We were looking for a bar to go to and found looking glass bar. I didn't like that it was cash only and you needed to get a grilled cheese with a drink, but they had great specials. Very vintage. They have two separate sections. Smoking and non smoking. Wish I would have tried their food. Do plan on coming back and exploring more. read more

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Ordered two $15 frozen Henny Coladas and mozzarella sticks. The henny coladas was disgusting and weak, barely any alcohol and the caramel drizzle just made extra sweet. Told the bartender and she said she can make new drinks, we ordered Hennessy and coke. She then informed be henny and coke is the same price as a henny colada?!?! I didn't even want to deal with it until we tasted the drinks AGAIN no alcohol. The bouncer noticed what happened and said he was going to contact the owner and the owner was on his way to make it correct. We waited 20 mins and he never showed up. Horrible drinks, horrible bartender and service. ONE STAR for the decent mozzarella sticks. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, there's a decent bar on the corner of the same block. read more

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Overall, I think that this is a pretty decent bar. It straddles the Bedstuy-Bushwick line and has plenty of character along with a late night kitchen...all wins. The biggest draw is the cheap drinks which is a rarity in NY. That's all that really matters honestly. It's also a plus that you can get really drunk (if that's your thing) and not have to venture out late to find food. On top of that, the food is actually pretty good. This is a solid neighborhood stop in. read more

Racist bouncer that was not held accountable by the owner. Please do not come here. My black friend was singled out for WEARING a mask inside when we were told masks were optional by the owner when we walked in. The bouncer decided that he wanted to bend the rules and tell my black friend that he could not wear his mask inside and that was the "rule". Whilst our other two white friends standing right next to him were both wearing masks....somethin just ain't sittin right in my spirit...after the 2020 year we had that want to pull this?! No ma'am! Never going here again. read more

Can it be that I've gotten lucky 2 days in a row!? I found this place on Yelp and my friend's and I made a Lord of the Ring's style trek down Broadway. I was amazed and enthralled at just how much there is to do in the neighborhood as we passed other bars and spots but we soldiered on to Looking Glass. We entered this really retro, grafitti decked out place and quickly took a table. I liked that their was a small number of people there and that is was a mixed crowd in regards to age and race. Everyone seemed to be chilling in peace and I felt like this could be a potentially nice late night pow wow for me. A nice blonde lady brought us out menus and took our drink orders. First of all.....Happy hour is all night! Happy Hour prices are like $5-$7 and they have nightly deals on quick foods like tacos, fries, burritos and empanadas, etc for the low low so our greedy behind ordered several things to share. The friendly waitress with an accent (Liana from Bulgaria I think) quickly brought out our drinks and plates with utensils which made it easy for us to share our order so let's see: Long Islands $6!? 6?! And NOT watererd down crap either. Upon first sip we all agreed this was not some trickery and despite the cheap price tag they gave us a fair pour. So beware! Fries-Not impressed, they need to be crispy or salted better kind of limpy with no flavor. Wings (Spicy Buffalo) -Wasn't spicy and tasted like the buffalo wings you get out the bag which I despise. Beef Empanada- Crust was good but the beef filling left much to be desired....kind of tastes like the beef fillling they put in the really cheap beef patties. Tacos- They were fine at first, 3 for $5 is great but fine has this interesting crunch to it and I have no idea why as my friends didnt know what I was talking about...... I'll try it again Mac n Cheese- I was surprised to find that these served my palate the best! This actually tasted like it was made with love so I am now IN LOVE with it. There was another young black waitress who was serving another table, I noticed her because she was skipping about (yeah literally skipping lol) and looked super happy and pleasant. When we left my sister almost left behind her bag but the happy happy joyjoy lady ran up to us before we dipped so major thanks to her. The service of both those ladies, the chill vibe and the prices really sold the place so I'm coming back. read more

My friends had a racist altercation here with management and security recently and by the looks of other reviews, it seems like this behavior is consistent. 20/10 do not recommend. read more

I've heard several issues about this bar and the owner before but had my first experience when they did not allow my friend who had a Durag in because of a new dress code??? This upset and completely singled out my African American friend for a ridiculous "new" dress code , which to me is discriminating against a whole culture. I've been to many clubs and high end bars that do not enforce this dress code so the fact that this little bushwick dive bar is trying to exclude people who wear durags is just shocking and messed up. I can't share other people's experiences but trust me the owner is known for discriminates against people of color. read more

