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The Canary

4.5 (65 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
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Saasha G.

My new favorite bar! Happy hour u til 8pm and plenty of activities daily. I want to go back for trivia night since it seemed to be well talked about and they have a lot of regulars as we sat at the bar and made friends. The food was really good as well I had nachos and got my chicken and jalapeño on the side since I was sharing with someone who didn't eat meat. The drinks were really good and happy hour margaritas were only 10 bucks!!! The most Irish bar I've ever been too!

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Jillian B.

My husband and I randomly dropped in for brunch and OMG... it was so good! We each got a cocktail (~$13 each) which were delicious. Then we shared 2 entrees, but there were so many items on the menu that looked good. Brunch smashburger - really generous serving, the meat and accompaniments were fantastic with perfectly cooked thick cut bacon. Fries were solid pub fries. Truffle egg and Prosciutto- served on what tasted like housemade English muffin. Prosciutto was perfectly crisp and not too gamey. Eggs had a good level of Truffle but wasn't overpowering. Side salad was refreshing though maybe a little heavier on dressing for our preference. Service was efficient and friendly. Was a relaxed atmosphere, busy but not chaotic. We absolutely plan to return, as their snacks and dinner menus also look really good.

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TLDR; they gave my credit card to someone else, failed to return it, potentially tried to use it, and then called me a "little dick weasel" behind my back. Absolutely terrible business. I went to The Canary in Crown Heights with some friends on Thursday and opened a tab with my credit card. When I went to close my tab, the bartender told me that he had accidentally given my card to another customer and had that customer's card instead. Mistakes happen, so I was initially very understanding about it. I left my name, the last four digits of my card, and my phone number and asked them to contact me if the card was returned. The next day, the person who accidentally received my card found me on Facebook and messaged me directly. He confirmed that he had my card and said he would return it to the bar. I confirmed that was fine and that I would pick it up there. A few days later, he messaged me saying he had dropped the card off at the bar that afternoon. He even referenced the note I had left there. Despite this, the bar never contacted me. Later that night, I received an email showing an attempted transaction on the card at a grocery store near the bar. I'm not going to speculate about who attempted the transaction, but obviously that made the situation much more concerning. I went back to the bar Tuesday and showed them the messages confirming that my card had been dropped off. Initially, they told me they couldn't find it. The manager got involved, apologized, and told me he would look into it. About an hour later, the manager told me and said he had located my card and that I could come pick it up later that night. He gave me his personal number to coordinate the pickup. He also gave me a free beer and a burger so vibes were good for now. And then, while texting me to coordinate picking up the card, the manager accidentally sent me a message intended for one of his employees referring to me as a "little dick weasel." (See attached screenshot) At that point, I was over it. I canceled the card and have absolutely no interest in ever returning to this establishment. Mistakes can happen, that's fine we're all human. But the way this situation was handled was incredibly unprofessional, disrespectful, and frankly embarrassing for a business. Never go here!

Olivia N.

Overall rating: 4.5 Wow I didn't know this place existed, must be new since I've moved out of the area. Very popular & my lower rating is driven by feeling like I was in Manhattan. Sigh. I was missing any form of culture. I ordered the wings which were delicious and yeah, I'll come back if I'm craving. I can't tell if they play folk music which would be cool. I found myself coming during trivia night so it was packed, but the bartenders were really nice.

Dwayne W.

Just what the neighborhood needed! This is the ultimate in Irish pubs . With some actual employees from the emerald isle. The Buffalo wings are the best in the area and you have to try the burger and fries. It has just the right lighting to make a night out with spouse or just friends and if you get there before 8pm you might get a seat at the bar . My wife came here and played trivia along with my mother in law. What a treat .

Sacheen V.

Best mojitos! So refreshing and delightful. Also had the pretzels with the different dips. Devoured it and forgot to get a picture - by the time I remembered it was too late. Super yummy. We ate outside during the block party and what a time. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. Would definitely return to try a few other items on the menu.

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Drew W.

This is my neighborhood bar. When I think to myself "I want a drink," this is where I think to go to. The bartenders here are cool and very talented. I'm bad with names, but the French bartender makers custom drinks and can speak to any palate. The food is high quality, especially for a pub environment. I've had the truffle cheese steak and the pretzel. Both were outstanding. The happy hour is a sweet deal, especially for Franklin avenue.

Nia C.

Went with my family, perfect for adults or adults with children! Has a bar and kitchen. I had a cheeseburger and Guinness on draft. Great service, will be back!

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Andrew D.

The Canary is a cozy neighborhood bar located in Crown Heights. It was a nice place to enjoy a cold beer and some good food after a picnic in Prospect Park. Service was friendly and accommodating. I sprained my ankle and was wearing a medical boot so the server immediately asked if we wanted a table in the back-that was really nice. They have a good selection of beers on draft including several local options. The smash burger was juicy, flavorful and came with a good portion of thick cut fries. The fish 'n chops were also tasty. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. Cheers!!

Brenda D.

Celebrated my birthday here and we ended up staying the entire night instead of going to a second place, like we had agreed to. Although our food was delayed, it was reaaally good, and our drinks were coming fast. Really loved the vibe of this place, and they were also playing great music!

Chloe C.

Awesome happy hour and great espresso martini. Vibes are impeccable. Haven't tried the food yet, but looking forward to it.

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Maggie T.

The Canary is a great addition to the neighborhood! We came here for happy hour and had a nice time. They have great happy hour deals ($10 signature cocktails and $6 well drinks and select wine). I got the watermelon drugstore and the gardener's gimlet and both were tasty and a great value. We also ordered the pretzel, and although it was delicious and seemed freshly made, it was smaller than we were expecting for the price. Happy hour usually goes until 8pm on weeknights, but it goes until 9pm on Wednesdays. I was surprised at how busy it gets on weeknights! They also have trivia on Mondays and taco Tuesdays.

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Phy L.

A time was had , it's definitely a small cozy bar. Our server was amazing , I had the Philly cheese sandwich I believe it was . It was so good !, I highly recommend!. I didn't give a 5 star due to it being so tightly cramped for our party of 5.

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Great place to watch a game. Decent food, great atmosphere, just standard pub fare. Perfect for early Sunday games

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Delicious fries nice ambience a little crowded and no place to sit on trivia night during happy hour but it's a nice place. I will go back.

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