A truly great, chill spot for some solid drinks and vibes! Just what we were looking for after having an expensive dinner nearby - a lowkey and chill dive bar with amazing aesthetics and a fun atmosphere! There's plenty of seating, and it feels very warm and cozy within. Ordering at the bar took a little while, but the bartender was very friendly and once I had the drinks, it was a great space to relax within. We had some of the ciders, which were a great flavor and taste. I also loved the decor behind the bar and also throughout the building. There's a yellow, comforting warmth throughout the space, something that I loved on a cold winter evening. If you want a chill space with excellent vibes and a warm atmosphere, Skinny Dennis is definitely the spot for you. I think they also have live music frequently - no one was performing while we were there, although I did notice someone beginning to set-up just as we were heading out. I highly recommend! read more

Skinny Dennis - Love the Interior Decor - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Literally, my favorite dive bar when in town. Love that they serve hot nuts. Little disappointed they got rid of the zero gravity Vermont beer but still plenty of selections. It's a must go to whenever in town.P read more

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I stopped by on a Friday night around 11pm and this spot was PACKED. There was a $10 cash-only cover, and people visiting this bar as well as the staff were generally pretty kind. They don't really have food aside from peanuts, and the frozen coffee ($15 each) is a must try! It tastes a bit like a boozy frozen tiramisu - mix well to drink! It was super delicious and I'd definitely get it again. This is a super loud, super crazy vibey dive bar so don't expect something upscale or fancy. There are three bathrooms (tiny) and the sink is on the outside - the bathrooms are incredibly gross as expected so just be aware! read more

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Great bar staff. Preston is so cool. And kinda sexy too. Brittany is amazing. The bar is a good time. It's always fun. Great energy. Good vibes. Dancing. Singing. Drinking. Fun. read more

Skinny Dennis really went downhill this past year. They hardly play any country music in the background when the bands are not playing. On Tuesdays, they totally shut off the music while some girl teaches line dance lessons WITHOUT ANY MUSIC from 8pm - 9pm. I have traveled to honky tonks around the country and never seen line dance lessons taught without music. Furthermore, the space is much too small for line dance lessons. During the dance lessons bar wasn't making any money on drink sales either, cause the 10 people in there were trying to learn how to dance with no music. When I returned the following Thursday, they wanted a cover charge even though no band was expected to play for over an hour..hence the bar remained dead all night even when the band started. Before the band started, just sleepy elevator type music was playing. Back in the day, they played all country. This bar was once really good, and really should get their act together again. Stop with the cover charges, go back to playing all country, and get rid of the ridiculous Tuesday night dance lessons and I bet they will start seeing a significant increase in business again! read more

Super rude girl charging cover - awful service. Very disappointing for such an iconic bar, sadly, we were not the only ones having this experience. read more

Came here because I wanted to hear live music on a Tuesday night and this place was reccomended. I came about 9:30pm-ish. It was a decent crowd but not unbearable. I was able to get a drink right away. I ordered a spiked Apple Cider which was really trasty. There was only one bartender and one bar back but they moved super quick. The band was nice. It was country music and I really enjoyed hearing live instruments. I appreciated that the band was loud enough but not too loud where you couldn't chat. I would go back. read more