BEWARE! ASk FOR AN ITEMIZED RECEIPT! My friend and I met up here to get some drinks and food. The bartender provided the worst service I have ever experienced. We ordered our drinks and food at the bar then went to a table. After we went to our table, the bartender plopped down at the end of the bar and got lost in her phone. Our food came out, but the runner put it on the bar in front of the only other person in the place. The customer looked around, then picked up the plate and brought it over to us - and asked if it was our food. Just to recap - the CUSTOMER at the bar delivered our food to us. The whole time the bartender had her nose in her phone and didn't notice a thing. My friend and I had planned to stay at Looking Glass for the night and to invite some friends to meet us - but after that we decided to head out. We finished eating and I went to the bar to close our tab. The bartender ran my card and handed me a slip to sign. The tab seemed a bit high for what we ordered so I asked her for an itemized receipt. She reluctantly gave it to me and I noticed a 20% gratuity was already added. That's fine with me, I was planning to tip that anyway despite the terrible service (I don't want to punish any support staff she may be tipping out), but the slip she originally gave me to sign had no mention of an included gratuity and had a blank tip line. Aka she was trying to scam me to double tip. I feel sorry for the owner of Looking Glass. They have a great space, good drink deals, kitchen open late - but their poor bar staff will be the cause of their demise. read more

The food was fast and super fresh! Idk why this place has 3 stars. Maybe they can get new tables and chairs they are a little old. The food was really flavorful and delicious! The music was great. Nice ambiance. Friendly and fun. Drinks are $3-15 and very strong you don't need many to be having a good time. It was clean and chill. Good for affordable late night eats. What we are: Hennessy wings 4 stars Chicken quesadilla 5 stars Nacho mama: ( huge) 4 stars Burger & Fries: 5 stars Margaritas & Sangria: 4 stars for flavors 5 for strength read more

I have eaten here 2x. I had nachos and my friend had wings both were ok... i wanted beef but the only had chicken or pork.. i didnt relize the happy hour specials till the next time. They have $5 nachos on monday. Taco tuesday although no beef and i heard the fish wasnt that desirable not to mention i dont care for talapia.... Wednesday is $6 burgers. 2nd time i wasnt hungry. I was gon a order a drink but my friends drink was 8$ and watered down so that totally turned me off & my friend was very disapointed and switches to beer. They ordered tots and wings. The happy hour all night for drinks on certain things is a great deal though. I the bartender the first time idk her name thin blond girl was great... i was not impressed the 2nd time with the the heavier brown haired bartender. The drink sucked. She flirted with a customer all night and wasn't attentive to her customers and just seemed like she disnt know what she was doing, the bar wasnt even wiped down & it was super sticky. Next time i go im only dealing w/ the blond because she new how to treat her customers. BTW THEY ADD ON GRATUITY SO LOOK AT YOUR BILL... ILL ASSUME ITS WHEN FOOD IS INVOLVED read more

Looking Glass Bar - Good happy jour drink and food prices if u get the right bartender your good. Nachos are ok. Wish they made beef. - American Near Me - Bushwick, New York

I just moved to Brooklyn and was looking for a semi-late night bar with chill vibes and this was definitely it! (They're actually open until 4AM and the kitchen closes just before then). It's a fairly large bar to be in Brooklyn, for one, and the patio space is decently sized too. There's a pool table and tv, and a jukebox where customers can choose the music. Everyone seemed to love Biggie and DMX tonight lol. Staff was super nice/ helpful and they let me know that a whole new menu is coming soon! They have an every day happy hour menu, in additional to the daily specials, and even a few options that I can bring my vegan bestie to enjoy the vibez with me. I ordered the bean and cheese taco, a fish taco, and (2) dos xx and even with tip, didn't break $20. It's also across the street from Hotel RL, so will naturally get a diverse crowd, with people looking to have a good time. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food ok, nothing spectacular. Rosè too dry, but that's personal preference. They have HH all day and food specials most days of the week. Have a rather large craft beer offering. read more

A great little late night spot! A nice patio outside! Food is quite decent and perfect for late night travelers. read more

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Came back the second time around & I ended up loving it more! It was a late Tuesday night (12am) and I knew looking glass bar was the place I wanted to go to. Open late till 2am the kitchen closes late as well. I ordered the smoke house burger with caramelized onion & bacon with a perfectly cooked medium well patty. Me and my boyfriend sat by the bar and was accompanied by the friendly hospitable bartender KAYLA . She was absolutely great. She def knows her beers and picked out some good choices on tap. Conversations were super funny and ended up meeting some new friends. It wasnt packed on a Tuesday night but it was quaint which it made more room for socializing with locals. see u next Tuesday guys read more

