Man I really don't know how I feel about being that guy that gives every place 4stars but if you're every near BARCLAYS center and love a good dive bar with GREAT food please come here !!! Highlight was leaving March Madness and continued watching Richmond (aka my 7th graders college class name) on the screen. FOOD: Wings are beyond phenomenal. Like had I known the were that good I would've deaded all the other orders and got 50wings. It's hard to describe what makes a good wing Bc so many components go into it. Ima keep it short: juicy and crisp at the same time. JunkyardDog: I mean a hot dog with no nitrates is always the wave. I slacked not getting it bacon wrapped. Quesadill: Top Notch - you can tell The ironed it on a plancha! Burger & Beer Combo: My friend said it was cooked to perfection!! AMBIANCE: Dive bar, def a date spot. Small cozy and to the point. SERVICE: They don't give a fuck about serving you lol ask for a menu at the bar , shut up, sit down, order your amazing grub, and enjoy. read more

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This place was great! I stopped here before a show at Barclays. The setting is pretty intimate - I wish I lived closer to this place. I had the BLT and the fried pickles. Both were really good - I would definitely order them again! Next time I'm at Barclays I'll definitely stop by this place. read more

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After watching WWE in Barclays center we wanna to seat somewhere and found this place which was open late night.. Bar attendant was funny guy So sadly kitchen was closed but they have snacks read more

Hollow Nickel - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here after a breakup once. The bartender (I want to say Abby or Addie, but I drank a lot that night) was the perfect mix of sympathetic and encouraging, but she gently watered me every so often and made sure I didn't overdo it. A beautiful red-headed angel. She gave some solid recommendations given that I wanted to drink but I'm picky af. She started me off with a rum concoction that was pleasant at first but then tasted maybe gasoliney?, and then she made me something that tasted just like Jolly Ranchers. I drank it and I liked it, sorry not sorry. She wasn't drunk but it felt so much like those one-night friendships drunk girls have at the club. Thank you, alcohol-bearing angel. read more

Nice bar near the Barclays Arena. The food was great. Def recommend the Buffalo wings. The Classic burger was good as well. The drinks were pretty good for the price in the area. Def recommend the spicy margarita. read more

Yelp says it's closed but it's not. We went for a quick dinner and beers before a comedy show across the street. Great prices and specials, I had the burger and beer special and my partner had the buffalo wings, both were great! Service was half attentive, we were seated at the bar and wanting another beer before we left but weren't able to get served for over 10 minutes as the bar tender was to busy telling stories to his friend. Apart from that it was great and I will definitely go back anytime I get the chance. I highly recommend for a solid, easy going burger and beers kinda place! read more

buffalo wrap was good. I like how they put the whole wrap on the flat top to heat it. It gives it a crunchy exterior. The breaded chicken is cooked well. I would say the flavor is pretty good. I though there were too many raw onions but that is just for my taste. The bar area is cool with a little bit of a hipster feel to it. There is a small kitchen so it is very cool that they can pump out decent food. Cool place. read more

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I feel conflicted about the review because it really depends on what you're looking for. Came here for a quick, casual dinner - burgers and beer. And for that, this place delivers. They have a $15 burger + draft beer deal that is hard to beat. But...the burger's not great quality. The fries were solid, but honestly I think the burger was so greasy my stomach revolted. The good: beer selection is fine, and the bartenders are really cool. Will probably come back for late night drinks, but skip the burger next time. read more

Love this neighborhood gem! Try the wings. Servers are super friendly. The vibe is great.

Came here for a happy hour during the week. Typical dive bar, but with a huge backyard. Definitely a good spot for a group, outdoors. Bartenders and crowd seemed friendly. read more

Hollow Nickel is amazing. Terry helped me organize a private gathering for my family to celebrate our Mom's life after her funeral mass. We had the entire bar and backyard to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. We were a crowd of about 45 and the staff were amazing and went above and beyond. Shout out to Terry, Michele the bartender and the Chef - they are all rock stars! The food was fresh, delicious, beautifully presented and served by Terry non-stop throughout our event. In particular, the sliders were a huge hit and the fried pickles were addicting. Terry was not intrusive and super cool and calm with our big crowd who were hungry and thirsty....and the beer was nice and cold. The outdoor space was perfect in this COVID environment and we were grateful to be able to have a few drinks, eat wonderful food and be well taken care of by Hollow Nickel. read more

Great place to grab a drink and some bar food. It gets pretty full at random times but I've never had a problem getting a seat/service. They have good happy hour deals and shot deals (beer and a shot, pickleback shot deal, etc.) and a great selection of whiskey. The bar food here is pretty satisfying, and I sometimes find myself craving the chicken fingers. If it's a warm day, you should definitely check out the backyard! read more

