I came here on Thanksgiving with a friend- it was one of the only open places. You never know what to expect from staff on a major holiday, (sometimes people are miserable working when everyone else is chilling) but our bartender was crazy on point! He was so proactive, attentive, friendly, and accommodating, all while not interrupting or interfering in the flow. I was so impressed seeing how dialed in he was, on a night where he could have easily phoned it in Great experience! read more

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One of the BEST burgers in Williamsburg!! You'll find Rick & Pete's at the back of Mugs Ale House, where they're serving up authentic comfort food from burgers to sandwiches to wings and more! Def don't miss out on the mozzarella sticks either... So good!! You can tell everything is made with taste and satisfaction in mind. Rick and Pete are super nice too. They have lots of experience as chefs in NYC, and you can tell they care a lot about the food they serve. It's a standard sports bar vibe, relaxed and good to watch a game or have a few drinks with friends. read more

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Great low key spot in Williamsburg. Reasonable prices. Friendly bartender. Not a place I'd come for fancy cocktails, more for a pint or basic drink. They also have food which is run by a separate establishment in the back so you pay separately and order by scanning a QR code at your table or bar seat. Food was excellent and lots of choices. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Good vibes. Lots of TVs and they play all the college football games. Good beer selection and other drinks. Nachos were solid. Had fun. read more

Mugs Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lovely staff. Good beer list, a decent price for a well poured pint of the black stuff.

Really great bar. Good music. Great lighting. Very cool bartender named Kiki. Very cool guys making smashburgers. And let me tell you something - I used to think the 7th Str smashburger was my favorite in the city. But now that I've had this double cheese smash, well this one WINS !!!! Maybe the best in the city !!!! And only $12. read more

Classic local corner bar. reasonably priced drinks, get your service from the bar. Definitely was a popular spot for the locals. Lots of TVs to watch sports (we were there on a thursday night). Food was purchased separately. read more

Great place for a beer. Russell and most of the other bartenders are top shelf. I appreciate them and that's the reason I go back. Bar owners-the big spenders go to the bars for the great bartenders. read more

An old favorite of mine from the indie rock days when my rehearsal space was just down the street. Now it's reborn with the same swerve. Audrey's set list is clutch and there's a an old pay phone where you can call your dad if your cell phone is dead. BONUS: pay phone is free. If you still have romance in your life, give it a chance. ;) read more

Mugs Ale House - a woman standing at the bar - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Years later Mugs is still crushing it and the kitchen is about to open - cannot imagine how much this place will be buzzing. Chris the bartender is great and attentive as well as informative about the liquors. Joel is friendly and warm. The place is always packed and filled with great people - I'm impressed after 3 decades + of this place being open! read more

This bar is awesome! Great for groups, fair prices, and a good selection of beers on draft. They also have happy hour every day from noon to 6. I can see this being a great place to meet up with friends regularly, and the staff is very friendly. read more

Mugs Ale House is a solid choice for a pub. I came in last Tuesday night and was happy that I decided to have dinner, a few drinks and watch the end of an MLB playoff game here (Red Sox Win!). Mugs Ale House has a good selection for drafts and a very well stocked bar. The food menu was also decent with a good selection of what you might want to order at a pub. I sat at the bar and the service was exceptional. The decor was the classic pub style. For my meal, I ordered a skirt steak with mashed potatoes and it was exactly what I was expecting. For drinks, I had two different IPA's and was happy with both. I also ordered a couple of Jameson's ... There was an excellent selection of whiskey if I had wanted something that was not basic. All in all, I was not blown away, but I definitely recommend Mugs Ale House. In summary, I would be a regular if I lived within 8 blocks. read more

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Never go during the day shift Monday through Thursday, 11-6, there is only one bartender and most of them are jaded by the neighborhood. However night crew and the rotating kitchen are a great experience they will try there best to get to you try not to be "that guy/girl": The one who thinks there time is worth more than anyone else that also needs to order. It's pretty calm in during the day and gets very busy at night they do have tvs for sports but they definitely try to stray away from the sports bar environment. Food is constantly changing so if you don't like it at one time come back 3 months later you'll get something new read more

We ordered food from the QR code on the tables. It was great bar food. Excellent!!! Drinks from the bar were spot on. The pub feel and casual atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for!! Recommend for sure! read more

Damn I usually love Mugs but had the strangest experience last night. Came with a bunch of friends to watch the USWNT play in the World Cup. Bartender refused to turn the volume on the TV and repeatedly told us it's "not a big enough game" to play the volume. More than half the bar was there to watch the game but the bar tender simply refused and said it "wasn't the right vibe." Half the bar left and went next door to Kilo Bravo which had the game playing full blast on every TV they had - packed with fans, where everyone was able to enjoy. read more

