I came here for a drink on a Wednesday night. There were about a dozen other people in the bar. They were playing lively jazz music. Very low lighting. Not too loud, so it was easy to have a conversation. You can sit anywhere and order at the bar. They have happy hour until 8pm. I got the hibiscus margarita. It was a bit sweet for my taste, but definitely fruity. The seasoned rim tasted like cinnamon. They have a $15 minimum for cards. There are two single stall bathrooms. It had a nice neighborhood vibe. I'd come again. read more

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Stopped in for a quick cocktail before meeting up with friends. They have a cute outdoor patio area with a mish mosh of seating arrangements and it was quite cute and lovely. I got the espresso martini drink here which came in a low ball glass, which I kind of loved. It was delicious. They have a bunch of other drinks here and I would come back and try some more! Overall, friendly service and good vibes. read more

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Great spot! A+ drinks, and the pita wrap thing was really good- try the veggie! The staff was very kind and the ambiance is laid back and cool. read more

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. read more

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This is a perfect bar to look sad and brooding in while crouched over an Old Fashioned. Just take one look at the exposed brick, mahogany furniture, and warm lighting from the glow of all the candles and you'll see exactly what I mean. The aesthetic in their spacious backyard is decidedly different-- more community potluck vibes than the early aughts cool interior that would've made this place super popular a decade ago. Basically this place doesn't try too hard, and could probably get away with charging more than $10-$12 for their cocktails but they don't. For all of that, plus their very chill backyard, I like it here. I spent a whole summer evening on a balmy night here, having drinks with friends. It was so refreshing to have so much space to walk around and be as loud as you want. We threw back many shots, imbibed their tasty cocktails, and had ourselves a time. If you're looking for something low key and inexpensive, look no further than Tradesman. read more

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. read more

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Friends and I have been coming to this bar for the last few years, on and off. Always great service and relaxing vibes. Last night, one of the owners helped out with my birthday gathering and reserved a small section. Super easy process and connected me with a vendor that was doing a pop-up service in their kitchen. Food came out in perfectly timed staggered servings that kept my friends fed! Great drinks and service overall last night, had a great time. Pichu Pichu - not sure how often they do pop-up service at Tradesman but link below, food was great! https://www.pichupichu.nyc/ read more

Staff member was so rude to the point where it felt weird and uncomfortable being there. We tipped the bartenders who were busy and made our drinks as fast as they could. As someone who works in the service industry, I can understand having a bad night and not being the friendliest, but the bar back was purposely rude to us to the point where it felt uncomfortable like he singled us out. Wouldn't go back! read more

Horrible bartenders! Except for Tues & Thurs (dude is exceptionally awesome). The rest of the lot is so boringly arrogant and drunk that it's almost too much to deal with. Sleep walk down the block is a smarter choice. read more

The service took so long, and there was some serious sass from the staff. It's not like it was packed, but we waited at least 45 minutes for our food, which was overpriced and not that good. Will not be returning. read more

Really fun date spot, the drinks were great, the music was a perfect volume so you could still speak with your party. I'd definitely go back for their happy hour margaritas! read more

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. read more

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Stopped in for a drink. And had an excellent one. Small bar, crowded. Pleasant look. My friend and I had really delicious cocktails. Unfortunately I don't remember the names. Hers was Hibiscus and mine was Mezcal and cider and jalapeño. Mine might sound bad to you, but it was especially good. Well balanced, not too much of anything going on. So glad we stopped here. PS they have no food. We had to run across the street for chips... read more

Solid neighborhood bar right off the Montrose stop with a huge backyard and plenty of indoor seating. Solid happy hour- an ale and a lager available for $5 each and some cocktails for a few dollars more. Definitely recommend for a quick hang after work or chill evening. read more

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. read more

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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 :) read more

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Cute little spot for a drink. (As of 8/9) They only have outdoor seating right now, but they have a great backyard with plenty of seating. We love the vibe of this bar - has an "explorer" feel. Go stop in to support!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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I only have good things to say, so listen up! The outdoor space is large, which makes it super easy to socially distance! A HUGE plus for me. The cocktails were all phenomenal -- the endless summer and paper plane were favorites (soft spot in my heart for Montenegro, I'm very impressed they're making great cocktails with my favorite aperitivo)! My bartender was so nice, bringing the fire cocktails and amazing service with a smile that I could see through her mask (smize! Im super relived they're great about masks here!) 11/10. Will be back for Devi's cocktails, and often. read more

