Went on a weekday afternoon during happy hour- food orders are taken in the back, so many yummy…read moreitems. The chicken sandwiches are BIG, and delicious. Ice cold beer. Dive bar feel with plenty of TVs to watch the soccer games.

I live and own a service business around the corner, so I was excited to find a neighborhood spot…read moreto play pool. We stopped in around 4 p.m. on September 25. The table's card reader wasn't working, so we asked how to use it. Paying cash was fine. Buying a drink was fine. The $10 minimum was fine. The bartender's attitude was the problem. She scowled while telling us about the minimum, then said they couldn't break our larger bill. There was no ATM, and she offered no suggestion for where to get cash. I don't need a bartender to entertain me, but offering a menu or pointing someone toward an ATM would have gone a long way. We'd planned to stay, play pool, and order more. Instead, we felt unwelcome enough to leave after one game. I told her to charge whatever she needed to close the tab. She repeated the minimum, charged us over $10 for one seltzer, and then said, "Seriously? You're not gonna tip for one seltzer?" I've worked in service my whole life, from barback to management, in several industries, and I now own and operate a service business nearby. I know people have rough days, but this is no way to treat someone walking in for the first time. I don't know who hurt her, but it wasn't us. I don't think she should be behind that bar if this is how she treats customers. If she told me bartending was just a way to save up before becoming a cop or taking over the lost-luggage desk at JFK, I'd believe her. She's already mastered treating a simple question like a personal offense. Management has the date, approximate time, and my card transaction if they want to know who was working. The other staff members were cool, and I'll absolutely give Aunt Ginny's another shot. I'll just be looking through the window to see who's behind the bar first.

When I first moved to New York nine years ago, one of the first things I did was Google "most…read moreunique bars in NYC," and this spot popped up in a Time Out article. What's wild is if you go back to that same list now, most of those places are gone..but this one's still here, still doing its thing. And it's not just surviving off novelty either. It actually feels like Brooklyn. very Bushwick, very laid-back but still a little chaotic in the best way. It can get pretty packed, so don't expect a ton of space, but honestly that doesn't take away from the experience. It's always a good time, and the drinks never miss. If you're looking for a unique but low-pressure spot for a casual date or just somewhere to talk shit with a friend..this is a solid pick. They've got board games, but the real highlight for me? The adult coloring pages lol. Also, don't get offended by the subtle insults around the bar like saying "do math to figure out the tip"... lol I promise it's not that deep.

Cute little cozy dive bar but it's small AF . I do appreciate the board games, the open window…read morestyle seating and the cool fast bartenders. Nice little spot on the weekdays. I will be returning and getting pissy drunk one day lol

I came here with a friend on a Friday night for drinks. We also checked out the live music in the…read morebasement. The bands were great and for $15/pp, it was worth it.

I attended the annual Underground Open MIc Halloween show last night for my third year in a row and…read morehad such a wonderful evening. In my humble opinion, the talent that comes out to perform at this venue are some of the bet musicians in all of New York. The crowd is welcoming, supportive and really open-minded. From poetry and comedy to punk music, rap, indie, rock and country.. the range of artistry here has no bounds. The theme last night was to dress as your favorite musician and perform their covers. I went as Post Malone and really enjoyed the crowds reaction to my set. Colleen, one of the hosts is always so friendly and welcoming. She even performs herself! Mike, the sound guy extraordinaire, works wonders from behind the sound booth. He's always adjusting levels on the fly and helping each performer sound their very best. And can you believe it... this open mic is free! Just be sure to bring some cash to drop in their magical tip bucket, which helps all wishes come true from the tipper.

Such a cute spot, the cocktails were delicious (especially close to to bone) and there was an alt…read morerock concert in the stage area. I chilled at the bar because I was only there for a quick drink. It was pretty small in a cozy way. Definitely a grungy lil spot. Will be back.

This used to be the best bar in Ridgewood, but they got rid of the outdoor seating and started to…read moreemphasize shows downstairs. Nothing wrong with that in theory, but their space is way too small to be a venue. None of the Ridgewood cognoscenti hang out here anymore. They're all at Cozy now. RIP

Cute chill bar that closes around 4 am. Love all the pinball machines and they have a backyard area…read morewhich I've yet to check out. Bartender was nice and patient, explaining to us what food they had left and how long it would take for them to heat it up (considering we came close to closing). Samosa, chicken patty, and pizza were pretty good!

I arrived at Milo's Yard at 3:15pm on 7/3/2025 to inquire about obtaining camera footage of an…read moreincident displaying MTA misconduct that occured at approximately 12:30pm that same day, at the Seneca Av & Bleecker St bus stop right in front of their business. A white woman with blonde hair answered the door and I explained this to her in great detail. She spitefully suggested I go to the police and file my complaint with them, when I know the 104th precinct in Ridgewood is going to do fuq all with the report and protect MTAs interest by default, instead of holding the worker who was in the wrong accountable. In what world does it make sense to suggest following up an MTA complaint with the NYPD? I said to the rude woman, the police won't help with my complaint. She then, arrogantly brushed me off and refused to help me. After asking why she wouldn't help me, her ridiculous reasoning for refusing to help was because she's more concerned about the "privacy" of others which is complete BS. Instead of doing the right thing and assisting someone trying to hold a complacent MTA worker accountable and disciplined for their misconduct, she denied me help because she had some sort of disdain and prejudice towards me, when I was nothing short of respectful in asking for a minute of camera footage.. There is no expectation of privacy in public especially for MTA workers who work for THE PUBLIC and are IN PUBLIC. I only needed a minute of footage to follow up with my MTA complaint and I'm gone, but the woman simply brushed me off. If the staff at Milo's Yard are this ignorant about privacy laws and quick to brush off a good samaritan who is doing the right thing, I can only imagine how they treat the patrons who put money into their establishment, which I'm willing to bet they treat them the same way. Regardless, this is the typical behavior I'd expect from a run down hipster bar currently gentrifying the once beautiful neighborhood of Ridgewood. So here's my honest review on what I think about Milo's Yard. Shame on you

