Putnam's is suuuuuch a vibe, y'all. It's vintage with a cool guy twist. It's comfortable and eclectic. It's warm woods and cozy booths. It's also reallllly good food. Like the Double Stack - my go to. I read thru the menu every time I visit but I just keep going back to the burger. They use two thin patties to make one delicious burger. Add the bacon if you want to level up... worth it. And the fries. Oooh they're good. The sweet potato fries w/ their sprinkle of salt are top notch. But the skinny fries are also really good. Highly suggest going w/ a friend and ordering a cup of each to split. It's worth going back again and again. The staff each and every time I've visited have been kind and accommodating. And sometimes that's exactly what you need to round out a really good meal. Bonus points for whoever is in charge of the playlist. Every single time I've been the music has been on point. A combination of eclectic and vintage that makes you pause for just a second to say "I forgot about this song!" So fitting for Putnam's. read more

To start with the good - easily one of the best glasses of Pinot noir I've ever had. I was not expecting that. I liked my shrimp taco, the spinach artichoke dip and whipped ricotta were OK. The service was sooo slow and bizarre. The server (multiple times) would come to our area and then leave without talking to us. We ended up having to go inside to pay our bill. read more

Very pricey. Small portions. Very limited menu. Beautiful interior though, very clean, & very attentive & courteous service. Brooklyn Public House was closed so I came here instead. read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - hell yeah - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow! I hadn't been to Putnam's in many years and was in the neighborhood on Valentine's Day. So my partner and I stopped in for a delightful brunch. The staff were super friendly and attentive. And, the food was delicious! I love the vibe of Putnam's -- great pub feel but super bright and welcoming. I didn't realize they even did brunch and I will certainly be back again for more! read more

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I come here a lot so I was surprised I haven't reviewed them before. I am never disappointed with the service or food. Its a a warm, nostalgic restaurant with timeless appeal. I highly recommend the steak on the dinner menu, the wellfleet oysters, the Caesar salad, shrimp tacos, and the cheeseburger egg rolls. This restaurant does not disappoint. I'm always looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Tried the chicken pot pie and it was delicious. The service was great and the ambiance was cute. Will definitely be coming back read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Chicken Pot Pie - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for a Walk for Alzheimer's kick off event and it was so fun! I had a prosecco with some light bites. The service was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance was very chill. The light bites were great! The ricotta with honey was a tasty surprise as I love cheese and I love sweets. The delay on horseback, basically a bit of fried oyster on a deviled egg, was a fun play on flavor and different texture. read more

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Great service! Been going here for years now and always have a great time and great drinks! Have also been to a couple birthday parties here at the atmosphere and service is always 10/10! read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Margarita downstairs during a birthday party. - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Omg I'm so biased. I used to love coming here about 10+ years ago so when a friend and I were up for some tasty food and driving by I suggested we dine! Some of the items on the menu were unavailable that day. For appetizers we had the cheeseburger rolls which we LOVE the mustard that comes with it. Those came out quickly. For entrees we had the crispy fried chicken. Drier on the inside than we anticipated and took over 45 minutes to come to the table. I'd give the food a 3/5 For drinks we had espresso martinis and those were tasty. 4.5/5 For dessert we had the strawberry cheesecake and the chocolate lava cake both of which were delicious! 5/5 for dessert The service was good. After we explained the delay to the server and manager they were very kind and attentive thereafter! 3.5/5 The ambiance was dark and fun. Def good for date night, girl nights, and families with kids who don't mind sitting down. This isn't that large of an eatery so I would not recommend for families with children that like to run around. 3/5 The experience, while not quite what I remember, was still a good time. 2 thumbs up for redemption and I would return if I was in the area and try other things on their menu. read more

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Came here for lunch during work. Got the garden omelette the egg was quite soft when biting into it but lacked some flavor. Needed some salt. The service at the restaurant was excellent read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great food - steak frites especially. Good ambience, nice mix of people, good service. My ONLY complaint is that the Guinness is often warm - please fix this! Otherwise a fantastic place read more