Really weird experience. I came in pretty late with my friend on a Friday night, we were visiting from our of town. My friend went to get pizza, I grabbed a beer, I started talking with another guy at the bar, then my friend came back, and the bartender went fully bipolar (not in an offensive term, but an analysis of his actions). He started screaming at me to leave because it was closing time and I was smirking, which he didn't like. If it was closing time, just say so, don't make it awkward and don't single out one person in a bar with several other people. What made it really weird is he was friendly and offered a decent beer selection a few minutes earlier, then suddenly unprovoked flipped a switch. Honestly, I think he was trying to show off for the two girls at the bar. I found it super weird, unprofessional, and creepy. After watching him freak out for a minute or so, I just left because I'm not a psychiatrist and this isn't my responsibility. My friends were equally confused about the sudden disrespect, but not worth the fight. Nobody else left the bar. I have no idea what his problem was, but considering all the other bars in the area, I'll just steer clear read more

Came here a few weeks ago because I saw they had buffalo wings and I'm a sucker for buffalo wings. How are the wings here, you ask? Amazing! There's also a great beer selection and the service was great. I'll definitely come back. read more

Mugs Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I joined a coed softball league over the summer that was designed specifically for singles. Hey, don't judge...desperate times call for desperate measures. Mugs Ale House was our sponsor bar, so all 144 of us strolled in every Saturday for pretty much the whole summer after our weekly Saturday games. We were dirty. We were smelly. We were loud and obnoxious. Let's face it...we were assholes. But that didn't stop the waitresses from taking our orders and the other patrons from congratulating us on our wins (okay, we didn't win much). Honestly, this bar deserves 5 stars just for dealing with us every week. Mugs has a very impressive beer selection, with a TON of local/microbrewery options. I appreciate this, because anything Anheuser/MillerCoors makes me want to vom. The food menu is pretty vegetarian/vegan friendly. They changed their menu not too long ago and there's definitely an improvement in the variety of options available. Way to go Mugs! All in all, great service, great beer, and great food...all conveniently located on Bedford. What more could you ask for? Did I mention that I have a huge crush on the waitress with the avocado tattoo? read more

Mugs Ale House - The spacious outdoor patio is a huge plus! - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great beers and decent service, but the food was kind of meh. In particular, my lab-burger was totally uninspired. No juice. The quesadilla was decent--nice and gooey. The SO did not finish her veggie burger. On the bright side, the had a few amazing brews, including Stone's "Enjoy By" release, one of the absolute best Imperial IPAs I've ever had. Definitely a mixed crowd of youngsters and grizzled locals. If you like good beers, definitely visit. read more

The ambience here is really nothing special, and you end up smelling like burgers and fries when you leave, but the phenomenal diversity of the beer taps makes up for this. So many styles, and almost all at reasonable prices. They even usually have a beer special with one beer at $3. Once I had a really rare Belgian ale for that price, and it felt super. The bartenders don't really keep me coming back, but they basically do their job, which is all you can really ask. It kind of has that neighborhood feel, where if you know the staff, you're in. Otherwise, you're just some dude drinking nice beer. It's definitely not anywhere near a romantic spot, so you might want to steer clear with a shorty you're trying to impress. read more

Decent little spot in the burg to grab some beers. Not my go to in the area, but a nice tap selection and the food is pretty solid. Pretty cheap for draught beers considering the area. They play a pretty decent selection of music (everything from 90's to metal...). Solid place to chill with a small group and grab a few. read more

Mugs Ale House - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cool place and nice happy hour - if you need a drink in North Williamsburg during the daytime, come on into this place. There's seemingly always people in here daydrinking, and not being as obnoxious as the places closer to the train stop. They also have something called a Sweet Hoe, which is Hoegaarden and raspberry Lambic, and it's pretty awesome. read more

They have a pretty enormous beer menu here. I was definitely impressed. $6 for most of their craft beers on tap on not happy hour prices on a Saturday afternoon . So not too bad. They also have a great outdoor back patio with picnic tables. I'd say if I had a reason to go to Williamsburg frequently, this would be a great neighborhood pub to come home to for a happy hour. But alas, I don't have reasons to come to Williamsburg other than Yelp events. It's kind of out of the way of any subway and was a little dank inside cueing us to go outside. read more

I liked this bar a lot. They had a large tap list that had a diverse set of interesting beers from around the country and almost no mediocre beers on it. The prices for beer were not bad $7-9 and it was reasonably spacious. The service was good and where we sat in the back was reasonably quiet. We did not have any food so I can't speak to the quality of that. Williamsburg has a lot of dives and cocktail bars that I like but I'm happy to have found a place devoted to good beer that's so conveniently located read more

