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    Bar Bruno

    3.9 (342 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Margarita
    Nikita K.

    I had a great experience at Bar Bruno in Brooklyn. The drinks were super yummy and come in a cool glass. We got maragaritas and I love that you can customize them so much. I got spice in both of mine and one with mango and another with mango and passion fruit. Would come back again just for the margs. The dessert nachos were so good and pretty and such a unique idea for a dessert I loved it. The "chips" are coated with cinnamon and sugar and it comes with ice cream and fruit and chocolate. So fun to eat it too. I got the cheesy potato bites and they were delicious as well. Very flavorful and the sauce was great. Service was okay but could've been a bit better. We asked for no chili in one drink and no bananas in the nachos but they still gave us those things.

    Margarita
    Liz D.

    First time at this spot. There was a kids birthday party happening in the back on a Saturday evening. We were told it would be ending in 15 minutes. We walked around and got coffee. It was still going on when we got back. We sat at the bar and thugged it out. The nachos have kale and some mushrooms. I think they left off the meat, which we did not ask for. I think they need to let people know what is in the nachos. We were confused. They were tasty but definitely not as described. The wings were good. The margarita was fine. Parking is definitely hard in this area. When the kid party cleared out and all the kids weren't running around. It was a chill spot.

    Classic Lime Margarita.
    Cindy Z.

    Nice, casual Mexican spot in the neighborhood. I always thought this spot was too pricey, but was quite surprised by how good the food was. We started off with a Classic Margarita ($15) and Brooklyn Lager ($8). The Margarita was a bit too strong for me, but it came in a cool skull glass cup. I also wish that it wasn't an extra $2 charge for flavor and spice, which seems unfair. For food, we weren't too hungry and got one dish to share. We ordered the Chopped Cheese Wrap ($20), which was essentially a restaurant version of a Crunchwrap supreme. I love crunchwraps and I love chopped cheese, so this combo was perfection. Plus, the crispy fries that it came with were crunchy and flavorful --some of my favorites honestly. Although pricey, the food is good.

    Dessert Nachos
    Allen L.

    Came here while waiting for our reservation at Lucali, since this spot was just a couple blocks away and we were craving nachos. We ordered both the Neymar Nachos and the Dessert Nachos and both were pretty good. The Neymar Nachos had a nice mix of creaminess and tang, and the meat was pretty tender. The Dessert Nachos were typical cinnamon sugar tortilla chips with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and fruit. The server was nice enough to give us an extra bit of ice cream after we ate the initial scoop but still had tortilla chips left.

    Neymar Nachos
    Rachel W.

    Should have looked at the reviews that said it's a better place for drinks. Neymar nachos were good for an atypical nacho person like myself. No beans, but some sort of mushroom thing instead? Very tasty. The burger was made well with high quality meat but not necessarily unique to the place. The birria "pizza" was an interesting concept, but having a basically a full quesadilla with cheese inside and out as the base got to be a bit much and too oily altogether. Plus dipping into the consume was cumbersome and essentially only worked when the pizza slice became taco shaped. Also the tables outside were definitely too small to accomodate all the food. Should have either ordered lighter or sat inside. All in all I would come back, but maybe just for drinks or brunch instead.

    Quesadilla Neymar Nachos Classic Lime Margarita
    Carmen T.

    Darkly lit atmosphere with cool neon lights. A bit overpriced with it coming to about $80 for this meal. But it was really good! We were walk-ins on a Friday night and were seated right away. Service was friendly and attentive.

    Cava Brut Reserva, Blanca, Spain
    Tiffany H.

    Well, their spicy, margarita has 2 ounce pour of tequila! Very generous pour. I just stopped in for a quick drink. Because I went across the street from my own bakery used to be my go to place for brunch on Sunday when I used to live in the area.

    Christine H.

    This an update My friend and I dined at Bar Bruno yesterday and we both agreed that the quality of the food and drinks has declined drastically. We used to love this place but we were disappointed yesterday. Our food lacked seasoning, our drinks were subpar, we ordered guacamole for the table and we received a ton of chips and less than a scoop of guacamole. In addition, our churros were soggy and poorly made. It is unfortunate but we will be trying other places next time we meet.

