My friend and New York brought me to this super unique bar where you have to whisper or else the bartender shushes you. We got the Trappist beer, which is a kind of beer brewed by the Trappist monks in monasteries. Overall, super cool vibe especially if you're looking for a quiet place to drink early in the evening. read more

Burp Castle - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

My wife, son, daughter-in-law, and I accidentally stumbled across Burp Castle last week after giving up on a nearby bar that was packed on a Saturday afternoon. The name caught our attention as we walked by, and we all paused for a laugh. We were about to keep going when a trio of disappointed bar-crawlers came out the door, one loudly complaining, "Who the #*$@ puts a SILENT BAR in the middle of New York City?" That was all the advertisement we needed. Inside, we found an oasis of quiet. Patrons sat at tables speaking in low whispers while soft choral music played in the background. The menu was limited but focused, featuring Belgian beers and a couple of ciders. I quietly placed our order at the bar and, within moments, we had a tripel, a dubbel, a gose, and a cider in hand. Looking around from our charmingly rickety seats, we admired the murals: one depicting monks rescuing barrels of beer from a shipwreck on a hastily built raft, the other a lively tavern scene. Both were filled with whimsical details that looked like they would reward repeat visits. Even the restroom, plastered with stickers for local bands, carried the vibe of the Village in the 1980s. Shortly before we finished our drinks and stepped back out into the noise of the city, we witnessed the famous shushing, though "Shushing" with a capital S feels more accurate. It started with quiet-loving regulars gently intervening and ended with the bartender taking over the process. Afterward, several friends of mine who are homebrewers and nationally certified beer judges (seriously!) told me this is one of their favorite bars in NYC, with one wondering how she had never recommended it to me before. Next time I'm in the Village and need a beer, I'll definitely be back. read more

Shhhhhhhh! Such a fun place. It's only beer, and a few wine options, but a great place to stop for some quick fun! read more

Burp Castle - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Hilarious bar in east village. Was trippy in a good way. Beers on tap were yum. Had my first mead and i guzzled and enjoyed. We whispered about work. EV hipsters are SUCH a particular vibe read more

Burp Castle - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I found this an utterly hilarious concept bar. 12 Belgian beers on tap for $8-$12, uniformly poured into chalices. Whispering is enforced by hushing barman and patrons. It's got monastic murals, old creaky wooden tables and high tops, and a soundtrack of either choral chants straight outta the monastery or demure classical instrumental. When I was there, a suit-clad septuagenarian had fallen asleep at the corner of the bar, then woke up to pay in cash for another pour. What a scene! I came alone, had a quiet giggle, but the novelty was short-lived. It's a mix of Belgian imports that you'd expect. Afterwards I scooted to Proletariat next door for curated craft beers. read more

Good selection of your standard Belgium beers, but there's nothing really special about this place other than it feels like you're at church and you can't speak loudly. Very gimicky. If you're a beer snob, go next door to proletariat to try some artisanal craft beer or McSorleys for a piece of history! read more

Absolutely perfect in every way. Quiet and magical. The dimly lit walls painted with beat up wooden tables/chair space, gives the vibe of a tiny cellar or some hole in the wall medieval tavern. The unobtrusive bar counter and usually pretty easy going bartender with well-picked beer selection offer much needed relief from the fast pace outside. There is also a tiny gated outdoors area upfront. Low noise levels are the main draw, but it is the shushing that will keep your coming back. Perfect sensory deprivation/introvert/ curmudgeon bar. read more

Went here in on Halloween and it was a "unique" experience. Yes you get shushed if you speak loudly. If I have friends from out of town and we are in the area I might bring them here. The drinks were not bad. I had a chocolate stout. read more

Burp Castle - Monks came and paid in coins - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Very good beer. Had to sample a couple to find the right one, but the bartender was pretty helpful. Love the music. Great place to go before dinner. read more

Anyone who knows me knows I don't have an "inside voice". But the thing people don't believe is I lived in Germany so I will bring it down a million notches to be able to drink crafty beer. I am not sure why they call it "Burp Castle" since a burp in this place will most definitely get you shushed! McSorley's was packed on a Friday. So we went to the next best option, Burp Castle. Immediately every head in the bar turned as we walked in. I was in awe of the super cool hand painted murals on the walls of ships, sea life, monks, a coven having dinner and some risqué pieces by the bathroom. One particular literati had to put his pencil down in his book and wait for the shusing to commence. I am sure this brings him all the joy in the world. Like yesss...finally you cool kids have come into my domain where I rule supreme. Hahahahhhahah! My boyfriend ordered us two Hofbräus while I found us some seats. My other two friends would soon be joining us. The music was a strange level of instrumental. The beer was a perfect pour. And the soon enough others were shushed. It happened about every few minutes. It must be criteria to work at the Castle. This is the absolute perfect place to come to read your book, work on brainstorming for your novel, bring your introverted partner or a romantic date for those who are friends with the libraries. Do not bring the life of the party, sporty yelling types or large groups. There is no food and the men's bathroom is to the right and does not lock. The Belgium, German and British beers are on point. Absolutely delicious spot to enjoy a drink at a slower pace where you enjoy your time in the now. See you soon...you can't keep me out for long! read more

