My friends had a going away party here a little before Halloween. It was a gorgeous day and we were out back using the patio/backyard area. You can bring your own food since they don't have any, we ordered pizza. Bar drinks were good. The staff were constantly cleaning up behind everyone and making sure things were tended to. I would definitely recommend this place for large gatherings when the backyard patio is open (very spacious too). read more

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Cute, spacious bar and good drinks and friendly staff! Good space to come with friends as they have spacious back booths and a garden in the back. read more

Reasonably priced tasty drinks in a cozy classic American "inn", chill bouncer, fast service. Has the kind of vibe one naively expects the bar around the corner from Firestone in Princeton would have but does not. Got the mango margarita, berry mazcalita and paloma. All great, preference in that order. read more

I've been here more than a few times. Usually a stop in my personal makeshift bar crawl. Lol. It's a neighbor spot with pretty decent cocktails that makes for an even better night. I usually sit at the bar, but they have a few high top tablestables in the front and regular seating in the back. The bartenders are great, so what more do you need? Music...and they have that too. Lol! Drop by...you'll like it. read more

What is wrong with this place? We showed up as a group of 40-somethings, celebrating, and the NYPD-acting bouncer wouldn't let our 41 year-old-friend in ... because she didn't have her physical ID. Horrible vibes, horrible way to run a bar. Fuck this place. read more

We were in the area & this place was one of our stops, we came & sat right in the front area by the door. Drinks we tried a few different beers they were good, decent selection. A nice summer ale is always a good choice since they tend to be on the lighter side, although the different flavors & ciders can also be very good. Cool vide here, nice music & atmosphere we enjoyed our drinks & time. read more

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Came here to meet up with a buddy for an impromptu late night drink. They have a mix of different cocktails and beers. Chill atmosphere! read more

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Amazing spot! The vibe was on point, the prices are solid, and the drinks... amazing! Three of us were walking by and came on a whim. We asked Ty to make us a surprise. He asked a few questions and made up two drinks on the spot and recommended a beer. He was 3 for 3! Makes me wish I lived in the area because this kind of bar is very hard to find. PS I only had one sip so far, so this review is issued with a 95% sound mind... read more

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My favorite bar on Franklin Ave from when I lived nearby. The Crown Inn is long, dark, and has a great vibe. There's a bouncer at peak times but they've always been friendly. The space is narrow with the bar itself dominating the space, however there's a bit of room up front and in the back to chill. Music is loud but not overwhelming. Beer list is very good for a dive bar. Nothing crazy mind you--this isn't a true beer bar--however if you're big into craft beer there will be some legit options. Crowd is a good mix reflecting the neighborhood, perhaps with less hipster types (a big plus). Bartenders are friendly, mixed drinks have been good the few times I've gotten them, and prices are reasonable. Definitely a worthwhile late night spot even if it isn't going to rock your world--sometimes that's all you need. read more

Great spot that was absolutely a gem of a find during a time that it is hard to find a hole in the wall that actually is a GREAT place to chill and partake in friendly conversation with excellent libations. read more

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Cool bar with a nice outside area. No pretentions, just a simple, chill bar. Good Good.

Cozy, fun neighborhood bar with lots of great beer and cocktail options. My coworkers came here for drinks and enjoyed the chill atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely come back especially when the weather warms up to sit in the big backyard area. read more

5 stars for the drink and bartender but 1 star for the owners unsanitary dog in the bar, behind the bar! Listen dog lovers...I love dogs, but around food and drinks and no consideration for other is getting out of control. I am allergic to dogs and can manage if I take a benadryl but I don't expect a huge furry long hair dog to be in a bar at 11pm at night. It would have been nice to have been warned or given a choice before ordering...the dog was a nasty surprise behind the bar that made me ill! read more

Love love love this neighborhood bar. The coziest ambience, our go to spot to stop for drinks on the way to Prospect Park in the summertime. The backyard is so peaceful and quiet for reading or catching up with a friend. And at night - the joint gets poppin. Dark moody lighting and really intimate vibes. And they make a mean Aperol spritz read more

Crown Inn is the local watering hole where you can either chill out with a drink or amp up on Friday/Saturday night. That being said, I adore this place. It's cozy and has a great ambiance, perfect for first dates *wink wink* or simply catching up with friends. This is really useless and silly maybe, but I love that they have hooks for coats pretty much everywhere. So get comfy and tip your bartending staff! read more

