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

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

Very chill spot in Bushwick/Ridgewood/East Williamsburg as I don't even know what this area I called anymore. We came here to kill time while we wait to be seated at a local hot spot around the way. The drinks are decently price and the garden is a great place to chill and mingle. Old Stanley was really the New Stanley to me now. read more

Old Stanley's - Guinness - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love everything about this bar. Great backyard, great music, and great vibe. 10/10 Just moved to the area and this is my favorite place I've been so far (: read more

The Old Stanley's is a Bushwick ol' standard! It's got everything one really needs for an evening summer debauchery or hair of the dog following day libations. Necessities -Patio -Bloody Mary's with baby sized corona bottle chasers -Hot Dogs with words written in mustard -two sizes of beers for those slower or faster drinkers -always great tunes playing -a cut out where one can take adorable/ embarrassing pictures for all your social media addictions -Buckhunter I've been here too late at night and I have enjoyed lounging outside on the picnic tables! They even have umbrellas for us goths not to get burned during the day but still be able to enjoy the outside. I've also been here around brunch time and at first I was surprised when I got a little side beer with my bloody. But I quickly learned to live it. I like that it cut the heaviness of my Bloody. And it's more bang for my buck indeed. One of the best draws is the amount of vintage seventies bar accents this place has and that it feels like a time warp. Unfortunately I never bump into old townies but that's what you get in NY. Obviously you get that freshly moved to NY crowd on the weekends and the tattooed regulars more industry peep on Sunday- Wednesday. Easily one of the best patios in Bushwick but not too many veggie food options. (Did I mention the hot dogs with mustard writing!?) Better as a drinking spot. Now go and get your inner old man drunk! Oh yeah... their frozen drink is "sex on da beach"! Woot woot! read more

Found a little gem in the heart of Bushwick. Not talking about the bar; talking about the bartender! What a treat! They have burritos but this was definitely the best meal there. Can't wait to come back for a second helping. 6 stars. *** Gotta see the pic I posted k? *** Come here read more

Old Stanley's - You can't order this steak it's off the menu - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great spot. It is cash-only, FYI. The ambiance was great for a chill drink, and the photo booth is cute. Definitely a great neighborhood dive bar, without being crowded by the typical hipster dive-bar crowd. read more

These types of bars are few and far between. Well kept, but low frills. I guess you can call it a dive bar, but that's not all. Great vibes, cool staff, great menu, and a beautiful backyard area. Cash only, a little off the beaten path, but 100% worth checking out read more

Unless you live in the hood, you probably wouldn't go out of your way for Old Stanley's. However, if you're in Bushwick, check this place out. It's a no-nonsense bar with lots of room, a friendly staff, and reasonably-priced drinks! Plus, when it's warm, they have a great outdoor space. Note that Old Stanley's also serves a few munchies if you're hungry... AND some special grub on Sundays with an awesome local chefs! The Sunday food extravaganza typically happens on their patio during the summer, but they bring it inside for the winter! Check it out. (Side note: Sunday night at Old Stanley's is where I had the best pulled pork BBQ sandwiches I've ever had!) read more

Came back in November. I brought a coke. And paid 50% tip. The guy told me to leave immediately after I finished my coke. I understand if it is busy but the place is empty. The guy had a stick up his butt and complained that to me that there are not many people. I am sorry if people don't like the bar if you treat people like dirt. During world cup -- Nice place. Feels like an irish bar. Cheap. 3 dollar beers. The world cup is in Spanish not English though you would expect Spanish versions to be better. read more

Old Stanley's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place - bartenders are friendly and the music is just at the volume that you can hang out! There is a photo booth and a pinball game! It has the feeling of a dive place, yet it is more classy, just the way I prefer it to be!! I often go here just to have a beer with a friend either to start the night or to cap it off!! It doesn't really serve any food, except from hotdogs and pretzels, but really, if you are gonna have a meal, find something more healthy than bar food! Sometimes their beer selection is a little thin, for someone like me, who doesn't like IPA's. read more

Old Stanley's - Drinking and watching people pass by - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bar tender ask me for tip after every drink for the night after i miss last week turned over tip, night very Uncomfortable 02-05-2022, I will be back is cash only but I'm not obligated to tip every time I have a drink read more

No matter what I think about the ridiculous prices of the drinks or combos of shots and beer here, the hospitality reminds me of my favorite bar, Workhorse Bar, in Austin. The sheer size of this bar is wonderful. The bartenders treat me like I've been coming to the bar since 2013. Seriously. So much love for Old Stan's !!! read more

Good place to meet up with friends over Beer & shots of whiskey or tequila. Laid back vibes with classic rock tracks. Would be better if their draft beer selection was bigger and the people who hang there would be more congenial. read more