    Beer Battered Fish Tacos
    Rachel K.

    2 stars for the really delicious fish tacos but I actually left without even finishing my (fairly average) drink due to the rude bar man. I was on my own so I sat at the bar and he was rude from the moment I sat down. He was clearly having a bad day (not my fault) but ya know, we all have bad days so I ignored his sour face and the fact he threw the menus in front of me and rolled his eyes when i asked a question about something on the menu. I had my drink, ate the tacos and he asked if i wanted anything else so i asked for the check but i was only half way through drink so clearly wasn't ready to go. But he hovered over me until i paid it. Like i was going to run out the door. I gave him 15% tip because at that stage i was severely sick of his attitude, and he said: "are you sure about that miss?" I assume that he was referring to the fact I didn't give him 20% and I said: yes I am. And he grunted at me and walked away. So I left, without finishing my drink. I just moved to the area and I'll never be back again.

    Quinoa Veggie Burger
    Nat C.

    Last week I visited Bar Bruno for the second time. While this Mexican Bistro may not serve authentic Mexican Cuisine they sure know how to play with flavors. With each delicious bite, I found myself plotting my next visit. This is the perfect neighborhood spot. And a MUST-VISIT for an after-work cocktail, an impromptu date night or a delightful meal. The ambiance cradles you in its warm embrace and the staff is warm, welcoming and attentive. On our first visits we indulged in a taco trio featuring steak, fish and shrimp--a true palate pleaser. This time around, we explored their dinner menu. We started with GUACAMOLE and PLANTAINS, then moved on to the CHOPPED CHEESE WRAP, BURGER TACOS and QUINOA VEGGIE BURGER. Our dinner ended with the FLAN and DESSERT NACHOS. Guacamole is not my usual pick but the pumpkin seeds made it an adventurous choice and it was flavorful. The Plantains was the perfect harmony of sweet and savory. And could easily become the ultimate side dish instead of a mere appetizer. The Chopped Cheese Wrap was a mouthwatering blend of deliciousness. The pepper jack cheese and abundance of onions makes it a MUST-ORDER. The Quinoa Veggie Burger is a vegetarian delight. It tasted so good I momentarily forgot it was meatless. But the crown jewel of the evening? The Burger Tacos--imagine the perfect burger and a delightful taco with fries having a culinary love affair. And guess what? The fries are in the tacos. Genius. And the dessert? Both the Flan and Dessert Nachos gave our meal a memorable conclusion. While dinner was an absolute delight, I'd gladly return just for the margaritas. These concoctions were perfectly balanced with a burst of flavor and without the excessive sweetness. Passion Fruit and Strawberry were our picks and they left us craving more. The visit to Bar Bruno was nothing short of a wonderful, unforgettable experience and I'm anticipating my next visit with their tantalizing menu.

    Meri K.

    Cozy Mexican food and futbol bar! I adore the sugar skulls wallpaper they have! Big menu including all your typical Mexican dishes, and some other cool items like a chop cheese wrap, and cheeseburger tacos. I went with a Mexican stir fry and added chicken and rice. Piping hot (but not a sizzling skillet), and tasty. My husband got the cheeseburger tacos with Pat LaFrieda meat, cheese, pickles onion, etc and said they were good. They smelled really good!!! I'm gonna try the chop cheese thing next time we go. And we will be going back!

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    So overpriced I was shocked. Beyond small portions for an insane amount of money. And food was just so/so

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    Casual Mexican place to grab a drink or some bar food. They have a couple tvs to catch a game.

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    Cute spot. Perfect drinks attentive bartenders. A beautiful place to hang. My go to for yearsss!

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    We stopped by for cocktails, and one appetizer. Nice location. Mixed drinks were tasty and a pleasant bartender....