Putnam's Pub is located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. We visited during Myrtle Restaurant Week 2024, which was held from 2/16 - 2/25. Myrtle Restaurant Week 2024 Participating Restaurants had specials that included multi-course prix-fix meal packages that were either $20, $30, or $40. Although we had to wait for about an hour for our table, they texted me that our table was ready. After going to Casa No No for pre-dinner cocktails , we returned to Putnams Pub and was seated. Putnams Pub gave us delicious food and a great dining experience. Putnams Pub is walking distance from the G, A & C trains. It is close to other eateries and shops along Myrtle Ave. Putnams Pub Myrtle Restaurant Week dinner special was 3 courses for $40 - an appetizer, entree & dessert. We both ordered the following: 1.) Appetizers - Roasted Beets of Fennel Salads (homemade ricotta, blood orange & pistachio vinaigrette). 2.) Entrees- Steak Frites (marinated hangar steak) w/ chinchilla sauce, mixed greens & mashed potatoes. We also shared an order of Cauliflower Fritters. 3.) Dessert - Raspberry Cheesecake (we were so gratefully stuffed and satisfied that we took our desserts to-go) All of the courses were delicious and filling, and were prepared and plated well. We enjoyed the Putnams Pub ambiance as they have simple decor, lighting, mixed style tables & seating arrangements, and also have booth style seating. There are cool stool seats along the bar area where one can also have full dining service. Great music was playing in the background. Special Shout-Out to Chyna, Dylan, Sarah & Shayna, as well as all of the other hardworking staff at Putnams Pub that ensured that we had superb customer service. Everyone was so kind and wonderful. Thanks for the fabulous cocktails! Website - putnamspub.com Instagram - @putnamspub Putnams Pub has lunch, dinner & brunch service. Bar Service is every day from 11am - Midnight, except on Fri & Sat. which is until 1am. Brunch Service is on Sat. & Sun. 11am - 4pm. read more

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Came here during a weekend with some friends at night and I absolutely love this place! Service was great! Our waiter checked in on us often to make sure we were good. The food looked good but we didn't try any that night ): the environment is cute with dim lighting, perfect for date night! read more

I come here all the way from Long Island because I just love their food and drinks. The video shows their old smoke - love it! The food is always on point and their servers are always friendly and on point. read more

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I stopped into the Putnam for after work drinks with my friends. The bar staff made us feel right at home and accommodated our 8 person group at the bar even though we didn't have a reservation. The bar itself is so lovely and rustic with the perfect dim mood lighting for a date or a night out with friends. I tried the mimosas and they were fresh and tasty. Definitely want to come back and try some items off of their menu as the food looked very enticing read more

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Came because Putnam has a DAILY happy hour from 4-7pm. Great selection of food and drinks including a variety of $5 beers, $6 cocktails, $7 wine, $5 appetizers (tacos, chips, deviled eggs, olives, and $1.50 oysters (minimum 6). We got draft beers and wine and were happy with the drinks. On Thursdays, they have AYCE oysters for $25 which I'll try next time! We sat outside because the weather was good and because we had our dog. Overall great service from the waiters as well. read more

Nice fun bar and restaurant! Enjoyed the beers and trying the Tepache, came in a totem mug. Really great drinks and relaxing casual vibe, staff is very friendly! read more

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Excellent brunch! The food was great. We had the shrimp and grits and lemon ricotta pancakes. The French press coffee was strong but just right, not bitter. Attentive service. Will definitely be back. I want to try the other foods on the menu. read more

Went for the 20$ AYCE oysters, stayed for the trivia (only on Thursday!) The happy hour menu was really good - 6$ margaritas, 4$ snacks like the chicken liver mousse (amazing) and marinated olives (too mushy) The oysters were okay, not amazing, too much shell in some of them, but for 20$ for 90 minutes, what can you ask for read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Oysters - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great place to grab a drink and the service can be OK depending on who you get but the bartender I've dealt with regularly is not friendly nor accommodating. She treats others with service yet ignores me regularly. Took away my dinner mat without even asking if I wanted anything else, which I did. read more

Lovely place... A rare gem where the staff AND patrons are warm. Happy hour is the bomb. Slurp on some oysters, down a few apps and and share an entree. You won't want to leave. read more