Best neighborhood bar! Great friendly staff, nice big backyard/patio space, and of course tasty drinks! They have a good food selection too including some Korean bites, hummus, and spanakopita - a bit of a random assortment but hey, something for everyone! read more

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#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. read more

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My friend and I LOVED enjoying a weekend morning brunch here, but they recently changed up the menu. Totally understand wanting to mix things up but unfortunately lost most of the appeal for us--don't mind the breakfast tacos, but don't love having them as the only option (with only a few things total on the menu). Not sure why the original brunch went away, but we definitely miss the charm and coziness of the old tradesmen brunch! :( read more

This bar is my mecca. The vibe is chill, the food is delicious, and the cocktails are generous. The best part of Tradesman is Larissa and John, the couple that run the bar. Larissa is warm and kind, and loves her customers as much as they love her. One Christmas, she hung stockings for each of her regular customers, filling each stocking with coupons for the bar. I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of this gesture, but it's really only one example of how she makes every person feel welcomed and appreciated. John, Larissa's partner, is the coolest. He is so friendly and funny. He gives the best hugs, solid high-fives, and has perfect hair. He built the bar counter himself, and it's obvious how much love he and Larissa have put into this place. read more

I stumbled on this place while looking for a happy hour that ends late. Most happy hours in Brooklyn ends at 7 or 8pm, but this one ends at 9 which is a major plus. Another plus is that you can get actual specialty cocktails for only $6, WAY better than your basic well drink. The tequila cleanse was very interesting to try, but I absolutely loved the hibiscus daiquiri. I would definitely recommend this place for a chill outing. The ambiance was great and the music wasn't too loud so you were actually able to hear people talk. The cocktails took a little long to make, but that's how you know it's quality! read more

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I normally have nothing but love for this bar, and am so glad they're still open and finding ways to operate safely. One of their employees took good care of me and my friend--until we started talking for longer. At that point, there was a lack of self awareness and a depth of racial and gendered microaggression that was too intolerable to ignore. I feel like other poc patrons need to know this: scratch the surface on Jeremy, and there's a lot of unchecked ugly. He'll also make it a point to let you know you could be handling the conversation better when you let him know he's making you uncomfortable. Love the Tradesman, but I honestly don't know if I'm able to go there without knowing if this man is working. read more

Came here this morning for brunch and was very disappointed. The waitstaff was lovely and the ambiance is quite nice, but my Salmon and poached eggs were not good at all. I was very disappointed. It was extremely cold, the egg whites were soaking wet (didn't drain them from poaching) but the yolks were over cooked. I also think they forgot about the hollandaise sauce. The side salad was more like a single lettuce leaf (undressed). And the potatoes were cold and bland. Even the biscuits (two very small biscuits with a side of honey and butter) were extremely dry- even slathering them in the honey and butter wasn't quite enough. The biscuits were also cold. I'll try this place again maybe sometime in the future because I want it to be good... but I was just so disappointed with this meal, might take me awhile to come back :/ read more

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Jeremy is the best! He even tried to salt a plastic cup for my margarita. It was decent considering it's really hard to get salt to stick to plastic. Anyway love tradesman, especially on Wednesday nights. Also Doing a great job of maintaining social distancing. read more

3.5 stars. Happy hr until 9 and good draft selection. Funky decor and really relaxed. Plus outside patio. read more

This was almost 2 stars but they redeemed themselves. First. I HATE bars but we had to waste some time while we waited for our Champs Diner seating. Second. I really HATE bars that advertise their happy hour outside with A frames ON DAYS AND TIMES WHEN THE SAID HAPPY HOUR IS NOT IN EFFECT. Third the redemption occurred when we encountered the really sweet bartender who was super cool and as it turned out they had a $5 shot and beer combo. Now that's what I call a deal!! And the finally Four. The gorgeous garden seating in the back that we almost missed if it wasn't for my nosiness. All and all a nice place to chill. read more