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    Bartender had an attitude. It is not that serious bro lol . There's nicer places up the road

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    This bar has a very fun fun concept- a bar turned from a former brothel. The motif on the door is a…read moreplay on the 'this is not a pipe' work, which really added to the vibe I was expecting. Unfortunately this place fell very flat. Leading with what we liked: Their mocktail offerings were good, promising a 0.0% ABV which is hard to come across when mocktails are offered. They serve oysters, which adds to that aphrodisiac experience of the oh so 'wow this is a former brothel!'. The bartenders and servers were fast and very sociable with the more sociable customers. The immediate entrance is very tight, and it was uncomfortable navigating the space. We expected there'd be more seating in the back, which there was, but it was limited and not offered to us until we asked for it. We honestly had no clue where it would be and only asked because of how this place was advertised. While it was comfy once we made our way back there, it was reminiscent of a lounge style bar space that almost any bar could replicate with the right room and budget. We didn't feel as though this hit the spot and were let down by this experience. I'm not sure if I can judge the menu of drinks/ foods as expensive, but we left hungry bc we couldn't justify some of the prices. In addition, I've seen a lot of complaints about the volume of the music: it's definitely loud at the front but a lot lower in that back lounge space. It's as loud as any bar's music level would be, but truth be told we were expecting music that matched the vibe of what was advertised and yes, at a lower volume.

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    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    I came here on a Friday around 6PM and got their happy hour that ends at 7PM. It wasn't super…read morecrowded which was nice! I ordered the gin gimlet with light simple syrup and it was great! I tried the wine punch too and it was also really refreshing and lighter than I expected! I'd definitely come back to try some other drinks, the back patio, and the pb+J!

    I've been to this cocktail bar regrettably only twice even though I live (or rather lived upcoming…read moresoon) around the corner. It's classy but not too fancy and has enough space but doesn't get too loud. They have a nice happy hour menu from Tuesday-Friday from 5 to 7 as well as all day on Sundays which has very decent prices such as an $8 old fashioned among other things (see the photo.) the bartenders I've had before have been friendly with some good recommendations. Outside of their wide selection of cocktails which run the gamut of liquors, they have a nice wine selection, a handful of craft beers, and a very small food selection. The first time I was here, I had one drink which was the excellent Star of The Ice Snow for $17 with Iwai 45 whiskey, brie-washed Carpano Antica, Fernet Branca, barrel-aged orange bitters, and sassafras bitters. It had a a bit of bitterness, some sweetness, some spice, and some light mint from the fernet and was a pleasant complex drink and was certainly worth it from the price. The second time I was here was just this evening where I had two drinks. I first went with something that I was thinking of getting the first time which is their outstanding Vivian Darkbloom for $15 with Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. The drink has mild citrusy sweetness as well a bit of smoke from the mezcal and is probably my favorite drink I've had here though the other drink I had the first time gives it stiff competition. I asked the bartender what he recommends and after a small discussion, he said either The Bell Witch (which is a gin and chartreuse cocktail with a strong herbal flavor) or what I went with. Said drink was the Under a Cosmic Cloak for $16 with rhubarb infused rum, Trois Rivieres rum, Smith & Cross rum, yerba mate, lime, grapefruit, and whey. The bartender said that it wouldn't be overly sweet as the rum was milk washed and this was indeed the case with just a mild sweetness and some fruitiness. There was a light herbal flavor otherwise presumably from the mate as well as a light citrus note and overall, it was good though definitely the least complex of the drinks I've tried and probably my least favorite but was definitely not a bad drink. The drinks here are reasonably priced for the quality, the bartenders are friendly, and it is classy but not overbearingly so. I can see why it's popular and I wish I stopped in more.

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    Vivian Darkbloom- Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. $15. Outstanding drink. Nice balance
    Vivian Darkbloom- Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. $15. Outstanding drink. Nice balance
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    Vivian Darkbloom- Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. $15. Outstanding drink. Nice balance

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    Vivian Darkbloom- Union mezcal, lime, pineapple, charcoal, Velvet Falernum, and lime bitters. $15. Outstanding drink. Nice balance

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