Uncle Barry's

Stopped in to watch a college football game midday Saturday. Half the people knew the bartenders…read more(who were great - covering table service as well, duper friendly). Good fried chicken sandwich, good variety of NA beers. Would definitely swing by here again.

As someone who has come to this bar regularly to watch Knicks playoff games, I can confidently say…read moreI will never return after what happened during the NBA Finals last night. What this bar pulled was completely unacceptable. They were openly reserving seats at the bar for certain people while telling everyone else they were unavailable. There was no advertised reservation policy, no advance notice, and no opportunity offered to regular customers. Apparently, the only way to get a seat is to know the owner, know the bartenders, or be part of the inner circle. What made it even worse was that my group had been sitting at the bar, ordering food and drinks starting around 7:30 PM, only to be forced out of our seats at 7:45 PM. The reservation signs on those seats clearly stated they were reserved for 8:15 PM. We were paying customers actively spending money, yet we were removed 30 minutes before the supposed reservation time. That is absolutely egregious behavior. I've worked in sports bars and have owned sports bars in New York City. In all my years in the business, I have never heard of reserving seats directly at the bar--especially during a major sporting event. It goes against everything that makes a sports bar successful. Bar seats have always been first-come, first-served. That's Sports Bar 101. I've spent plenty of money here over the years because it was always a great place to watch big games: good atmosphere, sound on the TVs, and a fun crowd. Unfortunately, last night proved that customer loyalty means absolutely nothing. Regular patrons were treated like second-class citizens while preferred customers received special treatment. For a bar that markets itself as a neighborhood sports destination, this was incredibly disappointing, unprofessional, and frankly insulting. If you're planning to watch a major game here, don't assume you'll be treated fairly. Unless you're friends with the right people, don't expect the same experience as everyone else. There are plenty of other sports bars in Brooklyn that understand how to treat customers. After last night, I'll be spending my money there instead. I won't be back, and I certainly won't be recommending this place to anyone. Let's Go Knicks

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Park Slope Ale House

4.5(82 reviews)

0.8 mi•Park Slope

I was yesterday years old when I experienced the glory of the chicken spiedie sandwich at this fun…read moreneighborhood ale house. Oh my gawwwd.... 'Twas served on ciabatta with a side of garlic aioli and the most perfect shoestring fries. I've been here a couple times prior and have always had excellent service and good food/drinks, but this time was especially delicious and the happy host made my friends and I feel so very welcome.

Pretty good service and so cozy, amazing Park slope local place :) Perfect for brunch! It's in one…read moreof the best neighborhood. They serve amazing food and hospitality. Our waiter was so so sweet and friendly. Thank you and we will come back soon.

0.2 mi•Boerum Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope

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Pain Killer

4th Avenue Pub

4.3(319 reviews)

I've stopped by the 4tg Ave Pub a few times now, and it has yet to let me down!…read more It's a spacious spot with a nice backyard area, and has a lot of fun memorabilia around. But the reason I keep coming back - the sheer selection of incredible and unique beers (and reasonably priced for that manner!). Everything from the desthil spicy sour pickle beer to many variations to le chouffe, you can't go wrong! Oh and they have free popcorn as well... tough to pass up! Service has always been friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. I can already see myself back there for the next time I'm craving some delicious craft beer!

Disappointing Service and Atmosphere…read more My brother and I had a disappointing experience here. I'd been here before and we were in the neighborhood for an event at Barclays Center so I suggested your pub because it was close by. The African American bartender, whose name I believe was Rebekah or Renata, took an excessive amount of time to serve customers. Her interactions were short and snappy. The music was unnecessarily loud, making it difficult to have a conversation without practically shouting. The excessive volume also seemed to go unnoticed by the bartender and she appeared more engaged in conversations with her friends at the bar than attending to patrons Between the slow service, lack of attentiveness, unprofessional demeanor, and uncomfortable noise level, the overall experience fell well short of expectations.

