Went to see a comedy show in Brooklyn this past week so my friend and I wanted to get in early and have a few drinks. We couldn't find much in the immediate area we were in since it was pretty industrial. We stumbled upon The Owl Farm and gave it a try. A lot of places in the area either have food and no drinks or drinks and no food. The Owl Farm was a great bar with a cozy vibe and awesome bartender. Nico was tending bar and it definitely looked like he knew what he was doing. We ordered a couple of cosmos and they did not dissapoint. He made them perfectly and for a Wednesday night, there was a nice crowd there. The place was clean and had a laid back ambiance. There were pinball machines in the back and the fireplace made it feel all that more cozy on this rainy, cold night. If I lived closer, I'd definitely be here a lot more often but if you're in the area, definitely check this spot out! read more

The Owl Farm - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bar said "get the fuck out." Terrible vibe--don't go if you're a guy. Avoid. Option 2 (exact 85 chars): Bartender told me "get the fuck out." Awful place--don't go if you're a guy. Avoid. If you want harsher, funnier, or more sarcastic versions, tell me the tone. read more

4 stars Owl Farm - Brooklyn, NY There's something about this place, like if New Orleans and pre-war Brooklyn had a baby, then raised it on whiskey and candor. Let's start with the vibe: dimly lit but cozy, not in a romantic way, but in a "the brick remembers" kind of way. The building feels like it's been through things, and the bar honors that. Vintage wood, old concrete bones, mirrors catching the candle-glow just enough to make your drink feel a little sacred. Drinks? Fantastic. Had a cider and something else I couldn't name, both were balanced and clean. The bartender had that perfect no-pressure attentiveness. Friendly without hovering. Quietly excellent. Now, full disclosure: not ideal for remote work. There are maybe one or two outlets in the whole place, because... well, it's a hundred-year-old building and it's not pretending to be a WeWork. That said, the Wi-Fi was fine, the bar top has room for a laptop, and it's surprisingly productive in a monastic, time-suspending kind of way. If your battery's full, your soul might leave fuller. This is not a bar trying to reinvent itself every year. It doesn't have to. It already is what the others are reaching for. read more

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Love the vibe here. Laid back, clean and all around great. Nico the bartender makes a banging Cosmo and is super friendly. Love the seating by the fireplace in the back and the pinball machines. If I lived closer I'd be a regular. read more

This place is the definition of a local's bar. Upscale beer bar vibes, as a non-beer drinker there wasn't much to pick from but they did have a locally made sake that was very tasty! My go to drink here for sure. Cash only, & you can order outside food to be delivered here read more

The Owl Farm - Sake - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a great Brooklyn spot. Great beer selection and a fun vibe! Bonus was pinball in the back!

Solid beer collection both on draft and by can/bottle. You can get 5oz pours, which essentially allows you to build your own flight so you can enjoy multiple beers! There is always a couple of options for sours and stouts, so it's not just the typical IPA and pale ale selection you see at some spots. read more

The food here achieves a level of quality rarely experienced. My mouth is happy just thinking about it. Staff consistently exceed service expectations. The Owl Farm creates comfortable dining environments. Zero complaints about my time spent here. read more

The Owl Farm is a great local spot. Food is on point, great drinks selection, and the staff is welcoming. Visiting here is like visiting a friend's place. There are games to play, often a game on the tv, and it just feels familiar. It can get super busy during peak game times but there's always a spot. A must visit in the neighborhood. read more

Nice and chill beer bar in Brooklyn with a good selection of beers. I really like the ambiance and the cool owl decorations they have. The staff is really friendly and attentive too. Perfect spot to just grab a drink and chill. read more

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Great selection of craft beers and ciders, bar tenders are friendly and knowledgeable, chill atmosphere.

A selection of ciders from across the world and some *interesting* owl themed decor, but a bit grimy.

