Inexpensive drinks, super friendly staff, wonderfully salty pretzels 8 chips, and a surprisingly good ambiance and volume for a dive-y bar. I'm a big fan (despite having been there just one thus far), and I can't wait to return. read more

My friend and I were looking for a neighborhood bar to pop in for a quick drink. We walked into Skylark and first off, it smelled amazing. I asked if the smell was a drink, it was! They were brewing hot cider. I started with that and then switched to the amazing draft selection. It was happy hour so well drinks were $4 and all drafts were $1 off the already great prices. Great neighborhood spot. They do have a card minimum for $15 so it's best to have cash. read more

Straightforward, not divey, not fancy just a good place to have in your pocket. Good tunes usually playing. Decent enough beer selection. Summer time sidewalk seating. As Die Hard's Hans Gruber would say "Hit it, again." read more

There's nothing special about this bar but it works for a casual bar night. It's a bit on the divey side, which is not really for my personal liking, but from what I remember the staff was friendly and there was a decent crowd in there. read more

Cool spot. Love the 60's style grandparents decor, including back-lit framed landscape photos. Food was good, and pretty quick (get the Asian sandwich with spicy slaw). Having been in when it's both dead and crowded, we've been impressed with the staff each time. Skylark has made it on our regular rotation with ease. read more

Good Drinks And large Basement style Bar with pinball machines. Chill atmosphere. read more

Who orders Honey Dijon Deviled Eggs at a bar? I do and I'm so glad I did. And we had the Tots with the sauces. Awesome. The service at this joint is not only friendly, but personable. Once upon a time they had Arrested Development Quizzo and it was our introduction to this neighborhood cool spot. I'm going back and I'm gonna WIN! read more

I love Skylark. Makes me feel like I'm back in Michigan...a neighborhood location with friendly bartenders and good deals. It doesn't really get any better than that. read more

Skylark Bar - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The crowd isn't very mixed or lively. (It has Park Slope written all over it). The drink selections aren't terribly interesting. And the food isn't terribly appealing (plus its overpriced). But this place, while new, is solid, and swanky. And the bartenders knew how to keep things interesting. Somehow we came in for two drinks and stayed till 1am. And there is pinball. read more

I've been going to Skylark for all the years now. It's a great place to grab a beer and on a day when one of the more skilled bartenders is there - one of their delicious cocktails. Back in the day they had awesome food. Since getting rid of the pretzels, the food has been less than mediocre, which is a bummer because the food is what always gave this place a one up when trying to decide where to go for a hangout. PROS: beer, liquor, atmosphere, outdoor seating, good place for a small group. CONS: the sandwiches are not good, the chips are full of msg, there are a few bartenders who I would avoid if given the option. read more

Ok, pretty good bar. Not the worst. Could play better music but hey, as the bartender says, just get used to disappointment‍

Casual spot to have a few drinks with friends. The bartenders were responsive and honestly seemed happy to be there which is always nice. Would definitely stop in here again. read more

Nice bar and the bartender there yesterday 11/11 was very cool and attentive.Had a great time and the drinks are very reasonably priced.

This place is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Its laid back with delicious a reasonably priced drinks. Plus, now they have a limited food menu from the Good Fork! Whats not to love? read more

I had been going here regularly for about 3 months (a couple of times a week). I had felt the bartenders were a bit rude - but, what the hell, this is Brooklyn. Then, one night, a Sat. night, I had ordered several drinks, and then, finally, a chicken pesto sandwich - with another round of drinks. Half -way through the sandwich I had gone out for smoke. Before getting up, I placed my half full bottle over my $25.00 and a napkin over my drink - with my half eaten sandwich adjacent to my bottle. When I came back in, my sandwich was gone. I asked for the bartender, who seemed already to know, before I asked, about the sandwich - he described it as having one bite left. To make a simple story more simple - I told him it was the last time he'd ever see me again. His response was, "Good". Mind you, I tip $3.00 a drink. No problem - there are only 20 bars within three blocks. If you are over 40, this may not be the bar for you. Good luck, Skylark! read more