Pinball, 30 craft beers, bar food, happy hour until 7pm, full kitchen open til 10:45 most nights, patio, I work here and I love the food. The regulars are the best and it's one of the few non-pretentious places in Williamsburg. read more

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RUDEST BARTENDER EVER. We went there yesterday Saturday August 13th around 4pm and got very very rudely told by the bartender(bald guy with an accent) extremely rudely told us NO WAY NO SERVICE DOG ALLOWED and even had the rudest manner of asking 'what service do you need the dog for'? We were absolutely numb with disgust, we've never ever gotten asked that question or spoken to like that. read more

Thought they had food but apparently we were mislead a bit. Bartender was... friendly enough but looked like he's having a rough day. Beer was good (we've had this particular beer before) but at least nice and cold. Between 4 and 5pm, it was quieter than expected. Pleasant divey-dive feel. No actual legitimate complaints, though. read more

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After 15 years of walking by, how have I never gone in this strangely wonderful smelly dive bar / beer Mecca? $7 for a 20oz Barrier Money IPA draft and Framboise on draft for the wife....and a full greasy dive bar menu (as opposed to the artisanal fire escape grown kale grilled cheese sandwiches at most great beer bars)...I am in heaven. If you are into beers, check the properly updated draft list on their website and I guarantee you will be dragging your ass to this place too. And to reiterate, this is a wonderfully smelly dive bar with awesome friendly staff. It's not where you are going to being bringing out of town guests (unless they are really into beers) but that is part of what makes it fantastic. read more

Mugs Ale House - Framboise on draft for a happy wife and $7 Barrier Money 20oz IPA for happy husband. - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

it's a no-frills, laid-back dive-ish bar. Whiskey Brooklyn had a line out the door at 2 AM, so we ended up here. good service, clean bathrooms, and there's pinball machines. fairly quiet at that hour but still a few patrons. one guy in our group was ticked off they don't make "bomb" shots (as in, Jagerbombs), but I was perfectly fine with slamming down Jameson shots. solid beer selection on hand too. I'm not usually in this part of Brooklyn very often, but it seems like a solid, unpretentious, normal bar where you can just hang out, relax, and lose track of time. read more

My opinion of this place has has gone way, way down over the years. Mugs was a mighty player back in the day that there were relatively few craft beer bars. But, now, not so much. I might not have commented, but a recent event pushed me over. The negative reviews here are right; the food is average at best, the service is usually abrupt, and the place does not smell good. All these things speak of a management that is absent, or present but with a f*ck you attitude. But then, a new thing. Mugs participates in Get Real Craft Beer Passport, which allows the purchaser to have a beer at over 35 bars. While most bars allow the passport holder to select from most or all of the beers they have on tap, Mugs douchebag management limits you to 3 beers. Totally contrary to the spirit of the thing. I am convinced that the owners are actively giving the public the finger. So, right back at you, boys! read more

You shouldn't walk into a place happy and leave it pissed off. Bloody Mary that came with brunch was tiny and not tasty. My dish was missing the tortillas. They messed up a simple cheeseburger order. Cooked incorrectly and with the wrong cheese. When informed of the discrepancy, waitress asked if they could just put it back on the grill. Are you kidding me?! When she returned with the burger, it was still not cooked correctly. No thanks. read more

If there were an option to give zero stars, that's what Mugs Ale House would receive. Walked in and wasn't greeted or seated. Our waitress came and dropped off our menus, the dinner menu being a crumble piece of paper. Didn't converse at all. My boyfriend asked about the slider special (because it is written on the menu to ask your server) and she answered as if it was such a problem. Anyway, ordered our food and after our food was delivered our server did not check on us or ask if we need anything. Continued to sit for a while until our plates were removed and we are still sitting here waiting for our check! Needless to say, this place sucks and you're better off getting chicken and waffles up the street :) read more

What happened to Scott?!!! A "Friday at Mugs" is not a "Friday at Mugs" without him. So disappointed. Our crew has been going to Mugs every Friday for over 10 years. Won't be the same and we probably won't be back. read more

Good service and a variety of beers on tap. There's a full kitchen and pinball in the back. The bar tender was welcoming and on top of our refill needs all night. Mugs is a oasis of normality in a neighborhood overrun by hipsters. I love Williamsburg, and I even like hipster over-run Williamsburg, but after patronizing several bars in the area, Mugs is a great place to end the night with some craft beers and normal folk. read more

