gross bathroom, good chunes, cheap beer and decent bartender. Hello, Brooklyn, this is exactly what I wanted from you!

The rare Williamsburg bar that doesn't seem to be positioning itself toward a specific vibe. Great spot to grab a couple coldies and post up after a work day. Decently priced beers, nice selection of whiskey and bourbon (and a Japanese whiskey as well), and good tunes--War on Drugs on the speakers as I'm making notes here. If you're in the neighborhood and want something more low-key earlier in the night, Iona's a good move. read more

A good beer bar, with a touch of scothland or something, but most importantly in the summer, with a nice yard, and and and a PING PONG table (ackwardly placed but still usable) read more

Great English/Irish beer selection. A lovely pub-style bar in Williamsburg. Outdoor area is cool and chill. Usually have DJ's playing nice unobtrusive mixes. Last time I was there it was excellent funk and soul. read more

they have fuller's london pride and esb! i don't actually drink either of these beers, but any bar that has them on tap is my kind of bar (i lived across the street from the brewery in london for two weeks). i really enjoyed my time here; what everybody else said. read more

Dark wooden bar with an awesome patio. They had some barbequeing action going on. We had a big group for a party there, and despite a big deck, we were only able to get a small amount of space there. We were able to squish a bunch of people into a small space. I wouldn't say the music was fantastic, but it was good to go to if you are using the patio. read more

Alcohol? Check. Awesome backyard? Check. That's all I need to give a 4 star review. Hey, I'm easy like Sunday morning.

Iona is always the shit! My birthday was great and it is on Veterans Day and I can celebrate both because I am veteran! Great birthday

This is a cool bar with well priced craft brews and ping pong tables in the back on an old deck. This would be a great place to come for a chill night or a party. read more

Great patio/yard, perfect for Spring. Good selection of beers/ciders. Bar staff could be a little more friendly though...

Went out here today for drinks. Was here for copa America soccer game so it was lit, but in general felt a very chill vibe and great atmosphere. Outdoor patio is killer especially for summer. Come out here. Happy hour is lit read more

This is a really nice Edinburgh bar. Asked for a pie, got shown to the gourmet burger shack in the garden. Mate.

I really liked this bar. They have a great outside area, with a ping pong table, and they have lots of board games. I will definitely go again. read more

Fun spot that's good if you're in the neighborhood. I've never gone back since living in the neighborhood, but know if I stopped back in for a brew (Guinness for sure), it'd be a welcome spot. read more

nice patio, great wine prices. good combo for catching up. watch out for errant ping pong balls they also allow BYO dinner. not sure if this is a standard thing but good to know the next time you can't decide between a restaurant or a bar. read more

ping pong on a patio. old speckled hen on tap. great place to spend those funemployment funds during the afternoons. i have dreams about the patio. ive had nightmares trying to drink a beer in peace on the weekends. read more

Iona is great because of their outdoor area. The inside is crowded and narrow, so I like to come here when its nice out and I can go outside. Their outside area is like a jungle gym for intoxicated grown-ups; there's lots of different places to sit, some covered, some not, and a ping-pong area. They've also got some grilling going on back there once in a while too. There's standard pub fare, and lots of football. So, like many other affordable dive bars in the area, Iona definitely has its place in our hearts and our weekends and week nights. read more

i love coming here early evening during the week. The back patio is often crowded or hot usually, but during this time of the day the mood is relaxed and the drinks are strong. It is a lovely neighborhood bar with wood benches and tables as well as people watching seats in the window nooks. PLUS the bathrooms smell wonderful- lilac and vanilla. this bar definately has a charm about it. read more

One of the most sympathetic neighborhood bars. It's got a generally good and not too noisy atmosphere and a nice backyard for good weather. Good especially for a Saturday-Sunday afternoon rest stop. read more

we go here to hear the awesome DJ spinning classic reggae tracks on Sunday nights. Great spot.