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I've been going to this spot since it opened, maybe 13-14 years? Great prices, and I've heard some cool live bands. Just love the general aesthetic and I've celebrated a few birthdays with friends here as well over the years. But on Friday evening during happy hour, my wife and I went in for a drink or two before a movie at Nitehawk next door. We experienced a very RUDE female bartender. She never acknowledged us in a pretty empty bar. She was busy talking and having shots with another customer. Then a guy who came in after us walked up to the bar and got service while we waited. It was to the point that I had to get up and go to the opposite side of the emptyish bar, where she kept her body turned to her side the entire time I was waiting , avoiding any interaction with me. She did everything in her power to not acknowledge me, it was really odd. Not even a slight glance with eye contact or a "I'll be with you in a moment" sort of thing, which is a common courtesy for any bartender. Not sure what her issue was, but we are locals, not tourists or fratty bro types. But regardless of who you are or what you look like, she really should acknowledge any customer. I would understand if it was crowded at the bar, but it was not. My wife had the same experience with her as I went to the bathroom, tired of her rudeness. We frequent their other bars regularly - George & Jacks, RocknRolla, Lucky Dog. There are so many other cool bars in the neighborhood, like The Levee and the newly re-opened Dolly's where we get treated with respect. We mentioned to her that we had been waiting a while, and her response was that she saw us walk in 30 seconds ago, which was so untrue and she knew it. Then she threw a dig at my wife, assuming that she is a "red wine drinker". Um, NO - my wife is a beer & shot kind of girl. It was an obvious dig at her. I didn't even want to tip the bartender, but I don't believe in that. Just didn't overtip like I usually do. Bartenders in general work hard and I've had a lot of bartender friends over the years that work at these types of bar. Anyways, don't think I'll step foot in here any longer. read more

Live music, cold beer, dancing, friendly vibe, $5 cover, on a Thursday night. Just what the doctor ordered!

Such a great dive bar with no-BS staff and a vibe that's true only to itself. Live music is always rockin and ppl dance if they want to. Don't leave your drink unattended--I've been rufi'd there but didn't finish my drink. I did black out, luckily safely away from the creep who gave it to me. I've played at Skinny, flirted voraciously at Skinny, thrown down at Skinny, gotten covid at Skinny, met the best people at Skinny, fallen in love at Skinny--it's the perfect dive for loving what is (and not what you want "is" to be). read more

Great live music and nice security guard. But bartenders were rude and it was impossible to receive service. I was ignored multiple times as they preferred to service other patrons who would arrive after me or usher me to the side. read more

Nice hole in the corner kind of place. There's a bouncer outside to greet you and check your ID. Inside there's an open space and some seats by the bar and the window. They also have outdoor seating, but you have to order drinks and peanuts inside. The peanuts weren't warm, but they were plentiful as well as tasty. The ambiance is basic and a little dark (light wise). I didn't check out the bathrooms because of another person's review here. They have an eclectic cocktail menu and a pretty boring or basic beer selection. I ordered the Bourbon Mint Sweet Tea (light on the whiskey). It was better than imagined and probably would have been fine with the full serving of whiskey. I like to be sure beforehand so if I don't like it it's not wasteful. They had a live band and it was worth the walk from Qns to Bklyn to see them. Ricky Stein was playing and they were really good. Some people in the audience/bar came to sing and play the harmonica together with them, and some others were dancing on the floor. They have a frozen coffee drink that was also a big hit. I didn't order it but so many others did. The bartenders were wonderful. The first one asked me if I was ready a few times (first timer unsureness) and she wasn't rude at all like some other reviews mentioned. The other bartender wound up getting my order. It was so loud in there it was hard for them to hear me so I wrote down my drink of choice to make it easier. I don't think she muddled the mint, but that's no matter. It was still good. There's a pitcher of water on the corner for anyone who needs to hydrate. Will definitely come back another time. Happy hopping! read more

As far as bars go I think this one is just simply not my vibe. I went after already having a number of drinks in me and still felt this way which makes me feel more confident about such a statement. They had a live band on the Friday evening I went ($5 cover) and it was so packed in there with little to no space to move and/or dance. They were playing country music, by the way. I know people love this place and I don't think there was anything actively bad about it, but the general ambiance was not for me. read more

Love this bar! Been coming here for years and can't believe I've never posted a review. Super laid back dive. Friendly and easy going staff. Maybe I'm biased bc I'm from texas but I love the old school country theme and ode to Willie! Bonus that they serve lone star! Michelada and Willies coffee are must trys. Nice spot to drink away the day. My fav place for post boozy brunch Saturday day drinkin when in BK! read more

