Located on a side street, the North Pole Pub can be easy to miss if you're not searching for it…read more With an expansive beer selection, great music (alternative rock blaring at 11pm on a Monday, how can you go wrong) and relatively cheap pricing, it's a must visit if you're in the area after a show at Barclay's Center!

Solid bar that has an incredible draft list and reasonably priced drinks. They also have some…read morepretty interesting "shots", such as a pickled herring and vodka, mushroom and vodka, etc. I ended up getting two of the herring and vodka because I surprised by how much I actually liked it! Def do yourself a service and try it. It's cozy and dark inside, but has outside seating in front of the bar. Bartender was also super friendly. Would go back again!

Was here for Saint Patrick's Day and it was bumping! Energy was at an all time high! It was a bit…read morechaotic but found a seat in like 10 minutes. The venue is pretty spacious they have a back dining area, a big bar when you enter and a full bar upstairs. There's a ton of televisions if you are watching sports as well. They have a pretty deep beer menu which I loved. The food menu is Irish influenced bar bites. We had the wings which were nice and crispy. The center of attention was the waffle fries nachos. You can't go wrong with a potato vehicle to fresh toppings. All and all great fun spot for sports and gatherings. Also this is a melting pot. Various ages, groups, backgrounds, saw a few families. All are welcome. One flaw is St. Patty it appeared that our waiter who was superb was the only one working so it was a bit of chase to close out.

Solid Irish pub....i have only been here at lunch (I don't go out at night much if I'm not blowing…read moretrumpet at a gig or rehearsal). In general, I like the mellow / peaceful vibes of outer borough NYC Irish pubs at lunchtime. McMahon's did not disappoint. Solid buffalo chicken wings & good burger. I am also post fries (I will try one or two of yours, but I don't need an order of fries for myself.), so can't comment on the fries. They also make a mean Caesar salad. The Caesar & buffalo wings are pretty much my metric for all Irish pubs. McMahon's would def be in the upper 50th percentile. There are a bunch of negative reviews for this spot on here for when they are very busy, on Barclays Center game nights and / or weekends. I feel like, if you read between the lines, it's people coming in groups when it's busy acting entitled. The staff at lunch has been nothing but courteous, w/ excellent service. Also, very clean inside, & food was good quality / fresh ingredients. There are almost no Irish pubs in this area open for lunch anymore at all - thank goodness this is a good one!

Nice little neighborhood bar where regulars come back year after year. Rachel, one of the…read morebartenders, has a memory like an iron trap, and really tries to remember the friendly customers. Can't go wrong here.

I was in there tonight with a friend before a show at the Barclays C. We sat at the bar - we will…read morenever go back there. The guy behind the bar was either having a really bad night - or just hated his job, or both. Rude and uninterested in being there. He needs a reality check, it's not cool to be rude in Brooklyn dive bars anymore. For anyone looking for a dive bar, there are lots of other better places in the neighborhood with better staff. Ciao!

Great local spot to watch sports, entrance on Ashland Pl. TVs on every wall, each one is probably…read morearound 40" and they play multiple sports including soccer and tennis, with sound. Order at the bar. If seated at a table they will bring the food to you when it's ready. Service is excellent. They open promptly at 12 noon on weekdays. Food is decent. The fried calamari is too breaded and too fried, but it passes for bar food. Rating 6/10 The nachos have a good amount of crunchy chips with a decent amount of toppings including guacamole and jalapenos. Rating 7/10 Seating is spacious and comfortable but tabletops etc can be a bit sticky, like at many other bars. Good sports vibe and energy from the patrons.

A dope cool sports bar. Theres a "first come, first serve" seating however it looked like when it…read moregot later it was sign in method. The energy was more mature which I preferred in a sports bar. Tons of benches, some bar seating and pool tables in the back. Lots of tvs as well, saw all the March Madness games playing. I imagine it would be great for big games. That being said I came to pregame Knicks-Nets and as we got closer to start-time a lot fans came to watch game (very easy walk to Barclays- 10 min walk). The food was solid and service was pretty good. Good beer options, had the happy hour margarita. They are strong! You've been warned.

Good day this to the Simpsons staff, my name is Thomas, we celebrated my sister's birthday there…read more9/5 and everything and I mean everything was just on point from the food the set up, oh and the staff all smiles lovely atmosphere I would like to thank Diamond and all who assisted with making my sister's day something to remember Simpsons is a most go

This place was cool, I thought the staff was a little pushy with though. Like waiting in line and…read morestuff the security and front desk host were saying stand here or no stand there(not in the nicest way), we just went outside to wait. I didn't really like that. Once we got to our table everything was good. I didn't drink but my friends do and some think it was too sweet but everyone was happy with food. I got the Mac n cheese but it was good.

I came here with some friends before a concert at Barclays center. I feel bad for even writing this…read morereview cause our waitress was very nice and apologized multiple times. But the kitchen was backed up a lot that food was taking too long to come out so we left still hungry. To put it in perspective, we had a reservation at 6pm. Our shared appetizers didn't even arrive until 6:45p. At 7:15p we asked if the kitchen even started on our main dishes and unfortunately they did not so we canceled our order because we had to leave soon for concert. Idk if this was a one off situation or common experience when they get busy on the weekends but this was not an ideal experience to say the least.

