Stopped by on a random Monday in search of a good happy hour after a long day... wanted to catch up with my girlfriend and have a drinking drink. Service was swift... tried to chat up the bartender.... While he talked back he wasn't amused by my happenings of the day...but he assured me his margarita would fix anything going on.... And that they did! Perfect well balanced house margarita and recommended the Reuben hot dog, which was actually really good! Perfect bar food and hit the spot for a quick "save me while I make this hour happier! " would def stop in again if I was in the area. read more

See all

Amazing place for a beer or cocktail in Brooklyn. If you're looking for a place that feels like your local home bar, this is the one for you. read more

See all

My partner and I wanted to try a new spot last night and stumbled upon Phil's... we both love a good hot dog, so this was right up our alley. We got the OG dog along with the Guy Fieri dog. The Guy Fieri dog rotates daily so you never know what you're going to get, and last night's version had vodka sauce and topped with chips... SO GOOD yet not what I was expecting at all! We also split a grilled cheese and the pretzel. All the food was awesome. Drink specials were great too. Will absolutely be adding Phil's into our regular rotation.. we are so glad to have found it!! read more

See all

My friend and I came here for drinks on a Wednesday night. We sat outside on the patio, which was so lovely. Pretty affordable and they have a pretty extensive food menu, too, although we didn't order anything. read more

Phil's is truly wonderful. A relaxed vibe. Kind staff. Tasteful bar and cocktail menu that has something for everyone including those who wish to try something new and fun to those seeking the comfort of a hot toddy or a miller highlife. #bushwick Combined with their delicious, delightfully original while beautifully influenced menu of affordable food, you'll have to leave either well fed, a little tipsy, or both. Board games, darts, a painting of the handsome feline namesake, a shakedown street sign, and a small staff that makes you feel welcomed. Phils' ambience and hospitality leave the soul rested and ready to live better. As for the hot dog of it all, Phil's has them, and the bench runs deep. A heavenly and diverse assortment of brilliant takes on a perfect food. From juicy indulgent dogs to whimsical dogs to decadent refined dogs, if hotdogs are an old dog, Phil's is teaching it new tricks. All of the above with a charming amount of whimsy sprinkled throughout, and you have my personal favorite Bushwick bar. read more

Favorite bar ever!!!! OG dogs fig grilled cheeses enough miller high lifes to build a tower What more could you possibly want??? Best bartenders and most importantly- seating with backs Come to Phil's!!!!!!! 10/10 hearts read more

See all

I wish every neighborhood bar was like this. What a gem!!!!! Do not skip the OG dog ‍‍‍‍

Awesome bar! Super cool bartender, Liberty, she was awesome and we chatted for a while. Passionfruit margarita was great and we always get the pb&j shot. I had the pimento cheese grilled cheese with tomato soup and a friend and I split the French onion crostini - all delicious! I will definitely be back in the future! read more

Phil's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My fave local bar! I love you guys so much! Thank you for always supporting house gang. Ryan and Liberty are fan favorites- obviously. Drinks are always on point- the vibes are always on point and last week I pulled up on them on shrimp and grits night. WHEW CHILE!! Them jawns was hitting like my auntie and grandma southern grits do! I love how you guys always try new dishes and they are always fire. If you're in the area- go to Phil's!!!!! read more

Phil's - Shrimp and grits - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Racist bar! I've been in the area for some years and shared a few good experiences at this bar. The other day while hanging with friends, it was brought up that this space is not a fan of people of color and tonight I had my own experience. The bar girl was super disrespectful! She never greeted my friend or I but decided to tell us that "we needed to move over because her friend had a seat at the bar"... she never greeted us and it was a disgusting feeling.. if I had the time, I would have told her a word or two! I will never ever go back and btw, Filthy Diamond, which is a bar down the street is so much better!!!! read more

Phil's is such a reliable bar! I love that they have a fun event/special almost every night. Tuesdays are crossword puzzle nights, and other nights have karaoke/various games people can play to win X amount towards your tab. The drinks from Phil's are always strong, and there is a good variety on their menu. Pricing here is affordable ($8-12 a cocktail, $3-5 for shots), especially by NYC standards, which I appreciate!! The bartenders are all quite friendly too. I've tried a couple of different things here, but my favorite is Phil's Ass. If you're a fan of ginger beer, you'll love it too! They also do have a good menu -- still affordable but not as cheap as drinks. However, from watching the bartenders make the hot pretzels, charcuterie boards, and grilled cheese, it all looks delicious and worth it. I had an OG hot dog (which also comes in a vegan option), that I though was mediocre/okay! The atmosphere is one of a laid back friendly bar. It's mostly bar seating, with a couple of tables in the back. There's also a decent amount of board games to play with friends. All around, can't wait for my next Phil's visit. read more