Six friggin' beers in a quiet bar and no buy back? I wouldn't bitch but I've been there on many a busier night and received a complimentary beer. I am not sure what the bar's policy is, but this young lady behind the bar needs a refresher course. read more

My wine tasted off. I told the bar tender I didn't like it and ordered another drink. He still made me pay for the drink I didn't like or want. Like other reviews, the bartenders are rude. They also smell like they've been working hard, making it easy to not order food. read more

Thank god Skylark showed up in Park Slope. I lived a block away from this place for 3 years, when it was Timboos, but would always walk right on by. When the awesome new owners showed up and transformed it into a sweet, chill, bar full of great music and sick lighting and decor (and got rid of the oldhead crowd puking outside at 7 am on my way to work) I decided to stop in. Instantly felt right at home. Awesome bartenders, the best in Park Slope. Awesome atmosphere, the best in Park Slope. You could feel like having a low key night or a hopping weekend party and get the best of both worlds. Shout out to Marisa, Cait, Steven, Julie, Guillermo, and the rest of the awesome, awesome staff. Did I mention this place is awesome? read more

Great spot to grab a beer -- good, local, dive bar, but the bloody mary was AWFUL.

I was only going to give Skylark 4 stars, but then I realized I had absolutely no reason not to give the 5. I came here on a Sunday night, around 11 or 12. It was indeed very relaxing, and felt like going and having a drink with someone's grandfather. They had a nice stack of new board games available, so the boy and I cracked open a fresh Scrabble and relaxed on a leather couch with some beers. My boyfriend was convinced that the Pinball machine was rigged, but I think he's just a sore loser. ;) A welcome addition to the neighborhood, I'll be sure to send my friends here, and bring them here for games! read more

Good local bar. Even better with the Good Fork addition! Finally a place to get food and drinks ( a lot of drinks) without a tv on distracting from conversation and a good time. The decor reminds me of a park slope version of a Williamsburg bar, which it is. Being an ex burger Im glad to see it here in the slope. On the weekends it gets crowded but in the good way .Thats usually when Marissa or Guillermo are bar tending making it a better night. Theres only a few bars in the area we frequent and this is one of them, a bar is only as good as the people who work there. read more

I used to come to this bar when it was full of only old men, and being in my 20's, that wasn't too fun. Since I moved back to the neighborhood 2 years later, I absolutely love what they did with Skylark. Awesome atmosphere, very friendly bartenders, and good drinks. read more

I love this place so much. The bartender, the drinks, the music and just the general vibe of the place is great. And a very cool crowd frequents this place. Oh and they have an arcade game of some sort but I've never paid attention to it... read more

I'm torn. The beer and tater tots were great and the pinball machines in the back were cute, but this place managed to ruin one of the most simple dishes that any diner in the south could fix up in minutes. A tuna melt sandwich should have two characteristics. It should have tuna, and there should be cheese melted on it. When you serve it with cold hunks of cheese, you're not making a tuna melt, you're just giving people a tuna sandwich. We thought ours was just a bad example, till someone else ordered one and got the same bland cold hunks of cheese on theirs as well. It was a pretty dismal sandwich. That being said, if you're just looking for a place to have a nice beer, it's fine. read more

Thanks to Skylark, when I'm in the mood for a hard cider, I have it on ice, thanks to the fabulous bartender here who suggested it. Delicious. This bar has everything I love about bars (fun, friendly, great drinks, great seating) and nothing I don't (music too loud, trying to be trendy, bad drinks.) The 70's decor is fun without being themey and the there are enough different places (couches, bar, tables) to be depending on your mood. It looks like they really love 70's decor- that sailboat hook rug on the wall is fab- instead of just decorating a place. The drinks are solid, the food is yummy and the people are good. New favorite bar. read more

It's a cool bar right in Park Slope...so that alone is something unusual. The bartenders are all fucking rad and they have a good selections and house-made paninis (that are actually really pretty tasty). The beer list has the cheap stuff, as well as some nicer draft choices. I like the fact that they have Genesee Ale cans here, for $3 too. They have board games in the back, and a couple vintage pinball machines. The whole bar has a great look to it...it just feels like a 70's era classy joint, that was frozen in time and brought back to life. read more

horrible service and too much money for the food. I seriously spent 6 dollars for a dollop of Hummus and three crackers. The bartenders are hit and miss- some are sweetie pies and some could care less to be there and want to go home to their cats. If I were in this neighborhood I would go to common wealth - It's got a much better atmosphere, more drink for your buck, and better service! read more

