The Gate is a true neighborhood staple. They've been open for 25+ years! The beer selection is always excellent, and I love that they regularly have Wolffer's Rosé Cider on tap. It's across the street from a lovely park. The patio is perfect on a sunny day, and the inside has a cozy vibe that makes it just as inviting in the colder months. They don't serve food, but there are plenty of great nearby spots to grab something and bring it in (pizza, anyone?). My only wish is that they opened a little earlier on weekends because it's one of my favorite places to relax. read more

The Gate - Cider, outdoor seating - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Waited at an empty bar for 10 minutes before being spoken to. Lit a cigarette on the patio and told we couldn't smoke. No problem, my friend humbly went to the street to put it out but on sitting back down accidentally still had a bit of the smoke lit. Before even realizing and being able to fully put it out the bartender saw the lit end and immediately lunged at her (5'2 young woman vs old man bartender) and aggressively grabbed it to toss it away, making a dramatic and honestly alarming, overly physical scene for two young women looking for no trouble at all. It all happened so fast. It was a lot. Just bad vibes. :-( Don't come here if you're a young woman! read more

Cool bar with a great vibe, but the bartenders are impressively snobby and unwelcoming. At times. Eh

Great spot on 5th avenue which you think would make the ownership feel lucky that they close the street off ending means they have business. The band outside has nothing to do with The Gate but affords them a large clientele. Rude bartender doesn't speak to you. Condescending. But when a regular walked in -he was friendly. I think he figured I was another Brooklyn transplant which I'm not but even if I were, aren't they the people tipping him? Another man maybe an owner told us we had more outside "drinks" than their drinks and to order more after we'd just finished our second round and the outside drinks he spoke of were from the yoghurt shop. Everyone brings outside food in bc the gate doesn't have food. A few tables had whole pizzas! It didn't make sense that he singled us out. He didn't need to shame us or be rude but it seems that this behavior is top down so unfortunate they're all rude. Shout out to Porter. An amazingly kind and nice staff member there -sad we won't see her again even though we live a block away we will walk farther to be treated kindly. read more

I'm surprised that this place has a few negative reviews. My bf and I stopped inside for a drink on a Saturday night and had a great time. Dark, speakeasy and chill vibes inside with the game playing in the background. It was actually very cool inside and big with a decent amount of seating. Only one bartender working and he was generous with the liquor in every drink he made. Good vibes and a place I'd hit up again if I were in the area! read more

The Gate - a glass of lemonade next to a glass of lemonade - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Gate is Park Slope's perfect local pub. Bonus points if you score an outdoor seat for a long, warm summer afternoon. read more

The Gate - Exterior art - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A neighborhood staple! A day or night at the gate is a guaranteed good time. Always a good crowd, nice staff, and all around good vibes. They don't serve food but they'll allow you to bring your food inside, just clean up after yourself. The outdoor patio is super cute and during the summer, it's always busy and fun. read more

This spot is cornerstone in Park Slope, it has been around long enough to survive a pandemic. Great tap selection, and obvious staples for a great bar in terms of liquor selections. I've attended parties here thrown by the NY Cyclones, different NY breweries, Blue Ribbon(RIP). Outdoor seating in the front or their backyard for now. Huge Gate in the front, you can't miss it. read more

The Gate - Holiday - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time customer. Great drinks, great service from Ed. treated us like family, let us hang out with his friends.

Went for a quick drink at The Gate on Friday evening. A pretty standard dive bar with a nice selection of beer and in a good location for people watching. Quality: The Gate is a typical dive beer bar. They have a constant rotation of beers on tap, showcasing both local favorites and some unique beers from across the country. They also have a few old world beers, and I assume they always keep Guinness on the menu. If none of the draft beers catch your eye they also have forty or so can options as well as a couple of cocktails. During our visit I ordered a Brooklyn Cider Bone Dry and a Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin nitro milk stout. Nice pours and served at a good temperature. I also always love to see some emphasis placed on nitro beers. Quantity: Standard draft pours for beers, unless noted on the menu. Value: $5-$9 for Draught Ales & Lagers. The bar is cash only. Ambiance: The Gate is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street in Park Slope. Across the street from a busy park, it has a ton of foot traffic every night of the week. They are not currently allowing guests to drink inside. The darkened interior is currently an emptied out room, where you just order and grab your beer. It isn't too problematic because they always had a large fenced in patio area, and now have spread additional tables onto the sidewalks surrounding the building. Classic rock music played inside, but outside it was frequently overwhelmed from the noise of the sidewalk and street. Crowd: This bar is always busy with nice weather, and this Friday was no different. It is in the middle of the action, so it is a great place to sit back with a beer and watch the chaos of the neighborhood. Service: They currently have QR codes with the menu on each table, but you go inside the bar to order. The bartenders were friendly and efficient, keeping things moving and preventing guests from congregating inside. Parking: A fair amount of street parking in the area. read more