Let me say first off that i have been to Old Stanley's in the past and it was always calm, this time however was so incredibly miserable i will not be coming back. I walked in and sat at the bar for a while before the bar tender a larger brunette woman finally walked over, I said hi and asked a question about drink specials, she rolled her eyes said nothing and pointed at a menu that did not even have the info i was looking for. After several more minuets of her talking with her friends she finally came back. I decided to just get two beer shots as to not annoy her more. She poured the wrong shots then when i tried to correct her she started to scream and berate me and my friend, gaslighting us saying we did not "order right" even though she never asked what we were shooting. We finished our drinks and left without even doing karaoke. Iv run into hard nosed or unpleasant bartenders i get people have bad days, but this woman was completely over the line. If you want to be treated like Garbage and talked down too by incompetent staff come to Old Stanley's read more

I stopped in here with a friend to hang out in the backyard to play games and drink soda/tea since neither of us drink alcohol. The bartender very rudely said she wouldn't accept my NYC ID as a form identification so we'd have to leave. She said that "everyone knows" you can't use the city ID in bars and I explained that I don't drink so I don't hang out in bars so it never came up. For goodness sake, TSA has accepted the ID at three different airports and that's a matter of national security but I can't use the ID to order a soda in a bar? I pointed out that we weren't even ordering alcohol. "It says on the ID that you can't use it in bars". It actually doesn't. My friend thought she just didn't want us there since they wouldn't make a lot of money off our sodas, even though there were only 3 people in the giant space on a Monday night. I don't know if that's true but I know the bartender was extremely rude for no reason. All she had to say was "I'm really sorry we can't accept it. I'd love to serve you but I could get in trouble if inspectors came in" or whatever the case may be. Won't be returning. read more

I love it here. The bartender is so nice ! She let us try her hot sauces from the recent Brooklyn expo hot sauce convention. She's attentive and friendly and funny ! Also, most bars in Brooklyn I feel try to be the next cool hip place with a certain type of vibe. This is a chill sports/pubby kind of place with one big wooden bar that's all about the booze and beer and shot specials ! People are friendly, music was so good last time I went ! 90s throwbacks. It's a spacious spot for when you're not trying to be around the tourists and over crowded Jefferson area. read more

Walked passed Old Stanley's the other day. Had to do a double take. Went back last night to make sure I wasn't just seein' stuff. An overdue addition to a neighborhood that has been thirsty for years. Old Stanley's promises to be more than some tolerable dive. Beautifully laid out with a crescent-shaped bar (with hooks for bags and coats), Playboy pinball machine, Big Buck Hunter, quality juke box, free peanuts, HOT DOGS, and seats everywhere. Plus, they have a television (so if you show up by yourself without a book you'll have an acceptable place to rest your creepy eyeballs) and a backyard for summertime. Among the weird, nostalgic adornments is a painting of Jack Tripper with a dog treat in his mouth and a puppy in his arms. I think that effectively summarizes the decor. Exciting times at Myrtle Wyckoff... even more exciting than the time they opened the CVS across the street from the Duane Reade. read more

This is the most just-a-bar bar in Bushwick. That's rare. There is no small plates menu or anything like that, but there's peanuts for free and hot dogs for two dollars. Brian, one of the owners, frequently bartends. He does it well-- I only came in a couple times before and sat quietly reading, but he remembered what I was drinking the last time. Beers on tap range from $3 Busch to various fancier IPAs and Guinness. But if you want to get a beer and a shot, it's a six dollar flat rate to get well whiskey and a frosted mug of any draught beer. It's closer to my house than any other bar, and absolutely devoid of bullshit. They've got booths, a dartboard, a pinball machine that I intend to try out when I remember to bring quarters, and a very welcoming atmosphere. Unlike many of the new Bushwick bars which are populated almost exclusively by white transplants to the neighborhood, I've been in here and seen-- gasp-- people who were visibly Not Hipsters. Fantastic. edit for full disclosure: i am a white hipster piece of crap with big glasses read more

My friend aptly described this place as looking like 'TGI Fridays if it went to hell'. It's okay I guess, although last time I went we got a booth that a bunch of super young people who acted like it was their first time going out drinking (seriously, I think they left because someone had to puke) had abandoned. Beer was spilled everywhere and about half an hour later one of the drunk mutants returned to slurredly ask if she left her coat on the seat (she had.) But maybe that type of patron is just an anomaly? Or whatever, if that's what you're into, you'll love this place! read more

I love this bar. Cheap drinks, awesome music, and you can bring your dog. What more could you ask for?

It's kind of like a punk rock Applebee's. The backyard is big, and they have a few games to play as well. People here are pretty nice and largely Mind their own business, which I appreciate. read more

Bartender? Waiter? Perhaps an asshole? Let me just say that this guy is not worth how cheap this place is. Please, do yourself a favor and go to June a block away, or even go to Fairweather Bushwick 2 blocks away for an EVEN cheaper happy hour -- they offer a buy one, get one (2 hipster IPA for $5) -- only a block away. P.S. Bartender/Waiter on Friday, September 18, 2015 is not pleasant or professional to say the least. read more

So, this place is my local & I like to think that I know pubs [I'm Irish]. Firstly, the place is warmly decorated with string lights, memorabilia & old-time Americana. There's a pin-ball machine, a photo booth, sports screens, a juke box & a hunting arcade game. The beer is great, the food (hot dogs and so on) is good & the staff are a real cool bunch. Old Stanley's is cosy, friendly & familiar... like an old friend. read more

Old Stanley's - The bar... - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loving the vibe! Good pricing and a nice draft beer selection. It was clean, well kept and the service was good. Thanks !