Best owl-themed bar in Brooklyn. Also just a pretty good bar in general. Long happy hour and plenty of deals besides, including a delightful selection of boilermakers. Pull up a bar seat and have yourself a time. Also, the bartenders are super chill. Full of interesting anecdotes, and also happy to provide information about the extensive draft list. The beer selection really is stellar. Being able to choose between 5, 10, and 16 ounce pours makes it easy to either sample several brews or load up on a specific favorite. There are pinball machines in the back. I recommend the Guardians of the Galaxy machine; fun challenges, and somehow easier to play than either the Twilight Zone machine or the Bride of Pinbot machine. Get change at the bar and have some fun. I like this bar and want to come back all the time. read more

Where do I start??? This is prob my favorite bar to stop by. I have never had a bad experience here. And they always have the best selection of beers on tap. ALWAYS. They also have a full bar too! Jared and Eamonn are super nice and always welcoming. All the bartenders there are amazing. And the people who stop by there are great too. Never had a bad run in. Also...they're really great at keeping stuff you leave behind.lol. I have left so much of my crap there but they always have it and keep it for me until I pick it up. I'm so grateful. I 120% recommend Owl Farm to EVERYONE. read more

A great people watching bar with a front window looking out at 9th Street and all it has to offer. Sweet draft beer menu included Equilibrium Photon on my last few visits and there was a woman with her 'support rabbit' spinning around on her bar stool. Good times, good bartenders (Michael) and plenty of elbow room to enjoy Bklyn at its finest. read more

When Robin is holding court behind the bar, waxing poetic about the best saisons in the world right now, or swapping stories about Alaskan sojourns, or blaming himself and his perceived limitations for not enjoying the rare craft beer that he doesn't particularly love, well, The Owl Farm just has a magic alchemy that makes for a perfect bar experience. First and foremost, the beer list is beyond beyond reproach... like going to a club where the DJ plays every song you want to hear and a few you didn't realize how very much you were in the mood for. Simply a dizzying array of breweries and styles, I almost never fail to find something new and exciting to try. And when my imagination does fail, enter the knowledgeable staff to chat about beer and recommend something perfect. Unless they've just had an event or tap takeover, you will find virtually any style of beer you can imagine one draught pull away from your thirsty, quivering lips. The bar manages to feel intimate but also adequately spacious. There are a couple of plum tables up front with windows open in nice weather looking out on 9th Ave. The bar is a fine place to make some new friends (provided everyone isn't staring at their Untappd check-ins on their phone). The back area is nice and dark - there are a few pinball machines tucked in the back, but not so much as to be a noise distraction. Nice music, but very background - it's a bar for drinking and socializing first, games and rowdiness second. The other key, underrated bar quality that The Owl Farm has which kind of puts it over the top for me is that when they say 4am, they mean 4am. None of this "oooh, it's a little quiet tonight, let's lock up at 2:30am" business. No angry drunken tugging on prematurely locked bar doors on your part - you can saunter in there at 3:15am and enjoy yourself a last call (or two if you're enterprising) anytime. And if by some odd chance the beers, atmosphere, conversation and pinball aren't enough, and you happen to find yourself bored, you can always study the cool decor and finally perfect your method of drawing owls. (Or Weird "Owl" Yankovic, depending upon where you are sitting.) read more

Had some drinks at The Owl Farm on Friday evening. They have a solid beer list and friendly staff, but I just was not a fan of the grimy space. Quality: The Owl Farm is a dependable beer bar, but it lacks a true draw. They have a good size tap list, it had fifteen beers and five ciders on it during out visit. It was also a good mix of local beers as well as old world beers, though I felt the actual varieties could have been more exciting. They also have an impressive list of cans and bottles, for those not moved by any of the beers on tap. And for non-beer drinkers there were a few wines and cocktails. During my visit I tried two beers and two ciders, Woodstock Baby Dragon and Saison DuPont, and then Phonograph Greening and Blackduck No Pasaran. The highlight of that group was the Phonograph Greening, a lighter cider with a beautiful balance. Quantity: The menu clearly delineates the size of the pours. Value: $10-$12 for standard Draft Beers and Draft Cider Pours. There are a ton of options, so it can vary widely if you are selecting bottles, cans, or specialty beers. Ambiance: The Owl Farm is located in Park Slope along 9th Street. Currently they have a few tables outside, but the busy area is not really a spot I would choose to sit outside. Inside they have a fairly large bar with some spread out stools, high-tops adjacent to it, and some tables behind that. The area with the tables also has a fireplace, and in the far back are several pinball machines. It is a very dark bar, and it has more of a dingy and dirty vibe than I was a fan of. It seemed to be trying to get that cellar feel, but it felt forced. There were also unfortunate smells that would waft through the bar every so often, similar to cleaning chemicals. It was especially bad in the back, but clearly made an impression across the bar. Crowd: It filled up relatively quickly on Friday evening. All the bar seats were taken as well as those outside, and the back seating area was becoming popular by the time we left. Service: The bartender was great, and was a lot more patience putting up with silly beer preference conversation than I would have been. Parking: Need to walk a few blocks to find a parking spot. read more