I came here on a Sunday for trivia with some friends and the bar-tender/manager Pat was verbally insulting to me. My girlfriend's not drinking for January so I ordered two non-alcoholic drinks. Pat said my order was "ridiculous" and then started speaking to another customer about me, denigrating what I was ordering. The neighborhood deserves better. read more

I came here on a Sunday night for drinks. It had a relaxed vibe. The music is not too loud so you can have a conversation. They had a cocktail menu and the prices are not bad. I had this drink with basil vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salt rim. The juice was freshly squeezed. I loved it. My friend had an old fashion and he liked it. I would return if in the area. read more

I want to hate this place, since I'm not a fan of Timboo's closing. But, it's a nice bar. It's typical for the kind of bars opening in the neighborhood. The previous review says it all. Maybe it means something that we renovate bars and fill them with decor from the 70s, but I'll leave that for the professionals. Check out the pinball machines in the back. read more

I love this place! My wife and I have been a few times now and it never disappoints. Everything on the menu is great and the environment is oh so swanky... like a version of your rich friends basement in the early 80's (pinball included). The beers on tape are great and the have my favorite small batch whiskey, Templeton Rye. Almost as smooth as the bar itself. =) read more

Pass. Comfortable space, but it stops there. We could've walked away without paying the bill, and the too cool to notice bartenders wouldn't have known. read more

So cozy, so perfect. I love everything about this place -- great drinks, awesome trivia, nice specials, yummy sandwiches and pretzels. It feels like kicking back in a place that's been hosting good times for decades. Sit near the front of the bar during the day, for the nicest view of the fascinating local street-life. read more

Skylark is a comfy, friendly, chill neighborhood bar, where my partner and I love to go. Kate makes the best cosmos, they have decent beers on tap, the staff is sweet and welcoming, the crowd diverse in age, the decor vintage kitch, and the noise level is not too ear-splitting, thank god. The outdoor tables in warmer months are great! We have only one suggestion to make this place pretty much perfect: re-think the food. I mean, tater-tots? Really? When Good Fork was there, they had a beet salad, scallion pancakes, and yummy hummos with chips, all now gone (the current hummos is bland). The pulled pork sandwich and the deviled eggs are good, but they need to add a salad or two, another veg option, and bring back the chili and maybe french onion soup! read more

Have you ever been to your friend's grandmother's house? That is what this felt like, but with sixties-ish music and lots of beer. Oh, I am referring to my friend's grandmother's house in a good way. It looks like this bar furnished their place with a bunch of furniture they found at real flea markets with really old stuff. Their walls are adorned with velvet paintings, weird pictures, some string on nails art, some strange images of cows, and paintings that looked like they were painted by Bob Ross. We were there during the late afternoon on a weekend, and there were 2 bartenders. There are couches and tables everywhere, and even candy dishes with candy in them! There are enough drafts, an open window in the front for people watching, two pinballs, and the cheap beer option if you need it. This place is a winner! read more

Great neighborhood spot. Fairly cheap drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. Bartenders are always nice. Good spot to watch awkward tinder/okcupid moments play out. read more

This bar has a nice lived-in, man-den, college bar kind of feel. We came here the other night to hit up the Good Fork bar menu. The spicy korean pork sandwich reminded me a sloppy joe and was really good. The pancakes with soy were also spot on. read more

It's fine, I guess, and has a couple pinball machines. But, I can't just rate *every* bar out there 3+ stars without admitting a problem.

oh wow. $5.00 Dark and Stormys that are really dark and stormy. Yum, Yum Crowd was eclectic and of varying ages which I certainly like and appreciate. The food is from the The Good Fork and the sweet potato quesadilla was amazing! I will be back to try more of the great food and happy hour specials. read more

Decent bar if you are in the neighborhood. Service is quick and friendly and its not too loud. Perfect spot to catch up with a friend.