This tavern was nearby our Airbnb, and within walking distance…read more It seemed real enough for me, and sure enough, we got talking with some locals including the owner, hanging out at a picnic table outside the bar in back. Old school charm with a long bar, we just had beer and didn't eat there just taking in the oldness and dark wood interior. This is the kind of local flavour I love to visit when travelling so highly recommended for doing just that.

It's a very low key bar and the nicest people in it. The pool table is in a separate room and the…read moremusic doesn't reach there which can be great! Inside is well kept and has the look of an Irish bar that you'd expect. Beautiful wood, ceiling, stools everywhere. Bring a friend or two and sit and chat. I promise you'll have a good time. It's cash only but there's an ATM on premises!

Finally got a chance to patron one of the many restaurants in Bay Ridge that I have wanted to try…read moreand the Wicked Monk did not disappoint. Came in as a party of two on a rainy Sunday for their brunch menu and was quickly seated and served. Waiters/waitresses were very attentive and quick to give us menus, waters, take our orders, and clear our empty plates when we finished the app/food. Definitely has a pub/sports bar vibe with bar seating and multiple screens broadcasting pretty much all the sunday NFL games. But they also had ample seating for larger parties and families and it definitely seems like a place that locals visit often. The food was great, though we wouldve liked to try the chicken empanadas if we noticed it on the menu early. Oh wells, maybe next time!

Came here with my father for an early lunch because the place looked cool!…read more I ordered the breakfast burrito and when it came out there was only egg and cheese in there. When I brought it to the waitresses attention she said it comes with either bacon or sausage and I was like, okay you didn't ask so I wasn't aware. To which she responded that it was on the menu and proceeded to bring over the menu for me to read as if I couldn't understand her. I was really tired that morning so I guess that parts on me for just reading what I want and ordering it, but as someone who's work in the service industry you also clarify what the customer would like. I never said I wanted ONLY eggs. Just the way she handled it was really rude when I didn't even make a fuss I was just confused why there was nothing in my burrito weird energy here if you're not a white townie. Glad my father got to enjoy his corned beef hash though. Only positive in this experience.

Best Guinness Pour in town. Very friendly. Lots of atmosphere. Fun place to spend some time and…read morehave an authentic experience.

Thursday nights the oldest and best-run open mic in the city. Super supportive atmosphere…read more Saturdays an excellent DJ for dance tunes. Every other night, friendly bartenders and patrons ready to share a laugh and a Guinness. There are regulars, but it's not a clique. Start a conversation and enjoy. A true "Cheers" right here.

If you have high expectations... temper them. Not sure why they're listed as a "Cafe", but Johnny…read morePumps is a neighborhood dive bar through and through. Cheap beers, pool tables, darts, surly bartenders. The works. I remember coming here years ago when they were doing renovations in the bathroom and they didn't even have a working sink. Just a bottle of Purell. Yeah, that kind of dive. The place is nicer now and is a good neighborhood spot. Until the high school reunion down the block let out and the place filled with rowdy 50 year old Brooklynites...

Stay away, the staff is very rude. Wasn't an enjoyable experience...there are so many other bars in…read morethe area that are better.

Indigo Murphy's is a wonderful neighborhood bar with impeccable prices and service. I came on a…read moreSaturday night with a group of 5 and was able to sit at the large table in the back of the bar, which created a semi-private feel. My friends and I and I were having a chill night out so we ordered Angry Orchards, which were only $6 for a large glass! We got the option of having it with/without ice. My friends and I also ordered a few cocktails during the night, which all equated to ~$7 per cocktail. There are darts in the back area, which you can play for free. The main reason why I love this bar are the staff. The bartenders are so friendly and familial; once you chat with them, it feels like you've known them for years! Our waitress was also very attentive, checking in with us frequently and offering water whenever it seemed like our glasses were empty. And when she gave us a complimentary mini-pizza... like WHAT? How can you not love this woman?! Thanks to her and the staff, we had a wonderful time! Indigo Murphy's is definitely a place to go if you're looking for a place to hangout/chat. I will be back for sure. Thanks for creating such a friendly atmosphere!

