I came here with a friend on a Thursday night around 6pm. Almost the entire bar is occupied by arm chairs and couches; it's incredibly cozy. Great vibe and would 100% come back. Four stars rather than five because I ordered an Athletic on draft, and it was incredibly flat. read more

Super cute Irish pub that really feels authentic--especially for Williamsburg. The atmosphere was great and had that cozy, traditional pub vibe. The bartender was super kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

The Craic - The Snug private dining booth - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stumbled upon this gem looking for a quick drink before dinner. Amazing, cozy vibes that can also accommodate a medium sized group. Love that HH is available. Service was fast and efficient, what not to love? I'll definitely be back. read more

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Held my birthday party there this past weekend and everything was amazing! People loved the venue and have been talking about it a ton! It was wonderful to have an entire (super cute) space, own bar and bathroom, and the drinks were delicious. And the entire event process was seamless. Highly recommend for your next event! read more

This is not a safe environment. Over the weekend, my friend and I were already inside The Craic and preparing to leave after last call when we were physically handled by a bouncer while waiting to call our Uber. We were not being disruptive and did not want to wait outside in the cold (other patrons were still allowed to remain inside at this time). Physical force was used while we were actively preparing to leave and waiting for our ride. At no point were we asked to leave prior to physical contact. When I tried to report the incident, the bartender refused to provide a manager's name or the bouncer's name. I was then physically pushed out again, and we were threatened with trespassing, despite witnesses being present and inside. We made multiple attempts to contact management afterward and have yet to receive any response about how this will be addressed. An owner even scheduled a time to speak with me and did not show up. The official Instagram has now blocked me too. The lack of accountability and response to a serious safety issue is concerning. I'm sharing this so others can make informed decisions before visiting. read more

An amazing space! So big and open and tons of TVs. Great selection of beers- I always know I can get a magners here and ownership is top notch. Awesome ambiance for game day or an afternoon pint. We will be back! read more

I have no notes for these guys. Absolutely amazing bar through and through. My fiance and I had our engagement party in the private event space and it was perfect. Fantastic service and great drinks. I cannot recommend it enough. Shoutout to Michelle for helping organize!! read more

I am here for the happy hour, and our group of friends love the vibe here. The bar has dim light and lots of cool seating area. I would recommend grabbing mock tails here during happy hour. It is perfect spot if you re looking for a bar to catching up with friends but not too crowded by young college crowd. I have not tried the food here so I can't comment on it. read more

The Craic balances flavors perfectly. Their flavor profiles are distinctive. No hidden costs will affect your final price. The staff offered adequate care. This spot provided an excellent experience. read more

Popped in here for a drink after dinner. If you're in your 20s and really looking to hang, this is probably a great spot. But if you're not, it's a lot. Super crowded the early Saturday night we were there and a bit difficult to get the attention of the bartender, fine. The drinks themselves are fairly pricey for a neighborhood bar, which was surprising. We caught the tail end of live music, which could have been good had we gotten there earlier. What was confusing was the use of the space, as everyone really crowds towards the bar but there is a good amount of space near the tables. Not sure I necessarily need to go back? read more

Absolutely outstanding by all standards. Their dishes need improvement. Team - excellent - welcoming and attentive. The waitstaff was attentive and the setting was perfect. The uniqueness of this restaurant is striking. read more

The Craic was the perfect venue to host our engagement party. The back room is an awesome space for an event and the staff was super helpful organizing the day. Our family and friends loved it! read more

The flavors were perfectly balanced! Their employees demonstrate sincere hospitality. The food is amazing and the portions are great. This restaurant creates culinary perfection. This restaurant has a comfortable ambiance. read more

This place delivers food worth the cost, people who seem to care, and a spot that's perfectly positioned. My food showed impressive flavor development. Friends help justify the price point here. Their staff accommodated requests, provided help and showed cordiality. This spot is outstanding and will be in my regular rotation. read more

I went with friends to try the Craic and we had a fantastic time food was delicious and the atmosphere was super. Would definitely recommend this pub for a great night out read more

The atmosphere and ambiance here is lively! I come here pretty often whenever I'm in the area. It's perfect for hanging out with friends, and there's often live music or a band playing, which is a plus!However, it can get crowded quickly. It's a unique spot with a decent whiskey selection. read more

Epic, friendly, generous, comfortable, low key. They know how to build a proper Guinness and that's about all I'm looking for. read more

The Craic - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a great atmosphere if you love having your unfinished drinks poured out! No worries your 25% tip goes to perfect use as the bartenders take 15% of your drink away from you! It's sooooo fun. Even if you go on night where there's too many f***ing people to stand, they will still dump your drinks out! read more