Hollow Nickel - It's important - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I just left this place 7/7/24 8:30pm and I have to say one of the staff is rude. I didn't get the chance to get his name but this man was extremely rude. This man was being argumentative with me from the moment I got there. I tried to explain my order to him and he wouldn't let me explain the order correctly, He kept talking over me. It was like he had a problem with me. He came off like those people who like to prove you wrong when you make a mistake. Fastforwrd about 10mins with some weird stares looking my way because of what happened. My food came and you guessed it, It was wrong. I told the man that the order was wrong and he got a slight irritated and put some bass in his voice. This man still tried to argue but I maintain my calmness and said "and this is why the order was wrong, you won't let me speak" and that got him to shut up for a few sec to finally get the order. The order was corrected when he got the chance to stop talking. That's not all this man did, he really started to get upset with me when I asked him for my change from the previous wrong order. Granted it was only $1 but that was my $1 and this man said so you want your dollar. I said yes and he slam the dollar on the bar. read more

A great unpretentious neighborhood bar. Lovely outdoor space in the rear. You can hear yourself talk. Bar food fits the bill.

Delicious, no complaints. The fried pickles are a must. My BLT was delicious and came with a salad (which I'd usually skip, but the dressing was so good). Boyfriend enjoyed his burger I might have stolen a bite. Great food, nice bartender and server. Would come back here! read more

Hollow Nickel - 1/2 lb. Burger, Fried Pickles, and my BLT and Salad - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great bar for after work stress relief and after work drinks. The food and drink service is prompt and the wine glass portions are even better. The bar has a lot of seating outdoor as well. I recommend the cheese fries with your drink. read more

We happened to be driving down Atlantic ave one night and we saw this local bar. It looked nice kind of like a comfy sports bar from the outside so we pulled over & went in for a beer. It's a nice space and I can see myself having a good time here, however when we were there, there was a really loud hipster chic loudly discussing some music album with the bartender. Energy here was a bit bougie and hipsterish. We drank 1/4 of our beers and just left.. Beer selection was really small. (Also they don't carry Heineken) and the draft picks we got sucked.. menu didn't seem so appealing either.. Maybe we'll be back to give it another try in the summer since they have an outdoor area. read more

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This is a review for food only! In short, food took too long to come out (almost 40 minutes for 3 plates) and food did not taste good. Came here right after a Nets game to grab a quick bite. But little did we know our quick bite was gonna last over an hour. Got here around 1015pm with 2 other ppl. We ordered quickly at the bar, 2 (cooked medium) burgers with fries, and a shepherds pie. Then we waited, and waited and waited. 30 minutes in, we asked the bartender where our food was, and he's like it's coming out. 10 minutes later (past 11pm already!) the 2 burgers come out and they were definitely NOT cooked medium. Both burgers were too done, and the outside of the meat was all burnt. It was so dry and we were not happy with the burgers, but we were hungry and it was getting late, so we ate it anyway. Fries were overly salty. My shepherd's pie came several minutes after the burgers. I've never really ordered shepherd's pie before so I don't really have anything to compare it to, but it was not good. Basically it was mashed potatoes with ground up slurry of meat. The taste was just alright. Fyi, think there was only 1 cook in the kitchen so that's probably why it took so long, but nonetheless, I'm still giving it a 1 star review cuz I had a 1 star experience regardless of the conditions. read more

excellent service, terry was very helpful and recommended the smash burger and wings. highly recommen.

Decent wings. Great fried pickles. Decent beer selection. Cozy quiet-ish atmosphere that allows conversation. Solid server Jeffrey was one of a kind. read more

I loved this bar! Great atmosphere in downtown Brooklyn. There was enough space to sit in the back and chat which was really nice. We got picklebacks which were amazing. Their's has a little kick to it which was unique! read more

Unpretentious, low key bar right on Atlantic Ave. Love the tin ceiling, booth seats and shelves with real books (yes, real!). There is also room on the back with more seatings and backyard, but it was reserved the night we were there, so I could not check it out. They have TV for all you sport fans! Good beer selection. Food is simple, but pretty great. Fries were good, and BLT was very, very nicely put together - perfectly toasted bread, thick-cut bacon, fresh tomatoes - delish!!! Now, someone please, please tell me the meaning of abbreviation on the mirror??? I will love you forever if you do! read more