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North Pole Pub

4.8(58 reviews)

0.0 mi•Park Slope

Solid bar that has an incredible draft list and reasonably priced drinks. They also have some…read morepretty interesting "shots", such as a pickled herring and vodka, mushroom and vodka, etc. I ended up getting two of the herring and vodka because I surprised by how much I actually liked it! Def do yourself a service and try it. It's cozy and dark inside, but has outside seating in front of the bar. Bartender was also super friendly. Would go back again!

Located on a side street, the North Pole Pub can be easy to miss if you're not searching for it…read more With an expansive beer selection, great music (alternative rock blaring at 11pm on a Monday, how can you go wrong) and relatively cheap pricing, it's a must visit if you're in the area after a show at Barclay's Center!

Herring with vodka, old speckled hen draft, gose sour draft

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Mushroom shots

Nostrand Avenue Pub

3.9(109 reviews)

1.5 mi•Crown Heights

Its a local bar no bites, so a great place to pregame. The bartender was really cool and made good…read moredrinks. I would definitely come back here for a very chill/divy bar vibe.

I live about 4 streets down from the pub, so it's location couldn't be better when I want a quick…read moredrink. Closing at 4am every day is also a huge selling point. I typically get a shot and a beer, but the last time I went I ordered a Manhattan and a slushy. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of both drinks. Another selling point for the pub is the staff. The gentleman that made my drinks was personable and pleasant, while still respecting my space. No matter the time of day, the place is pretty dimly lit. There's adequate seating at the bar and around it, and outside space in the back. I've yet to check out the back space, but I'm sure I will in the future.

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Hartley's

4.8(82 reviews)

0.8 mi•Clinton Hill

Great little bar! Super friendly bartenders and great drinks. I will be going back. This place will…read morebe my local haunt, especially once it gets old out. Super cozy bar and I enjoyed the crowd too.

Great pints, cool pub. No clue why non Irish music was blasting here, definitely negatively…read moreimpacted the ambience and turned us off from a repeat visit.

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Perfection

Fulton Hall

4.0(123 reviews)

0.4 mi•Fort Greene

Great local spot to watch sports, entrance on Ashland Pl. TVs on every wall, each one is probably…read morearound 40" and they play multiple sports including soccer and tennis, with sound. Order at the bar. If seated at a table they will bring the food to you when it's ready. Service is excellent. They open promptly at 12 noon on weekdays. Food is decent. The fried calamari is too breaded and too fried, but it passes for bar food. Rating 6/10 The nachos have a good amount of crunchy chips with a decent amount of toppings including guacamole and jalapenos. Rating 7/10 Seating is spacious and comfortable but tabletops etc can be a bit sticky, like at many other bars. Good sports vibe and energy from the patrons.

A dope cool sports bar. Theres a "first come, first serve" seating however it looked like when it…read moregot later it was sign in method. The energy was more mature which I preferred in a sports bar. Tons of benches, some bar seating and pool tables in the back. Lots of tvs as well, saw all the March Madness games playing. I imagine it would be great for big games. That being said I came to pregame Knicks-Nets and as we got closer to start-time a lot fans came to watch game (very easy walk to Barclays- 10 min walk). The food was solid and service was pretty good. Good beer options, had the happy hour margarita. They are strong! You've been warned.

February 7, 2026; Old Fashioned ($13).

Ginger mule

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Tomato soup with grilled cheese 5/5

The Canary

4.5(65 reviews)

1.2 mi•Crown Heights

Stopped by again but this time for Taco Tuesday happy hour! We ordered margaritas, tacos, nachos,…read moreand loaded fries. It was all great! The meat alternative (impossible meat) was also really good! It's a small intimate place where each table has a candle light. It can get noisy but that adds to the ambiance. Service was great!

Absolutely love this place. I come here from Manhattan for the food, the atmosphere, the staff…read more They always have game on the tvs. Food is stellar.

1.7 mi•Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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April 21, 2024; Chicken Goujons with Black Truffle Aioli ($13).

