This place is great. The friendly bartender came out to greet me and was happy to help me pick a beer. My friend and I went to sit in the big backyard. We were then served by Courtney, who was friendly, cool, and helpful. I had onion rings, which were heavily battered, but really enjoyable. It was a great experience and I'd definitely recommend you check it out! read more

I really like it here. The highlights: 1) Fish tacos, a special, but I think they have it often 2) Spicy Tecate with $1 shot 3) Backyard The bartenders are cool, but there was a waitress that was pretty rude and kind of lazy. I hate saying that, but I asked for hot sauce and she grabbed the bottle of tabasco closest to her. It was empty... and there was Tapatio and Cholula within view. Also, she would do this weird thing where she would completely ignore a couple people in our party. Otherwise, cute and chilled out space, with everything I want in a good hangout bar. read more

Good for a quick bite of food and a few beers. Chicken wings are good, pulled pork sliders are a great deal. The have ciders if you ask. The beers are served as cold as they can get them. I wouldnt wander in on the weekends though i can only imagine the crowds since this is a small dive bar. No waitress just order at the bar. read more

Brooklyn Ice House - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great bar that I come to often. I sometimes forget it's not my living room, but since everyone knows me even when I leave my stuff here I get it back. Backyard is huge. In the fall there's a fire pit so it's still cozy. Love the bartenders. They are awesome. Especially the cute bearded guy in the daytime. Food is delicious I often eat lunch here. Check the specials board. It's cash only but there's an ATM. And it's always fun and chill. If you have a handsome bearded man with glasses as your bartender in the evening...you won the bartender lottery!! Regardless, you will be treated well and satisfied. read more

Most affordable bar in the city. All-day Shot-and-a-beer specials. Cheap-ass 10-hour smoked pulled pork sandwiches. Great beers for the snobs, Buds and Lonestars for the dude-bros. Great outdoor area and Trevor and the gang of bartenders are as down-to-earth as they come. read more

DAMN I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Cheap, really good food, every business should model themselves after this place. If i didn't go during work i would've sat in this place all day drinking beer. What a comfortable place to hang. A nice sized pile of pulled pork, topped with a pickle on a plain ol white hamburger bun @ $3 ea or 2 for $5, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!!! and the sweet potato fries are pretty damn good as well, the 2 together make a wonderful pair. Just go, you won't be disappointed, i promise!!! read more

The pulled pork sandwich is not what reviews claimed it to be. I can get more flavor out of a frozen dish... the only dish I'd recommend is the chili cheese fries which don't seem to be too popular but they were delicious customer service could improve but I understand they were understaffed so maybe it's not their fault they weren't to human friendly read more

I went here last Saturday and had the pulled pork sandwich. I must say, it was pretty damn good! I'm a Texan and it's difficult to find some good BBQ, in my opinion, but I was pretty damn pleased with this little place. The service was great, super fast, personable, and incredibly friendly. read more

I came here for the Brooklyn Red Hook Immersion. I loved the outdoor space area, but not sure it is worth a trek from the city for just a bar. If you live in the area, would highly recommend the outdoor area in the summer-- it's very nice! They have a decent selection of Brooklyn beer on tap. I personally like the reserve.. has a great spice! read more

This place is the perfect bar! Cheap deep fried food, cheap beer and with a hint of hipster to the side! My boyfriend and I did a day of just exploring red hook (Ikea isn't all what Red Hook has to offer). He wanted beer and I wanted a strip pork sandwich...then we stumbled upon this place. And could not have been more satisfied! read more

Great casual spot for cheap and very serviceable grub. I've had very good pulled pork sliders. a generously sized beet salad, and good sweet potato fries here. Nice large outdoor patio space too populated by a ramshackle mix of benches and tables (no table service though). Very reasonable prices too. It's surprisingly empty during the day, so if you want to linger, it's no problem. read more

this is definitely a dive bar with a surprisingly very friendly staff. I stopped in with my family, yes, kids and grandparents for lunch as it was conveniently close to the cruise terminal. beer was great, food was surprisingly tasty, and they didn't mind the wee little ones we brought in. they have a very nice out door patio in the back. I'd totally hang out there if it weren't for the kids. pulled pork sandwiches were definitely well recommended. read more