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Late dive or perfect night? The Crown Inn is one of those magical places that stays open way too late but is unexpectedly between two places. Yes, the prices are of a dive bar. The expectation is that of a dive bar. But it's not scummy, crummy, or nasty in any way. It's "nice" in the way a generous pour of mescal is with a freshly cut orange. I wish we had a place like this in D.C. read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE. Music: fan of old school chill hip hop. this your establishment. it leaves enough sound to continue your conversation. The establishment: really relaxing, candles everywhere. lights super dim. For such a small bar it seats more than enough. there are no tvs, however they have projectors (I've never seen them down tho) The have an outdoor patio that is just as intimate as the inside. they don't serve food but you're more than welcome to bring your own. I think it's a perfect place for someone with a chill state of mind or for someone who feels like they need to just get away from reality. The Drinks: I can't offer much in this department mainly because I drink whiskey 75% of the time. and then there's beer. they offer so many options. happy hour beer is rotating and they're are always good. read more

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Hey there! The drinks are great. The Crown Inn looks like just about nothing from the outside but inside is good vibes and a good time. Albeit you need to be in good company . Crown has a simple approach to pleasing their patrons serve up a good cocktail or decent beer. read more

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Another example of how the "owners" have zero clue who comes and goes. If you're visiting the museum and the gardens AND want an authentic chill spot. Be patient and go a few subway stations and hit up park slope. I happened to observe the stupid and typical thing that bars like this do. What happened to the bartenders that got a 5 star rating before this nonsense I happen to observe.... hmmm are you going to email me and yelp to have a honest straight up observation of a former awesome spot with former awesome bartenders and change or delete my comments? Here's the deal... The annoying crowd - usually are past grand army plaza. Which is exactly the vibe and mood you'll be in for this place. Again, observing foolish behavior and insulting behavior towards people that hey ... look different than the posers hanging here deserve to be trolled. Watching the bartender not be nice for what cuz someone might have gotten sick afternoon drinking a glass of seltzer as I saw you serve? Maybe a call to 311 and the nyc health department would wake you up and wonder why someone who was fine started to feel terrible after you severed a drink. Lulz. Typical of shitty NYC BARS. read more

Cool New York bar with an interesting mix of oldie but goodie music. The bartenders are friendly, attentive, and make drinks in a timely manner. We weren't offered menus or food items or told of any specials, but we had already eaten dinner so weren't hungry for food. We wanted libations! My friend ordered a beer and I ordered a Moscow mule, and the total came to $17. We did not receive a receipt so I am not sure the breakdown of the cost, but it seems reasonable for a New York bar. The bar has seats for a good 12-15 people. There are also tables and little nooks for intimate seating. The bathroom is not labeled and not intuitive. It's just an unmarked door on the left side past the bar. There is graffiti throughout the walls inside of the bathroom, which is a shame because the rest of the bar is unsullied. Great place for a postdinner drink (or two or three). read more

This place is really cute and the drinks are tasty at a responsible price!!! Its a nice size space with a huge bar a seating. Its not to bright and the music was ok. The bartenders were nice and made me a stiff one yesssss thank gawd!!!! This place is in my hood so I will definitely be back for tipsy fun!!!! read more

The Crown Inn has all you can ask for in a neighborhood bar. Great prices? Check! Drafts are $6-7, and cocktails are $9-11. Great drink selection? Check! They have about 12 beers on tap, and both drafts and cocktails rotate regularly. Great HH? Check! Every day from opening to 8pm; $2 off 16 oz drafts, plus cocktail specials. Great bartenders? Check! Some of the nicest bartenders I've ever met; friendly, fast, accommodating. Nice backyard for outdoor drinking? Check that too! So, why the 3 star rating, then? It's mainly the people who like to come here in the evening. It can get uncomfortably crowded during weekend evenings, and the fact that the area in front of the bar is very narrow makes things awkwardly difficult: if you're trying to get a drink you have to constantly battle with people going in and out of the bathroom, and people just moving around the bar. Frustrating. The backyard is potentially nice and relaxing. It also has an elevated area for smokers. Unfortunately nobody cares and people smoke all over the backyard, even in front of the No Smoking signs. They also litter the floor with cigarette butts. If you're a smoker you'll love it; if, like me, you prefer not to inhale passive smoke while trying to enjoy some fresh air, you'll hate it. I'll keep enjoying The Crown Inn for weekday HH. For everything else, I prefer other bars in the neighborhood. read more