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The hubs and I went to this place 3 times in one night! Once, before dinner at Talde - Twice, after dinner at Talde - Thrice, after grabbing dessert at another place in the area. :) There's a decent tap list going and quite a bit of ciders too. There's a clean bathroom and the service is pretty good. We enjoyed hanging back but also sitting up front at the bar. Not too divey, kind of hipstery. I like the lit candles on the tables and bars. Very cute touch. It feels very cozy. I liked the beers I tried but especially the Nomader Weisse from Evil Twin. Yummy. read more

Stepped in here and tried a red sparkling wine from Italy called Opera Lambrusco di Modena. So damn good. It was crisp and dark. Give it a shot when you visit. The Owl Farm is pretty rad. I went on a Friday night. The candles were burning, the music wasn't too loud, it was kind of romantic and I wasn't expecting that --but I'm certainly not mad about it! There are some beautiful selections on their beer menu. The Breakside Wanderlust IPA was a hit! I'll be going back for sure. read more

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This is such a wonderful bar in the neighborhood! The bartenders are super friendly and kind. There is a lot of space to hang out with your friends. The prices are reasonable and there are many drink options. The bar is also convenient to several subway stops and buses. Thanks, Owl Farm! read more

Inwas ther this past Friday, White bald bartender has a terrible attitude and is super rude to customers. I look forward to seeing them close their door! read more

Owl Farm is very close to the F/G on 7th Ave. I really liked it here! I was here on the Sunday before MLK Day around 10:00 p.m. I couldn't believe that the bar was completely full! I grabbed a table near the bar. The lit candles on each table give it a romantic and semi rustic feel. It's dark in here so the candles do act as a personal light when you're looking at the drink menu. I started with a pale ale on draft- the citron per the bartender's recommendation. It was light, airy. Pretty good. I then went for a cider on draft which was very good. The sugar makes me very guilty. I wish there were backs on the seats. I found myself slumped over with an aching back by the end of the night. I did not have any food so I can't rate it. I do like that it's a low key place but still nice. It's very tasteful. The staff is easygoing and doesn't bother you unless you need something. What a great place for a date. I'd like to come back! read more

You can bring dogs and babies before 6pm!! And still enjoy a nice drink. Pear cider was great, the two other drinks on tap were tasty as well. Interesting bathroom shape, very longitudinal. Back area has arcade games. Very low lighting - can't see any dirt. Seemed like lots of drink options; beer variety. read more

Best beer bar in the area. Not try hard, easy going clientele. You will find a new beer to love at Owl Farm.

Excellent selection of beers and the staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was able to find a beer I enjoy. read more

The Owl Farm - Discovered my first sour beer. The Jolly Pumpkin iO sour beer is so interesting! - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Is it weird when a bartender can just look at you, and know what beer you need? Is it insulting when that beer is the Jerkface 9000?* Is it soul-crushing when she's right? I don't know the answers to those questions. But The Owl Farm is the answer to these questions: What bar has one of the best beer selections in the neighborhood? What's the best thing that could've happened to Harry Boland's? Where can you find the best bartenders, one of whom is a fantastic goalie? What's the best place to eat Fatty Daddy tacos while washing them down with beer? What's actually a really weird name for a bar that I never even gave any thought to until I started writing this review? I mean, are they growing owls here? Not that I've seen. But seriously, it's a great bar. ______________ *Actually very tasty, and not too hoppy: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29378/158405/ read more