Stopped in here for a few drinks and a quick bite to eat before catching a movie at Valentino Pier. Instantly, I was in love. It's divey, inexpensive, there are buckets of candy, and there is a can of Duff on the shelf. The outdoor area in the back is spacious and comfortable. They offer a solid, not overwhelming, beer selection, with a good mix of craft, mainstream, and imports, all organized by country on a big chalkboard. Most of them are bottle/can but there are about five drafts as well, which were a dollar off for happy hour. Food menu is small but solid. Got a corn dog (I never eat them and *had* to get it) and fries for $4. My friend E went with the pulled pork, which he thought was just as awesome as everyone else here. His sweet potato fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy, and D's turkey burger looked good. The corn dog was good; not too greasy and evoked feelings of being 10 years old at a county fair. The fries, regrettably, were not crispy and a little oily. Bartenders were super nice and just as laid back as the clientele. Music was good and there were two TVs, first tuned to the Yankees and later to the Olympics. Only drawback is that it's cash only, but for once I was prepared, because this seems to be the norm in many of the bars here. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

I was in red hook and wanted a good burger and beer. Saw the prior reviews and went in. The burger was perfectly cooked. Loved every bite. Compliments to the chef. read more

This is a 3.5 star place at best. It's a cozy, well-weathered dive, but ultimately pretty basic. Y'all waxing poetic about the beer list need to get out more - it's pretty standard "good" beer, with maybe one or two novel selections, but nothing exciting. Prices are a notch more than they should be for some place slightly off the beaten path. I do appreciate the candy on the bar and all the tables though - a tiny Snickers is a sweet accompaniment to a glass of Duvel. read more

LOVE IT! okay, so since I'm in training I don't get to drink. But like many of the yelpers here, I agree, long list of beers. And great atmosphere. We sat out in the back where I didn't get 4G service from verizon. But all the food made up for it. The boy had a blue moon, and later regretted it and wanted something else. And feel in love with the pulled pork. We had a double, so that each of us could have one. Super moist and well made. The pork and it's flavors gets soaked into the bread, so eat fast! I had the ice house burger with jalepenos. The jalepenos didn't add much to it. But I loved the burger! It reminded me of that sausage-y texture but in a patty form. It comes along with cripsy french fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles! I split half of my burger with the boy so he could try it. He like it, but still favored the pork over it and said, if only this place was closer to our neighborhoods, he would be here all the time. The restaurant is in red hook which is a detour from our usual hang out spots. Lastly, we had a side of buffalo wings. Well made and made just right. I wanted to play with the pin ball machine, since my generation really missed out on all the arcade games, its 75cents for 1 play and 2$ for 3 plays. Can't wait to play it next time I'm there! read more

Pulled pork that is tender and juicy-there's no need to add sauce. Buffalo wings that are meaty and spicy-once again, I wouldn't change a thing. It's been too long since I've visited the Brooklyn Ice House, but I think a trip to Red Hook is long overdue to sample your delicious delights accompanied by one of your local microbrews on tap. read more

I don't get it.. this is a dive bar. It's cheap, and it's bad. That's great if it's what you want, but I see too many me-too reviews acting like the food is the second coming. The Frito Pie is Fritos, browned beef, and canned jalapeno slices. A Guinness is $7, and the bartender will definitely put Bad to the Bone on the sound system on purpose. No judgments - just don't expect too much, and you'll do fine. read more

Too many cockroaches, even for this beaten -down wreck of a soul, who can our up with cockroaches, since they've been around for a while. Will never go back. read more

A great bar that is a little dark inside but still cozy. They have a nice selection of Belgian and German beers for a reasonable price. Regular American beers are quite cheap and they have amazing beer + shot offers for $4-$5, like PBR + Evan Williams. The personnel is very friendly and it seems like there is great variety of people going there. read more

I stopped in with a friend for a drink and a chili cheese dog and was not disappointed! They have a super chill and beautiful ivy covered backyard with picnic tables. The hot dog was great, and the bartender was very friendly! I had this little bicycle keychain and my friend and I were trying to decide if it could open a bottle of beer. The bartender happily volunteered to find out haha, debate settled. read more

Large Yard, lots Of bottles, Boardgames and a String of Red Hook regulars. Food looked good. read more

I really like this place. I bike there so don't find that it's "out of the way" but I can see how it would be a bummer using public transport to get there. The casual feel, the oddly good, simple dishes from the kitchen and the delightful bar staff all work to make the Brooklyn Ice House a hidden gem. The regulars were friendly and I got to read my book while sipping on a couple of pints in air conditioned ease. I've already planned on going back with a handful of friends - tonight actually! read more

Just need to weigh in here. It's a great dive bar with great pub grub-- but it's not really a BBQ restaurant. It's a little junky funky red hook, very relaxed, very accommodating staff. Good beer selection, fun industrial hack garden seating (no views, hot as hell). The food BBQ consisted of pulled pork sliders, chicken tacos and wings - no brisket, no ribs, etc. It tasted good but could have been better -- the best thing is the price tag. This is why there is a 4.5 star rating. Ice house, take note: if you raise your prices, your rating will quickly decline!! Solid 3 stars as a restaurant Solid 4-5 as a bar read more