The Crown Inn is now open on Franklin Avenue! With beautiful dark wood and candle light this warm and inviting bar was the perfect place for us to stop for our last drink of the night. The cocktail menu isnt ready yet and I had to pick from the recipe cards, but the beer selection on tap was pretty stellar. Yet I ordered off one of the cards. My drink was way to strong and I probably wont order cocktails again, or at least till they have an actual menu (give them time) but sit and have a beer I will be back for! Can't wait till they have yummys to put in my mouth as well (coming soon) read more

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Stopped in to grab a quick drink with friends. What was supposed to be 1 quick drink turned into 3 long drinks. We got there at 1:30pm on the Friday after thanksgiving. The bar was completely empty and we were the only patrons there for about an hour. This gave us an opportunity to chat with our bartender, Wolf. He was patient and attentive to ensure that he prepared our drinks as we wanted. My friend ordered an old fashioned and once he finished the drink, he realized they ran out of maraschino cherries. Wolf felt so badly about providing an incomplete cocktail so he went on the hunt for cherries and 2 minutes later, he came back holding a large can of cherries. He really went above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with out orders. The great service and well prepared cocktails will have me returning. read more

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This bar is affectionately known as a hookup bar, so I learned. It definitely caters towards that vibe. It's very dimly lit and perfect for slurred words and drunk kisses in the dark while sipping well made and reasonably priced cocktails. The bartender makes a good old fashioned on a Saturday night. The scene is full of those hipsters turned yuppies who have pretty much overrun the commercial strip that is Franklin Avenue. I guess I can count myself as apart of that crowd I suppose. *shrugs* Get a seat in the window and watch how quickly life can change on the street if there's space. It can get quite crowded in here quite quickly on a Saturday night. The bar seemed to be reserved for friends of the bartender who want to chat all night. read more

If you like beer, whiskey and gin, this is the bar for you. I order the East Indian Summer and it was very good with the bitter tangerine taste added to it. My friend was celebrating her birthday. She loved it here. I didn't not particularly care much for this place. It's reminiscent of every new bar that's opening up in Brooklyn. Dimly lit, the same craft beers ANS whiskey being sold with boring music played in the background. I wouldn't come back here for any drinks, but if you're into beer, you'll definitely like it. read more

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This is such a fun bar near prospect park. It's open air and has a patio in the back and a decent happy hour ($7 beer and $8 wine). I would definitely come back for the happy hour (because it's until 8pm). The only negative was that the bartenders were kind of indifferent - not rude, but not nice either. read more

Great for local and romantic atmosphere. It has great dark wood and bartenders that are willing to experiment with your drinks. However, it is always busy and can be loud since it is a bar. When crowded at the front entrance, try the back. There are seats in the back past the bar and bathrooms. This place is great for romantic ambiance plus it has an outdoor space that's open in better weather. read more

Five stars for the bar: dark and cozy, with a great tap list at reasonable prices ($6-8 with 16 and 8 oz offerings), and some great cocktails (my fiancée loved the Amande). Plenty of seating, including some booths that can fit decent size groups toward the back. The bartenders were super friendly as well. Zero stars for the random girl who came out of nowhere tonight, took my picture, and said "get used to seeing gay people" or something like that. I'm not sure if you confused me for someone else (I have problems but homophobia isn't one of them) but that was super weird and you seem like you have some issues -- I hope you get some help. read more

What's not to love about The Crown Inn? At this point, it's as much a part of Crown Heights as Franklin Ave. Bartenders are friendly and tend to be a part of the neighborhood. Drinks are solid and not overpriced. And the beer selection is on point. The negative reviews that I've read tend to say more about the reviewer than the bar. It's def one of the quintessential neighborhood bars, which is to say that it's a place to leave your entitlement at the door. read more

