Great, great neighborhood bar. Relaxed atmosphere with a wonderful backyard space that can be enjoyed when the weather is nice. They also have a couple of good deals including burger and a beer and a beer and a shot. read more

Bar looked cool from the outside so I've made a mental note for a long time to one day venture in with a friend. Glad I did because this place is awesome! The bar inside is dark, cozy, with plenty of booths and tables and music to keep your feet tapping. Happy Hour is til 8pm during the week. Fortunately, it wasn't humid so my friend and I got to enjoy their pretty garden in the back. With a big tree and greenery around, I fet like I was a someone's garden. They're benches and tables to plop your ass on and enjoy drinks. For a Friday night, it wasn't busy so got to relax and mellow out in the quiet garden. Located about 5mns from the Atlantic Ave station, it's conveniently close to grab a pint or two. read more

Stopped by for a few drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. The spot has lots of comfortable seating, ideal for groups, and a cute backyard. They have a nice beer selection and plenty of cocktail offerings to choose from. Their happy hour is long but not exactly cheap. I certainly took advantage of the $1 off drafts, but with beers being $6 - $7 to start, it didn't exactly blow my mind having $5/$6 drafts. Happy hour to me should hover around the $4 mark for drafts - just my opinion. The food was really good though! We tried the french fries, which were delicious, as well as the fried pickles (yum!) and guac/chips, which were tasty and plentiful for sharing. The jalapeño poppers looked great, but I couldn't partake due to an allergy. Overall, it's a super cute spot with a really great laid-back vibe. I would definitely come back and enjoy a few drinks with friends. read more

We enjoyed dinner and drinks outside on the Hollow Nickel's back patio this past Friday evening. It's a casual place with a variety of beer options and comfort food choices. We enjoyed the massive burger and the sourdough grilled cheese, with the seasoned fries (so good!!) and the salad respectively. All were well done and portions were very generous. Service was friendly but generally they encourage you to order at the bar as there is only one server that rotates around the restaurant and patio. Prices were very reasonable for the neighborhood. Great place for a bite before or after an event at Barclays (a couple blocks down from it along atlantic). Worth the visit! read more

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Came in to get out of the heat and get some brunch while my daughter was at an event at the roulette across the street . Air was cranking, bartender friendly, atmosphere comfortable. Got the breakfast burrito w fries for $13. Fries kinda raw but burrito was awesome. Would return. read more

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This is a great little dive bar. I loved the pickle backs. Perfect bourbon pairing and pickle juice had spice to it. Had burgers and fries pickles with colleague. Food was good. Unremarkable but not disappointing. Great vibe. Inexpensive. I'll definitely return. Kinda average for Brooklyn but exactly what was needed. read more

This bar replaced my favorite coffee shop (RIP The Flying Saucer) but it has turned out to be a great place in its own right. Good drinks, friendly bartenders, decent bar-food selection. The backyard is great, and there's nice space in the back of the bar for larger groups. read more

Place is amazing. I threw a party here for about 50-60 people on a Saturday night. We set up an open bar and used both the inside and outside parts of the restaurant. The management and staff could not have been more helpful throughout the whole party, including helping me set up. The atmosphere at the bar was perfect and I got rave reviews from my guests the next day. My only "problem" was dealing with effects of the free bottle of rum they gave me the morning after. Thanks again to everyone at the Hollow NIckel. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

My date and I really really enjoyed this place last night. First, the DJ was awesome -- legit turntable DJ who seemed to be playing exclusively James Brown for a while which is hard to argue with. The bartenders were all-around great. We didn't really know what we were in the mood for but our guy steered us into some tasty libations (and even adjusted my date's drink to her liking) I'm diggin the vibe. A little older (late 20s, early 30s) but if I'm ever back in the neighborhood I'll definitely return. read more