This is easily turning slowly into one of my favorite Brooklyn craft beer bars. It's owl themed for one thing. I have a small obsession with owls and when I see them all over the walls in cute decorative art work, I internally squeal with delight. The vibe is so chill and laid back. It's dark, a little grungy, but with dimly lit candle lighting. Pinball machines are in the back. There is no food but they allow outside food. If Bagel Pub (not a bar but a great idea for a bar) is open next door they make great bagels. If not, there's various taco joints across the street. I feel like the no food bars are the ones that really tend to just focus on those beers. The menu is usually one of the best beer menus I've seen aside from the Double Windsor with carefully selecting very unique ales and changing them at an insanely frequent rate. Also, happy hour is until 7pm every day and you get a buck off your beverage. Recently came in and tried their Mystic Spectral Evidence (12% abv) as well as their Eric More Cow Bell Milkstout from Singlecut. Note, they also let you pick the size of your beer in 8/12/16 oz pours for most things. Very reasonably priced and I must say pouring beer into a wine goblet glass is genius because whatever I was poured seemed way more than 8 or 12oz. They also do a sampler of 4oz pours for whatever you feel like drinking off the menu. They just halve the price of what an 8oz is for each one and boom - mini beer flight! read more

The Owl Farm - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a cool little bar loaded up with owl decor and pinball machines! The bar is rather narrow, but the staff is friendly. They serve up some obscure craft beers that you will not find in other bars. The hubby and his buddy were anxious to check this place out. We were there this past Saturday (which coincided with Passover, so no beer for me). They both loved their beer! The bar doesn't serve food, but they will allow you to bring in your own food or get it delivered. We brought lunch with us and grabbed a table in the back. In the back of the bar, there are 3 pinball machines! How cool is that? While I didn't play pinball on this visit, I definitely would on a future visit. This place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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The Owl Farm should be the second or third stop on any Park Slope suds crawl (The first being The Gate or Mission Dolores). I didn't say first because once you start hanging out here with the very well-curated tap list featuring names like Cigar City, Other Half, Goose Island, Hill Farmstead and several others depending on the week it may very well be your last stop. Coupled with pinball machines and plenty of good eats nearby it should be. Most weekend nights it's raucous enough to celebrate with friends and during the day chill enough to read a book with some of the east coast's best brews. With the woody interior and dim lighting it's not a bad place to bring your date after you've treated her to the 9pc chicken McNuggets a few doors down. read more

The Owl Farm - Cigar City - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This bar is a dump and it smells like wet dog. All of the dog owners are your typical arrogant Brooklyn residents who won't even move their dogs leash when you go to the restroom. And I love dogs. The bartender's pours were subpar for an $8 beer. Go elsewhere. read more

The Owl Farm is legit. Jared is the shit (unintentional rhyme, don't complain). I get royally annoyed by places that are pretentious, obnoxious, hipster joints, and despite the ambient lighting, this place is anything but. I've been here a handful of times with my brewing boyfriend who shares the same sentiment. He loves no frills, quality beer (not everything is a quadruple hopped colonial lactose IPA) with pleasant service and adores Owl Farm. And, our boy Jared is fantastic!! Everyone who's helped me has been pleasant but he's been there the last visits and LET ME TELL YOU. He has the sweetest, warmest personality and knowledgeable of beers and spirits without being a smart ass (actually doesn't exclude me from the convo when him and bf are yammering on and on about beer- what a gem). Also looks like Matthew Mcgorry from Orange is the New Black. Not Dane Cook. read more

What's not to love! We came here for a grunge 90's New Years Eve shindig! That basically sealed the deal in the love for this place. They worked with the Elysian Brewery and got an excellent selection of beers! They even had the perfectly, delectable Jasmine IPA. Being from the Northwest, it was the time machine back to home. And then all the lovely 90's music was playing in the background via DJ. I even heard "the Gits" in the music mix. Our friends came by and hung out for some drinks. We shared some champagne and rang in the new year in all 90's grunge glory! read more

Owl Farm has one of the best beer selections I have ever seen. It boasts about two dozen beers on tap with many seasonal options that you won't find elsewhere. In addition to appealing to seasonal tastes, Owl Farm offers a selection of beers that will please any beer aficionado including sour ales, strong belgian ales, and other rare drafts and bottles. Simply put, Owl Farm has top flight beer. Owl Farm also has a nice atmosphere. There is plenty of seating and the bar plays solid alternative rock at a reasonable volume. I also like that they have a few pinball machines in the rear. As a disclaimer, don't put your quarters in to Arabian Nights! All in all, Owl Farm is a must stop in the Park Slope area for anyone looking to try some new funky beers. read more