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This is a unique bar, which was originally founded by Trappist monks. There are multiple signs that say be quite and Shhh. If the volume gets too loud the bartenders or the patron will say Shhh and the volume tones down. This occured a couple of times. This is great for people who want to escape the noise of the neighborhood bars around. You can hear your partners conversation. The bar is dimly lit with candlelight and there are huge painted murals on the walls. There are days and times where they have free Pomme Frites. On days they don't you can bring your own food and eat it quietly. While here we enjoyed a burger and fries from 7th street burger. I drank a raspberry beer and my friend had a rose. We liked both, and enjoyed it with our burgers and fries. read more

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This cutie bar is honestly a peculiar place, from the paintings on the wall, like the man in the barrel mural to naked angels and even a godly touch . It's very wholesome. Now I'm not one for being shushed but I will say you can't be loud. The people were definitely rude , shushing me left and right/ I'm not a loud person! I was anxious even by looking at the ceiling fan , its Ozempic rod that attaches to the fan blades , it could have fallen . In all this place was unique. read more

Fucking hilarious. I'm a tour guide, and I took a group of friends here right at 4pm opening one night a couple weeks ago, The place is pretty unassuming, there are some monastic kinds of murals on the walls...but the silence. The silence is all-consuming. I knew that this was going to be a quiet bar, but I guess what I hadn't expected was...that there wasn't even any music. It forced our party of 8 into a comical silence while trying to connect and have fun. The internal shushing was so fucking funny. Because we came early, we probably got the QUIETEST timeframe. There were locals there, hanging alone and reading. The beers seem to all be Belgian, and there was a banana bread beer that was insane. Don't come here on a first date, maybe, unless your Hinge match has a silence kink? But it's a fun exercise in trying to be a little quieter. read more

The kitchen here turns simple ingredients into magic. The workers here are remarkably welcoming. The family verdict on this restaurant is positive. This spot provides a memorable atmosphere. Burp Castle exceeds all restaurants I've visited recently. read more

Burp Castle is for the lovers of beers. They offered a unique flavor and a variety of beer you'd rarely find in the U.S. There was one with banana and chocolate flavor. Now if youre a cider lover such as myself, they had one cider called Rose cider that was refreshing. The drinks are a toped off so the prices are very reasonable for a night out. This intimate setting is a perfect place to catchup with friends. Lots of Boston Tea party esque images which gave it an interesting look. But be aware it is still a bar with a grungy yet 1920s prohibition flair so dont expect the bathrooms/decor to be any less. My biggest suggestion besides fixing up the bathroom would be deep cleaning the carpet. Overall I give it a B- and 3. read more

Burp Castle - Cider - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

This past weekend I was over at an over-packed and obnoxiously loud bar a few blocks away. In conversation this place came up. Known as that "whispering bar". I had never been so I thought it would be a great idea to pop in on the way to heading home. It's a little bit more different than I was expecting. They lowly play some kind of gospel church prayer hymnal music in the background so that you get that vibe that you've just entered a place of holy worship. But with alcohol. There are beautiful mural paintings along the wall. If you look at them closely some of the murals are depicting just straight up debauchery but with angels with black wings. Intriguing. A few barrels line the walls and you get a very old timey vibe of the bar. A few beers are on draft with most of them being belgian ales of high quality. A little bit expensive being around $8-12 for most things on tap. I enjoyed a pumpkin hard cider because it felt festive. Beware in that the bartender can kick you out for being too noisy. You are shushed for talking above a low whisper or tone of voice. It's kind of an ideal spot for reading a book if you're craving a pint and have no one to share one with. This is my kind of bar. Screw screaming petulant Gen Zers and their whiteclaws. I'll take a quiet night out like this every day. read more

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I had no clue that Burp Castle is a monastery-themed bar that refers itself as a "temple of beer worship." I chose this place due to its unique quiet atmosphere. I suppose monasteries are supposed to be quiet places of worship. In this case, you're worshipping beers imported from from Belgium, Germany, and Britain. Reportedly, the bartenders occasionally don monk robes. To my dismay, mine didn't when I went one random weekday night. In just regular attire, the bartender did a fantastic job shushing some of the patrons. You can't really be mad or annoyed. I was able to try two of their beers on draft. The sour one was very good! I would definitely come back to try the other unique beers on draft! There's a stout one I want to try. I'll be sure to whisper my order next time! read more