Quaint, cute, dark little wood-grain joint on Atlantic Ave near the Barclay Center. Probably the best bar of its type in the area (locals are gradually losing out against the wave of corporate-chain bars and commercialization brought by Barclay's). But this is a pub that still has its 'regulars' and is making new ones frequently. VERY clean, neat, and swept. No dust anywhere. No jukebox, but there's a sweet little backyard and there's also a bookshelf of used books. More bars should have this. Bring in a couple of paperbacks you've completed and pick up a few new ones to walk away with. Overall, quite a fun interior: magically, the tables and booths are designed and arranged in such a way that allows people to circulate and for diners to 'nestle closely together' without feeling cramped. The 4-top tables are also very compact, though still comfy for a group. And the deuce tables have the perfect dimensions. You can talk at normal volume without feeling as if your conversations are intruding on other tables. Other pubs should take note! Food: creative/classics. Hearty portions. Extremely well handled. Particularly well done are the fried dill pickles. A crispy, munchy, tart, treat. Draughts: 4-5 mixture of imports and craft brew. Prices: very reasonable. No sticker-shocks. Service: here is where there's a *slight* letdown. A busboy from the kitchen is the only food runner; not a real waiter and there's often confusion because the bartender takes the orders at the bar. The resulting confusion means that you can wait a while for your food, and it may get sent to the wrong table. Crowd: scruffy but convivial. Pseudo-chummy. Bathrooms are well-tended to; you can see that someone is on top of germ issues. They're obviously scrubbed (with good strong bleach) every day. There's coathooks under the bar--now that is a very welcome touch. Its amazing how many bars overlook this touch. Key fact: this is perhaps some kind of LGBT bar? It may not be apparent at first. It's a friendly and clubby atmosphere in general--good for everyone, either way--so no reason to give this aspect any concern or regard. Its a mellow and toasty place to get a buzz on. read more

Yelp says this business is closed but it's not! Sitting in their backyard right now. Fast service and tasty food/drinks.

Came here twice for a birthday and going away party. Good places to have a party if you put in reservations. Place doesn't get too crowded. The best drink here I think is called the Atlantic. read more

Was going to see Iron Maiden on a Saturday and we decided on going to this place for food and drinks beforehand. We luckily got a seat inside. They have several choices in beer aside from the usual beer choices, not vast, but I'm sure everyone can find something they'd like. As for the food, took slightly long to come out, but it was worth it. The burger is above average in my opinion, and their fries were very good; so good we ordered a second order. My gf got a buffalo wrap, which was good, but for some reason, had cucumber in it. Other than that, it had good flavor. Atmosphere that day was a bunch of metal heads, but I'd return as i like the divey look. Also has a backyard. read more

The kind of place that made me wish I had reasons to return to Brooklyn on a regular basis. Had one of their signature cocktails made with Pimms (which I've never had before and you don't find very often out in the burbs). It was really refreshing on a warm, humid summer evening. Definitely a return visit is in order if I ever go to the Barclays Center. read more

Hollow Nickel - Drink menu - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a great little bar! Decent drink prices and awesome bar food. The fried pickles are killer and the chicken tenders are everything you want a chicken tender to be. Space is limited so get there well before 10 if you want somewhere to sit. The staff is really friendly and helpful. We had a great chat with one of the bartenders when we were there and he even made us some delicious custom drinks that he made up on the spot. Small beer and wine list, but always a varied offering. For liquor, they definitely focus on whiskey though, so maybe pass this one if that's not your spirit of choice. Since I don't live in Brooklyn, the location is a bit out of the way for me. I'd recommend it to anyone who is already going to be out in that neighborhood. read more

Nice little spot on atlantic avenue to get together with friends. They have an outdoor area and seating for larger groups in the back that include comfy couches. The food is your typical bar food fare (lots of fried options (french fries, fried pickles, poppers), guacamole and chips, etc. Servers were friendly and came to clear the table soon after the food was finished. There was a woman walking around with free drinks to promote her company, and we weren't rushed at all (I believe we were there for at least 2 hours chatting) read more

This is a very solid place, just a whisper shy of five stars. The atmosphere is very cozy, staff friendly, jokes on the menu funny. The drinks are inspired. The designer seems to like sweet flavors, cinnamon, ginger, and honey all show up multiple times. No complaints here. The food ranges from excellent to decent. Edamame hummus is a great idea, and although the menu *seeeems* to indicate that the pita chips are baked elsewhere, if I had not read that with my own eyes I'd have sworn to you that they were hand-made on the spot by spell-wielding pita sorcerers who were using their powers for good. Just a little too salty though, guys, if I may weigh in. Fried mac and cheese was also fantastic, a little sweetness in the crunchy breading, perfect. The only beef (heh) I have is with the sliders. Portobello slider was too tangy.. maybe it marinated too long? Pork and beef sliders were serviceable. I either needed more karate out of the sauce, or maybe a less-dry bun. Anyway, great, great place overall. Will definitely be back. read more

