A Solid Bed-Stuy Stop for Bites, Drinks & Sports! After hitting a few street festivals around Brooklyn, we needed a quick bite before heading to another bar later that night, so we stopped at The Swan in Bed-Stuy. It was pretty crowded when we arrived, so unfortunately we couldn't snag one of the larger tables and had to settle for a high-top near the bar. Let me tell you -- those tables are SMALL for three people, especially once the food and drinks start arriving. We made it work though! For food, we ordered two rounds of the chicken bites -- one with sweet chili sauce and the other lemon pepper. The sweet chili was definitely the winner! The lemon pepper was a little bland for us, so we asked for some sweet chili sauce to add on top and that did the trick. One person in our group ordered a pretzel, while I kept it light with a side salad. There was a little bit of everything happening drink-wise at our table -- beer, espresso martinis, and I went with a Paper Plane since we'd already been drinking dark liquor earlier in the day. My first one was way too citrusy, but our server was so kind and accommodating when I mentioned it. He immediately offered to have it remade, and the second one was MUCH better! I really appreciated how he handled it. The Swan is also deceivingly large! From the outside, I expected it to be a pretty small neighborhood bar, but there's actually a lot of space inside. It's not fancy by any means, but it's definitely one of the nicer sports bars I've been to. The lights are dim, giving it a cool, moody vibe rather than the super-bright sports bar atmosphere. read more

Stopped in for lunch while at work. Had the burger and fries. Nice juicy charred burger but it had no seasoning on it except for the charred taste. I had it medium well and it was cooked to perfection. Fries were decent as well. $15 fo a burger and fries with a drink. I will be back. Service was great. read more

The Swan - Burger and fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

I order delivery from here sometimes. Stellar Caesar salad. Great portion on the chicken. I only wish they massaged their kale a bit. read more

The Swan - Kale Caesar Salad - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great bar with nice atmosphere. Great happy hour offering. Good beer tap selection. Friendly bar tender. Love this place. Katty behind the bar was great. read more

The Swan - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Great food with lots of options and the coolest staff around. Perfect place to watch the Knicks and World Cup this past few months. Will be back next season read more

Shona is the absolute best! Even in the chaos of the Knicks winning the championship, she still made me and everyone at our table feel special. read more

Sooo much YES! This is a British-ish bar that has phenomenal food and plays the uk futball games. The kale Caesar with chicken was Devine. Great selection of beers. It's a very cozy and friendly environment, welcoming to solo diners and groups of friends cannot wait to get back! read more

The Swan is back! I'm a little tardy to the party but I haven't gone to the former Black Swan since it re-opened under its current name. This used to be a fave brunch spot of mine but recently, I saw a video online of someone enjoying the most fabulous looking salad. I just had to have one, so yesterday I met up with a girlfriend for that fabulous looking salad and Happy Hour cocktails. We started by sitting at the bar. Our lovely Irish bartender was super cool, and she made our sugar rimmed Margaritas just right! After some time, we sat at one of the beautiful, Gothic looking booths and I ordered a kale Caesar salad with broiled salmon. It was perfect. The kale leaves were fresh and crispy. The shaved parmesan was delicious and the salmon was sooo tasty. Skinless and with no fishy taste, seared until almost crispy just like I requested. I'm really happy that The Swan is up and running. Now I've got another solid Happy Hour spot to add to my list. read more

The Swan - Caesar salad with salmon. - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This used to be another spot, The Swan moved in and did the remix. This is a friendly after work spot located in Bed-Stuy. TV's are everywhere, it was soccer on tonight and the bar was going wild. The drinks are top shelf and flowing, the prices are affordable, and this bartender will mix whatever you desire. I was invited here for after work drinks and The Swan did not disappoint. The service is friendly, the bartender is attentive, and there's a wonderful seating area in the back yard if the bar scene is not for you. I had Espolòn Tequila and pineapple juice which was s tasty and not too sweet. The shots of Espolòn Tequila made my night. I like my wings HOT. The hot wings with cayenne based sauce and ranch were definitely worth the trip. Come out and enjoy the casual atmosphere on any night, seating also available out front. The after work prices are available on Saturdays and wait for it... they have alcoholic smoothies (did I say that correctly?) Come thru support local business. read more

The Swan - Out door seating - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Good spot to watch the game and grab some traditional pub - got the fish and chips and frozen margarita. The fish and chips were quite good

Great restaurant and sports bar in bedstuy. Beautiful decor with televisions throughout to watch your favorite sport (soccer, football, basketball ball... they have it all!) They have Taco Tuesdays so if you love sports and Tacos, Tuesday is your day! I enjoyed the ambiance. It's perfect for drinks with friends or a casual date. Beautiful decor and lighting and it wasn't too loud so you wouldn't have to speak loudly to be heard. Service was also quick and friendly. I'd definitely be returning soon. *Not 100% sure but i believe this establishment was previously called Black Swan. I think it's under new management and I like this version! A LOT! Give it a try. read more

The Swan - The chicken sandwich was absolutely flavorful and exactly what I needed. - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

The staff is amazing as well as the food. Their chef Arturo is the best.Martin and Karen always are so nice. If you want to watch a game with good food it's the best place to go in the area. read more