The Gate - Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I live in the neighborhood for at least 14 years and I have never been thrown a banana pill at, or anything for the matter. We were a party of 4-5ppl sitting outside on a Saturday afternoon. That's when 5th avenue is pedestrian only. We had a few rounds of beers. When we left someone in our party left an unfinished banana on the table. The guy who was cleaning tables threw that banana at me. I was stunned. When I approached him to ask what his issue was his sentiment was: "I am not gonna clean your garbage!" Whatever the motivation behind this ridiculous act may be I will try to avoid this place at all costs. The bartender was jerk as well despite us leaving hefty tips. There are much better spots in the area with much better staff and selection. read more

Nice staff. Good selection. This place is really chill and peaceful with a nice outdoor section

Do yourself a favor and check out this spot!! Best neighborhood bar in the area! Great rotating beer selection, staff is great! Had the privilege of meeting the owner, real down to earth, humble guy. Can't wait to go back. read more

SHUSHED us at midnight. When 8 people were present at the bar. On a Friday night. Odd vibe. Felt unwelcoming.

Love the beer selection and quality. Wonderful atmosphere except for the speakers. Tinny and bad speakers. Would be great to have them updated! read more

This is my favorite neighborhood spot. There's always a new beer to try and the outdoor space is wonderful.

Wow, never met such an asshole bartender in my life! Poured me the wrong beer, and then got really nasty about it interesting that I didn't know what I was drinking.Won't be back. Too bad you ruined a good neighborhood bar read more

Dogs! Beer! What could be bad?! A part of me wants to call this a dive bar, but it's so much more than that. The outdoor space has been so great during COVID. The bartenders are friendly. Beer selection is good & hot toddies are at the ready! read more

I love this place, reasonable prices for beers and great knowledgeable staff. I've been coming here for yrs and plus they let dogs hang out here! read more

One of my friends called this the OG of Park Slope bars. Yup. Great beer selection. read more

The Good. The patio. You know it already, and it's one of the best. The beer selection is huge, varied and stellar. The horse-sized dog that comes in often. Other dogs, as well. But mostly that one. It's only $39 for 6 shots of good tequila. Maybe I've been hanging out in the wrong bars (I have been), but that's downright cheap for NYC. The Bad. Weekend nights, the scene is not awesome. Occasionally the bartenders are surly. Babies and beer are not always a winning combination. The Ugly. This bar used to let me come in and drink back when drinking was more fun (read: illegal), starting me down a long road to functional alcoholism and undoubtedly injuring my brain permanently. I am much more to blame than they are, but to be fair, when I was 19 I looked 12. No one should let 12-year-olds drink at the bar. read more

I got no beef with the Gate. It's nice inside, the beer selection is impressive, and the bartenders are friendly. The outside seating is fun, if it's not too crowded. (Sidenote: I do actually have a beef with the Gate, but it's not their fault. It's the people that bring their strollers and brood along with them while they booze it up. I wish parents would stop ruining everybody else's fun by toting their babies everywhere. It's a bar, people. You don't get to hang out and have beers with your infant anymore. That phase of your life is over once you pop out a kid. Them's the rules. No one wants to hear baby-talk and smell diapers while they're having a drink with someone they're trying to hook up with. Pay for a baby-sitter, you selfish Bjorn-jockeys!) read more

The Gate - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cash only. ATM conveniently located in the back. $3.00 ATM fee. Won't be back. Shameful and disgusting. Normalize this reaction!