After dinner in the neighborhood, the fiancé and I stopped by for happy hour. I ordered the Oysters…read moreon HH for $1.50 each (6 minimum order). It ended up being Trivia Night on Thursdays at 7:30pm, so we decided to stay for it until 9:30pm. Thus, we ended up drinking many more rounds here. I had the cider while he had Guinness on tap, which was solid. The space started during the Pandemic in a garage, thus the name. It's cozy, but able to fit a good amount of people in a 2-car garage space. Nice, local spot for drinks and hanging out. They also have video games, darts, etc. for your entertainment too.

As someone who has come to this bar regularly to watch Knicks playoff games, I can confidently say…read moreI will never return after what happened during the NBA Finals last night. What this bar pulled was completely unacceptable. They were openly reserving seats at the bar for certain people while telling everyone else they were unavailable. There was no advertised reservation policy, no advance notice, and no opportunity offered to regular customers. Apparently, the only way to get a seat is to know the owner, know the bartenders, or be part of the inner circle. What made it even worse was that my group had been sitting at the bar, ordering food and drinks starting around 7:30 PM, only to be forced out of our seats at 7:45 PM. The reservation signs on those seats clearly stated they were reserved for 8:15 PM. We were paying customers actively spending money, yet we were removed 30 minutes before the supposed reservation time. That is absolutely egregious behavior. I've worked in sports bars and have owned sports bars in New York City. In all my years in the business, I have never heard of reserving seats directly at the bar--especially during a major sporting event. It goes against everything that makes a sports bar successful. Bar seats have always been first-come, first-served. That's Sports Bar 101. I've spent plenty of money here over the years because it was always a great place to watch big games: good atmosphere, sound on the TVs, and a fun crowd. Unfortunately, last night proved that customer loyalty means absolutely nothing. Regular patrons were treated like second-class citizens while preferred customers received special treatment. For a bar that markets itself as a neighborhood sports destination, this was incredibly disappointing, unprofessional, and frankly insulting. If you're planning to watch a major game here, don't assume you'll be treated fairly. Unless you're friends with the right people, don't expect the same experience as everyone else. There are plenty of other sports bars in Brooklyn that understand how to treat customers. After last night, I'll be spending my money there instead. I won't be back, and I certainly won't be recommending this place to anyone. Let's Go Knicks

The Commissioner is one of my favorite spots to watch a game in Park Slope. The frozen margarita is…read morea standout (and even better with some snacking queso). They've also got a great lineup of local beers if that's more your speed too. It's the kind of place where you can cheer, snack, and sip without missing a play. Darts and photobooth available to round out the fun. Friendly staff, fun energy, and a crowd that actually feels like neighbors.

My Go-To spot every time I attend a concert @Brooklyn Paramount…read more Food. Service & Ambience are perfect! The outdoor beer garden seals the deal

Incoming hate post but I'm just sad that I spent $65 on two hotdogs that one was incorrect and I…read moregot a hella watered down, like COMICALLY watered down old fashioned. This isn't a college bar, gents. I'm literally 23

I took my daughter here Saturday night so we can celebrate her 22nd bday. Just a daddy daughter…read moredate. We had a great time the place is kinda loud but I'm 47 so everywhere is loud for me lol. The service was good not great we had 3 different servers and weren't told why (they couldve said the other guy went on break or something like that) but they all did a good job. The food was really good and the drinks were strong but not overwhelming. We both had a good time. I'd go back if I was younger lol

My friend and I met up at Fancy Free last night to catch up. Walking into this sports themed bar…read morefelt very welcoming and just as the name suggests, freeing. It has a cool vibe with what seems to be a great neighborhood bar. We ordered a classic rum & coke with lemon pepper wings and truffle parmesan fries. Drinks were on point and so was the food. The staff is amazing and friendly.

Great experience with plenty of tvs in a cozy living room/ library wood paneled vibe. A mix between…read morea dive bar and a more date night spot. Great for a drink or two Got the espresso martini which was standard, nothing too crazy but the ambiance is very social and great for mingling so that's the main focus of the place

Union Hall is one of those classic Brooklyn spots that just feels good the second you walk in. The…read morelocation is great, the drinks are solid, and it has that older New York, cozy-but-lively vibe that's getting harder to find these days. They've only got two bocce lanes, so just a heads up, if it's a busier night or you're going during peak hours, you might be waiting a bit. But on normal weeknights, it's totally doable to walk in, grab a drink, and play without any stress. It's very laid-back in the best way. Downstairs, they host comedy shows and other performances, which makes it such a fun multipurpose hangout. People usually grab a drink and chill upstairs while waiting for their show to start, and it creates this really nice, social energy without feeling chaotic. Overall, Union Hall is a quaint neighborhood staple, great drinks, fun games, and a little bit of that old-school local charm. Perfect for a casual night out or something a little different from the usual bar scene.