Skinny Dennis - Willies frozen coffee! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Skinny Dennis is a super fun, casual dive bar in Williamsburg with live music, plenty of outdoor seating, and cheap drinks. Their iconic coffee drink is dangerously good and only $9, which makes it a bargain in a city of $16 cocktails. Sometimes it's significantly boozier than others though because I'm pretty sure the alcohol comes from the floater they put on top. Some bartenders are much more heavy handed lol. They give you free hot peanuts to snack on while you drink, which is the perfect snack, albeit an odd bar food. They won't let you take them outside though for some reason? It gets pretty busy on weekends so it can be a little overwhelming inside imo and the live music is always a touch too loud, but it's a fun casual weekday hangout. All in all I'd recommend it. read more

This is the place for your Nashville honkytonk dive bar dreams, but in Brooklyn. Loves: - $6 draft beers, $10 margz or bourbon mint sweet tea, and $6 nachos - Live music (not sure if it's every night but definitely on weekends) - Accepts credit cards The place can get pretty packed and a bit messy, but it can also be a really fun time. If you're a fan of country music, come and enjoy yourself! read more

great dive bar with live music, everything you want in a divey dig. cold beer, dark lighting and entertainment

Came twice in the past few weeks. First time, came on a Saturday during the day and ordered a coffee drink with my friend and drank it with a friend in their outdoor seating. Coffee drink is yummy and a great deal (it's a frozen coffee slushy with bourbon). Second time, came on Saturday night and it was POPPIN but I'm not really into country so the live music (which of course is on brand for them) is not my jam so I chugged 2 coffee drinks and hopped over to another bar read more

Skinny Dennis - Coffee drink - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Neighborhood dive bar. The bartender was pretty cool and they had a nice selection of seasonal cocktail eg. spiked cider and hot chocolate.

If you are in your 20s and want to experience a New Yorker's version of "Western" then this is an interesting experience. Here is what you can expect: -To pay $10 cash cover fee to enter -Being literally shoulder to shoulder with 20-30 year olds with mostly zero manners. They will not say excuse me before pushing through the crowd or apologize if they spill their drinks on you. -Admittedly, Fun live music with talented bands -A dive bar quality menu & staff -A dirty bathroom with people banging on the door the second you get in there This is a kind of place you come to once in a blue moon, unless you are freshly 21 (IMO). I came in and really enjoyed the live music. The band took requests, which is fun! But the experience was soured by the overly packed, rowdy crowd and the extremely psychotic & RUDE bartender with long hair. He screamed & cussed at me over nothing! I will not be returning.. One star for a "unique, western" atmosphere & one for the band. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty packed which is fine but the bartender was extremely rude. I am typically very patient with bartenders knowing how challenging their job is but she threw a fit at numerous patrons. Would not return if she is serving. read more

Super lively bar with great prices and a nice variety. Definitely would consider coming back again sometime if I want a fun night. read more

Skinny Dennis - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place fucking sucks. If you want a shitty dive where you can barely hear your friends talk over the (okay) band playing covers, a rude bartender who will decide whether or not the place is cash only depending on how he feels that day and refuses to give you back change for your overpriced beer, and to be around a bunch of punchable transplants -- then this is the place for you. Trust me when I say, I've been here no less than 20+ times and it has gotten progressively worse. It's way too packed even on weekdays, and the bartender seems to have some kind of damaged personality that causes him to be a complete asshole to folks for no apparent reason. I'm not dealing with that bs in an area so congested with other bars, I'll spend my money elsewhere. Skinny Dennis used to be a fun place to enjoy Honky Tonk, drink Lone Star and hang out with your friends on the weekend and now has become a played-out, tired excuse for a weekend spot. Oh and they charge a 5 dollar cover on Saturdays, lol. 5 dollars to get into a dive bar and be verbally assaulted by the bartender, and also play 8 dollars for a beer? No thanks. Said goodbye to what I used to believe was a local haunt and bar that I'd always come back to Williamsburg for. Never again. They lost me. read more

Chill vibe and all their drinks were delicious! Frozen coffee - 5/5 Would come back from NYC just for this. Boozy hot cocoa - 4/5 Bourbon mint iced tea - 3/5 though boyfriend rated it 5/5 Tito's lemonade - 4/5 read more