This place is special, and I love it. As dark inside during the day as it is as night, the Ice House looks like a watering hole that's been there for decades. The whiskey and beer selection is vast, you can hear your partner over the well-chosen music, and to enter, you must wear a beard. The pulled pork sliders are fantastic, especially when doused in a healthy amount of barbecue sauce (homemade? no idea, but delicious, yes). Same deal with the brisket sliders. Yum! The mesclun salad was impressively fresh and the lentil soup with kielbasa was passable (not bad, not great). Veggie burgers are available. 4 amazing sliders, the salad, the soup, a draught beer and a generously strong hot toddy ran us a mere $33 + tip. You can't beat that with a bat. Really can't. read more

Pros: -Yes, it is a "junky funky" Red Hook bar with an industrial outdoor backyard, secluded between buildings (this is a good thing, because how else would you know that you've landed in Red Hook were it not for the bohemian nature of this bar). - Because of the secluded nature of Ice House, it's a perfect place to have a real conversation. You can even tell secrets here. I would do the secrets telling outdoors, weather permitting. - The staff are friendly, attentive, and at the same time, laid back. - It serves bar (pub) food. Bring an appetite appropriate for bar food, not massive portions, unless you are going to order 1,000 of everything. Pork sliders seem to be popular here at 2 for $5 (I arrived after the kitchen closed, so I cannot review these). The kitchen is a bar kitchen. You can fully view it on your way to the backyard. Cons: - None. Except if you are looking for a high-fuss place where you need to be seen, this is not your place. read more

Fun place to stop in for a very cold beer. Food was fair but old school Brooklyn style was awesome! Cash only with an ATM on site.

If you tire if froofy food establishments. This will hit the spot. Juicy burgers, perfect fries, vegetarian options and great specials options. The new chef, Mark is super friendly and takes his job seriously. Offering something a little di every day. Also good if you like sports and beer... read more

Brooklyn Ice House - Sarue afternoon bar - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great dive bar with great backyard. I had Delicious shrimp tacos in the backyard on a sunny spring day that felt like summer. This place is really matter of fact and no frills, but that's what is cool about it. All the other fellow guests enjoyed their food as well. Lots of aficionados here. The backyard is so Brooklyn. I had a Pepsi, but I wanna go back to get a nice Colomba, rare corse beer that they carry. Cash only, but they have an ATM. read more

Great backyard with fun music playing. Low-key vibe with tons of beer choices. You will have fun, good beer, and good no-fuss food choices! read more

Really chill backyard space! Small menu; the sweet potato fries were so salty that I feared for my organs. Average service, and reasonable prices except for the $5 in ATM fees you're going to swallow since they don't make it clear until your bill comes that it's cash only :O read more

The service was super friendly. They were quick with the order and the prices were totally reasonable. I'd definitely go back. read more

Brooklyn Ice House - Barbeque Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the bars that define "Brooklyn cool." It's divey, chill, and doesn't try to be anything it's not. There's an interesting, but respected dynamic here: the regulars hang at the bar, and the non-Red Hook residents gather outside. So if you can't walk there, order your drinks and food at the bar and go enjoy their awesome outdoor space. There's an extensive bottle beer list and the food is surprisingly good. Great wings and pulled pork sandwiches (2 for $5) and one of the few places serving up Frito Pies! read more

Cheap beers and chili cheese fries. Goofy bar scene, dive bar, don't expect a five star meal. Enjoy it for what it is.

Rad little dive bar! Cheap bears and drinks. Low pro killer food menu too! The bartenders are super friendly and the whole place a neighborhood vibe, picture Cheers but not lame. read more

This place is great- a real Brooklyn vibe, excellent music always playing. Pulled porks are very good. A real bargain- great place to go for a cheap meal and hearty eats! read more

Nice dive. Large Backyard. Large drinks $6 draft pint beer. Chill music. TVs. Inside has plenty of tables to eat at. Bar is smaller but you can always chill in the back. read more

I knew I was going to love this place. Good, cheap food. Tatted up staff. Big patio. Selection of both good and shitty beer. The perfect summer night in Brooklyn. read more

Never disappoints. Always a great place to grab a burger at. a++++ Authentic Brooklyn look and style. A must go for anyone read more

i really like this place! 2 pulled pork sandwiches for a mere bagatelle, a mesclun salad for delusions of health, and a big open back yard. it just feels comfortable, like your favorite old bluejeans. si si si! read more