See all

This place is always trying new upscale bar snacks, which is my type of food. I ate there a few time before the pandemic and always ordered one of the grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup and a lot of house wine. During the pandemic they delivered and I tried the bacon mac and cheese, spiked cider and BBQ chicken empanada I loved everything. At some point I got the special of the day, chicken pot pie and it was amazing. I love that they always have something new and delicious to try. The bar is casual and has a nice easy atmosphere, great place if I'm out by myself, a date or meetup with friends. read more

Somewhere between a café and a sports bar, Phil's is a dim neighborhood gem that won't let you down. Be careful to keep a lookout for the name on the door, as there was no other obvious signage when we visited. Once inside, relax and enjoy a wide selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and foodie snacks. Happy hour runs until 8 on weekdays, so it was possible for us to get a couple drinks each, and some wasabi crunch mix, for under $35. Service was polite and friendly. I'd go back if I were in the area. read more

Ladies, avoid this place. What seemed like a casual date spot was more like an incel convention. Aside from the lurking creeps, the bartender took twice as long to do their job because they wouldn't stop talking to people who weren't even ordering. Also, why have two people behind the bar when one is just going to look at their phone? If a date asks to meet you there seriously question them. read more

Years ago, when I was a small boy, I told my teacher I wanted to be an oversexed, drug-addicted accountant when I grow up. Teacher said it would take years of work, But Anything is Possible, and then asked why I was wearing a shirt on my legs, like it was pants. I didn't have a great reply and she said she was going to grade all of my papers M (for moron) for the remainder of my scholastic career. When I became a Man, it was clear the only path forward from there was Clown College. Make no mistake, those years were no laughing matter. Anyway, this bar serve drinks good. read more

Had a wonderful time here because Vanessa made it absolutely incredible! My friend and I couldn't believe the drink specials (happy hour all day vibe) and I personally loved the Space Juice. Beware of the cherry bomb... I ordered the pigs n a blanket and they were good. My friend got the daily special and it was delicious. I'll be dreaming of that polenta for a while... read more

Great atmosphere with darts, and board games in the back. Was really surprised at the quality of the bar snacks, I shared fig and gruyere grilled cheese and pigs in blankets. Was super good. Drinks were on point too. All in all amazing neighborhood bar. read more

Great bar in the neighborhood with a wonderful host/ bar tender. Good selection of wine but not so much for beer. They have regular happy hours and a free cement show on Thursdays. This could easily become a regular hangout if you live in the area. read more

1.) You can't drink decent wine for a reasonable price anywhere like this joint. 2.) The owner, Vanessa, is salt of the earth. Ultra chill and welcoming. 3.) Bushwick has a glut of bars and most are carbon copies of each other. Phil's is a welcome addition to the hood. It's far more grown up than the other establishments around. 4.) Nude Photo hunt. Great drinking game. 5.) Dope snacks. read more

Great bar for small groups. The house cocktails are delicious, creative and continuously changing. Further, considering how strong they are, they're usual $10-ish price is really reasonable! I have had a number of things from their menu and everything has been good enough to order again. Their themes/events can be hit and miss, however their food and drinks are consistently on point! read more

Great late night food, drinks, chill vibe, and awesome bartender/ owner Vanessa. All in all welcome to the neighborhood, i'll definitely be back. read more

See all

I love Phil's so much, it is the epitome of everything you'd want from a local neighborhood bar and the prices are more than ideal. They have tons of fun drink specials all the time including an all night happy hour on Thursdays, a really beautiful interior and outside space for when it's nice out, a tasty menu featuring numerous food pop-ups weekly (from ramen, to grilled cheese, to pancakes, etc.), and a very friendly staff. Everyone needs to check out this spot. read more

I love Phil's, my favorite neighborhood spot. If you've been looking for that bar that feels like home, like your Cheers - Phil's is that bar. On a stretch of street with zero places to get a decent cocktail this is a great place for a cocktail, a hot dog, several irreverent portraits of cats and FOOD, did I mention that there's really really good food? I'm so happy they've kept it going during the pandemic with the boozy lemonade stand and cannot WAIT to get my seat back at the bar when this is all over! But stop by NOW and grab a hot dog and bourbon lemonade! read more