My friend and I stumbled upon this neighborhood bar. Definitely a true local spot, the kind where…read moreeveryone seems to know each other. It had a pretty raunchy feel with an older crowd, sitting somewhere between a pub and a dive bar. The door was broken and the cups by the water looked dirty. I wouldn't even bother with the popcorn machine... This is all just my observations. The only decent thing this place had going was the cheap drinks. After buying a drink, you're given a 'chip' that can be redeemed for a free one, which is an interesting concept... Still, overall it just wasn't my vibe...

I live a few blocks away from here. I pass this place constantly but never gave it a shot until…read morethis past Friday. I met a friend here after work. It was about 5 PM and already very busy! The place is really small with limited seating inside as well as enclosed outdoor seating and tables/stools along the outside. Such a diverse crowd! They have 2 entrances. One the side and the front. It was way too busy inside so we chose to sit in the covered outdoor section. If you do that, be prepared for a lot of smoke and pigeon feathers flying around! We were okay with that! When you order a drink here, you get a wooden token which will get you your next drink free! This happened the entire time we were there. We had a total of 4 drinks each with 2 of them each being free! That will definitely have me coming back for more. There's no other place that does that. No jukebox, but the music they played was decent. Total dive bar atmosphere. Service was fine. Love the free popcorn with fixings station. Fresh hot popcorn with Old Bay is delicious with a nice, cold drink. All you can eat of it, too. Although I saw 1 patron go up 10 times for it! Talk about overkill. They serve hot dogs for a buck as well! Now the bathroom was pretty gross. Hardly any light. Stinky and no place to dry your hands. Did I expect a 4 star bathroom experience here? Absolutely not, but give me a working hand dryer or paper towel please. The shocker of the night was when I closed out my tab. For those 4 drinks we got charged for, it came out to $13.50! Uhh....what?! That's insane. Cheapest happy hour drinks ever. Did I get a headache from the well liquor they used for these drinks? Definitely. Was it worth it for that price. You know it! I'll be back.

Bonus Room is the perfect dive bar in Ridgewood to go for a quick drink. It feels like you're…read morealmost in your dad's friend's basement stylistically and the servers are friendly and fast. Highly suggest stopping in here for a quick drink or bite before going out for the night. Another Ridgewood staple!

It was busy here and we waited a bit to get a drink, I'm surprised they don't have a now hiring…read moresign posted cause it was just one girl doing everything. Good hibiscus margarita and decent food.

I came here on a Monday night around 7:30 PM. I had a martini for $10 and I was chatting with a…read morefriend. We were sitting at the bar and we each got an espresso martini and were not bothered to order more. They had cider and IPAs there all for under $10. When I was heading out, I saw someone with their dog on the couch and they also seem to be some games you could play. The decor is very cool. They also have a TV at the end of the bar. It was playing Hulu while I was there.

According to the Internet, this is the #1 bar in Ridgewood, so I decided to check it out with BF…read moreafter dinner at Rolo's. The bar is a bit on the smaller side in terms of seating, but it has a TON of personality. I loved the eclectic decorations and knickknacks around the seating areas and the bar. The bartender had the TV tuned in to Jeopardy, so my inner (or extremely obvious?) nerd was beaming. In terms of the drinks themselves, I tried the cocoa orange whiskey (?) infusion on the rocks, and my BF had the chipotle paloma. We would both say they were solid, definitely not at "craft cocktail" level, but decent. This bar has a fun + dive-y feel - the kind of place where you get a beer, a plate of chicken nuggets, and watch trash tv with your neighborhood crew (I think they actually do have people who have a weekly Bachelorette viewing during the week). Definitely worth checking out if you're already in the area and looking for ~vibes.~

If you want to grab a drink in a low key bar without finance bros on cocaine talking incessantly,…read morethis is the spot. They've got a pool table, great tunes, and live music in back room some nights. If you are looking for a neighborhood bar to relax in, this is your spot. If you suck, you will not like this bar.

So the staff and bar is reminiscent of exactly what makes a neighborhood dive a great place in NYC…read more There pool, there's events, there's good banter with regulars and bartenders. It's amazing.

Decent place to hang out. My friends loved it. I'm not really into dive bars but I love the service…read moreof the folks and attentiveness of the bartenders. Had a hot sausage when I got a few drinks in. It was sooo good.

I came here with a friend on a Thursday night. It's cash-only, and drinks are cheap. Lots of…read moreseating at the bar, plus tables and booths. Bartender was nice and drinks were decent. What more can you ask for at a dive?