Looking Glass is my go-to neighborhood bar! U can't beat an everlasting happy hour, a grungy but comfortable backyard, and Alice in Wonderland murals. I feel right at home with a $5 glass of wine and some chips n salsa. read more

Wow this place is bad! I read a few bad reviews, but with 4-stars I figured this place couldn't be TERRIBLE. Boy, was I wrong. I was the only person there. The bartender sat at the end of the bar playing on her phone. I ordered a beer, it was flat and taste disgusting. After the third sip, I gave up on it. When was the last time this place cleaned their keg lines!?!? I ordered tacos. They were super bland, and I'm sure I'll be getting sick later. I'm not sure how this place has 4-stars. Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere. I feel like this place should've on an episode of bar rescue! read more

Good food , good music, cool place, great as price for beers , burgers are fuckin lliiitttt .when I'm in bk I always go hea read more

Place is most definitely seen it's better day. But beer was cold and burgers were on point. Also had the burrito and although tasty there was nothing served with it nothing. Skip the Sangria at any price tasted like Kool Aid. You may turn an ankle walking in the back patio or break a wobbly chair when sitting down but not to bad a place to hang out. Waitress was definitely more interested in her phone than working. Had to flag her down for everything thank goodness there kitchen staff was around I'd go back but won't be expecting much better. Like others said "good dive bar". read more

I went here one night and the food and margaritas were good. I don't suggest someone who doesn't normally take shots to go here because the bartenders will cheat you. Especially the one with the curly blond hair. My friend asked for a double shot and I ordered a triple shot so why was there the same amount in the glass? The bartender claimed she poured a little too much into my friend's glass. That may work on a 21 year old still learning the bar scene but I happen to be a 27 year old who is a regular at more than one bar. Also the bartenders have no boundaries with each other. Just like a waiter at a restaurant has their specific tables and leave the other waiter's tables AND TIPS alone, the bartenders need to leave each other's customers and tips alone. The owner needs to just fire the bartenders and hire professional, ethical people. read more

SO MAD I'VE BEEN LIVING IN THE AREA FOR SO LONG AND JUST NOW STUMBLED ACROSS THIS PLACE! UGH! It's a dive bar, expectations should not be at the height of Jesus! For what it is...it's perfect. Open daily until 4am, kitchen is open until 3. Random talent (without real talent) acts, chalkboard tables so you can make your mark, STRONG DRINKS, and food that taste good after a second round of beer. Prices are reasonable. This place is a good time with great music and cool vibes. read more

i love everyone that works here and go weekly. The food is amazing and the beer is cold. i recommend they get the fajitas back but if not i wont cry. Looking glass is an og read more

Just what I was looking for. Ridiculously cheap drinks, good vibes and had some great conversations with Amy the bartender and nearby patrons. Perfect if you're looking for a dive. read more

I have the pleasure of visiting the Looking Glass Bar last month during a weekend visit to Brooklyn. My best friend came across this place by viewing someone's Instagram story and caught glimpse of the menu that stated "never ending happy hour" so I said say less, we're definitely going! We went Sunday night around 9:30pm. The ambience wasn't the most attractive. It's definitely one of those hole in the wall bars, that you might be skeptical about walking into but if you know, you know how good the food is lol. I had 3 $5 house margaritas and 3 for $5 chicken tacos that were listed on their weekend special. We sat the bar so it was very convenient for us to get everything we needed. There's a pool table available for use. There was about 10-15 people in the place that night including those coming and going. The music selection wasn't the best. We asked if we could request a song but the bartender stated that the manager controlled it. It wasn't a problem but if the sings were more of today's top 40 hits and a few classic pop/hip hop throwbacks, I probably would've bought more drinks if the vibe was completely right. We left around 1:30 a.m., so we definitely had a great time. I would definitely visit and again and recommend this place to others. read more

Looking Glass Bar - $5 margarita and $5 taco weekend special - American Near Me - Bushwick, New York