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My friend found this place on Yelp and decided to have happy hour/dinner here on a Friday evening around 6pm. Judging from the reviews and pictures, we decided to give this place a try. Once we stepped in, it was CROWDED. The only available seats we saw were by the window and seated ourselves. There were shot glasses and glass cups everywhere. No one came around to cleaning them so we just pushed them aside. There was a huge blackboard with a mini menu and also a small paper menu floating around from table to table. Went to the bar and ordered the turkey toastie for myself & the angus burger for my friend and drinks. Asked for a malibu bay breeze and blue hawaiian and the bartender that helped me said they don't carry malibu and I just settled for a cider. Waited on the blue hawaiian for a bit and she never came back with it. When I finally got her attention again, I asked her where was the blue hawaiian and her response was 'what's in that again?' I'm sorry, but how are you a bartender and not know what's in a blue hawaiian? When I told her she said they didn't carry blue curacao. Whoever she was, she must be new. I wish I got her name because she was clueless throughout the whole time I was there. I had to repeat my order to her twice and the order number twice. I told her I wanted the burger medium and it came out well done. The turkey toastie was your typical turkey sandwich drenched in butter. The fries that came with it were super salty. When we were finish, I went to close my tab and it took forever to get her attention. She looked over at me a couple of times and totally ignored me when I tried to wave her down and she decided to help others instead. Super annoyed, I just waved down another worker to close the tab for me. Overall, the worst experienced ever. The food was mediocre, the service was terrible, the selection was limited and it was disgusting inside. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place. You'll probably have a better experience at Applebee's inside Atlantic Terminal. read more

This is a really nice looking bar with a cool vibe and a really warm, cozy, inviting feel to the place thanks to the decor, the candle lit tables, the bookshelves full of *GASP* REAL BOOKS, the homey chairs and the modest fireplace. Now that I've gotten most of the pros out of the way I can focus on why I'm giving this place 3 stars. The beer selection is ok. Fantastic maybe in the Mid-west, but this is Brooklyn - the supposed land of awesome beer outside of Europe - the beer list is meh. So is their wine list (if I remember correctly...which I'm pretty sure I do), the cocktail list is pretty great, over-priced for where we are, but still pretty damn delicious looking. I ended up getting a Hoegaarden (a refreshingly crisp beer brewed in Belgium and consumed by me many, many times) and my friend ordered an IPA which she may have not been too crazy about - but at this point we had certainly had enough to drink from a bar hop and a Yelp event - lol. My other friend raged hard on the Shirley Temples because she was responsibly trying to not get wrecked since she had a job interview in the morning. Smart lady. We did have the munchies and wanted to try something off the menu so we settled on herb-crusted cheese & gravy fries. Oh surprise, they were out of grave (it's like barely 9ish mind you, who's out of gravy????? With this dish being the only thing on the menu that required gravy how could they be out? I take it everyone comes here for the gravy fries and only the gravy fries... I asked for ranch sauce *in place of the gravy*, a friend asked if they had chipotle mayo and they said they'd make some for her - then I asked for regular mayo and *surprise* they ran out. Ugh. So the fries come (after a decent waiting period, thank goodness for my beer) and they the top layer (and only the top layer) is covered in some flavorless white cheese. At first my girlfriends liked them, I pointed out the cheese wasn't good and so they both sampled the cheese without fries and came to the conclusion that I was right. The fries alone were pretty damn delicious, real win here - but later when we got the check we realized we were charged for our ranch. We explicitly asked if we could get it *in place* of the gravy they ran out of and were told yes, mind you they also ran out of mayo. How does one run out of condiments? Our waiter was super attentive though so it's tough to blame him because his service was spot on. I blame the kitchen folks or whoever does the shopping - buy more mayo, more gravy making ingredients (assuming you're not buying pre-made gravy, le sigh) and a better quality melty cheese - that white stuff was not good and actually took away from the fries. I'd come back here if in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't go out of my way to leave my nooks in Queens or Manhattan to come here if I didn't have to :-/. read more

This bar has the three CB's that are necessary at a drinking establishment: Craft Beer. Cute Bartenders. Clean Bathrooms. I'm not sure how I haven't been to this awesome neighborhood spot before, but now it'll have a place in my boozing rotation. Came recently to have drinks with a friend, and it was certainly brimming when we got there around 7. But the crowd died down an hour later, and thankfully we secured a seat at the bar. To safely get a barstool, I'd say arrive after 8 on a weekday. We had a couple beers (Sixpoint and Lagunitas) and ended up getting some food as well (quesadilla). Beers were $6-7, with some cans running at $4. While all the of previously mentioned were no different from a typical Brooklyn bar, the service here is awesome. Bartenders are chatty and sweet, and regulars seemed nice enough. You'll get a Cheers-y vibe, and I'm sure you'll want to hang out with the gang every night soon enough. Bottoms up! read more

