Among Brooklyn's best dive bars. Decor is 60s' golden age of NYC. The drinks are great and reasonably priced. Underrated kitchen serving really great bar food. read more

Feels like a throwback to the NYC dive bars of the 80's and 90's, which is very welcome in today's day and age. It's dark and not overly loud and the music is good. The bartenders know all the drinks and make them well and the food is great. read more

With interesting music, warm and satisfying food, and cozy vibe, The Starlight Tavern was exactly what I needed it to be. We came in at the end of a very long day and were met with very kind service and a great vibe. I got the macaroni and cheese which good but could've been a bit more seasoned. The fries and fried pickles were both very good, as was the sauce that came with them. My friends spoke highly of the sliders and the chicken wings, though I did not try them. We went around dinner time on a weeknight and it wasn't very crowded but I'd love to come back for a chill Friday night out. Just as a note, you will have to show your ID to order anything (or at least we did) since it's 21+. read more

This is such a nice, chill bar with really nice bartenders. I've met some other nice customers on the few times I've been here too. The Cosmopolitan is fantastic. As for food, they have a lot of choices on their menu but so far I've just had the deviled eggs (very good when you just want a light bite) and the macaroni and cheese (also very good). I need to try more things still. I'm impressed to see that they even have a brunch menu! So far I've only been there in the early evening. This was a great find and I'm not always in Williamsburg but I'll definitely be back again when I can swing it. read more

Writing a review for the rude bartender and the rude bartender only (the one with the orange sunglasses). Ive been here twice now and both times have encountered her shit attitude. I dont know if shes racist or WHAT but has given us no attention, carded ONLY our group (all Indian) while carding no other groups and took her sweet time making my friends drink in between taking other people order and immediately making their. Service and attitude not worth it read more

I honestly, LOVE this place. Not only for some good f'n food but for some cocktails. The atmosphere is welcoming, like a friend's house. The backyard is top-notch. The amount of work that it must've taken to make this place as enjoyable as it is - is in itself amazing - especially because its one of the first places in the neighborhood to reinvent the local spaces. I cannot say enough, this place is the t-ey-t-s. Spelled it out to avoid nonsenses, but you get the idea. If you get the opportunity, also check out the Bushwick Country Club a few doors down. Best bar hopping experience I've had in Brooklyn in a very, very long time. read more

This cute dive feels like a home away from home, with living room vibes and delicious cheap eats that surpass all bar food options in the neighborhood. The bartenders are sweethearts, the music is on point (ranging from post-punk classics to Nigerian jams to 1970s French Yeye), and the backyard is a spacious delight (effervescently populated with fireflies in the summer). It's never too crowded, which makes me feel like it's Williamsburg's best kept secret. I recommend the $5 deviled eggs (laid over an abundant amount of mixed greens!), the $9 tacos (3 per order), and whatever soup they offer at the time. Specials change regularly. I'm hooked on the fresh ginger juice they offer as a mixer. Yum! read more

The Starlight Tavern - Fusilli with asparagus in a creamy pesto sauce - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stopped by after work with a friend on a weeknight. Such a nice cozy vibe! The ambiance and music were great! And the bartender was very friendly and helpful with drink recommendations. Got some fried pickles as well which were amazing. read more

The Starlight Tavern - Fried pickles - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really loved this place! Came in on a Sunday afternoon and was met by a very sweet and friendly bartender, whose name I'm going to add in as soon as I remember it. As others have said, the decor is 70's kitsch without being overbearing or contrived: wood paneling, retro ketchup and mustard bottles, vinyl booths, skee ball, stained glass, a TV set fishtank. It's exactly like sitting in someone's basement living room with great music and a food menu to satisfy your munchies. The deviled eggs are solid. Will be back! read more

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Great local dive bar in the area! They have some cheap eats here, great place to come after a few drinks for a low-key hang out. Tried their pierogies and they were better than I expected. They have a cocktail list, beers, well drinks etc. and I love the low light ambiance and good music here. Will be back for sure :) read more

Best steak I have had in a long time - the special with a mushroom cream sauce. I adore a good steak, and this lived up to what I want and expect, yet not like your typical steak house. It was cooked to perfection (medium rare) accompanied by a mix of vegetables and lightly seasoned new potatoes. My husband ordered the Shepard's pie and while I only had a bite, I thought it was delicious. I washed all of that down with a few slushy Negroni's. Mmmh The beer selection will be next on my list of things to try. I adore the atmosphere, staff, and every little minute detail that have gone into this establishment. My only regret is not living closer, otherwise I would be a regular. I wish I could create a room like this in my future house someday... Great lighting, cozy and inviting with a nostalgic feel. Side note: The old school TV fish tank! My toddler son was incredibly entertained by it. read more