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I really wanted to like this place. So much potential. There are very few options in this area for drinks. So, let me start by saying don't go there if you like mixed drinks. I went there last night for their Empanada/Taco special. I can't say anything bad about the waitress because it was her first night on the job and very clueless. I had a very simple Vodka Tonic which was pretty decent. The only problem is that when I got my bill I was charged $1 for my ice. "rocks" charge. FOR HEAVENS SAKE, THIS IS A DIVE BAR! The waitress had a hard time explaining this. I said what if I just get Vodka and Tonic without ice? She said the $1 was also for the tonic. Are you kidding me? My first time there I wanted to check out their all day happy hour. (It does not include wine except for Sangria) I don't drink beer usually so I tried the Sangria. AWFUL! I don't think there was any alcohol in it but at least I didn't get charged the extra dollar for a "mixed drink" The food is bar food. Tasty, buy very low end. I had the fish tacos which were breaded fish triangles that were deep fried with a bit of slaw on top. You might just go for fries. The empanadas were beef? There was more mashed potatoes than beef so it was a mashed potato empanada. The crust was good The price was right. $2. My first visit there several Jazz bands played which was very nice. Too bad the place was nearly empty. read more

Just had an Altercation with the owner of the bar looking glass, he told me I can leave and get out based on me having potato chips. I was fine leaving it at the bar but his overly aggressive manner towards me an African-American male made me feel uncomfortable and I promised them that I will never ever come back to the establishment and I am a regular as I live down the street so fuck looking glass in my eyes they are done read more

First thing I noticed upon walking in...sidewalk chalk at the tables! Yes, you are allowed (heck, even encouraged) to show off your preschool/kindergarten street art prowess on your table with the chalk provided. How fun while you are drinking a 3 dollar (at any time of the day! well, if you get the cheap stuff, but hey, why not at that price, amirite?) draft beer! Continue with that muted pastel artwork as you wait for your midnight munchies. (What? You didn't order food? That's absurd, there's so much on the menu! And it's so cheap. Try the wings or the tacos; both are stellar! Just don't lick the buffalo wing sauce off your fingers before washing off that colored talc powder left on your hands! Because, duh, gross). So...cool decor, your artistic contribution encouraged on the table, awesome food and drink deals, all great reasons to check out this bar. The music can be hit or miss depending on the day. read more

Coulda have been my water hole, since my new move to the area...but, came into the bar at 5:45 (15mins before they open..i didnt know this when I entered) and the guy looks at me all weird and asks "who are you?"..all i wanted to have a was a cold beer after work. Instead he tells me they are closed! Open at 6pm. I engage to ask if there are other bars in the area, hoping for a response that would cordially invite me to wait 15 MINUTES until they open, which i would have. instead he tells me to go to gallery bar. Way to lose money for the rest of my time im in Bedstuy. Regardless my other times there have been great. Just be wary of this guy and customer service is not their priority. great way to start a business..fail. read more

Great neighborhood dive. Good selection of beers at a good price. Kitchen open until 3am. Food is cheap and filling. Selection of Mexican and American dishes. Not gourmet by a long way, but hits the spot. Lots of space and seating. Chalk on all the tables for your doodling pleasure. Great alternative activity if you find your conversation lagging. And my favorite thing of all: Open Mic on Tuesdays hosted by NY bearded legend Joe Crow Ryan. A rare lasting example of Brooklyn creativity and weirdness. There is also an open jam night on Wednesdays although I haven't been to that. read more

I used to come to this bar a lot more often when my friend worked here. Their food is solid and their beer can be good as long as it's not expired. Since my friend has left, I still go to Lookin Glass, but will not go without at least one other person, preferably male, due to the harassment I have received at the bar and staff not intervening. As I said earlier, their food is solid and I would totally get food from there more (I live close by), but they do not allow takeout orders, which is very disappointing. I'm not going to sit somewhere where I feel physically uncomfortable and unsafe. I'd love for them to reconsider allowing takeout orders. read more

Why did I do it to myself. The only reason I came here is because the bar I really wanted to go to was closed and we wanted to drink and eat. Food was nothing special. Drinks again are weak. Service blah. They gave us food with no utensils. Then after we asked for utensils she gave us forks with somebody leftover dinner. Yuck. On top of that we were charged automatic gratuity for a party of two. Uugghhhh read more

I found my new taco spot!! Margarita Mondays $5, $2 tacos and $2 empanadas. Win win win! The lighting is almost nonexistent, which takes my eyes a bit to adjust but that's my only complaint. Customer service is great. Overall great addition to the neighborhood read more