Whisper The shush bar was quite a trip. We entered this beer bar knowing what to expect but this was a bit over the top. People were putting medieval monk outfits on and handing out blessings. I attached a photo of one of the weirdos we met, everyone we met was very cool. As for the bar itself, the walls are painted from floor to ceiling with murals. They serve craft beers that seem to be focused on medieval varieties with several lambics (Belgium) and other bitter varieties. Beers aren't cheap, but the strange atmosphere makes this spot worth a stop. You'll really never go in a bar like it. Thanks read more

Burp Castle - One of the creeps I met at this bar. - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent selection of Belgian beer on tap. They have a requirement that you keep conversations to a whisper, and they play peaceful music so it's a nice break from the chaotic noisy east village bars. read more

Burp Castle - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I love this bar. It's such a unique concept. You have to whisper. You go and you enjoy a beer and you chill with your friends. Delicious beer, chill environment, not your typical loud bar. If you want loud go up the street to McSorleys. read more

Burp Castle - a blackboard with a list of drinks - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

It's a schtick, for sure, but it's one I like and found fun. My friend and I went to Burp Castle in East Village on a weeknight so it wasn't too busy. There was only one other table with a few people and then several singles drinking their beers inside. I was actually slightly disappointed that we didn't get to hear anyone get shushed! But it was fun for us being completely silent while having our beers. I love going to breweries and having a flight alone so I can definitely see the appeal of this place for solo imbibers. No one bothers you, no pressure to talk to anyone, it's lovely! I'd totally be here all the time if I lived in NYC. The bartender was very friendly and happy to help us. It really was a fun & unique vibe at the silent Burp Castle. The only thing for me personally was so many German beers, blegh. Not my favorite styles offered here but they did have one cider on tap so that got the job done. Prices were reasonable, as well. It's such a unique place, how can I not suggest it to those interested in a fun & different Manhattan experience?! Just be sure to make it your first stop out & not go after drinks at other places because this is not a place for being rowdy! read more

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Shhhhh. This place is awesome. Just go and you'll know what I mean. Great beers and excellent ambiance. The bartender has been the same person the few times I've gone, and he's hilarious. read more

We came here on a Friday night. My companion ordered me a Fruli Strawberry. I didn't tell him, I'm not a fan of alcohol. When he saw me grimaced, he knew. It was a $10 drink hence he drank the whole 10oz. It was a very fruity beer with a lot of foam on top. I like the decor of this bar. It's a quiet place if you want to get to know someone. We were there for awhile. read more

Came here for the first time after a stranger punched me in the eye: The bartender was super sympathetic and gave me a bottle of root beer as a makeshift ice pack and a beer on the house. He then asked what happened and cared about my plight. On top of that, he kept on top of his shushing duty, quieting overly zealous groups. read more

Love the quiet ambience. The music. The vibe. The beer is good too. This may be my favorite bar in the city

We really enjoyed the uniqueness of this bar. Having to whisper for the entire 2 hours we spent here was very fun. Also experiencing the "shhhhhhing" of the patrons by the bartender was entertaining. Could be a fun date location in the future. read more

My friend and I were wondering around on a Saturday night seeking the ultimate unicorn - a chill place to chat amongst the hustle and bustle of East Village night life. But thankfully we stumbled into Burp Castle because it was exactly what we were looking for. The whole ambience was surprisingly cozy given the occasional shhs and flickering candle light. There's something surprisingly satisfying about hearing drunk people get shushed. The space itself was on the grimier side but definitely added to its charm. A great selection of drinks as well - I can't wait to stop by here again! read more

If you love Belgian beers, ales, sours etc. this is the place to be. I'm reluctant to post a great review and am tempted to say "stay away" but accolades are deserved and this is a must go to place for those who appreciate the Belgian way. Stop in when your travels take you to the City and keep your voices in low gear to preserve the chill vibe. read more

The concept is really cool and maybe a main reason this place is still doing business. But I got the feeling it wasn't as great as it used to be. Came on a Saturday night - there was a single bartender, and she seemed like she really didn't want to be there. The place was also supposed to close 2 AM on Saturdays, but that night she said they were closing early at 12:30 AM. Beer selection was lacking and seemed dated. However we weren't given a beer menu, so I couldn't tell if there were better choices in print. There were a few people there, and I have to say it was pretty awesome to have a quiet place to hang out on a Saturday night, after a long day of exploring. But just based on my visit, I got the feeling either it's new management or a place on its last legs (a subpar Health Code score, when I visited, doesn't help). The monastic wall murals and furnishings, as well as the "quiet" rule, are the props that seem to continue to breathe character into this place. read more

