. I definitely recommend it! read more

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Reasonable happy hour prices that will make you come back for more in the Kensington area. Definitely come by yourself or bring a party, you'll have a good time. read more

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Awesome neighborhood bar with great beers and friendly staff. Go say hi to Riff. A nice addition to Church Ave. in Ditmas. read more

I checked out this new bar on opening night. It was already packed with friends and family of the super-friendly owners/bar tenders as well as neighborhood locals. Nice diverse draft list with some craft options as well as classic dive-bar cheap cans/bottles. I stuck to beer, but they have fairly priced tasty-looking cocktails too. Love the decor and the garden out back. Food seems to be coming soon, but for now you can grab some tacos from the taqueria next door. Looks like it's going to be an excellent addition to the central Brooklyn bar options! read more

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While visiting NY last year I made a special effort to make it to Hinterlands. It's a great bar with some rad fantasy/rpg decorations. A sweet little patio for an afternoon beer. Awesome shirts too. Overall just a peachy place. read more

Cool new place. There's a real positive vibe that I get from this place and the bartenders (2 out of 3 of whom are the owners) are really polite and helpful in selecting a drink that fits the taste profile that the patron is looking for. The outside seating area is great - tranquil and bright with ample seating. I wish them well and look forward to the opening of the kitchen that is "coming soon". read more

quickly becoming my preferred neighborhood bar, especially when Caitlyn is working. Comfortable atmosphere that's missing at a lot of other places in kensington/ditmas read more

A friendly bar with a great selection of beers and some very refreshing cocktails. A very mellow atmosphere with games available to play. The bartender had a delightful attitude and made us feel very welcome. read more

Excellent Bar, excellent service. Caitlyn & co are doing a great job keeping folks safe.

Had a very pleasant experience here. Hinterlands is very down to earth and has a nice selection of drafts at good prices. I came on a Thursday around 4 and there some people already there. It seems like the kind of bar you can show up by yourself - it seemed like others had. My friend and I sat in the backyard and it was nice and had good seating. Two different people were smoking even though there was a No Smoking sign. The only other flaw was my beer was my IPA (Flower Power) was slightly flat. Besides that, I'll definitely be back. Ps- They have board game night I think on Tuesdays! read more

We came in for a pre-dinner drink as there was a bit of a wait at Wheated. There aren't all that many cute little bars in the area, so this was a good find. Cool ambiance and good drink selection. read more

Great neighborhood bar with a very cozy back patio, with the bonus of being next to a bike shop so you can grab a beer while your ride is repaired. read more

The owner was working the bar. He made great conversation and we had fun. I can't remember the name of his podcast.

An awesome neighborhood bar with a great drink selection, cool decor (love the DnD manual bathrooms) and good bar snacks. Can't wait for it to get warmer so I can take advantage of the back patio! read more

Love this cozy place for casual drinks and Brancaccio's sandwiches on the menu. $4 drafts and dollar off everything during happy hour. The D&D role playing games theme is the perfect amount of nerdy while still being hip. read more

This place is great. Good drinks, good people, and good food. They're doing the pandemic right - following the rules, spacing people out, etc. After months of lockdown it's been great to be able to hang out in the backyard and have a beer (don't worry Gov Cuomo, I have a sandwich too) and feel somewhat normal. I look forward to being able to come here to watch tv and play games again in the After Times, but this is good for now. read more

I'm a huge fan of Hinterlands. The owners are the best and have thought of every detail, from the fabulous decor (the back of the bar is stunning), the wall paper, the seating, the outdoor section, the yummy cocktails, the down to earth and friendly service, the boardgames and trivia nights, the delicious sandwiches on offer, the snackies, the clean bathrooms, everything is just great and I always have a good time when I come. I just wish it were closer to Queens where I live, but if I hang out at Hinterlands late enough, a car service will get me home in half an hour. Easy peasy. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

First and foremost, I must say that I never write reviews. However, the service and disrespect we received at hinterlands has to noted. My friends and I were there for hours with cash on the bar. During the bartenders shift change the new bartender was late, rushing, and grabbed my friend's cash to put it in the tip jar. We were all still drinking! When my girlfriend asked for her money back, the one bartender was confused as to how much she owed her, and the new bartender never apologized. Instead, he became arrogant, self-righteous, and put his hand in my friend's face. He began to ramble about how the other bartender was his priority not the patron. I only hope this is not his only job, because he was the worst and most arrogant bartender I have encountered. Beware of the Thursday night duo. They will rob you, insult you, and justify their actions. read more