As much as I'm in the area, I finally decided on an impromptu brunch with a friend. I was rather underwhelmed. The service was meh and so was the food. It wasn't too crowded so I'm not sure what contributed to all the confusion. Maybe I'll give them another try and update this review sometime in the near future. read more

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The food was very good. The service was ok. I can't remember the young ladies name but it was off of Laverne and Shirley tv show. The young black man we'll call him "Marshall". Gave me a free drink!!!! read more

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The owner was extremely antisemitic and disrespectful. He unprovoked came over to our table and sat down and began engaging in politics. You could tell he was wasted. We asked him to leave several times, telling him he was making us uncomfortable and that we were celebrating a birthday and were frequent customers. He resumed his belligerent behavior and wouldn't leave us alone. I asked the bartender for help but because it was the owner there was nothing they could do. We were forced to leave. I will never return. Which is extremely disappointing for a neighborhood spot. The owner is a drunk asshole who runs his customers away. read more

We were longtime customers who will never return due to the drunken owner inserting himself at our table and insisting we entertain his incoherent political nonsense. He was truly belligerent. Our entire table of 7 guests was shocked by his behavior and we left immediately after he started slurring. The bartenders apologized for his behavior but could not stop him. It was a shocking display that left us rattled and there is nothing they can do to convince us to return. It's too bad as this was an otherwise nice local spot. The owner, unfortunately, was antisemitic, callous, profane, and offensive. read more

Only stopped in for a quick drink before meeting friends, such a cute spot! New aged pub for sure, but good pricing. Had a great HH menu, will definitely have to come back! read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Happy hour menu - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

- bottomless brunch drinks keep on flowing - good, cheap Putnam beer Only $5 - loved the wing sauce - great salt n pepper shrimp - alright burger - great salad - rnb/pop soundtrack was neat - attentive staff - all types of ppl don't here - large glass windows make for a sunny environment read more

Really welcoming, reliable neighborhood spot! Great for drinks with your boys, a first date, or taking the family out for dinner! Also, they have a real horse for the Kentucky Derby. read more

Got a whole bunch of food for takeout with my friend. I was all so tasty! My favorites were the steak frites, and the cheeseburger spring rolls. Also, they have great pricing (and a ton of choices) for their takeout beers! read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Cheeseburger Spring Rolls - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum! I had a decadent lunch at a reasonable price the other day. Hello baked oysters?! Along with a rhubarb rose cider, and a well spiced and prepared grilled chicken sandwich. Damn good food. My guest enjoyed their meal as well. Great service, lovely vibe. Can't wait to return - everything on the menu looked amazing! read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Baked Oysters - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great neighborhood spot. This has been our go-to option for the past 2 or so years. Whatever the casual occasion, Putnam's has got you covered. Brunch, dinner, drinks, it's all good. I consider myself to be a Bloody Mary Expert and Putnam's Bloody Mary is top-notch. Supremely flavorful, decorative, and packs a punch. We also got the nachos but ate them too fast, couldn't grab a photo in time :) There is truly nothing bad on the menu. read more

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Decorated festively for the holidays, with twinkle lights, along with trees, snowflakes, stars, and more drawn on the glass surrounding the outdoor dining area. I live 1 block away and have stopped by twice for take out. The first time, I ordered the burger, which is made with dry aged short rib, served with lettuce, tomato, onion ring, house pickles, along with hand cut fries. I also added cheese and bacon, which was $2 extra each. I was tempted to ask for fried egg as well, but restrained myself. The burger was wonderful! A huge thick patty, nicely juicy, and full of tasty seasoning, making it very flavorful. I liked how the fried onion gave the burger a satisfying and yummy crunch. The melted cheese added a mouthwatering touch, and all the other ingredients came together well. The fries were also good, and thinly sliced, as well as very crunchy. The second time, I went for the Steak Au Poivre. The type of steak was black angus NY strip. It came with peppercorn sauce in a small container, a side of hand cut fries and seasonal greens. I requested for the meat to be medium, which is a HUGE thing from a girl who usually orders steaks well done. I think it was still a little too pink for me, so I'm going to stick with medium well. Still, the steak was delicious... So tender, succulent, and even better with the peppercorn sauce, which was extremely peppery and full of flavor from the robust seasoning and herbs. I didn't care for the greens though. It was just spinach and quite bland. I wasn't a fan of the weird lemon dressing either. Service from what I could tell was pretty good. There are some appetizing sounding small plates that I plan to try someday, such as the Tempura Fish Tacos, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Salt & Pepper Shrimp. read more