Like this spot a lot for a relaxing hang in my neighborhood. In the winter there's a fire in the back and the backyard is delightful in the summer. Really good beer and shot combos; beer and burger combo; beer and hot dog combo... you get the picture. I would not call this a dive, it's far to clean for that, but it's also not stuffy, nor too self-conscious. Just a great neighborhood spot. read more

Welcoming bartenders are complemented by cold beers and way better than average burgers. It's a great locals spot too... don't be surprised if they strike up a conversation about the arts1 read more

Hollow Nickel has two things that make a great bar - a good whiskey selection, and an amazing backyard. I've passed by this place many times while walking home and never really stopped in. But I had some time to kill and decided to take the plunge. They have a very respectable whiskey/bourbon/Scotch selection, all for very reasonable prices. Laphroaig was $12 and Blanton's was $13. I've definitely paid more for both. The backyard is pretty huge. It's nicer than 4th Ave Pub and is a lot more open. Great place to be during the spring or summer months. Sad that it took so long to get my ass over here, but I'll definitely be returning! read more

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This place is super Brooklyn. Cool, cozy bar with an even cooler outside seating area with mismatched furniture. The bar gets a tad busy and it could take a while to get a drink. I ordered a cheeseburger and thought it wasn't half bad! I enjoyed the fries too, they were sprinkled in coarse pepper. The service was friendly. read more

Hollow Nickel - Angus Burger - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had the best, most unexpected time here. I was on my way home from the Mermaid Parade when my belly started rumbling, so I whipped out my handy yelp app and headed here, a short walk from Atlantic Terminal. Let me start off by saying I was ready to call it a day and head home but this place lit the entire night for me, suddenly anything was possible. We walked in around 6 and were instantly in the mood for a good time. I wasn't planning on drinking but they had a $6 dollar special, a shot of whiskey and a beer, they were able to sub in their Hollow Nickel Ale, which was so refreshing. I ordered the BLT with a salad, it was awesome. The sourdough was wonderful and perfectly toasted, the bacon was crispy, tomato was juicy and there was a good amount of mayo. The salad was fresh and dressed to perfection. We decided to try a pickle back shot, I recommend everyone try this, at least once! It's hard to stop at one and before we knew it, we missed 3 trains and just decided to stay. We ventured out for a bit but it wasn't long till we were back, this time we headed to the outdoor area. It's beautiful and very roomy, there was just enough seating for everyone and the waitresses were always making their way through the crowd, making friendly conversation and taking drink orders. This was truly a magical night, made possible by Hollow Nickel. read more

Hollow Nickel - BLT - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This bar is amazing! Bartender Jamie is super friendly and happy. WAY better than the salty experience we had down the street at Robert Bar. But seriously Jamie is super amazing and should be here every night. SUCH a great face for this business. read more

Hollow Nickel - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stumbled into Hollow Nickel on a rainy Sunday when we were in need of shelter from the rain. Food is about three stars, but the service pushes Hollow Nickel to four stars. The ordering (at least on a Sunday) is DIY, but we didn't mind with Abbey's friendly demeanor. :) Protips: $6 Pickle back shots $7 beers on tap Good rock and roll tunes as well. Thanks for the great service, Abbey. We enjoyed staying dry with you! read more

After attending a Yelp Elite event, two of my girlfriends and I were wandering along Atlantic Avenue searching for a bar and that bar was Hollow Nickel. It was late Thursday night and it was perfectly quiet! The entrance was narrow with white twinkle lights and candles placed throughout the bar. The dim lighting allowed for a romantic ambiance which I loved! We were greeted almost immediately upon finding a nice table in the back. I continued to marvel at how cozy this place was with their book shelves filled with books (shocking I know, but in a bar??) and a fireplace lit up with candles of different heights. The wall above it seemed to be chalkboard but the walls in the bathroom were definitely chalkboard! Fun! My girlfriends and I just wanted a nightcap and ordered a couple drinks. I ordered a Shirley Temple, because I'm responsible and had important work to do the next morning, while my girlfriends had beer, because they didn't have urgent work due in the morning. We all decided to share seasoned fries with melted cheese and I'm pretty sure we were disappointed with how it turned out. I thought it hit the spot but my friend brought up a good point that the cheese should have been flavored and that in lieu of gravy, we should not have been charged for chipotle mayo sauce...Oh and the seasoning on the fries was just dill. Plain ol' dill. Our server was very attentive if not overly attentive. He was very patient with us and tried his best to accommodate our requests. Pretty solid service and experience overall despite the gravy/chipotle mayo and tasteless fries incident. The location is great since it's very close to the Atlantic Ave station by the way. Despite that, willing to try other food they may offer and will definitely visit this place again. read more