This was a bizarre experience for brunch on a Saturday...confused our order, overcooked a burger, acted like they were really overextended when we were one of two occupied tables, and were just all around kind of rude... read more

Omg. I'm in absolute love with the Hollow Nickel. I've been here a handful of times and I will continue. Every time I've come it's just as great as the last time. I love the bartenders they are so sweet and funny. Logan is great and so is another one that I sadly don't remember his name. He wears a hat and has an awesome beard. Pickle back shots are where it's at and if you don't do one then I am sorry. Grilled cheese is the perfect post beer meal. It's just such a chilled out spot and it truly is the ideal bar for me. I always love trying new places but honestly, I always end up here and really wouldn't want it any other way. Moving to Brooklyn has been such a great experience and the Hollow Nickel will truly capture my love for living here and being a Brooklynite. read more

Nice bar and restaurant in the BK, close to the Barclay Center, which makes it nice to go after a game. Prices are relative cheap compare to other bars in the area and the city. I had the ommegang witte beer, which was really good and the wrap. The beer was $6 and the wrap with fries $10. Bill came to $16, taxes were already included I believe. Great place! I would like to give another try for the nachos and the burger to see how they are. Keep up the good work! read more

Good place for late night waters or drinks.... lol. I like this place. They have good specials and make awesome drinks according to their menu! Lol read more

Really enjoyed Hollow Nickel! Came after work with 3 coworkers to grab some food and drinks. The happy hour is great, we all partook in the $6 sangria special. The sangria was delicious! For food I ordered the BLT as well as frickles for the table. The frickles were sooo good - not too greasy and really crisp. Just wish the order were a little bigger, or the price tag a little lower. It seemed expensive for the roughly 10 frickles that actually come in the order. My BLT was great too, nice sized portion and fresh tasting ingredients. Overall, Hollow Nickel is a really cute spot with a solid happy hour. I recommend it and if in the area again would definitely return! read more

I walked here only because the name "Hollow Nickel" piqued my interest. What I found was a great selection of craft beers, a delicious albeit limited menu, and a pub-like ambiance. I recommend the chili. It looks like it came out of a can, but it tastes much, much better. Plus, they brought over some Tabasco without me having to ask. It's a bit of a hike, but the next time I see the name Hollow Nickel come up in a list of nearby restaurants, I'm certainly dragging my group here. read more

Excellent space, very friendly staff and great food! - I had a veggie burger, it was very good and the fries were perfect. I would love it as my local, it's a very well designed bar with a large outdoor space too. Bravo! read more

Excellent choice for a bar if you have some time before going to an event at Barclays just up Atlantic Ave, or if you just happen to be in the area! Casual and reasonably priced pub-style food, good selection of drinks (and $1 off well cocktails until 9pm). I recommend the black bean burger! Surprisingly tasty. Service was a bit slow. Our waitress was the only one handling the entire front of the place, plus also helping man the bar. Curious to try the outdoor garden in the warmer months! read more

Came here randomly after work with a friend one day just to grab a quick bite and drink. I was skeptical but I had to try out the place since all the reviews seem to be so great. He ordered a burger which he said tasted good but he's a big eater so the burger which turned out to be a slider was quite small but tasty nonetheless. I ordered some sweet garlic wings which were pretty good. I'm a real critic when it comes to my mojitos but i ordered one anyways just to give it a try. It turned out to be pretty AWESOME! Definitely a nice, cozy, chill spot. And I must mention again, GREAT MOJITO! read more

A friend of mine had his birthday party here and I was very impressed. There was a solid crowd of people and a good dj spinning tracks in the front - ok, not spinning at all, but he had a good mix. My friends really liked the hummus and the chicken wings. The waitress serving drinks really took her time, but I think she was the only one working the back, so I give her some credit. Not the best place on earth, but a solid hangout spot, especially if you live in the neighborhood. read more