Skinny Dennis - Tito's lemonade & Boozy hot cocoa - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I love this bar. It's dirty, it's cheap and it's a good time. I highly recommend you try their frozen coffee cocktail (-not sure what alcohol is in it, I think whiskey?) It's served out of the coffee cups you get at corner stores and coffee carts- it's a vibe. I've been here twice, both times had live music which is definitely a plus in my book. It can get quite crowded in here and the seating fills up fast, but it's totally worth standing around, swaying to the music and sipping on your drink. The floor is littered with peanut shells, but to me it's all part of the dive bar/ honky tonk experience. Service is good, I can tell they work hard for the amount of people that come in. It can be hard to be seen, but you'll get your drink in a few minutes. A fun bar that I will continue to come back to. 4.7/5 read more

Dennis, how have we never crossed paths before? There are so many things you do that are right up my alley, its almost tragic that we have never hung out before: *You serve cheap strong alcohol, and I'm a guy who loves cheap strong alcohol *You had an amazing bartender who was friendly, kind, and funny. I like all of those things *Free peanuts you can shell on to the floor? So wrong, and yet somehow so right. *Coffee cocktail that will both wake you up and almost looks like you could drink on the street? It's like you made this for me, if I could I would take this to go every Friday night* *I hear you do live music, I too enjoy such things. Listen, Dennis, some may call you a "dive" but I like you for who you are (are we best friends now?). Never change. ________________ *This isn't allowed in NYC, don't do things like this. Cough. read more

Skinny Dennis - Willie's frozen coffee will fuck your day up (in the best possible way) - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I been waiting to visit this place for ever and my friend and I finally got a chance to try the frozen coffee. We came in on a Saturday afternoon, surprised by a small crowd assembled about. Country and classic rock playing in the background, the space looked like a bar my grandma's friends owned back home in VA. I was instantly comfortable. Relaxed, sipping on whatever libation they chose. My friend ordered us two of the signature frozen coffees. It is served from a machine, and properly juiced up with Evan Williams (green). With a nod to the Willie Nelson velvet painting hovering over the bar, a quick stir and a sip.... whewww they are strong (and good)! Kind of like a frozen liquored up vanilla latte for $8 in a old school coffee cup? Yes, please! I am quite intrigued. We would end up ordering another. We moved over to the window and enjoyed people watching for over an hour. When the bouncer arrived and asked us to move, I completely forgot that they had live entertainment! The band came and got their set up and sound check underway, I even got and impromptu serenade from the lap steel guitarist! They started out the set with some old school favorites from country greats like Hank Williams. The crowd didnt fully appreciate the music as much as a few of us around the place. All in all, a great time and I will be back for good drinks and nostalgia. read more

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Totally worth the trek to Brooklyn to check this place out. The venue is a bit on the smaller side so get there early or be prepared for a bit of a wait to get in. Their boozy hot chocolate is a must have! read more

I came here with a friend and it was just okay. The bartender is a little rude and the bathrooms are disgusting. It's a fun bar though. We thought the drinks were a little overpriced for a crappy dive bar, but the drinks were still cheaper than most bars in the neighborhood. There was a band playing while we were there, which was nice at first, but they played for a long time and you could hardly hear anyone talking over the music. I've been to a lot better dive bars with better music, and for cheaper. Overall, we weren't impressed. read more

So much fun!! Love listening to the bands that stop by and even dancing once in a while. Cheap beers and delicious Willie booze coffee. Might be my favorite bar in Brooklyn! read more

Great vibe and overall great atmosphere. Can get dirty with peanut shells everywhere but the cocktails are great! $10 for an old fashion. I'm new to nyc and loved this place, met some people and stayed a lot longer then expected. Great place to stop by while bar hopping! read more

Skinny Dennis - Old fashion - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dive bar, comfortable watering hole. Seems like live music is the thing and I can't imagine the place without it. Crowded; shoulder to shoulder. Everyone from every background is welcome. Bar team was very entertaining and accommodating with us and other patrons. Very reasonable priced drinks and love the crappy beer selection. The frozen coffee drink with coffee grounds and whiskey is popular/irresistible but I wasn't a hug fan. The floater and ground coffee on top made it pleasant , however once you made your way passed the top; it was quite disappointing for this Miami native that has lots of daiquiri bar options at home. read more