Great bar specializing in beer and cider. Let's face it, many bars with a fantastic beer selection have a halfhearted selection of other drinks. This bar has a great menu of beers. But I recently went gluten-free on doctor's advice, so I chose a bottle of wild fermented cider from the Basque Country. It was crisp and sour, not the sweet cider I'm accustomed to, but enjoyable. Later I had a cocktail from the full bar; they have a nice selection of local craft spirits too. The bartenders are very friendly and attentive. And the decor is fun, with cute line drawings of owls adorning the walls. read more

I have to be honest. I've been here 3 times and haven't ordered anything to drink. I've had some sips of other people's stuff, but I typically only come here because my friends are big fans. My favorite thing about this place is the adorable drawings of owls all over the walls. The last time I was there, I noticed that they have pin ball machines in the back. Pretty snazzy. Though I've never ordered, I've observed the bartenders. They are very nice and quick with orders. If you have an open tab, they're really good at remembering your name and can juggle many cards no matter how busy they are. P.s. The stalls in the woman's bathroom are tiny and the doors fold in. Good luck in there, friend. read more

The perfect place to escape a very cold Brooklyn day. Initially the name drew me in, but the cider list kept me! And not usually a beer drinker... but the bartender found one even I love! Will definitely be back after a long winters nap. read more

The Owl Farm - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great beers and great atmosphere. Tons of dimly lit tables, loud music, good bartenders. When I went, they were having a sour beer weekend, so they had a ton of awesome beers from all over the world. Love love loved it! Great place to hang out. They don't take AmEx though! read more

We went here on a Friday night and it was busy, but we were able to find seats. The bar is dimly lit and has candles on the tables. The music isn't too loud which is what we were looking for. We had gone to a different bar and couldn't hear our friends so when we arrived at The Owl Farm it was a great fit. They have board and card games to play which is always a nice addition. The beers are priced like all the surrounding bars at about $8 a beer. They have a good amount of beers to choose from on their menu. Really liked the vibe of this bar and would recommend going there! read more

As far as beer bars go, this place is exactly what you want. Not crowded, nice bartender, no loud music, and a unique/changing draught list. On a Saturday afternoon, only one bartender in the place, but only 5-10 patrons altogether. Space is bigger than it looks, with comfortable seating in the back and huge bar seating up front. Another plus: pet friendly. So many dogs to pet that walk in and out. Bartender even puts out some treats and water for them. A+ Service. Beer list is fantastic, although the stronger ones only get 8oz pours. Another drawback, no food to speak of. I'm sure you could probably bring in your own though. read more

The Owl Farm - Draught list - 3/8/14 - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Owl Farm has become my favorite beer bar in Brooklyn. It may not be the biggest or hippest bar or have the most tap lines, but what it does have is a great relaxed comfortable vibe with super friendly staff and really impressive rotating selection of drafts. Prices are very reasonable and they offer 8/12/16oz pours so you can actually try a wide range of beers (and that 8oz pour is key with some of the 12%+ ABV beers they offer). On top of this they regularly have pretty amazing tap takeovers by some of the best breweries in the country. These aren't tap takeovers where they bring in a few kegs from a specific brewery, but rather they actually bring in representatives from the brewery who often bring very special and unusual one off kegs. In the case of Bear Republic, the owner of the brewery was there (who kindly guided us through the order we should try their dozen or so beers on tap, and then ended paying for all our rounds!). The great thing about these events is that you can still also almost always get a seat at the bar. Of course the Founders event this week was different and the bar was the most packed I have ever seen it while well over 100 people waited for the pouring of the super rare Founder CBS at 7pm. They kicked that keg in 30 minutes. Okay so maybe they should lose a star for their vile bathroom (I think it may have been featured in Trainspotting), but the service and beer make you quickly forget. And you can always use the bathroom at Peppino's or Fatty Daddy when getting take out to bring to The Owl Farm. read more

The Owl Farm - Everyone eagerly awaiting the 7pm launch of Founders event (and CBS). Never seen so many people in bar not drinking. - Beer Bar Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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