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 for a quick dinner. We shared the Spice Bag and a Sheppards Pie. The pie was massive…read morecould probably feed a family of four. It was different to what I was expecting with chunks of lamb instead of it being minced. Still quite good. The spice bag was great curry sauce did its job!

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.

No better place to be especially on open Mic night Thursdays. No cost to perform or sit and listen…read moreor shake your groove thing. Probably most supportive environment there is and certainly great variety of music original and not overdone covers. Refreshing mix of young ,middle-aged and old adds to a unique uplifting experience everytime. Soup of the day is Guinness and always remember to applaud and tip generously Jessica at the bar. Ira Nonkin Bay Ridge Brooklyn

Bar with plenty of space, 2 dartboards, 2 pool tables. The beer is cold, and the bartenders,…read moreespecially Jess are pretty cool. The crowd is generally very chill and friendly. There is a $15 credit card minimum

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...

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.

I really had a very nice experience here. It was very comfortable. Definitely going back.read more

This place is old school but so cool at the same time. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I…read morereally enjoy this place. The food? Their claim to fame is their hamburger. Not because of how good it is but because of how it's served. Not on your classic bun but on something even more delicious: an English muffin. No other place I know serves a burger like that and you know what? It works. It is so delicious and juicy and just plain good! Been coming here for a long time and will definitely be coming more. It's one of my favorite bars in Brooklyn.

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.

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.

Great place to relax, have a nice drink and listen to good music and meet some really friendly…read morepeople

Very Nasty however if was to be honest they do not respect jukebox songs, apparently we don't like…read morewhen a customer comes in trying to listen to his favourite artist only play Irish Jigs

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.

Such a cute spot if you're nearby and want to grab a drink! (And tons of other distilleries in the…read moresame building)... we really loved the Queen of the Desert, so fresh with a nice kick. The bartender was super helpful in recommending drinks using their homemade liquors based on what we liked!

Oh wow, it's been a while since I've been to a place with such unique, creative, and well-crafted…read morecocktails. Ambiance is very relaxed and staff were ready with recommendations. My friend ordered the butterfly field mocktail, which I highly recommend if you're not in the mood for alcohol, it was absolutely delicious. I ordered two of their signature cocktails: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (best way I can describe it is it's like a high end cologne in cocktail form, but in the best way possible? Very complex flavors) and the Queen of the Desert (cool refreshing cucumber followed by a spicy heat in the back of your throat, grew on me over time). Food was also quite good. I enjoyed the truffle popcorn and I still have no idea how they made those lemongrass chicken ginger dumplings so yummy (I normally don't even like chicken dumplings bc they're usually not as juicy as pork, but these didn't have that problem). They gave us a tiny sample of one of their house-made liquors at the end-- let me tell you, I'm not the biggest fan of just having liquor on its own but dang, that went down sooooo smoothly.