Was alerted to the existence of this bar by another yelper and decided to check it out while waiting for a spot at Champs Diner across the street. I feel like this is a sort of well established tradition for Champs patrons since there always seems to be a wait! One of the best things about this bar is that they have happy hour till 9pm! That by itself is super generous but they one up themselves by offering $4 beers, $5 well drinks and $6 cocktails so basically everything is half price. The have a great beer list but decided to go with the cocktails and have to say I was very impressed. Their version to the manhattan was fantastic and I felt like for $6 I was basically robbing them. Was so good I had 2 even though was planning to have just 1 drink. I wanted to give them a 5 star review but the place is cash only which I absolutely detest, especially at a bar. Makes everything so much more complicated than it needs to be. Place was packed at 8:30pm on a Wednesday night and I can definitely see why. They have a patio out back too for when the weather is nice. read more

Haven't had the food, but have had drinks and spent a good amount of time here. Really cozy place to to curl up in the winter, and wonderful patio with fairy lights for warmer weather. Vibe is super relaxed, and it's quiet enough that you don't have to yell to chat with friends. Playlists are awesome - funky jazzy music. There's a front bit with tables, the bar itself, and a little nook that's a bit better lit. Drinks are solid, but not mind blowing. $8 for an old fashioned. I like that their glassware is unique. They have happy hour until 9 and happy hour ALL NIGHT on Monday, so def feels like they've got your back. I pick up my farmshare here on Thursdays, which also tells you something about their laid back vibe! read more

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This is a terrific spot, I've been in the neighborhood for a few years now and this is definitely my favorite spot around. The vibe is an awesome dive bar but the drinks are actually really good. They aren't like some of these pre-made, artificial sugary drinks you taste at other bars. All the staff/owners are extremely nice too. read more

The bartender Anne singlehandedly curates some of the best people in the area to come to Tradesman and even when she's not working, I have a great time at this bar. I've come during the week, on Sunday nights, and for events. I've come by myself and with other people. I've been introduced to others that I've genuinely enjoyed talking to, consistently. I've never felt unwelcome or put off. When you find a bar like Tradesman, you hold onto it. You come on in, pop behind the bar, and order yourself a drink whenever you can. I'm so #blessed to have this spot in my extended neighborhood. read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident and it was a gem. There were no hidden service fees for us to take a cocktail table and order at the bar. The happy hour is a must! I will definitely be returning back to this bar. read more

This is the best neighborhood bar ever. Each tender with their own style which makes it unique. Great service, caring bartenders, amazing prices and an amazing brunch to boot. I wish I could come more but work prohibits it:( I just love Larissa and think she has been doing it right for a long time. Her chill vibe carries over into this place and makes it super special for people who have never been Thanks Anne read more

5-stars to the Tradesman. Why? 1. Because they probably don't care about reviews 2. Because this place has a rocking happy hour that goes late 3. They have a backyard 4. They stock good beers 5. I wouldn't change a damn thing There. I've given a reason per star, but also this place just rocks. It's also versatile. You could take a date. You could bring a buddy for a drink. You could bring a group for a birthday. You could bring even bring your damn mom. read more

J.P and I chanced upon this awesome bar while visiting NY and waiting to get into Champs diner (we had around 90 mins to kill because Champs is THAT good. But thats a different review). It was around 2 pm and the bar was packed. The bartenders were the friendliest we have EVER met (Philly bartenders I am looking at you) and they found a table for us almost immediately. They had a decent beer and cocktail menu. J.P had a Manhattan and it was quite strong. My mimosa was great! Its cash only though. And no vegan options at all, hence the 4 stars. But we had a great time nonetheless. read more

Why is every single person that works here (minus the lovely girl with glasses aka the ONLY hard working polite employee) have the most snide, overwhelmed, rude attitude. Never have a come across such a rude, lackadaisical staff. Step it up. It's not brain surgery. It's tending bar. Have some fun. read more

I only came here because my friends live around the corner from here. It's completely out of the way for me. That said, the drinks are decent as is the beer selection. I noticed a few reviews saying that the bartender was rude. I wouldn't say rude, I would say aloof and not super friendly. It's a good quiet spot for a drink and if I'm in the area, it is my bar of choice. Not that there are many other choices. read more