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I love the food here. Did you hear me? I love the food. Everything was so darn tasty. The only thing was the wings needed to be cooked longer. I wish I had some of those brussel sprouts right. Or even the deviled eggs. The would make great late night snacks. read more

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Food: Hamburger: ordered Medium-Rare - it as well-done Dessert: a 15 minute wait What Putnam's considers a 7-Layer Carrot Cake. Looks like a double Sausage Biscuit and it's only 1-7/8" high More icing than cake. I'll never order desert there again Ambiance: nice read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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11/28/2019: I attend college nearby, and have also been to a Yelp Elite Event that was hosted here in 2018. I've also visited here of my own accord with friends many times.They are a little bit on the pricier side but the quality of food each time I order has always been really good. Delicious tasting and fresh. Customer service is always really nice and accommodating to wherever I'd like to sit. Food is always delivered hot and promptly. Server always checks in an appropriate amount of time and overall I've yet to have a negative experience here. Nothing but good times, so I do recommend stopping by if you ever have the chance! Their interior is also very cozy feeling and they've got a speakeasy downstairs!!! 11/25/2020-- DURING COVID TIMES: Mac and cheese, chips, and a soda will run you $25 before tip. So college students beware. This place has gotten even more expensive thanks to covid. Like most restaurants, they've upped their prices but this place has always been on the $$$ side for the neighborhood. Just keep that in mind so your jaw doesn't drop when you see the prices. In fairness, I'm rather small as is my stomach space, so their portion sizes are just right for someone of my 5"3 stature. For those with more ravenous appetites just an FYI, they've cut down their menu significantly for lunch. Not sure about breakfast or dinner but I imagine it might be similar. During my most recent visit in late October it was rainy so I was grateful that limited capacity indoor dining returned. There was only one guy working, doubled up as the bartender. Told me to sit where I want and to order using the Toast app for contact-less ordering. You can scan the QR code that is taped to every table or just download it from your designated app store and search up the restaurant. I was having trouble paying for my order through the app so the waiter just took my order. I didn't get his name but he was suuuper nice. Very welcoming. This place has always had great and friendly customer service so that hasn't changed. Overall, I do miss the rest of their menu but their food quality is still high up on the bar which is great. Unfortunately I cannot afford to visit this place as much anymore but I highly urge you if you've got the means, to please support this local gastropub!! read more

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Yep, back again with a newbie .. talked her into getting the impossible burger, my favorite. I substituted mine for onion rings, she also got a chop salad and one of their biscuits. read more

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Say at the bar for happy hour and got a $4 beer and 1 order of deviled eggs! The bartender John is fast and talkative to the costumers . And it's a big bar and a high big dinner room . The happy hour food is about 8 options . M my best but here is the happy hour from 4-7 pm . read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Deviled Eggs (happy hour) - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After a minor issue, the owner called and me and responded appropriately with concern. I appreciate his personal response. read more

Putnam's Pub & Cooker - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Walked in on a Friday night around 9:30pm to be seated outside (4 people total). Ordered 2 beers and 2 cocktails off of the menu. After a 20 min wait, I went and asked the waitress when we could expect our drinks and she said "theres only 1 bartender" so to wait a bit more (the restaurant was only 1/4 full)... Proceeded to wait another 10-15 min and decided to leave. Im all for understanding when orders take longer than usual because of understaffing issues or super packed restaurants but it just seemed like the bartender wasn't making any drinks?? 30+ min to get a beer? No. Way too many places in NY to ever attempt to come back here. read more

My local watering hole. This place is everything an Irish pub should be. Decent selection of whiskeys, good burger, and very solid shepherd's pie. Unlimited oyster Thursdays is a nice surprise as is the brunch. Nothing will blow you away, and sometimes they are out of my go to drink selection, but if you are looking for a good Irish pub, then this is it. read more