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If I'm heading toward Barclays area for whatever reason I like to pop into Hollow Nickel. Great happy hour deals, and even better beer and shot for $6 all day. The back is nice and chill to hang with friends in the warm weather days. Also, the food is surprisingly good! The chicken fingers are my favorite, super crispy and large, almost like schnitzel fingers if I were to rename them. The fried pickles equally crispy and well seasoned. My buddy said the burger was really good, came with a beer for $15 if I recall. You won't feel hollow coming here, and you won't have to spend too many of your hard earned nickels to have a good time. Oooof, ok, cheesemiestro out. read more

I got wasted and Made an ass of myself so A successful night!!!* *cheap, strong drinks and friendly bartenders. Im still so embarrassed so see you never read more

A very cute Brooklyn bar with a large choice of beer. We sat there for a pint stayed for 4 hours. Very friendly staff ! read more

Hollow Nickel - The outdoor seating - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for brunch with high hopes, but they got shot down faster than a runaway squirrel. The veggie burger was unappetizing and bland in flavor. So I deconstructed it to the bun and egg, which were palatable on their own. The service was inattentive to the point that I had to walk up to the counter and demand my check after 15 minutes of finishing what I could on my plate. However, the remeding qualities of my experience were the side salad and my friend's burger, which were adeqaute. All in all, not really a spot for a vegetarian like me. read more

I came here more than a week ago to celebrate my best friend's birthday and this place gave me the most unexpected experience ever. Coming here, I thought it was going to be like a typical restaurant, with a waiter/waitress taking you to your seat and coming to your table every 20 minutes refilling water and asking if your food was good. Instead, this place ended up being the most relaxing and freeing place to dine and drink. When we went into the restaurant, the bartender simply told us to sit anywhere and handed us the menu. We had to go up to the bar, just to order our food and drinks, which was I found surprising. We ordered nachos, burgers and french toast which all fell in the range of $11-20. The portion of the burger was pretty big with a side of fries. The nachos were one of the best nachos I have ever had, as it came with a container of guacamole, and salsa, which all had a hint of spice to it which gave it a kick of flavor. I particularly loved the french toast I ordered, as it was topped with berries and a side of maple syrup. The french toast was very rich in flavor and had the perfect texture, not too mushy in the middle and not burnt on the outside. If you are someone who is particularly into fruity drinks, I'd recommend getting the white peach sangria; it has a small kick of alcohol that kind of hit me a bit, but with an overall fruity taste. Food: delicious, portion is worth the money Atmosphere: very relaxed, color scheme of black and red (which I love) Service: majority of the time self-service, I had to repeat a few times my order of french toast since he did not hear me. If you are in the area of Barclay Center after watching a game or concert, I would recommend this place as it is spacious and not as crowded as other places in Brooklyn. One more perk, is that there is a beautiful outdoor setting to hang out or go for on a casual date. read more

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This place is a solid choice all around. Found it here on yelp & the rating didn't let me down. Was with a group of friends & was sold on the backyard patio. Pleasantly spacious with great bench seating on one side to maximize the area. Atmosphere was super relaxing. If weather permits, DO THE BACKYARD! Drinks flowed thanks to their $6 beer & shot special. Your choice of a beer & tequila shot or beer & whiskey shot. We went with whiskey & loved it. Best surprise was the food. Looked great, tasted even better. The LGBT (Lettuce, Guac, Bacon, Tomato) sandwich is awesome. Their wings are standard bar fare, but again totally worth it. You order at the bar, grab ur drinks & a numbered robot to wait for food delivery at your table. Can't get more simple than that. Will definitely be back again when in the area. Another round of shots!!!! read more

Hollow Nickel - $6 beer & whiskey shot combo + our order robot - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It took me way too long to try this place. Small but lots character. Tap selection is solid and having Blue Point Toasted Lagers at $5 (and not just at happy hour) makes me excited. Other beers are $7 and at this point I will take that price since beer prices seem to be creeping up in BK lately. I recently saw a Bells Two Hearted for $9 at a bar in Greenpoint . Bartender acknowledge us right away when we walked in and even said goodbye to us as we were leaving. Maybe I am old school but I miss that at bars lately when the bartenders act too pretentious. We didn't order food, but I would come back and try for sure. One tv in the corner is perfect for your sports game fix. read more