Maybe I've been watching too many early oughts sitcoms, but this is exactly what I picture when I picture a classic NYC neighborhood bar. There are groups of boisterous drinkers who are chatting with each other and the bartenders, plenty of cozy seating both indoor and outdoor, and live music. We ordered espresso martinis, which were simple and incredibly delicious. Definitely a great spot for all occasions any time you're near McCarren. read more

A great find! Feels a little speakeasy ish because it's in the basement and there in nice seating, but definitely gets more rowdy. I've had the espresso martini and loved it every time! The bartenders are always very nice and there is usually an attractive Irish crowd. read more

The Craic - Espresso martini - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Is it a bar? Is it a club? Is it an underground after hours venue? All I know is it's an Irish bar (pronounced "The Crack") that plays amazing music with Irish bartenders who make delicious drinks. Absolutely immaculate vibes. Whether you're on a date, itching for a post-work midweek beer, or looking to get weird (see below)- make sure to check out the crack! read more

The Craic - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

5 stars goes to the coolest bartender from Scotland! Man this cat laid some Guinness knowledge on me, afterwards I felt like Keanu in The Matrix: "I know Kung Fu" I walk into an empty pub at noon on Saturday. I say to the bartender, I see a Guinness tap calling me, lets do this. He starts telling me why The Craic has the best Guinness pour in Brooklyn 1 - The line to the tap has to be close. The longer it is, then it loses its effervescence. Think of the "Devils Cut", it can't be too long 2 - The actual pint glass. He showed me the dimple in a proper glass. When the Guinness hits the dimple, it creates a proper foam and balance. The American glasses have the a weird dimple and the shape is also wrong. America down for the count?? Dang. 3 - Temperature. If can't be too cold or the beer gets funky. I was going to ask to taste everything but instead I chill. I said this location is pretty much the hipster hive, I bet your best seller is IPAs. He says, sadly they are but real folks drinking Guinness know the real deal. Now we start talking Scotch. I ask him some of his favorites, he told me and I would have guessed differently for this guy. The Craic also has a varied selection of good blends of Scotches. If I lived closed to The Craic, I'd be here everyday. Sadly, I live in the burbs and I wanted to drink a pint and be on my way. If you want to drink a seriously good Guinness pint or any beer, you need to check out The Craic. And PS - these non Elite Yelpers giving one star reviews?? Yeah... they must have ran out of IPAs. It's the real deal, trust me read more

The Craic - Getting an education on proper Guinness pours and glassware - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Don't bring politics into your live shows. The singer you hired did not need to make people feel uncomfortable. Not what I'm looking for from a night out read more

Fun little Irish pub! I enjoyed my recent stop in this hidden basement gem. Toward the evening there was really nice live music. The place has a very comfortable pub feeling with several couches and comfy chairs. The Irish bartender was very friendly and attentive. This made it more fun! Overall great experience read more

Excellent all around, can't wait to come back! Very kind staff. Might become a go-to rainy cozy evening spot. The website isn't always up to date but really doesn't matter. read more

I would rate the Craic four and a half stars. The bar has an outstanding whiskey selection. It one of the most impressive yet humble selections I've seen with around 40 to 50 options. The options are all moderately priced. There aren't any $50 or $100 glasses; the most expensive glasses peak around $20. They have various Irish whiskeys, scotches, and bourbons. There is some entertainment too including TVs, darts, and a billiards table. They are some lounging areas with some super comfortable couches. All in all, it's a homey and down to earth bar. I'll definitely be back! read more

Came here on a Wednesday night before an event. The bar was empty and quiet. Would be great for groups for casual hanging out, or to grab drinks before heading home or elsewhere. Food was eh (chicken tenders), but the Guinness was properly creamy and cold. read more

This is one of my usual spots and I love it. It's so beautiful inside, it never gets overly crowded, and is comfortable. Great spot to hang with a book or even do some work because they have free WiFi. If you want to sit outside they have beautiful cabanas that are so ornate it feels like you're sitting inside the bar in a little snug. They also have great nachos. read more

This place is really nice! They have large enough tables if you have a bigger group and a nice bar if it's just you and a friend or S/O. I sat at the bar after the kitchen was closed so it was just bar service and i had an amazing time! The bartenders are super friendly and talkative and man they make an AMAZING watermelon margarita ! Would 100% visit again and bring visiting friends and family! I noted some reviews discussing their interaction with POC but I had no such experiences and highly recommend this place! read more

What a cozy, comfortable, and lovely space. I loved this bar. I enjoyed a well poured Guinness and friendly conversation with the bar tender. We caught it when it was quiet which was nice and allowed my friend and I to linger and enjoy catching up with each other. If I lived in the neighborhood this would be my bar. Slàinte read more

This place is absolutely awesome!! If you want to hangout where ppl don't give an f about who you are and how you dance, this is the place for you. Heads up though definitely a young hipster crowd. Great vibes, good music, highly recommend for a fun night out read more