Great bar for a low key night with a group of friends. Head straight to the backyard for that chill Brooklyn ambiance. Pros: - cute rustic decor - very affordable (had a burger for $12, sangria for $8, they had specials going on like a shot & a beer for $6) - great food - you can very well hear each other even on a Saturday night, which not many bars offer - also on a sat night it was not extremely packed, which made the experience a lot more pleasant Cons: - the only thing I wasn't a fan of is that there's no waiter service - you have to go to the bar every time you want to order something. Overall, very much recommended! read more

Great little spot. Good atmosphere and friendly servers, plus a fine happy hour. The kitchen was backed up when we went, so we had our drinks and left. But I would definitely return to try the food and sit outside. It's three blocks or so from Barclays Center. A good place to meet up and have a few before the show. read more

Delicious food. Great ambiance. Ordered the nachos with everything on it and the chicken quesadilla. Great selection of craft beer as well. Nice little shin dig. I'd go here again, and maybe bring a bunch of friends too. read more

Stop by for lunch. Burger pretty tasty and sweet potato fries were yummy but a bit upset with the honey mustard. It had a weird taste so settled for bbq sauce which went well with my tasty burger. Service doesn't exist here and you have to get up to order, ask for things and even pay. So a bit from the norm but nevertheless if you're here to drink then the bar is a good option. The bartender is ultimately everybody's waiter.. but good atmosphere, awesome location so I would return again!! read more

A great bar located on Atlantic Avenue. Went to this bar shortly after Atlantic antic and still was able to have the six point Atlantic antic beer.The bartender was friendly, enjoyed conversation and polite. There was a fresh indoor ambience that was interesting and woodsy. The back area was a little mosquito driven but still a fantastic set up and very relaxing. read more

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I love this place! Great atmosphere, food and the draft beer selection is fab. Oh! And the garden makes it even better. Beer is always better outside :) read more

Friendly staff and great service! Got our order mixed up but bartender was really apologetic and comp our order!..awesome. Food was delicious would definitely go back. read more

Hollow Nickel - Burger with salad - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This space is really good looking and comfortable. I've been able to have work meetings here, dates, and heart-to-heart talks with good friends - the nice neighborhood atmosphere accommodates it all. The food is fresh, and made of good ingredients, which can't be said for a lot of NY restaurants these days - focused as restauranteers are these days on volume of customers rather than quality of food. These guys prepare your food as if they prepared it for you, well beyond the usual bar food standard. A warning to vegetarians like myself - there's some meat in things where you wouldn't expect it- like the jalapeno poppers. Ask clarifying questions. Last time I was there they suffered a few minor kinks and gave me a free margarita to compensate, which made me feel that they really cared about keeping customers happy and well respected. read more

Our go-to brunch spot in the area. One of the best Bloody Mary's I've had - pretty spicy! Brunch food is solid. Wish they had more options. Also it's a bit slow to come out. Friendly bartender. Greats vibes and music. read more

As a neighbor near by, I am into this place. Very nice dark ambiance. Good vibe. Good selection of beers. Fairly priced at ~$5-6. Owner seemed like a great guy. Used to be the old Flying Saucer Café, I assume they have a backyard like Flying Saucer did, but I didn't get it out. read more

Great neighborhood bar. I was staying near by for business and visited this bar on two different nights. The bar staff was very friendly and laid back. Nice atmosphere. Good beer and bourbon selections. There burger is delicious, a combo of angus beef, lamb and pork rib meat. Jalapeño poopers have bacon in them , f@€king yummy! I also had the wings and they great as well. I had. A great time there and met friendly locals. I'll be back when I come back to Brooklyn. read more

Went to hollow recently & OMG!!!! Best time ever considering Covid rules! They had masks ready for you along with handy dandy sanitizer upon arriving as well as going into the cozy backyard as well as providing OFF! For those mosquitoes!!!! The bartender there was beyond attentive and great personality . Can't wait to return!!! read more

Great neighborhood spot. Indoors and outdoors both good spaces. Love a place where you're equally fine getting a nice meal or a Narragansett tallboy. read more