Ahh, so many beers . . when I first visited this place, I was in awe of how many beers there were to try. They even have the coveted Sam Adams Utopias, which will run you $350 a bottle. Great establishment for the beer lover. That said, if you go, sit at the bar. Don't even bother sitting in the dining room. The food is excellent, but the service sucks immensely. The waitresses are rude, they will disappear forever to chat, they aren't mindful of their patrons at all. I've gone back to many times and dealt with repeatedly horrible service that I've almost sworn the place off completely. I hate to say it, sometimes it's all about the beer . . but if you can't have a seat and expect good competent service from the wait staff, forget it. I'll find somewhere else. If you go, just make sure you head for a seat at the bar. That is all. read more

Extensive beer selection. Draft beers are very reasonably priced. They have cask ales if that is your scene. The bar food (burgers, wings) is good. The service is ok although I have had two bad experiences. -They gave me a hard time about me showing them my ID and the waitress corrected my pronunciation of a scotch I ordered. She needed to chill. -The service is rude, I won't go into the details, but trust me, I have had a couple issues The crowd is an older scene (30s and 40s) which is rare for the neighborhood. They always have the game on. Personally I would rather go to Iona. ***Good spot for a casual business lunch. read more

This is a great and chill spot. It can get pretty crowded on the weekends but was delightfully empty on a sunday evening. I started with a sweet Hoe which is a combination of the Lambics framboise and another ale. The combination is a light and floral beer that is not overly sweet and not bitter. My date had the hoegarden that was refreshing and citrusy. I have always been a fan of the food there as every great bar needs great food. I ordered half the roasted chicken with a side of sweet potato fries. My date ordered the williamsburger. My chicken, while good prefectly sat on a bed of what would have been fluffy mashed potatoes and white gravy. But the gravy was not reduced and was completely watery. My chicken was floating on an island of potato soup. And had it not been for the sweet potato fries and the delicious brooklyn lager/maple syrup dipping sauce, the dish would have been a complete fail. The burger, from what i hear was decent. Its overall a great spot to knock back a few beers and have a few laughs. The double bach is an old favorite of mine! read more

I think I jinxed this place. Unfortunately my last two experiences there were less than mediocre. My last williamsburger was pathetic and so was the service. I surely hope it's something temporary, change of chef or something like that. But here is what I thought of it until a month ago and most points stand, except for the quality of their food : I went to Mugs Ale House on a date for the first time, with my now - fiancee, and I was impressed by his selection. Good beer, good food, not pricy, not pretentious. I'm not a burger expert, but for the price, their burgers are hard to beat. I'd especially recommend the Willimasburger. And for the beer drinker, this is paradise. They have really extensive selection, whole lots of Lambick, and other Belgian beers. I'm taking one star out because I think it can get a bit too dark indoors for a restaurant. It's kind of too hard to see what you're eating, which is not too comfortable. I keep going there though, when I'm in my meat eating mood, and don't want to handle a trip to Manhattan. read more

Once a week I crave a casual dining spot & I hit up a beer & burgers joint, so I may as well start reviewing them. Mugs is one of my pub grub standbys. The best thing about Mugs is that it's recession friendly & there are always drink specials & a huge beer list to choose from. $6.50 for a good cheeseburger! The cheapest of the beer specials is always priced at $3.00. Beer connoisseurs can find a nice selection of greats priced between $6.00 & $7.50. I'm a burger gal here & not experimenting much, because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Buffalo, ostrich & beef burgers are always ordered to perfection & come with fries. Their buffalo wings have rapidly declined over the years, so I don't even order them anymore. Mugs, you listening? Please get with the program & deliver a good wing. Good wings are ridiculously hard to get in the neighborhood, so why don't you step up & own it? It's not hard to do! Roomy wooden seating area in the back of the bar & the waitresses are really nice. Taking a star off because they really need some good Frank's Red Hot Sauce coated wings..... read more

My best friend and I were looking to grab a quick nosh and a few drinks before our birthday pedis and ducked into this place because it didn't look like it was going to be flaunting those crazy hipster prices that most everything else on Bedford rocks. We were very pleased to find that this was actually the case. The food is reasonably priced (well, the appetizers are anyways because that's what we got). The pretzel is HUGE and the mustard it came with was delightful. My friend got many a Sweet Hoe (which is Hoegaarden and raspberry somethingorsomeother) and I was being adventurous so I tried their bloody mary and a maple sazarac. Both were amaaaazzinnnggg. The bloody mary was rimmed in maple syrup and bacon salt (drooling just thinking about it) and had a lot of substance to it. The bartender (Drew, I think) was super friendly and was all about making sure we enjoyed everything we had. I watched him on multiple occasions go out of his way to make sure people who were ordering tried things if they weren't sure what to get and that whole kinda thing. Very chill dude. GREAT IPOD. The tunes were awesome the whole time we were there. Not into sports at all, but I do like a good watering hole not too far from my house. I will definitely be coming back here more often. read more