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    Abe's Pagoda Bar

    4.3 (156 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Stephanie L.

    Great chill bar. As far as tiki bars go in NYC this has been on of my favorites on the chill side. Cocktails are delicious and there are some unique twists on classics. The bar itself has traditional tiki elements but is more relaxed. The playlist was great and service was quick at the bar. Pool table is in the back. I wish I lived a bit closer to this place because I would be here all of the time. It's a great combination of quality and chill enough vibes where you can still have a conversation with friends and not be overwhelmed by having to get on a reservation list.

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    mayra F.

    Love their wings and dumplings, even though they take a bit long but it's all worth the wait. It gets pretti pack at night with great atmosphere and music. Drinks are 10/10/

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    Samantha S.

    Relatively low prices as far as NYC bars are concerned, so that is always a plus. The somewhat spacious, stylish (in a glam rock way, not a society way) bar fills up with people on weekend nights especially, but their happy hour deals are worth trying. The food is consistently decent. I've had their fried chicken sandwich several times and just tried the Yakitori Momo (grilled chicken skewers), priced at $10, last night. Is it a lot of food? No, it's more of a snack, but it was good and paired well with the sweet chili sauce they served alongside it. The menu is varied enough that I would think it includes something for most people. They have pool tables in the back as well as more seating. It's always rather dark, which is comfortable. DJs man the helm regularly, and it's a bit loud, but you can still attempt conversation. Overall, I think Abe's is one of the better hangouts in Brooklyn, and, as it's kitty-corner from the L train at Dekalb, it's not hard to find.

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    Sandy Y.

    Well concocted cocktails in typical Brooklyn bar. Price per cocktail was fair ($16) and fairly sweet and easily drinkable. Got the Lychee Marina and Blue Hawaii. Personally enjoyed the lychee marina cocktail but it was present in a different glass than marketing on the menu (which was a bit of a letdown). Three small rooms divided with a small hallway in between the entrance/bar, DJ area/booths, and pool area/booths. The booths by pool tables ($2 a play) were poorly laid out - be mindful that the space is narrow and if you will bump into whomever is playing. My experience docked because of the reason above. Otherwise, cocktails were good and the space was chill - I would say it's a ~4 star bar in the area.

    Casie G.

    The best food & vibes!!! Who doesn't love a good tiki bar? I was not expecting the food to be the highlight at a tiki bar in bk! We got the fried chicken with grilled pineapple, Jasmin rice and Hawaiian style macaroni salad and it was delicious. We also got the crab Rangoon's which were home made and one of the best I've ever had in my life. The drinks were good, not my favorite combos but they were very pretty and enjoyable. The vibe was dark and lots of tables to sit at or they have a nice bar right when you walk in. It's self serve service, you go up to the bar to order and pick up your food at the window but I kind of love how casual it is, makes it feel more comfy overall you will not be disappointed with this experience!

    Emily F.

    Came here tonight Sunday 10/29 around 5:30pm. They were short staffed with one person working the bar and one in the kitchen. Nobody greeted me or mentioned I had to order at the bar- the two other times I've been they had table service. Other than that, things were just as I remember, cheap, tasty food and strong drinks. The frozen espresso martini was just okay, I didn't personally love it. My friend and I sat in a booth in the back. Love the ambiance here. Being short staffed, they only had tater tots, cheeseburgers, and fries available. The burger and fries were good. More mezcal/tequila drinks would be great. I really enjoy this place and it was so nice to come back after not going for ages.

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    Travis S.

    Amazing ambiance, decor and music. This place is perfect for any date night or hang out. There are 2 pool tables in the back and plenty of seating. I sat at the bar and had amazing service from the waiter. Don't remember the name but bald headed dude. The food was amazing, I had the Sambal Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich and Elote Egg Rolls. The Chicken sandwich was amazing soft bread and crispy breading. Felt like i was eating a Chicken Big Mac with better everything. Not spicy for those that can handle heat. I really enjoyed the Elote Eggroll. Crispy and hot, packed with corn and cheese. Also to note, there are many vegetarian options on the menu. Some sandwiches give you the option to substitute with crispy cauliflower. I would come here again!

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    Ashley P.