I think we're very fortunate to have this wonderful addition to the neighborhood! The owners are very, very accommodating! I had a baby shower for my daughter and it ended up being perfect. Mario did a great job of bar tending for the shower; I give him a big thumbs up. I've also been there on numerous other occasions, and the bartenders are consummate professionals (this includes Riff). It's very nicely appointed, I would never call it a dive bar, although it does have a laid back atmosphere. They also have food now, and seriously what's not to like about a Brancacio's sandwich! (That was a rhetorical question) read more

Some of the BEST service I've ever received at a bar. They have one of the best cheese burgers you can find and a great selection of tasteful beers. The best way to describe this bar is "pleasant" as it is clean, wonderfully decorated, with kind servers. This was our first time ever trying this bar as we just sort of stumbled upon this hidden gem. We will DEFINITELY make our way back to this bar next time we're in Brooklyn. 10/10 read more

Hinterlands is a great addition to the neighborhood. The bar is warm and inviting and serves up excellent cocktails and some tasty food. An added point is that they have a good house red wine, rather than the acidic rotgut that usually gets served up at neighborhood bars. But what really garners five stars for Hinterlands is the service: the bartenders are great - super efficient and friendly. In particular, the chick with the short, dark hair is an excellent conversationalist and I always look forward to cozying up to a bar after a long day of work and chatting with her while I decompress with a glass of wine. read more

One of the best bars in Brooklyn by far! The bartenders are experts and friendly and know what's good on tap. This is great place to get your board games on too. If you can't tell from the excellent decor of the bar, you'll know from the table top RPG wallpaper in the bathrooms. I'm not talking Monopoly or Jenga, but games like Dead of Winter and Fury of Dracula! Get thee to Hinterlands! read more

Went to Hinterlands for the first time this past on Sunday Night. The whole atmosphere is chill, inviting and for my money the way a bar SHOULD feel. The bartenders are super cool. Trivia Night was just wrapping up when I got there and the vibe was very friendly and fun, even if I wasn't participating. Perfect assortment of food/snacks to compliment your drinking pleasure. Great hangout. read more

Pretty chill. I was pleased with the different beers they had on tap. The neighborhood was surprisingly chill and relaxed, so the bar itself made for a nice visit. I liked the Dungeons & Dragons theme; pretty unique! read more

Weird Park Slope bar except it's in Kensington. The owners own other Park Slope bars so it has an identical feel. I'd consider this a Manhattan dive (not a true dive bar). Happy Hour only until 7p sums up the place. Pretty touristy considering the neighborhood is not a destination. Went in a few times and chatted with someone from Westchester and a tourist from Indiana. Kind of cool people are willing to trek to Kensington but the bar doesn't really fit in. You'll never see the owners behind the bar and the bartenders don't live in the neighborhood. I felt out of place as a local. read more

Good service. Fairly priced drinks and lots of variety. Overall great place to check out.

Hi. I went to Hinterlands recently and couldn't wait to finish my drink at the bar and leave. The bar help were rude and dismissive. If it wasn't for the bar people, maybe it would have been ok. But the drink was crappy too. Dive bar indeed. read more

Mix of classic hard rock/heavy metal but not so loud you can't have a conversation. Causally done comfortable bar ( and soon to be sandwich/small plates). Great addition to a neighborhood on the move with new openings.... Once again wishing it was here in 1999 when we lived within walking distance. read more

The perfect atmosphere for either a nice weekday night drink or your weekend turn-up. Friendly owners, cozy space, tasty drafts. Can't ask for a better neighborhood spot. read more

Bar Excellent! The team understands how to run a bar, the drinks are great, great beer selection and the bathroom wallpaper is amazing.

Great bar with fantastic decor! Many great beers on tap, the normal top shelf and a solid HH. All day beer and shot specials too! Bonus for the area is the fantastic back yard with water and plenty of space! The kitchen isn't open yet but in the interim it's totally acceptable to bring your own food. This place is a must! The new old faithful burning the mid night oil until 4am everyday ! read more

Not many cool bars in the area, so this is a blessing. Cool space, good drinks, not pricey...perfect place to hang out with friends...

Great bar to relax with friends or just yourself at the bar. Bartender always gives fantastic service, food options are great, snacks are great too, I've been here multiple times with my friends and always have a wonderful time. Young Professional vibe. read more

One of the craziest bar I went in Kensington. On that bar the bartenders are very rude and they always charge people extra money. If they see you get tipsy or drunk they charge extra money for no reason. There food takes very long to come out. On that bar different bartenders charge different amount of money for the same drinks. They cursed people out for the tips. I was a regular customer and they used to be nice but not anymore because they got some new bartenders and they don't serve people nicely. read more

Great neighborhood bar with the best bartender in all of Brooklyn; Riff Richards. Stop by if you're in the area.

Wonderful new bar in the neighborhood. Friendly, small, great beer and a good vibe. What's not to like?