Great after work spot/late night spot. Happy hour prices are great. The outdoor patio is decent for a cigar and drink during a nice summer night. It's an average divey spot and I've been here a few times for a pickle back shot and an angry orchard rose cider . I haven't had the food yet but they have taco and burrito specials depending on the day of the week. They have a sign at the bar for a frozen henny -colada I haven't tried it but it's there. The decor is very eclectic and vibrant. Tonight there's a DJ but I think it's supposed to be a late Halloween celebration because there's people here in costumes. Other than that on a regular night there's a juke box. There is also security at the door every night I've come so far. I wouldn't give it more than a 3 Star. It has the potential to be better but this is where we are so far. But it hit all marks as a after work/ happy hour/ divey bar with some decent pricing. read more

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I like this place better than Goodbye Blue Monday - better decor, better use of the space, etc... The prices are great too. read more

I loved this place, but recently the bartenders rather chat behind the bar or talk to the regular that always comes in then serve people at the tables or on the patio. We waited outside to be served and after 10 minutes we got up and left. There's the same drink specials all down the block with way better service if it was a self serve then they didn't make us aware when we came in. read more

Great food. Great prices. Not going to lie, the atmosphere appears gnar gnar, but you'll be fine ;-). Staff is friendly. The venue is safe. The food is delicious and hot. It's a dive bar with good food. We went there three nights in a row. read more

'Through the Looking Glass the mirror of Erised dwells. With a different name, but similar vices to provide new hells. My feet wander until 4am to their doors They'll meet their floors. This white rabbit will be late forevermore.' - Sherad K. Sincerely and truly; this environment in all facets of its definition is welcoming and wholesome to say the least. Great food and libations served by welcoming and hospitable individuals that are always aimed to please the patrons of the bar to the highest caliber. A favorite from day one and it will continue to be. read more

Great bar great music great service assorted beers better cheap beers you will liked i recomended enjoy read more

Looking Glass Bar - Great music great place great service!!! Enjoy - American Near Me - Bushwick, New York

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The place has affordable drinks and good enough food... Isn't anything great but a nice treat as far as price goes... 5buck margaritas... Hard to beat! Service was a little slow but the margaritas were strong so it's all good. read more

Nope. Stopped in for dinner, and should have realized that a completely empty bar on a Friday night was screaming "STAY AWAY!" They had an ok beer selection, but the "happy hour all night" they boasted still resulted in us paying $7 for a beer. I guess their deals must be on beers other than we ordered. Got wings and nachos with "ground beef." The nachos were flavorless, the beef was not even seasoned, literally plain ground beef on top of cold, soggy nachos with almost no cheese (the plate was hot, so clearly they have no idea what they're doing). The wings were also cold, nothing to write home about, covered in dill garnish, on a bed of the saddest, whitest iceberg chunks that looked like someone scraped the bottom of a bag of lettuce hoping to squeeze one last serving out. It is clear this place is working with the lowest quality, cheapest, and smallest amount of ingredients. Not surprised, I don't understand how they're even in business still. The bartender spent the entire night sitting at the bar (yes, on the customer side) texting, and didn't check on us until after we had completely finished eating. I guess I should have been warned by her t shirt which proudly proclaimed "IM NOT LISTENING" in huge letters. The bouncer spent the entire night standing directly outside the draft door chain smoking, which led to the entire place smelling of cigarette smoke. A bizarre woman, seemingly on drugs, came in her pajamas yelling loudly at the staff looking for someone who they claimed "just left." Seemed like a sketchy place. While we were there, several people came in, stayed for a few moments, then left. For 9pm on a Friday, this place is just depressing. On our walk home, we felt ill from the food we had eaten, and waking up with two stomachaches today led me to write this review. The bottom line: there are PLENTY of other places to go in Bushwick, stay as far away from this place as possible. read more

While there I enjoyed the back patio and the way affordable margaritas. The food was ok, don't go there for it. But if you're drinking and need something in your stomach than it's fine. The reason why I'm giving it such a bad rating is because they ripped us off big time! Instead of giving is an itemized receipt we only got a sum, which was pretty high considering the "low" prices there. We waited around quite a bit until we finally got the itemized receipt. At first everything seemed fine, but then !THEY CHARGED GRATUITY WITHOUT TELLING US AND ONLY GIVING US THE ITEMIZED RECEIPT AFTER ASKING FOR IT MORE THAN ONCE! That's really shady. read more