    Unexpected stop at Abe's for a quick drink before Brooklan. Very cool laid back vibe. So when you sit in a seat like the one I took a picture of below no one comes up to you. That's the only downside to service. You'd have to go up to the bar and order. Drinks were pretty good for happy hour. The food was even better! Buffalo wings were sooo tasty and HUGE, which is so worth it. The chicken sandwich was also very good. I will say that salad blows all of it out the water! Not only was it all so fresh, it was huge! I just never expected Sugar Snap Pea, Edamame, Red Watercress, Pea Tendrils, Horseradish, Black Sesame, & Yuzu Kosho Ranch to be such a mind blowing combo! 10/10 recommend!

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    Jared S.

    If you find yourself in Bushwick and are looking for a cool bar, hip vibes, and a good time, I highly suggest Abe's! From the outside, it looks like a bit of a sketchy dive bar, but from the inside, it is it's own little slice of tropical bar paradise. With dim lights, comfy (and dare I say sexy) lounge seating, L-shaped bar, two near regulation size pool tables, great food and reasonable prices, this is the perfect spot for a date or to catch up with friends. Food: - Had the fried chicken sandwich (has a great crunch and quite tasty) - Fries (thin but warm and crispy, addicting) Drinks: - Margarita (awesome presentation, delicious) - Cours Banquet (comes super cold, right in the bottle)

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    Lisette T.

    First time here was unintentional, March 2022? Had birthday plans elsewhere but that place was eerily empty, so we spontaneously came here instead. Loved the billiards, the open back area for a group of friends, affordable prices. Saw the vegan options and knew we had to come back; our friends ordered the Gochujang wings and they smelled too good to not want to try the vegan cauliflower. Summer 2022 we came back for the wings... they're $6 during HH, so we ordered the real wings and the cauliflower. HOLY HELL. So damn good. Two years later, and these are still my guilty cravings, even though there's nothing guilty about them. They updated their menu to $1 HH wings, and the cauliflower are always abundant. They added sweet thai chili and can't wait to try those. We also come for the most affordable frozens in BK - they used to be $8 on HH but now they're $10, still a good deal and strong. They tend to change the flavors up, every month or so, and love that they're always vegan. Most recently they were pina Colada, lychee rosé and passionfeuit marg. Our favorite was a pistachio frozen and wow. That was a boozy milkshake heaven. They also have $3 HH tecates and $8 beer/shot combos. Both are crowd pleasers. We've also heard great things about their regular menu (elote eggrolls are high on our list) and with the various vegan options, I'm a happy camper. Circling back - I need to talk more about their cauliflower wings. As a longtime veg eater, I've had so many fried cauliflower wings, most being buffalo. But these. Whoa. These BY FAR have the best breading, and it doesn't fall off. It holds the sauce, and doesn't fall apart when you use a fork. The cauliflower is still crisp too - not overly "steamed" to where it's mush. I've (half) joked I want a kitchen job here just to learn the recipe. Best fried cauliflower in all BK. For vegans/vegetarians, come just for these.

    Vstunna X.

    Precursor: I don't like dive bars. ... but Abe's didn't give off the same vibes as all the others. There's some tiki themed decor, so a bit of that feeling - but not overwhelming. The bar had a cool deep red light coming from behind the alcohol bottles which was definitely cool. Good variety of beers on tap. The back room has a decent amount of space if you're in a medium group. And yes, the other reviews are right - their fries were just like McDonalds fries. I would go back to Abe's fosho

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    We have 77 seats! Did you see the back room? Thanks for coming by!

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    We try! Thanks!

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    I always order takeout here but my gif the food is amazing. Love your burgers and fried rice. And the Mac salad is to die for.

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    Solid retro aesthetic. Decent drinks in a dark, moody spot. Loved our bartender. Great stop in our night out.

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    I love it here. The drinks are so good, on the sweeter side but very good. Get the buffalo wings. Thank you I had fun

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    Are children allowed?

    I can't outright say "NO!" but it definitely is not an environment for children at night

    Is happy hour only on weekdays?

    Happy Hour is every single day from 5pm to 7pm!

    Is Abe's still serving customers during the NY lockdown?

    Quarts of cocktails for $30. Delivery or pickup of jungle bird.

    When is happy hour?

    Hey Evan! Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 3pm-7pm. Come on down!

    Do they take credit card?

    Hi Chelsea! Yes, we take all four major credit card types consisting of Visa, MC, Discover, & AMEX. Please let us know if you have any other questions, we can assist you with!

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