I used to come to this establishment a lot, but recently a regular at the bar repeatedly shouted 'faggot' at my gay friend and then waited for him outside the restroom and punched him in the face. We spoke to the bartender about this and she said that he had 'been nice all day' and refused to do anything about it. We then went to leave and the guy was waiting outside and beat my friend up, broke his nose in three places till he was bleeding on the street. The police were called and the bartender (blonde girl) still refused to comment. The bar itself have refused to give any of the CCTV footage of the event and have been totally uncommunicative. So basically, if you're homophobic and violent, this is probably the bar for you. (Would give 0 stars if I could) read more

Extremely excited this place opened up! It's hugely spacious with a soon-to-open back patio. Friendly service + good beer selection + moderate prices. The decor is straight from my favorite dive bar in the midwest: colored christmas lights, old prints on the walls, beer advertisements, oak. Perfection. It's really great for groups, and would also be a good place to meet up with a friend or a casual date. It can get pretty noisy though, even on a Tuesday. read more

This bar is great. The bartenders are great people and don't get me started about the playboy pin ball machine. The sounds, the lights, THE ACTION! Plus it was one of the first bars on my side of town :) read more

Yep, pretty OK place. I don't know, the place is slowly losing people as it seems to be going in the direction of being a punk-lite dive bar. Guys, stop it, you should be a solid pub and that's that. Already enough hardcore dives in the area, and you're far too clean to try to compete. read more

Spacious, no-nonsense and comfortable, Old Stanley's is a welcome addition to our area of Bushwick. The photo booth offers the old-time four images on real photo paper, an increasingly rare feature in our modern digital age. There are TVs for sports-watching, but they thankfully don't overwhelm the space. A great balance in that respect. I only wish the happy hour specials were better! read more

Been here twice and both times were a good experience. Friendly bartenders. Both times I went it was quiet which I like. Decent tap selection. They need better light in the dartboard area though. read more

Beautiful bar about a 5 min walk from the Myrtle-Wycoff stop on the L train. Not sure if it quite qualifies as a dive but I suppose it is close. The bar itself is a beautiful refinished wood monstrosity and they have delicious sic point on tap. Worth the trip on the L and sit close to the border of Brooklyn and Queens. read more

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Bar is ok, employees are attentive. I give the low rating for their bathrooms!! They are disgusting!!! Unisex...ok great, one no toilet seat, the other had urine all over the seat & yes no seat protectors. Just gross!!! read more

Come on Sundays! Good ass bbq in the back. That and happy hour are perfect. Probably the cheapest place to drink in the area and the bartenders are also great. read more

Friday night jumpin' Don't be fooled by the facade All youngsters inside read more

This Place is Awesome! Divey kind of bar, with a great vibe. There is a photobooth and some arcade games, and they have a super cute backyard area. Have the Spiked frozen blueberry Lemonade SOO GOOD! Cash Only! read more

Beautiful wood bar, good-strong-cheap drinks, friendly and professional bartender, great music mix. I had four Vanilla Vodka Root Beers (one of them a buyback!). $8 for a pintglass full. Who does this!!! No Bushwick pretense here. Sign me up for more!!! read more

This place is great! Music is great, friendly bartenders & good price on booze! Probably the best selection of spirits and beer close to Ridgewood. Plus complementary peanuts, and yes you can throw the shells on the floor. Make a mess, have fun with your friends and play Playboy pinball! I undoubtedly will be back. read more

Old Stanley's - Beer - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yo even though some naughty fool in the corner has been making fart sounds with his hands and mouth for over an hour now.... This place the sheeeeeeee! Slick papa jams, lots of Christmas lights to make me feel like I'm back in my bedroom takin a lil sexy snooze. WEINERS FOR 2 DOLLA BILLS! Yo I licked up so many of them shits, they came out the other end still in the tube casing! Bartender had to pop more weiners in that lil weiner jacuzzi they got a'churning back there because I tapped that piece like it was its freshman year! Didn't even get locked in the bathroom at all. Bar just opened so them locks are still nice and smoove. read more

the space is really nice, but i'm at a loss as to what is trying to happen here. Cash Only. No happy hour - which is bizarre for a bar this size. They DO have a cold mug draft + rail shot for $6 , but the mugs are those 'trick' mugs that are reallly, really thick. so you're not really getting that much beer and the size of the glass is an optical illusion. Losers. though they play sports on the TV, the music is on the punk rock side. The bartenders from what I'v seen are all (moderately attractive) males, so the clientele is typically fawning women or fan boys of sports...but no punk people. Add that to the decor of old tv sitcoms and 80s action stars... It's just a weird place to be in. who is the bar trying to be??? And its cash only. with no happy hour. whomp. read more