The Starlight Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm so glad this bar was here for us before the Rona, and I'm looking forward to when they're back at it. They serve my favorite cocktails, and the meats just can't be beat! The staff have always been friendly and kind (a rarity when you know this is the same block as the Bushwick Country Club) and I have yet to find anything on the menu that I don't love. High marks! read more

This was a nice spot for some drinks and small plates to enjoy. Came here with my other half. One of the bartenders was nice. I asked for hot sauce and he gave me a whole selection of sauces for me to pick one. Had the chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was too dry for my taste. read more

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I live right around the corner and have been meaning to try this place forever. So glad I finally did! The meal was delicious and the overall vibe is great! We ordered the scallop mac and cheese and the steak. The mac and cheese was AMAZING. 100% recommend. The steak was really good, but not the best steak ever. Solid, but I think a bit hyped after reading all these reviews. The place has a nice dive bar feel, without the skeevy vibe of being dirty. Will be back for sure! read more

If you have late night hunger pangs, this is a good place to fill them. I was pretty tipsy when I hit up this spot, but I do remember my burger and pierogies being quite tasty. It has a diner vibe with a late night lounge kinda feel. read more

Inexpensive and comfortable pub, with surprisingly good food. Definitely worth going to as part of a bar crawl on Grand St., or even by itself. If you love the taste of a burger king burger, but don't want to eat something artificial, get the Tom Burger - hard to get a better grilled burger for $5. read more

The Starlight Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Literally the worst meal I've had in months -- which includes an trip to suburban Indiana. Overcooked and dizzyingly overpriced. We had the spicy chicken sandwich (described as fried but served grilled) and the mac and cheese with short ribs (with barely any short ribs). The only redeeming qualities were the pleasant service and fading memories of having a John burger early in the summer, which was fantastic. If you stick to that choice you may be able to walk away happy. read more

Ordered from here on Sat night. Ordered the burger, fries, and pierogies... Received someone else's order. I called a few times and tried to explain but it was so loud on the other end that they couldn't hear me. I repeated myself for 10-15 mins and finally gave up. Tried what they did give me and it wasn't good at all. Won't be trying them again. read more

Oh the steak... The krank... And the drank... Oh the music... The tunes that could bruise it, If only they could TUNE it... The Bose should be hosed! Get a new system or lose like the Pistons! read more

Interesting place and won me over with the beer selection and the cool old aesthetics.

What a great surprise - I was a little uncertain given some of the older reviews here, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. Having spoken with the staff there I got the impression that the kitchen had been having difficulties with staffing, but happily it seems they've ironed out the earlier kinks. It's a pretty unconventional design aesthetic, but one I really liked - distinctly 70s kitsch but without feeling contrived. Reclaimed bowling lane bar top is a great idea. Lots of bar seating, along with some very capacious booths. Drinks selection was very solid - enjoyed both a bottled IPA (forgotten the name ...) and Michelob Amber which was actually surprisingly decent. However, the highlight was the steak. For ~$25 it was an admirable slab of meat, and was impeccably cooked. Rich, sweet, grain-fed beef cooked a perfect medium-rare with a superbly savoury butter. I'm usually a bit of a grass-fed beef snob, but this was good enough to remind me that the corn-fed approach has a lot of merit. All in all, definitely worth a visit on the strength of my one trip there. Go expecting a nice low-key evening of great beer and an excellent steak dinner and you should enjoy it! read more

Went in not expecting much more than some late-night food and a dive-y vibe, but was pleasantly surprised by a whole lot more. The 19.4oz Michelob Amber Boch for $5 all day is a great deal. For food, we ordered the chicken sandwich (comes with mac and cheese), "magic mushrooms", and the chicken caesar. Portions were amazing (we took half of it home) and it was all delicious. As for the vibe, it was put together a lot better than I expected. The outside of the bar definitely doesn't do the inside justice. It's very kitschy but tasteful, with lots of old-style beer swag. The music was great and it wasn't too loud. The service was absolutely incredible. Both bartenders were so nice the entire time. They'd come to our table to check up on us, they delivered our food and drinks, answered all our questions. Both beer and water glasses were never empty. I just moved to the neighborhood and this was my first visit. Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Wow. What a stellar bar. They have Jim Beam so they represent America very well. Stop in and have a drought. The service Is very friendly. They played vintage Caribbean music and it was nice. I have y'all a picture. read more