Cool, casual bar in the neighborhood that is my go-to spot if I'm around Park Slope. Very reliable, great dark ambiance, almost dive bar like except its way cleaner than that. They have a huge beer menu, which as a beer Fan, I'm pretty happy and ecstatic about. Good prices on all drinks as well, so pick a seat, put your feet up and have a few beers here. read more

This is my go-to on quiet, summer weeknights, when all you need is a cold one with your buds. I've been here a few times, and never have left disappointed. The atmosphere of the inside room is perfect for giving a sort of communal beer hall feeling. The beer list was full of surprises from local breweries and the Tap Takeovers are ideal if you want to try something new. I'm definitely coming back for trivia night! FYI - there is a 10-dollar minimum charge. read more

Great local Park Slope place for craft beers. They always have something different on tap but they also seem to have my Weiss beer waiting for me. They do not serve food here but you can bring it in or get it delivered there. There is a gated outdoor area that allows strollers and dogs. Been going here for years and never had a bad experience. If you're in the area, check it out for the chill spot. Cheers Happy Hour: Monday thru Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm $1 off most, 50¢ off some. They are open: Monday thru Friday 3:00pm-4:00am Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm-4:00am read more

Super cool outdoor lounging with a beer and your dog. Great place. Monday night is trivia night..I ROCKED the JOINT! Great selection of beer! You can order food from any Park Slope restaurant and have it delivered right to your table. And Your dog is always welcome! read more

The Gate - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Has a menu on its web site but disappointed to learn that no food served. Also, bartender played Rap music for the four hours I was there. I politely commented on it but he kept playing it. Park Slope? read more

The beer garden here is cool. The booths are also great for big groups. I wasn't particularly impressed by the beer selection, to be honest. A lot of them seemed to be dark - then again, I think a lot of them are different than what you'd find at a dive bar. Anyway, I'm glad I stumbled upon it. read more

The Gate - from the beer garden - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Seems to me a pretty solid neighborhood tavern. I was carded and not allowed to even sit down to look for my ID when I walked in - which I guess is a good thing, keeping tabs on people. The bouncer didn't seem to think it was funny when I told him "I'm like a hundred, are you serious?" But once I found it and flashed my legal drinkin' dates at him he backed off. Other than that and the millions of people crowding around our prime locale wooden table last night during the big game I had a great time, not to mention yummy beers - and a fantastic selection at that (written on a chalkboard, my fav!) The bathrooms downstairs were fairly clean, perhaps I'll check back on a night when everyone isn't glued to the tube. I saw a big dog in the bar last night too.. read more

Just moved around the corner. Love this place. Great beer selection, super cool bartenders, totally no frills. read more

The Gate - Great poster by the stairs to the bathrooms! - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is great. Seeing as how they are one of the only bars in the area who still allow our furry friends admittance. We go to The Gate at least once a week, with the dog in tow. He enjoys it, we enjoy it, a great time is had by all. True, they are beer-enthusiasts, but I have found from my own experience that if you approach the bar-staff with a smile and a good attitude, they can't help but be friendly in return. Any regional accent probably helps, at least in my case. I can't say enough good things about the Value Meal. If you know it, you know what I mean. If you don't know it, imagine a shot of bourbon and a PBR for 5.50. That's right, 5.50. Who knew? A southerner's favorite. Take it from me. The patio is my favorite place to be here. It is quite crowded during peak times, but totally worth it when you manage to snag a seat. I love being outside with a cold beer and fun people. I have honestly never been here and not had a conversation with a "stranger" at another table. The dogs always bring people together! I will continue to frequent this bar. Not only because they know our dog by name, (and only me by face), but because it's a chill place to be. I always try to get my gf to walk home from work with me. I always turn onto 3rd St in hopes that she will say, "Oh, do you want to stop at The Gate for a drink?" and I always nonchalantly say, "Well, sure, if you want to." (wink) She always wants to. Score one for each of us! read more

