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    Tradesman

    4.1 (144 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    TRADESMAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Jando S.

    Whether it's the pre-game hour, the evening nightcap, or a place to simply enjoy a strong cocktail while pondering life, Tradesman has been an easy imbibe hole for all occasions. It's a perfect place for a gathering or a solo drink session and I would consider coming back every time. I have enjoyed many a cocktail here and appreciate that even during select weekends that the flow of people here is never too overwhelming and the vibe is care free. A big sell is their massive outdoor patio. It's been a perfect area for group gathering opportunities and a nice departure from the intimate interior which seems good for date nights and solo night caps. Ambiance and drink options aside, I really appreciate the customer service from the bartenders and staff. They've always remained friendly and are super laid back most of the time. It's a nice break from the pretentious nightlife venue options in Williamsburg. I've never had any of their food. However, seeing as I enjoy being here, I'd never hesitate to try any of their dishes. I think I'll make that a priority for my next visit.

    Ordering from the window.
    Eunice C.

    First bar that I've sat within their space since the pandemic started. We passed by and saw a sign where they said they were open but entrance is in the back. We ventured around the block to find a beautiful and spacious patio of several tables, all within good distance away from one another. I believe they are also dog friendly, given the dog bowl of water (and my friend brought her dog). You order from a small window and they bring out your food/drinks to you. I'd say they have a good sanitary protocol in place and would feel safe coming back. I would try their food next time.

    Tessie V.

    This is someone's favourite bar -- but is certainly very far from MY favourite. We were in the area for some shopping and decided to google a place for brunch. We landed upon this place which is really more of a bar then anything. Once you walk in there is a weird amount of dead space to the right, zero stools, just people awkwardly standing around... I should have taken that weirdness as a sign but it was too late -- we had grab a seat in the corner and kind of stuck. We were told around 11am that it was happy hour. Great! Drinks are five - six bucks each. Everything was fine until I looked up and noticed it was cash only. Really annoying but okay fine. We scramble together some dollars. We got two breakfast burgers. Keep in mind they inform you to be "Extra patient." The kitchen is three hot plates sectioned off in the corner of the bar behind two makeshift walls...... Basically, after the bar was built - somebody was like, "yOu knOW wHaT woUlD bE kEwL??? iF wE maDe FOoOdd!" It's very obviously an after thought considering the entire layout of the bar is very poor. Other yelpers are upset their food took too long. We had read the little sign so knew what was up. Not the best place to go to when you're starving. Our waitress finally shows up with our burgers and they're the smallest portions in the world. It was almost insulting how little food we were given. ESPECIALLY the tater tots. The way they were scattered on the plate was just plain sad. It's as if someone was snacking on our plates before they came out. The breakfast burger is just an english muffin with an egg on top on the burger. They charge you extra for any sort of garnish (No onions, no cheese, no bacon, no avocado.) The burger was raw in the middle. (We weren't asked how we wanted our burger...I assumed cooked would be the default.) It was the saddest brunch I've ever been to. The whole thing was around 50 bucks.......and we left hungry. Perfect place to go to if you want to starve to death and be overcharged while doing it. Also guys, it's 2020. We know you want to avoid fees or save some money under the table but come on -- Square exist now.

    Braven Black Pale Ale - $4 Happy Hour
    Edgar A.

    If you're looking for a nice relaxing date spot in this area of Brooklyn, this is where you want to go. Before heading out to grab some dinner, me and my girlfriend voted on getting drinks. This place was nearby to Champs Diner where we planned to get food later on. Without doing any Yelp research, we walked into this spot. Personally, I found the 'tradesmen' blue collar theme plastered all over the bar to be very cute. The first thing we noticed is how intimate the setting is. The low lighting, and availability of many different seating options really helped with that. At the bar, the bartender quickly tended to us and informed us about the happy hour items. By the way, their happy hour goes until 9pm! Quite a find for any place, let alone one of the hippest parts in Brooklyn. I ordered a and my girlfriend ordered a glass of . My very tasty craft beer was only $4! Her glass of wine was $6. We were able to chat it up, without feeling like we had to move from where we were. Also, if there was any music playing at the place, it was low enough for us to talk. Definitely coming back here again if I have the chance.

    Yummy
    Rose K.

    A++ on the brunch atmosphere. We had a large party right next to the front window, and it was a perfect fall day. As with most brunch menus, I scanned to find the few options without dairy. They had a lovely autumnal scramble atop corn tortillas, which included beets! And two fried eggs on top. And I requested a side of sausage (of course) - and they were generous with that serving, which is how I like my sausage. Everything I could ever want on a plate. They had the big-ass Sriracha bottles, which is always a good sign. The challah french toast is excellent as well. The service could have been a bit better, but the food definitely made up for any slack. Can't wait to come back to see what the chefs cook up :)

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    Shivani S.

    We came here before our dinner reservations at Champ's Diner which is around the block. The vibe of the bar is really nice with dim lit candles and jazz music playing in the background. They have Happy Hour specials until 9 PM which is amazing! The specials consist of $4 beers, $6 wines and $10 cocktails. The only thing is this place is Cash Only. Hence, I dropped a star.

    Reese S.

    Love this weekend brunch, super simple menu and the yogurt is huge when they have it. Everything is inexpensive and well done. The outdoor seating is the best in the summer. 4/5 chance you'll see a dog. Happy hour runs later than most bars but it's cash-only.

    Burger and Fixins
    FakeFoodBabyNY C.

    #Seems like a decent bar. They had burgers the time I went. Burgers were nothing special, but the #fixins bar had plenty of stuff. I like stuff.

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