The Starlight Tavern - American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered take out from here from trycaviar, which features photos of the menu items. Ordered a fried chicken sandwich expecting a big crispy piece of fried chicken on a tasty bun as pictured.....got a flat breaded processed filet (similar to what you would get at McDonald's or Wendy's) on two wilted pieces of PLAIN WHITE BREAD (Wonderbread style.) Chicken was disgusting and the bread inedible. There was nothing else on the sandwich- not sauce or lettuce- LITERALLY just the crappiest frozen chicken slapped onto the shittiest possible bread. The mac and cheese that came with it was worse than kraft or Annie's from a box. This for $16?!?!?!?! Absolutely insane. My boyfriend had the John burger and it was decent, albeit a bit ocerpriced. read more

There used to be these awesome Cosmos on the menu. Then, we went in and tried to order them, and were told "we don't have the ingredients"... Then the bartender just walked away. Basically, we were told to go away. I guess. read more

The food here is pretty stellar and it's why I keep coming back, the John Burger in particular, but not ordering alcohol quickly makes the staff treat you like a leper. Be prepared to spend $2 on seltzer water if you ask for it. Never been charged for seltzer from the tap at any bar. read more

I usually wait a few times before reviewing a place but the John Burger I tried tonight was so out of this world it deserved my sharing with the world without waiting ! Cooking : perfect ! Meat: A-ma-zing !! And charbroiled just right...The wedged fries and sauces that accompany the beast are just awesome too. If I could I would definitely nominate that burger for NYC's best ! read more

Pretty awesome drink and food deals here I saw for a late night happy hour. I came here cause of a groupon and the food was really good and the staff was attentive and nice. The owner actually came up to my girlfriend and I and bought us a round at skeeball and we ended up winning a pretty sweet prize. Definitely would come back and would recommend it as a cool late night joint for cheap drinks. I saw they had spiked lemonade that I want to try read more

Starlight was a regular meeting spot with friends. Unfortunately we will no longer be frequenting this bar. The food and drinks are fine but the service is some of the worst I've ever had. Extremely rude bartender ... The tall woman with blonde hair. I'll stay clear of this bar to avoid having to interact with her again. read more

The bar has great atmosphere and I'll definitely return for drinks, even if they seem a bit pricier than similar bars nearby. Service was friendly and quick, and the music was great, but sadly the food was pretty mediocre. The jalapeno poppers were way overpriced since you only get two and they each only fill half of the wonton. They tasted great, just needed more of them or a lower price. Otherwise we tried the $5 burger, sardines, and pierogies, all of which were fine but lacked much flavor. I'd like to return to try the Fish & Chips and French Onion Soup. Hopefully these are just growing pains and the menu will be perfected soon. read more

Great atmosphere but not so great service. I gave this bar three chances. The food is decent and the drinks are a fair price. But the service by the bartenders is going to keep me away for good. We were ignored, then yelled at, and then given incredibly snotty attitude because of a food situation. Being in a bar/restaurant atmosphere is important to make your patrons feel comfortable and acknowledged.....clearly not going to happen here. read more

Good ambiance, certainly has the feel of a neighborhood bar, but not at all good food. Burger was average at best, onion rings were subpar, and the drinks were weak. Would not go back on future NYC trips. read more

Large, comfortable bar area, friendly bartenders, relaxed vibe. The only problem --- the music keeps turning into annoying, LOUD fuzz and the employees have to kick the receiver to keep it from ruining everyone's hearing. This is a nice bar! I'm surprised they have such a ghetto sound system. They really need to fix this!!!! read more

I haven't tried anything else here but can confirm this is hands down the best Fish n' Chips you can get delivered in this neighborhood, possibly among the best being served even. Really tasty batter! read more

Perfectly kitsch. Good beer n shot special and the bartender will partake to prevent you from shotting solo. They accidentally charged my card $143 for someone else's tab, and not only notified and refunded immediately, but gave me a couple free drinks. read more

We're visiting from out of town and found this bar while wandering around after dinner... It's was a great find! We had a couple delicious beers/cinders and shots. It's a relatively quiet bar (on a weeknight) with great music and a cool bartender. Will definitely return the next time we're in town. read more

Fabulous food & amazing drinks! Classic decor as well. The John burger is out of this world delicious as is the Snitzel & pierogies. Definitely check it out! read more

So....we were so excited to come here for the scallop Mac and Cheese. We travelled from CT after seeing a video on Facebook about it...well it was nothing like the video at all...this is what it looked like. The taste was, average and it was a huge disappointment. The staff and service were on point and amazing, but to come all that way for a meal completely different in every way than what was anticipated, was a huge let down. I work for a bar/restaurant group in CT so I know how important reviews are. May I suggest to either make what is posted in the video, or remove it from the menu. read more

just dropped in with some frinds last night .. great place ! plenty of atmosphere... all the food is homemade and supurb !! I had the fish and chips , so fresh.. great selection of wines and beers were amazing !! Will def come back again, and soon !! read more