The Gate - Marcel, the mohawk dog, contemplating his next drink... - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Two-and-a-half stars. For the most part, I admit -- I don't get it. And I feel like I should, really. After all, drinking outdoors is practically my summer sport. But have you ever, say, been at a restaurant eating a perfectly fine meal that technically has nothing wrong with it -- but it just doesn't hit the spot in terms of what you really wanted? That's me at The Gate every time. There's something about this place that always sort of makes me want to be elsewhere. ::coughprobablythechildrencough:: read more

I got tire bite! Sounds like some variation of road rash that I endured on a bike trip, but no...... it's the beer I had the other night at the Gate. Handpicked by the bartender, especially for me.... when I said "I don't drink beer so I have no clue what the heck to order. Something light? Two of 'em?" He smiled and gave me the "I have just the thing for you" nod, and gave me a taste of Tire Bite. I loved it (as much as I can find it in my Hard-Alcohol Heart to love a beer). Clearly a friendly bartender, but it did take me a while to get to the front of the bar. Pretty crowded on a Friday night- even the patio was packed despite the somewhat chilly weather. We were able to score a patio bench though, and let the bite of the tire have the better part of our evening. read more

Very unimpressed! First, CANNOT HAVE A DOG HERE!!! We were booted out. The bar is very dingy, the names of the beers are written in microscopic letters on a tiny blackboard (with chalk, so nothing is legible). Selection is meh. Employees very sour-faced and glum. read more

I met up with a date here on a sparkling spring evening that hinted with alternating showers, provoking anxiety of fresh-from-the-hairdresser sexy and sassy hair would FAIL. Luckily, the mist and dewdrops cascading from the trees were infrequent enough to not mess my coiff, which I had to suffer through the F-train leers, so I'd better damn well reap its benefits at said destination. The rain cleared away all the city congestion and clutter and provided a pleasant atmosphere for sitting outside. Inside, the bar was crowded and lively for a thursday evening. I'm not a beer drinker, but have been told by connoiseurs that the beer selection is formidable. There are fireplaces to take the chill of a colder night, lending to a English-pub atmosphere. Oh, and unbelievable jukebox. And yes my hair, which is what you all wanted to know, did not fail to please. read more

Went here for a few post birthday beers with friends and brought a deck of cards to play a game. The night started off well with an awesome female bartender. She gave us great and pleasant service. After she left a new bartender walked through the door already pissed off. He was rude to my group called my best friend a drunk (expletive). To show him how to be decent to people we left a 20% tip on a almost $200 tab. So here is to Mr. Bearded Bartender (jesse)--we will never go there again. Some people should not be in the service industry. read more

I enjoy spending time at the Gate. They have a great selection of beers and serve cheap margaritas. However the wine tastes like cough syrup. Do not order wine!! The outside area is a great place to people watch, socialize and make new friends in the neighborhood. I love the chill and relaxed attitude. People bring thier gorgeous and friendly dogs that also mingle and get in on the socializing. Yes there is smoking in the outside area - but I am a social smoker and enjoy a cig ever now and again with a drink so that is a plus for me! They don't serve food there but have a binder of menus allowing you to eat whatever you are in the mood for and according to your budget. read more

I must begin with a caveat: I am not a bar fan. I am, however, a beer fan. And the selection at the Gate makes me glad of them and the fact that they exist. The bartender's pretty knowledgeable and willing to take a moment or two to consider a selection, and the beer I wound up with was a pretty tasty wheat brew. As for atmosphere - it was a bar. I've never quite seen the appeal of taking out a bunch of friends to drink beer in a bar as opposed to your own kitchen. You're talking to friends, you're drinking beer. Why it needs to be out in the community is unclear to me, unless you're of the crowd of singles checking each other out, in which case, you should go elsewhere after determining the sexy bastard in question is not a freak. Because then you can actually hear what he's saying. He might be saying he runs a shop, but he could also be saying he stunned a cop, and cops in New York are particularly hard to stun, so this is not a good sign. The bathrooms are wretched. Woe betide ye who pass The Gate with small bladders. read more

Very cool pub. Good character, good servers, good jukebox and good beer. Bit on the hot and humid side during the summer, but that's well balanced with a cold, cold, stout. Kinda surprised to see the dogs running through the place but I guess that adds to the charm. Pretty cool if you live around the area and it's your neighborhood bar. read more