Skinny Dennis - Frozen coffee drink - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There aren't many venues to hear country music in this city so Skinny Dennis has been on my radar for awhile. I came in after being at another venue with great music and wanted to keep that going. They had a live band that was ok, they were having some trouble with feedback. Background music moved towards rock after the country set finished. I don't know that there is a stage so much as a corner next to the bar you can squeeze an instrument or two into. It's a small bar to begin with and it was seriously packed. It seemed like me and the guy I was with had no where to go but I sidled up to the bar, brought back two beers, and managed to snag us seats by the door on what may have been a rear car seat. Freakin magic. Someone broke a glass, someone a decade younger than me tried to chat me up, and the bathroom line was long. Doesn't sound like 5 stars huh? It was a great time. Maybe it was the company, or the night, or the music, or the people smiling despite being on top of each other. We all wanted to be there instead of somewhere else and it worked. I saw a lot of reviews complaining about the crowds, and the only thing I can really say to defend it is you can't have a line outside a country dive bar. That just turns it into something else. So I like the idea of letting in whoever can stand it, and whoever can't leaves. It's a small enough space that the bouncer can practically reach across the room and remove someone anyway, so it's easy to keep from getting out of hand. read more

Skinny Dennis - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The bartender was a sweet heart. Cool place to chill and enjoy affordable drinks. It's a place to be in the summer.

Saw Cliff Westfall playing here on Saturday night. Great set! When the band wasn't playing, The Cure blasted through the speakers. Perfect combination of country and rock. It can get crowded here, but good vibes all around. I think it must be something in Willie's Iced Coffee. Yummy! read more

Skinny Dennis - Willie's Iced Coffee - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I hate that I have to leave this review, but I feel like nothing is going to change unless it's documented. My job frequents this place often for Happy Hour. This particular day, I stood at the bar for over ten minutes without service. My White colleagues approach the bar and the bartender automatically services them. When I comment on waiting for service prior to my colleagues arriving, the bartender catches an attitude with me saying she services whoever she sees first. Several of my colleagues witnessed this interaction and everyone felt it was racially driven, due to me being the only Black/Brown person at the bar. Furthermore, the attitude given was disgusting and completely unnecessary. Due to my experience, I will not be coming back and several of my colleagues won't either. read more

Get the boozy Irish coffee! So good and super fun bar- they have live music but I'm not sure what days. 10/10 recommend read more

Skinny Dennis - Frozen coffee with a floater - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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As I continue on my quest of writing a fabulous taxidermy NY establishment list, I am more than happy to add Skinny Dennis to the list. Where I think some animal was giving me the "hoof" at the bar. Ha! There's also a sweet warthog type creature hanging from the ceiling. Spying on all the intoxicated booze hounds. As many have mentioned..this is the place to find hot nuts, cheap drinks, honky tonk live music and a velvet painting of Willie Nelson. One of my favorite splurge drinks has to be the boozy coffee fr $7! What genius work to make an alcoholic frapp. The only tough part is coming in here on a Saturday afternoon hoping to enjoy all Skinny Dennis has to offer and not finding a spot to park your booty. read more

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Great country bar with Galaga and some shuffleboard/bowling game that I don't know the name of. Free peanuts and you get to throw the shells on the floor like a true country spot. There was live music on Friday. I'm not normally a huge country music fan but I loved this group. Wish I could have gotten their name. It does get obnxiously packed on the weekends though so get there early. The tea comes in a huge mason jar - felt like 2 drinks for the price of one and the frozen coffee is very yummy. read more

Skinny Dennis - On the roof - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have been coming here for years and years, a bit of a respite. Love the owners and have definitely contributed to all of the ventures tenfold. Last night I was charged for several drinks I didn't have and the gal brushed me off when asked about it. A fellow bartender myself I let it be, but it just sucks. I know the neighborhood had developed into jabroni central, but still feels like a bummer to be treated poorly. read more