Went here on a date last night. Cool atmosphere, and I like the outdoor patio in the back, but the bartender seemed bafflingly clueless about his draught selections. I asked him to recommend me a bitter beer and he brought over a pint of Captain Lawrence, one of the most sickeningly sweet beers I've ever tasted. Also, the barback bumped into me and spilled a half-empty cocktail on my shoes. Not a big deal, but maybe he can try apologizing next time... read more

One of the best Dark & Stormy's I've ever had! Great beer garden with ping pong which is always a winner. There's a little grill outside that does hot dogs for cheap enough. The music is good, it's kinda dark which gives it a nice cozy feeling. the kind of place you'd be happy to stay and chill in all night, especially because of the great music that plays in the background. Wouldn't advise it if you're looking to have a bit of a dance though. read more

welcoming place with spacious outdoor backyard that has a large screen tv to watch any sports games. The inside of the bar has several large screen tvs as well. I went to watch the game and liked the very casual mood of the place. Drank the KOPPARBERG Pear cider which is very good. If you're into table tennis they have that out back, too. read more

My go-to day drinking bar. Great bartenders, great backyard, normally not too busy. There is also ping pong and Connect 4. Good beer selection, and very good wine selection for a place I'd consider to be just a step above a dive bar. read more

Iona is my favorite bar in the whole world... really!! For the old school williamsburger to the new preppy hipster. From the reggae chilled out Sunday evening, to the ultra cool electrical Wednesday night. Hang in the back yard for your afternoon ping pong, or scream your longs out for your Champions League's team. You can catch up with the dudes, and you can hook up with a lady. Go to Iona, feel the love, and have a beer!! read more

Great place. Could be a bit cleaner, but all in all, really quaint. One we were there and the had an Irish band playing.

Premier League Bars, or Football Bars in general, are a scarcity in NYC, but Iona on Grand St. in Williamsburg is my favorite place to go to catch a game. Great atmosphere, incredible draught beers, multiple TV's streaming different games, and an outdoor beer garden with a ping pong table! This little bar isn't small when it comes to character, and you'll be hearing plenty of banter amongst the locals, trying to defend United's poor run of form. If you're a fan of the EPL, here's a definite place to stop by, watch some Prem, and grab a pint (or several) of Guinness. read more

A great selection of beers and fantastic bartenders. The yard is a nice surprise as well. Inside, they had a DJ doing funk and groovy vinyl, and some really unusual Japanese movies on a big screen from 1970s. My only gripe would be it's a bit too crowded once the people come in from the back, so it's near impossible to get a seat. read more

between the ten year old playing with an iphone app that seemed to require full body wiggles and the occasional whiz of an errant ping pong ball whipped by one of the guys tourneying on the table, this backyard venue had a super lively atmosphere. christmas lights and good beers on tap heightened the fun vibe. read more

awesome spot in Williamsburg. pricey but hey its NY. felt like I was back in Galway

I used to dislike this place, but it has grown on me. They have a better-than-average beer selection, good music (sometimes), and decent clientele. The "Remember Bannockburn" banner on the wall made me want to watch Braveheart when I got home. read more

my favorite place for afternoon drinking with a little ping pong or jenga on the side.

i love iona! my partner & i made our first visit to iona before we even lived in NYC and it has continued to be one of my favorite drinking spots in williamsburg. it's a perfect summer time hang spot with an amazing backyard and a grill on a few days of the week (can't remember which). we always end up meeting really interesting (sometimes quite strange) people and stay way longer than we planned. gender neutral bathrooms which always wins points in my book. the inside of the bar is a little small and kind of narrow but they have some great seats up in the front window too. good, relatively reasonably priced drink selections. read more

Been coming here for a while. Best day drinking spot. Great backyard. Though some of the older regulars are really fucking strange, say strange things, glare at you when you sit near them. I don't really trust people who come to the bar alone to read the newspaper but that's just me.... read more

This was a chill place to have a drink with friends on a Sunday afternoon.

Iona is the kind of place that makes me wish I was unemployed (well, unemployed with a trust fund... wouldn't that be lovely?). To sit in the back, with beer, sun, and ping pong balls whizzing by constantly threatening to bop me in the head or splash in my drink on a beautiful early spring day is pretty much a perfect way to while away the hours. read more

ping pong tables, outdoor patio, strong 7 and 7s, friendly service and if you're slick, 420 friendly

i love Iona. good crowd, great drinks, AMAZING patio. during the summer, its packed. there are always outdoor fireplaces, which means during the winter, if you smoke, you'll be comfortably warm. the bartenders are so friendly, the DJs are pretty damn good (i love mattley, the DJ on fridays- he only spins vinyl, and he's so much fun to watch)...i love coming to Iona. whether you're ending your night, beginning it, or just stopping by, put Iona on your list to visit this week. read more

cool little bar and the patio is great in summer if its not too crowded.

great bar for anyone that has a dog or friends with dogs....usually at least 1 around...lovely selection of draught beer and their wine selection is much better than other near by establishments. the outdoor area is beautiful...makes you almost forget you're in brooklyn. plus they have ping pong which is always entertaining. as for bartenders conner is a hoot! read more