This place is amazing. I couldn't help grinning like a goon the first time the bartender shushed the room. Although I could not work here because I would demand an even lower and unrealistic volume level. Blond bartender was super professional and had exactly the demeanor befitting this magical place. I'll be back. With my fucking book. A+ read more

Burp Castle - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

I love how the keep the noise level low here, it really makes for an easy conversation without having to yell or strain your voice to be heard. They only have beer here, which I am not usually a huge fan of, but they had a really great fruity beer that I thought was delicious. read more

Burp Castle? More like Burp Church: the first time I visited, I was taken aback by the eerie quiet. This venue focuses on maintaining a quiet drinking experience. When the noise level starts to go up, a bartender will give an authoritative SHHHHHHhhhhh. Almost immediately, everyone hushes. Either you'll love this or hate this. Luckily it grew on me. There's no hard liquor here, so have yourself a glass of white or a framboise instead. Enjoy it, and relax to old-timey music. read more

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Calling all sensitive souls who hate loud crowds: you have found your drinking hole in the E.Vil. Behind the 1980's spiked white fencing lies a limited but premium beer selection even a Belgian would appreciate, or perhaps just a soft-spoken experimental beer drinker who isn't offended by a beer that might include a seasonal fruit. The unfortunate name of the bar does a sufficient job of chasing off the pretentious high brow drinker in favor of the weirdly sublime one who likes things a little out of the ordinary. The music atmosphere wafted between electro-pop and indie-jam, often bordering on a soundtrack for existential and self-reflective conversations with a touch of lamentation. Perfect for an East Village crowd full of high hopes and dark realities. If you have an emo friend or partner, bring them here for a bit of sanctuary and soul-spilling over drinks. read more

Burp Castle - Inventive drafts like Créme Brûlée Stout, and Flemish Sour Cider - Pubs Near Me - New York, New York

This place was very intriguing. My friend suggested it and I had no idea it existed all this time. We went on a Sunday evening and it was fairly quiet at the hour of 8PM. The "castle" had a dark interior with low lighting and one bartender. I noticed a person reading a book with a beverage and another in the corner by themselves. Nothing terribly strange about that. Our group sat in the corner by the bathrooms (which looks like an exciting entrance to somewhere else but it is as exciting as it can get - the toilet). We got a bit excited during our conversation and that's when we saw the bartender go, "shhhh." At first I was so confused. I thought the place had thin walls and that the neighbors were going to complain. It turns out, when the bartender hushed us the second or third time around, we learned it is their "house rule" to not go above a certain level of noise. Fun place if you want to actually hear yourself at a bar! Great intimate spot. read more

Me and my friend went in for a drink and they were telling my friend who was an African American to lower his voice when he was not talking loud. So racist. read more

Excellent selection of beer on tap, to enjoy in the quiet on tiny (but highly suitable) tables. Shhhhhhhh!

The best hole in the wall you'll ever go to. This used to be a monastery where monks brewed their own beer. In case you didn't know much about monks, they had to speak in whisper tone. So you're not allowed to speak above a whisper in this bar and the bartender will shush you if you do lol so cool! It has all the old paintings on the wall and architecture of when it was a monastery and I'm pretty sure Some of the beer selections are from the monastery. read more

This bar is a super cool experience! Don't raise your voice!! Have some terrific beers on tap and ambience is a change of pace and well worth the trip. read more

Been wanting to come here for a while. Finally got the chance recently. The atmosphere is unique and the service is attentive. (Note that the staff insist that guests speak in a quiet voice, and will, gently, shush you if you get too loud.) The selection was decent and Belgian centric. I'm actually not sure if they had bottles, everyone seemed to be drinking draft. They also had a tasty mead on tap. The space is cozy, and the upper walls are decorated with painted scenes of Trappist monks. read more

Went here with two friends on a busier Friday evening, as the whole "whispering" thing was intriguing to us. As the other reviews have described, it is a bit off-putting - perhaps in a good way - if you are used to a loud bar where you can talk at any level you like (mostly because the other person is unable to hear you over the music :D). Note that inside there are about 6-8 spots at the bar, 20ish seats inside, and a few seats on the deck outside. There are signs telling patrons to whisper, the bartender shushes people, and Gregorian chants or other calm music play from the speakers. I was amused by the huge, irreverent mural and the concept of the place. The beers are on tap and the drink prices are fine for this part of Manhattan. However, the concept is a bit tiring if you actually just want to have a normal conversation with friends. Do NOT bring groups here - even if everyone whispers, you will still be louder than desired. This place is best for reading a book, "work from home with beer," or a conversation with up to one soft-voiced friend or lover. read more