Neighborhood dive bar with lots of entertainment. Bingo on Mondays. Trivia on Tuesdays. Karaoke on…read moreWednesday. Looked like there was a Jaws pinball machine in the back plus a courtyard. Full bar with three frozen drink machines. No whiskeys caught my attention. Almost all the beers on draft were macros with the exception of Other Half Green City with is OH's largest scale offering. Just three wines by the glass - a Malbec, a Prosecco, and I believe a Cabernet. Service at the bar was super quick. I had a hot cider cocktail. Long counter stretching for most of the bar. Prime spots seemed to be two gorgeous booths at the front of the bar.

Came for a friend's party and had an amazing time. Love the…read moreback garden area. Good cocktail and frozen drink menu. That sazarec especially was fantastic, and for once in NY reasonably priced too! I had a lot of sazarecs. They went down easy....too easy

This is a cute local bar with a very local crowd feel. The bartender was cute with a good pour,…read morethe prices seem average. The music was good and the bar was clean. Good bar bar with old skool vibes

Good for a certain clientele/purpose. Pretty basic, dark, non-diverse, weirdly lacking in any vibe…read moreat all. This is where I go on dates that I expect will suck.

Overall a decent old-timey classic bar without the grit/dirt of a regular dive. Unfortunately, the…read moreowner/bartender has a thinly veiled but overall apathetic borderline territorial attitude about the place, revealed by frustration when a paying customer has the gall to ask for a drink and thus commit the unspeakable sin of interrupting a service worker from his banter with the regulars. Decent drinks and ambience for a seemingly non-pretentious bar, unfortunately the lack of third spaces in NYC creates a culture of old-time-ry spiritual curmudgeons and ingroup outgroup dynamics among regulars not worth being around if you want to have fun. May be if you're Irish and/or older Gen Xer, you may have a slightly better experience. Despite its placement and weekly karaoke catering to a younger demographic, it's still a crotchety old-man bar at heart though perhaps not really malicious, just annoying and set in its ways... Better options: Adirondak, Hinterlands.

Shenanigans is a solid bar - looks divey, but without the dive attitude. I popped through before…read morethe Kentucky Derby and enjoyed a few drinks before pushing on. The drinks were nicely priced and the bartender friendly. As it was Derby day, they were even serving Mint Juleps! I hear they have a cool Karaoke scene and will need to check that out soon.

I'm not one to write negative reviews, but Patrick (GM, I think owner, and my least favorite…read morepatrick including bateman) ruined this place for me. What is a very cool historic spot could be an insane hangout if it wasn't for the sauntering a**hole pissing on a good time. I went in with a friend of mine and we are both huge Coney Island regulars. Her more than me. She's been past the place a million times and they're never open. She asks him about this in a friendly way, saying we love the spot and we've been dying to come in. His response is super snide, and the he pulls out his phone and shoves the website in her face as if we didnt think to look them up. We tried twice to talk to the guy and both times he was extremely condescending and unfriendly. Then he went behind the bar and proceeded to complain about us out loud, 18 inches away as if we couldn't hear. just for trying to have a conversation? We weren't drunk or belligerent, just trying to tell him we like the spot. Guy seems totally uninterested in what it means to own or run a bar, much less a cool ass spot like this. If you go on a night (whenever they feel like being open for business--better check the website!!!!!) when Patrick isn't there and it's just the bartender Jamie-- he is super cool kind and a great time. Wish I got time to or felt welcome to exploring the place. Hope it goes under new ownership or I won't be back to try again. cheers.

If you're a cat lover then maybe you'll be lucky enough for their resident cat to come up to you…read moreand say hello. It's a ni e little bar where you can grab a drink and escape the heat before or after seeing the freak show or exploring the museum

Is Sharlene's the best bar in America? There's a case to be made. Is the vibe immaculate? Yeah. Do…read morethey make the meanest dirty gin martini I've ever had for $12? Yeah. Can you bring in outside food? Yeah. How's the tap list? Not half bad. What's the whisky pour on their bud and whisky combo? Hefty. I love this bar.

There's something instantly comforting about walking into Sharlene's. The vibes are exactly what…read moreyou want from a dive bar, especially on chilly days when the dark, cozy interior feels extra inviting. It's a great place to catch up with friends, with a solid beer selection and surprisingly good cocktails. The jukebox and pinball machines add to the charm and keep things fun. I also appreciate that they offer a few snacks (I usually go for the jerk chicken patty or some chips). Easygoing and unpretentious local spot.

If you love music and a no-nonsense scene, Lucky 13 Saloon is one of the best. The whole place is…read morerad. It's old-school, gritty, & punk. Probably the best place in Brooklyn to see a show these days. It's got dark lighting and killer decor. I love the huge, black, stable-style entry doors. This is the perfect spot to grab a cheap beer, hang out, and catch stellar bands performing. Sound has always been spot on. They have an awesome back room for the live music sets and have hosted some incredible underground, punk, and metal acts over the years--including bands like Mortician, Profanatica, and Malignancy, plus tons of insane local talent and metal burlesque shows. Honestly, though, my absolute favorite time to go is when my best friend deejays there. Whenever I am in town, I always make sure to drop by when she is spinning. The energy in the room is always incredible, the crowd is super welcoming, and it is always a blast.

My first here and it was for a Sunday show. Cool spot…read more There's a bar and seating area when you first come in. And it definitely has a bar vibe to it. Cool bartenders which is always a plus. There's a small stage area in the back for live music which is awesome. There's aren't enough small music venues anymore. I'll be back for another show soon.

Definitely a great vibe at Bilt Bar! What more can you ask for....great beer, wine and cocktails…read morepaired with a variety of charcuterie boards as well as your usual favorite foods. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would absolutely rank them a step above your typical sports bar. If you're in the area, stop in and stay a while. Eat, drink and enjoy!

Really chill bar in PH. Good location and not too crowded. plenty of tvs to watch sports or just…read morecatch up with friends. Very friendly bartender and all around solid vibes. Good for cocktails, beer, wine etc.

Barbes is the type of place where you become a friend rather than just a place to hangout…read more especially if you live in the neighborhood. Everytime there is a different vibe, with a different theme and also different people, especially how the place is like a Jam session place for local artists so I would highly encourage you to follow their IG page so you can stay up-to-date with who is gonna performing and any other event. So if you thinking of a good place for a first date, Barbes will be the spot. Since if you get a mix of those drinks, great and energetic Musicians/staff/people. You will definitely feel warm and happy after your visit.

I have had such a nice time here every time I go. There is a wide range of musicians that play here…read moreand I have been pleasantly surprised every time I check them out. If not there for the music the bar when you walk in is cozy and the seating has been comfortable both at the bar and at the booth by the window.