Awesome bar. They have darts and a million other games. The owners are super chill and very nice. Excellent customer service. I come here way too often. But the drinks are so inexpensive so.... can you blame me? #ImanalcoholicbecauseofPhils #shutupandtakemymoney read more

See all

This is my lil' friendly neighborhood "go to" spot. The atmosphere is comfy-cozy with a great crowd and the drink selection is very good. One night I had a few too many drinks and left my wallet with money and my credit cards. Once I realized it was gone, I called Phil's and they said it wasn't there but took my info in case it was located. I reluctantly gave my info assuming the worst BUT I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call that evening that my wallet was located. I picked it again, assuming at least my cash was gone BUT all of my money and credit cards were there!!!! I'm a loyal Phil's fan for life. Thanks for the integrity and your great pours but next time I'll make sure I have all of my belongings before I leave for the night:) read more

This is my favorite bar in NYC. The vibe is always chill, the owners and the bartenders are super nice and accommodating. Great date spot because it looks super fancy but it has dive bar prices. The food is top notch and affordable. Free darts, projection TV, backyard in the summer. Love this place. read more

This place is great! I love the atmosphere. Perfect balance between wine bar and dive bar. It's warm and cozy. The lighting and music were great. Who doesn't love jamming along to 90s music on a Saturday night? I grew up in Bushwick listening to those exact songs so I felt right at home. Vanessa was great and made us some yummy, perfectly priced drinks. Try the space juice! My favorite part was their "art". I love their sense of humor. read more

See all

Perfect blend of cheap eats as well as selections for the discerning gourmands among us Bushwickers. The meat and cheese boards here rival anything in Williamsburg. The wine list exceeds any dive bar in Bushwick. As a man who loves dive bars but has grown weary of drinking dive bar quality wine, I know I know who goes to dive bars to drink wine?, I leap in delight when I have variety at a walks distance. No longer will we have to settle for twisty top malbecs that taste like they were aged in expired cardboard boxes. Might I also mention the free comedy show on Thursday night rocked. The comics were talented, it was hard for me to stifle my guffaws. Also though seriously, dont be frightened by the word wine. You can still come here and drink beer and straight whiskey in grungy surroundings. The only thing Id fix is maybe the music??? read more

Amazing. Their Lavender gin lemonade is incredible, and you can't beat their prices. 10/10 bar.

This is a place where the owners understand the meaning of a bar. It is a meeting place of wonderful minds and conversation, only to be surpassed by the elegant simplicity of the food (made by Vanessa, one of the owners). I cannot reiterate the value that the owners of this watering hole place on their customers, from song requests to games. ... and I'm Irish. read more

I live three blocks away and never realized this gem was here. The drink prices are reasonable, staff friendly, and the food good! They're doing 3 for $10 tacos (pork, sweet potato, shrimp) currently. I had the pork and they're some of the best I've tasted! Cheapest wine is $5. Genny for $4. A bit too loud for me, but I'll definitely be going again!! read more

yo im wrong now got dragged back in a couple weeks ago and im happy to say they def have shaped up. music way better and the bathroom was cool too. still great prices. will be back read more

My favorite neighborhood spot. No contenders! Amazing cocktails and the energy from staff is so warm and welcoming. They really care about safety during this time also. read more

Having an awesome time here for a Super Bowl party. Great space, great pub grub and the Narragansett on tap is perfect.

My friend and I sidled up to a little floating side table behind the barstools and had some great glasses of wine on the low! They had a full menu of wines, plus a bunch of beers and house cocktails. I had a $3 midnight hot dog on a Tuesday night which is always great. The place was spacious but intimate at the same time. I'll be back. read more

What a great spot! A bartender and a chef who are very personable just opened the place - food is really good (small bites, pretzel nuggets are awesome, free popcorn with different seasonings - I go old bay). Very wide selection of drinks - I love the schlaflys Kolsch but lots of others and wines. Neighborhood spot. Just perfect read more

Phil's - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Phil's is the best bar in NYC. The friendliest bartenders. Lauren is a true gem and you can feel her good vibes from down the street. What an amazing experience. I'd come back to New York just for the service. read more

What a wonderful new spot in the neighborhood. The food, drink, and staff are great. All the cheese and meat is stunning.

The very best neighborhood bar. The owners love to pull out the switch and play Mario kart, there's trivia, and they even have a cute backyard for the summers. read more

Great neighborhood bar! Fantastic drinks and wonderful bartenders! Free Comedy every Thursday can't go wrong...