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Midwood Flats

3.9(354 reviews)

Midwood Flats was having a pop-up event by Mischief Merchants and their food was fantastic. We went…read moreinside to enjoy some drinks and they were great - an encyclopedic list of beers and of course a fully stocked bar. The beers I had were cold and refreshing, and my friend enjoyed her drink. The service was great and bartender friendly and attentive. The bar manager played a great selection of music. I will definitely come back again to try their own food which looked great.

Always a great time coming here. Grace and the rest of the staff kill it every time. In the past…read moreI've only gotten drinks. But yesterday, I did rhe Boozy Brunch (90min for $40). Definitely worth another trip. I got the Cajun club (w/o tomatoes) sandwich and the frozen margarita. Both were soooo good! The place might be small but it's big on the "home away from home"/chill atmosphere!

Drafts and Frozen Margaritas

Midwood Flats

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McMahon's Public House

4.0(285 reviews)

0.1 mi•Park Slope

First time in the area today, arrived early to a work event and decided to stop by the pub for a…read morebite and a pint. Although it was empty, I could tell immediately that it had stories to tell and a true authentic Irish touch. Katie, the bartender was great. Fantastic Guiness and even better "Irish egg rolls". Will be back!

Was here for Saint Patrick's Day and it was bumping! Energy was at an all time high! It was a bit…read morechaotic but found a seat in like 10 minutes. The venue is pretty spacious they have a back dining area, a big bar when you enter and a full bar upstairs. There's a ton of televisions if you are watching sports as well. They have a pretty deep beer menu which I loved. The food menu is Irish influenced bar bites. We had the wings which were nice and crispy. The center of attention was the waffle fries nachos. You can't go wrong with a potato vehicle to fresh toppings. All and all great fun spot for sports and gatherings. Also this is a melting pot. Various ages, groups, backgrounds, saw a few families. All are welcome. One flaw is St. Patty it appeared that our waiter who was superb was the only one working so it was a bit of chase to close out.

The McMahons Chicken Ceasars Salad.

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Sam T.

15 years ago

Stopped by the other day while walking by with a friend. It was weird, a straight up frat bar in Park Slope, right smack in the center of north slope on 5th ave. Maybe this is the end of the slope as we know it? If this place does well, you sure know it is the end. I am not sure if this place is going to fly around here. It's super fratty - I've never seen anything like it in Park Slope - it's located right near the co-op too - but hey maybe park slope needs more of the rugby shirt wearing type? It seemed like one of those UES bars that are extremely shitty and gross and no one goes to them, up on 85-95sts area - like The Stumble inn. Beers are good and there is some ingenuity but I wish this place didn't open, someone picked the wrong location. read more

Scott B.

14 years ago

My boyfriend and I have been going to Uncle Barry's since they first opened last fall. We were actually in the bar on Wednesday night during while the incident described in the most recent review was taking place. Over the past six months we have gotten to know the owners, Jake and Josh, reasonably well and they have never been anything but kind, gracious hosts, if a bit biting and sarcastic at times. We love the bar and its staff and will continue to frequent regularly. read more

Samantha C.

15 years ago

After reading "Erin W.'s" review i was confused. When i came in for opening there were lots of locals and I had a great time. This bar didn't remind me a bit of the upper east side. I'm happy to have this bar added to my park slope bar routine. Great beer list, great cheese plate, great bartender/owner. I cant wait for trivia to start...good times! read more

Beatrice R.

15 years ago

A slow-serving, short-pouring, poorly-staffed frat bar. Not sure where these people come from but think the other reviewers calling it a slice of the UES might be on to something. Were any of the positive posts not written by frat brothers of the owner? read more

Glynn S.

15 years ago

A great neighborhood place with a very solid array of beers on draft. Didn't strike me as fratty at all, but I guess that's Park Slope for ya... read more

Å S.

8 years ago

The clientele is a bunch of Chads and frat/sorority jerks and the bartender is a douchebag.

Tyler L.

12 years ago

Lovely people. Lovely drink selection. Drink specials are great. Give them your money.

Jennifer D.

134

10 years ago

Love Uncle Barry's. Great neighborhood spot. Friendly service. Love going there.

bob s.

15 years ago

This bar is sweet: Lots of good beer Chill people MKII What else do you need? read more

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