Classic neighborhood, no frills Irish dive bar. Good Guinness pours & strong cocktails. Friendly…read morebartender w/ a sense of humor. There is good food across the street, & you're welcome to eat it at the bar. One regular tried to steer the convo to something negative about people of color, & everyone else jumped down his throat & shut him the f up.

such a vibeeee great drinks…read moregreat burgers great atmosphere great service feels like I was transformed into another time period

Upon entering, you walk through the bar to the dining area in the back. The place was flooded with…read moreBay Ridge locals, you can tell right away this is a real neighborhood spot. The decor is over the top in the best way. Trains running around the ceiling, lights, signs, decorations hanging everywhere. Classic old school tavern feels all the way. The menu is full of classic bar food with great prices. They do use English muffin buns for the burgers which actually works, easy to get to the beef patty. I liked the char on the burger, gave it that smoky grilled bite that hits, but I asked for medium rare and got medium well, so the temperature was overdone, made it a bit dry and less flavorful than I wanted. The cheese slice was thin too, could've used more punch, but flavors still hit. Service was nice and attentive, but kitchen can be slow, so don't come in waiting super hangry.

Nice casual Irish Pub with several screens playing the sports for the evening…read more Theresa and Rory were very nice!

Chill neighborhood bar. Good Guiness pours & black & tans. No food, but the pizza place across the…read morestreet has killing pastas, & you can eat take out food at the bar. Good spot for lunch & a cold drink. One of the regulars tried to say something racist, & everyone else at the bar, including the bartender, started yelling at him & dressed him down properly.

Oh Pat, sweet Pat, behind the bar, A culinary, shining star…read more Into the toaster oven, tight, You shoved the pie and lost your sight. You poured a drink, you shot the breeze, While fire licked the dollar cheese. The timer dinged, but you stayed blind, Until it looked like black quartz ice. A lesser man would weep and cry, To look upon this burnt-up pie. But not this man, oh no, siree, Because you handed it to me-FOR FREE! If it's free, it's for me, my friend, A perfect bargain at the end. Not one doll hair did leave my hand, For the finest crunch in all the land. So here's to Pat, the toaster king, Who makes the frozen pizzas sing. Next time I'm parched and want a bite, Please burn my dinner black as night.

2 pints of Guinness on a wet rainy day poured cold and creamy. Life is good! This bar is simply…read morebeautiful and very relaxed on a lazy Sunday.

No frills bar in Bay Ridge. If you live here or frequent here you know there's an assortment of…read morebars in the area. This was my first time here, as the bartender used to work at Catch 22, which unfortunately, has now closed. Came to watch football Sunday here and had a great time. Multiple TVs, red zone, and cool vibes. They had a large pool table in the back room, but I was just there for football.

Great bartenders, owners & customers. Fun place. The owners are neighborhood people. Kindest…read morepeople ever. They have been in business for over 20+ years. Not many places can make that claim. Especially during these changing times.

One of my favorite things about Industry City is how many high-quality spots it has, and how it's…read moreusually half empty. Bitter Monk fits right in. It's a perfect place for a thoughtful cocktail without the crowds. My wife and I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon while our son was celebrating a birthday with his friends at the Brooklyn Battle Blaster Nerf Arena nearby. We had the place entirely to ourselves when we arrived, and that hour of peace and quiet with a great drink felt just luxurious. Bitter Monk comes from the same team behind Sugar Monk, the amazing cocktail bar in uptown Manhattan. It's an intimate bar that doubles as the tasting room for Atheras Spirits, their micro-distillery. The menu is built around house-made amari, herbal liqueurs, and bitters, with herbs, roots, flowers, and wild plants (many of them foraged) worked into the drinks. Added bonus: Everything they pour comes from New York State. The space itself is gorgeous. Colorful stained glass glows behind the bar, framed by a metal piece that reproduces the Atheras Spirits logo. The ambiance is elegant but relaxed, cozy with a loungey vibe; the kind of place where you can settle in without feeling like you need to dress up. I had the Devil and the Blue Sea (Svol aquavit, Atheras Akhenaten amaro, tamarind, yuzu, lime, patchouli, and baharat). It was complex and layered without being muddled. My wife had the Gaia Martini (Atheras Botanical Monks Gin East, Method dry vermouth, Svol aquavit, and Atheras mastiha liqueur), a beautifully herbal take on a classic. Both were excellent. A friend who doesn't drink joined us later, and he had real options. He ordered the Butterfly Field, a zero-proof cocktail with Lyre's London Spirit, yuzu, lime, lavender, butterfly pea, orange blossom, juniper, pepperberry, and egg white. It got the same care as the regular cocktails, not a token mocktail. Side note: They don't take reservations; it's first come, first served. Happy hour runs Thursday through Sunday until 4 pm, with a choice of four cocktails for $13-14.

Cocktails were great. Small location but really good and service was quick. Really good options but…read morewent espresso and cucumber. Overall recommend