I'm calling attention to a very important matter at The Swan that deserves serious consideration. I've visited this bar on multiple occasions, and unfortunately, I have both witnessed and personally experienced rude and hostile treatment directed toward Black patrons. On more than one visit, I observed the older Irish bartender typically present during the day throw menus on the table at Black customers, speak to them in a dismissive tone, and display overt rudeness. In contrast, white customers were greeted with friendliness and attentive service. My friends and I simply wanted to enjoy lunch at a local establishment, yet we left feeling mistreated and, quite frankly, discriminated against. I sincerely hope the ownership at The Swan takes this feedback seriously and takes meaningful steps to ensure that all customers feel safe, respected, and welcomed in their establishment. Everyone who walks through those doors is spending their hard-earned money and deserves to be treated with dignity regardless of their race. Until real change is made, I urge fellow Black patrons to consider supporting businesses that genuinely value and respect your presence. read more

- friendly service - spacious - huge portions - great for watching games, no bad seats (other than the corridor) - three bathrooms - alright mozz sticks - decent chicken bites - I loved the kale ceasar, with vinaigrette instead of ceasar - fried are regular - chicken sandwich was good - throwback soundtrack was great! read more

The people were so nice and the decor was great but the food was bland. I ordered fish and chips while my mom ordered the short ribs and mashed potatoes and they were both beautiful plates which we were more than excited to try! The fish was battered to perfection so I was disappointed when I realized I was somehow eating a plate of ..... water. Was there even salt on this? When I looked over and saw my mom picking her gorgeous plate, I took a bite and understood why - do they season with water? We ordered another round of drinks because again the place is really nice and cozy but I wouldn't recommend for anything other drinks and the game. read more

they deleted my review so here's another....ive been back several times..its still a rat infested mess.

Amazing and unsuspectingly amazing food I can't wait to order again, best Mac and cheese ever read more

The Swan turned out to be the perfect respite on this cold mid-winter day. Food was perfect -- flavors and timing exactly what I hoped to see. We had the salmon salad and the bangers and mash, which we split a wee bit. The flavors and presentation both remarkable. In the background was the Winter Olympics, giving the perfect vibe for dreaming of being in an afternoon pub and not working. read more

My new go-to for casual sports bar beers and food. The food is very solid. Service usually great. I prefer to sit at the bar. The decor and overall atmosphere is much higher than your average sports bar. Not a dive, but not fancy or pretentious. Very comfortable. Great prices. I especially like the burger, chicken sandwich, and the salmon salad. read more

The carbonara is great! Liked the chili and wings, too. And can't go wrong with pub fries. The waiter was nice, too. Much bigger inside than it looks! So nice to eat in a bar that doesn't smell like stale beer. read more

The Swan - Carbonara Linguine, Turkey Chili, and Wings (Lemon Pepper) with a side of Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Martin builds some of the best cocktails I've tasted in this area and the steak was great. (Kudos to the chef) Loved the ambiance and location as well. read more

The Swan - Mezcal margarita and an espresso martini - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a solid neighborhood pub/sports bar, with solid food and drinks, and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. The staff is friendly, and it's a good place to watch a game. I recently tried the salmon salad, which was pretty good. The bar food standards - mozzarella sticks, wings, fries, nachos, etc. - are good and will satisfy your bar food cravings (but they aren't distinguishable from a lot of other pub-style bars in Brooklyn). I wish the beer menu featured more craft options, but what's currently available offer enough variety that you'll probably be able to find something you want. Overall, you're going to come here more for the vibe - an easy place to hang with friends and watch a game or strike up a conversation with the bartender - than the food or drinks, but what's on offer is satisfying and good enough for return trips. read more

The Swan - Back seating area - Sports Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

So, the other day we went to SWAN ( nee: BLACK SWAN ), and it's current version is just basically the exact same thing, same decor, same layout, same same, except this version came with a lovely Irish lass whose accent was sooooo spot on and almost too perfect that the whole rest of the day I thought about how this was a Brooklyn waitress who goes home after a long shift at SWAN and is, in fact, not from Ireland, never been to Ireland, and has been fooling hundreds of folks for as long as she's worked there. Suffice to say, the food is mid at best, the portions are WAY OUT OF CONTROL though. I mean, seriously, nice job with taking care of folks but you could cut costs on your to go boxes if you could manage the portions a bit better. The kids menu is out of control. There was so much food. Kids don't eat that much food. My kids spent 99% of the time colouring on the menu. SOOOO MANY tater tots! SOOOOOOOO much Mac n Cheese. Just crazy servings. All and all, I'm glad this place didn't turn into condos like the rest of Bedford ave. It'll do just fine. read more

Wow! Amazing surprise. The jerk chicken wings are meal-worthy. I've had jerk chicken in Jamaica and these might beat those out tbh. The first piña colada I had was so good I had another. My chicken sandwich was great and everyone else was happy with their mains as well. read more

I used to go to the bar that previously occupied this space often and was excited to see The Swan open. A friend and I decided to watch the Knicks game 6 and the pasta dish we ordered was amazing. The back section is perfect for game-watching with lots of TV's including a large screen and ample space. The service was meh. Everyone else at tables around us got checked on repeatedly and asked if they needed anything by the gentleman who I think was the owner and we had to almost chase the waitstaff down to order. I sent a drink back since it was 90% soda and not sure I'll return. I live nearby and disappointed in the service. read more

No frills bar food during happy hour. Loved the chicken bites and pretzel! We also got the mozzarella sticks and they were good.

I love this bar. Just has the best servers great ambiance the food is consistently good and everytime I leave happy. This is like my haven