Love this bar. Very chill and great backyard. I am mostly writing a review to provide an update on food during COVID. Like other bars, Crown Inn is required to make you buy food with any alcoholic drinks. They offer five options for $3 each - spanakopita, vegan samosas, olives, baklava, and dolma. We tried 3 out of 5 snacks and were impressed by all. A reasonably priced, tasty way to adhere to the rules. Drinks were good too, of course! read more

This place was one of the first og 4am places to go to. There was a time when this place and like 3 other places stayed open til 4am everyday. Now there are quite a few other places that compete but this place is still awesome. Great whiskey selection, dope beers, and even awesome Amaros to choose from. Cool backyard. This place usually gets a pretty mixed crowd. read more

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Four stars because I like the set-up of the backyard, not sure about the rest. My only visits here have been during covid. Mixed drinks were decent. It's a classic dive bar and had the dark lighting and weird smell to go with it. read more

I've been twice and both times were relaxed and a cozy vibe. I prefer this bar amongst the others on this strip. Drinks are standard price and the bar itself is spacious and cozy. Lots of room for groups or a table for two or comfortable bar seating. The cocktails are well mixed and smooth, not too boozy but nice enough. The music varies and always seems to be a good mix. I'll definitely be back for a relaxed night and nice drink read more

This is my favorite bar in the neighborhood! Everyone who works here is so sweet and the owner is one of the nicest, coolest people ever. I've been coming here for years and can't wait til quarantine is over and I can be back inside singing along to all my favorite songs, getting perfectly mixed drinks from wonderful people. In the mean time, they have an excellent setup that is Covid-friendly and makes walking up and ordering a drink feel almost normal :) read more

Love this spot very much. However when I come in and see a dog on the bar. I have issues. I know people love their dogs but we have to think about other people that are there. It's unsanitary and not good especially if I want to eat in there. read more

Relaxed and enjoyed some drinks with friends at The Crown Inn on Saturday night. They have a solid draft beer list to go along with their full bar, and two distinct areas for different moods. Quality: I really appreciated the beer list at The Crown Inn. Too many bars fail to find the middle ground. Either they had tons of unique beer choices, mostly in bottles, or they stick with a small set of standard cheap beers. Here they had a good set of local beer options, that offered some variety, but limited enough to still allow for the normal bar flow. During my visit I had an Imperial IPA and a Blueberry Sour. Two solid beers from NYC breweries that really showed how easy it is for bars to offer something extra. Quantity: Drafts of the local craft beers were a bit smaller than usual. Value: $8-$10 for Draft Beers. Ambiance: The Crown Inn is a bar located on Franklin Ave in Brooklyn. It has some dive bar characteristics, but is still pretty nice. The inside area that houses the bar and several tables was packed. The music was good, but too loud to keep up a conversation, so we moved outside. Behind the bar is a patio area with several tables, split into a smoking and non-smoking areas. The music only made it outside when the door opened, allowing guests on the patio to unwind as they sipped on their drinks. Crowd: The bar was very busy on Saturday night. There were two drastically different vibes with inside being lively and loud, while the outdoor patio was relaxed and chill. Service: The bartenders were excellent. With a loud and busy bar, they immediately recognized when guests needed a drink. Parking: Very limited street parking in the area. read more

I was invited to this establishment by a few fellow Yelpers. The ambiance was cool. The crowd was not pretentious by all means. The drinks were reasonable price and they offer happy hour as well. Food is available all though I did not order any. Plenty of seating aside from the bar area. We sat in a small section reserved in the back. The music was good I must say I enjoyed myself. For those worried about safety, which was not my concern, there is a nice bouncer out front who checks you ID to keep away those under age drinkers. read more

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The Crown Inn is a great spot to get a drink and hangout with friends. They always have great music, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Never a bad crowd and one of my favorite bars in NYC. They have a wide selection of drinks and the bartenders are very attentive. The prices are reasonable, but I always come back because I've enjoyed the times I've had while coming. I've had some of the best conversations here, which is hard to say realistically at most bars. If you're in the area and want a solid spot, come by and bring your friends. Thumbs up! read more

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I've been slowly trying every place on Franklin street. Like the bar. The back patio was awesome. Wish they had snacks. You do need to be a little direct at the bar to get someone's attention but I ordered tequila and the pour was more than generous. I would come back. read more