The Brooklyneer
“And of course we got sucked into the photo booth and $30 later we all took home some great shots.”
“Perfect for a quick meal before seeing something at the Film Forum.”
“My favorite meal before I tie one on is "The Williamsburg" (a hearty mushroom sandwich with a salad on the side.)”
The Brooklyneer
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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surprisingly fun bar. i thought it was going to be a low-key place, but when we got there ….the 55-year old dread-lock DJ killed it. the music was awesome – we ended up dancing all night and staying a lot later than i thought.
really fun bar/good find!
Went before a movie at the film forum. We were in need of a snack so went for a drink and a bite. The beer selection was good and they had some local breweries which was nice. Had three items from the pickle platter. The whisky sour pickles, which were good (not great), the fennel beats , which tasted like pickled beats and no fennel taste, and the Guacamole deviled eggs that were very tasty. Overall the beer selection and food were good, but the service wasn't great. The bartender seemed disinterested in serving us and wasn't very pleasant.
This might be the most unremarkable bar I've ever been to. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it – in fact, it's a nice break from Houston Hall next door, once it gets too rowdy over there. But there's also really nothing to make it special at all. I've been here several times and no joke, every time someone mentions Brooklyneer, I still can't remember a single thing about it. Very mundane.
Beer selection is fine, but nothing special. Bartenders are friendly, and it's usually not too crowded, which is nice. But I just can't say much more about it because there's really not much going on. It's not going to change your life, but you're also not going to hate it here.
Met up with a group of friends here on a Saturday afternoon for birthday celebrations. The atmosphere is causal, the feeling is that everyone wants to relax on a Saturday with friends and not get too wild. It is a great alternative to the popular Houston Hall next door.
It was pretty crowded, but we had made a reservation so had no issues finding seating across from the bar. Definitely make a reservation if you're coming with a big group of people! The drink prices were reasonable, and the bartenders are friendly. Seemed to get less crowded as the night went on, we stayed from about 5:30-10. We didn't order much food, but the bbq sliders caught my eye and I will be ordering them on my next visit to The Brooklyneer!
Really liked this place.
The vibe was upbeat but not overwhelming or too loud.
The staff was friendly and attentive and the crowd was chill.
I ordered an Empire cream ale (all draughts are from New York State breweries) and it was tasty, followed by a glass of Buffalo Trace (reasonably priced). We split some tacos which were pretty good and the happy hour deals were great. Next time, I'll try the pickles : )
Been here a couple times now for lunch and have been impressed by their specials available. Big space that's never crowded (in the afternoon) for a nice quiet meal.
Monday-Friday they have a 2 for 1 beer special with any sandwich during lunch hours. First time I got the Williamsburg sandwich ($11) – sauteed mushrooms and other veggies with evenly toasted bread. Second time I got the ham and cheese sandwich ($9) – standard ham with apple slices and strong cheese inside buttery toasted bread. Drafts are $7 each, a standard selection that doesn't really change but a good variety.
Service is fast given that there isn't many clientele. Not sure how it is after work hours, though I think I'll stick to the lunch deal.
Came to this bar for a birthday party and I truly don't understand how it's popular?
The DJ was horrible. The "music" he was playing literally sounded like his equipment was malfunctioning and it was just scratching noises with beats. Terrible beats at that. The whole vibe was odd. Way too crowded to move. Not joking it was worse than being stuck on the 6 train during rush hour. Drinks were not special.
I ordered a vodka soda and it was very watered down but served in a slim glass with a slice of lime. I might have enjoyed myself more if I couldn't hear the music and was blacked out drunk. However, I stayed classy and decided to just leave the bar, one less person to elbow your way to the back, you're welcome.
Sad that Brooklyn is even in the name…
Stopped in about 11:30 on a Saturday morning. Place is not all that big – maybe 14 seats at the bar. Seats are set wide apart for a change – any other bar would have twice the seats. Booths further back. Background music was an iTunes playlist – 80's pop; so this will change from shift to shift.
Bartender was young but made a good cocktail. I had a Lairds applejack old-fashioned which was fine and a decent size pour for $13.00.
Great place to stop before an event at Houston Hall which is on the same block.