A nice below ground space with windows so you can see into the street with a pretty spectacular list of Scottish single malt whisky choices. Yea, yea, I know, other countries make single malts. Not like Scotland my friend. Settled in with a friend for a nice pre-dinner malt + beer on tap (two Scottish beers I'd never tried) including an Isle of Skye beer and another, Innis & Gunn, a sweet malty beer that was quite to my liking and pair nice with a 10 year. Bruichladdich. My friend had the Aberlour a'Bunadh. Two malts as different as can be yet both delightful. Dark space, nice bartender, sparse crowd for a Wednesday evening. A solo guitar player that was actually pretty decent fired up about the time we departed. Finger sandwiches came out about the time he started playing. Cucumber and cheese--well, knock us out! Weeeeee. Heh. Nice space. No pretense, relaxed, easy-going. If I lived in the area I'd clearly be a regular. Scotland's single malt whisky. Have it sparingly in small doses. It's a good thing. read more

The Craic - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We were parched and on a mission to hit up the vintage stores of Brooklyn. My Scottish friend and I basically seen the word Craic and decided it was time for some and a beer. The vibe is chill and I liked the decor, fancy sofas, a nice fireplace, open concept and a long bar. It was really quiet when we went in and sat at the bar. We had good chat with the Irish bartender after I made my friend ask him what the craic was (my humor is shite but we both laughed). Decent variety of beer available and a good pitstop for us. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I came in with a group of friends when it was fairly dead. The bartender (and Him alone) has an issue with me wearing a crop top that went right above my belly button, and asked me to leave. Fuck homophobia in 2018, I don't give people like this my money, boop. How is this highly unacceptable and warrants getting kicked out? They don't support queer people. read more

The Craic - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

RACIST! one of those for whites only establishments. Definitely not for black people. I went there with a few of my white friends and I noticed every time I went to the bathroom the some guy who worked there (maybe the manager) kept following me to the bathroom. At first I didn't realize it but the last time he introduced himself, said he was working there for 6 years, watched me use the bathroom, (held the door open and everything) and when I left the bathroom, he walked out too. Then he tells me "this isn't my first rodeo" and implies that I'm either there to do something malicious or scandalous. Meanwhile the white people there do coke and other drugs in the bathroom all night and nobody ever stops them. Then this guy proceeds to follow me back to my seat and whispers something to the bar tender and leaves. The next time I went to the bathroom the Bartender then follows me to the bathroom. I figure ok maybe he has to use that bathroom too, but no. He follows me to the bathroom and when I used the bathroom and leave, he also leaves. Never used the bathroom. It was very clear that I was not wanted. I looked like everyone else in there (dress wise), carried my self with more decorum than anyone in there, I didn't do any drugs, and the only thing different from me and the other customers was my skin color. It's a sad thing that we are still dealing with these types of establishments in 2023. Very disgusted and never going back. read more

A place we've all passed by a million times on our way to/from McCarren Park and looked inside at the hip interior. I finally stopped in, and then I stopped in again, and again, and again. Good vibes in this Williamsburg staple and omfg that watermelon margarita. Owner is a super nice Irish guy. The place is so packed with Irish people on a weekend night that you feel like you're in Dublin. Favorite local spot for a chill drink on a weekday and to turn up with the Irish folk on a Friday night. read more

This was a cool bar, had a really fun time here. Some of the sitting spots are very cozy making the overall atmosphere of the place highly enjoyable & cozy while maintaing a higher class presence all at the same time. Come here of you're fresh out of work and need a solid cocktail to wind down. There's lots of books to check out and even some games like pool to play with friends. Coming here made the night much better than if we were to go some other bar. Thanks for the rec Ellie :) read more

The Craic - Shots on shots - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had two nice beers with a very friendly bartender. There was live music and lots of comfy couches and seating to get familiar with!

I live in the neighborhood so I've been here a few times. It's generally fine, convenient, and a good whiskey selection, though I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Tonight I was pretty horrified as I walked by though, and saw that while we're in the midst of and most crucial week of a global pandemic with social distancing and quarantine being urged, and restaurant/bars allowed to operate only at 50 percent capacity, this place was full to the brim with throngs of people totally smushed together on the dance floor and bar. This was definitely not 50 percent capacity. I know businesses are struggling right now, and my industry is suffering as well--I've lost almost all my work this month so I get it. But this is completely irresponsible and stupid in the face of what is going on right now. They should be shut down for allowing it to be this crowded. Putting people at risk is not worth squeezing some money out in this period. They also have some health violations on Yelp so I guess it's not shocking that they don't care! Shame on the owners/management/whatever. read more

Awesome decor and ambiance. Super nice and cool bartender. Ridiculously good drinks! And cool Irish chips.