Love the concept and friendly service. I give them a 4 star but bathroom was not up to par

Why should you come here? They got pinball and board games! It's not that big, a nice place to chill when you're bored.

I love this place! You get an automatic buyback before you get your first drink if you mention the proprietor's name. For the anti-establishment, contrarian rebels that have inundated the nether reaches of Brooklyn and upped property values (thank you very much), this is ingenious marketing. The High Life and a shot for 5 or 6 bucks is too good to pass up. read more

Great experience overall. I was thrown off a little because they have a mirror in the back that made me think it was a much larger bar filled with endless pinball machines. I'll definitely come back to play and drink. read more

Happened to be walking down Havemeyer and the flashing lights of the pinball machines totally pulled me in. I'm a sucker for pinball. $6 for a miller high life and a shot. LET'S GO. This is a pretty standard beer/shot special but considering it was a Saturday night that's pretty awesome. A lot of places scrap that for the weekend crowds. Also, bonus points for having bottles of high life. We gotta be classy after-all, it is the champagne of beer. Generous shot size too. None of that tiny plastic shot glass frat party bull s***. Solid craft beer selection as well. Bartenders were very friendly. AND CONNECT FOUR (and other board games). Get drunk and play Connect Four guys, just do it. Will definitely be back. read more

Cheap drinks, arcade machines, & easy exchange of cash for change. What else do you want from a dive bar, Williamsburg?

My go to spot in the area. Drinks , a friendly staff , board games and pinball what else do you need. Perfect place to hang out with some friends ! read more

The beer selection is so good that I'd come here even without pinball. That said: I love pinball, and I love even more that this is the only bar in the entire city that prices their machines at a reasonable 50 cents a play. Atmosphere is chill, bartenders are great, and any time I have a bit of time to kill in Williamsburg you'll find me here. read more

Fantastic place - beautiful and friendly staff. Amazing line up of pinball - maybe the best games in all of New York City! If you like great people, pinball and beer then this is the place to go! read more

Jackbar to the rescue! Seriously. I worked tirelessly on a birthday party for my boyfriend (outside BBQ style, because obviously) and lo and behold the weather report 3 days before the planned shindig divvied out the bad news - 100% chance of rain! Ack! In full panic mode, I reached out to Jackbar in search of a laid back vibe, cool atmosphere, fun, and of course, space to hold 20+ people. Jon quickly responded, was more than happy to assist, and his enthusiasm for hosting us sealed the deal. The day of, the bartender Greg was so helpful and gave phenomenal service to all of us! Both Jon and Greg were very accommodating and were a fun addition to a very successful "BAR-b-q". I have always come to Jackbar for the pinball, the prices, and the games, but because of their efforts to ensure a perfect birthday party and help ease my stress, they have ensured I will always come back! Highly recommended for a party or just a quick beer and shot ($7 for a tallboy Tecate and a well shot, btw). Thanks again so much, Jackbar!! read more

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Boris is amazing!! We came in with our friends from out of town at 2am and he was more than happy to accommodate us. He is amazing and so happy. This place is on my regular bar list because of him!! read more

Being inside this place is like having a non-stop orgasm from the the moment you walk in till the moment you walk out. And y "orgasm" I mean - you will have a good time. read more

A fun bar with a lot of Miller High Life being consumed! The night I was there, the music was an excellent selection of mid-to-late 90s hip hop that made for a really fun atmosphere. There are about ten pinball machines at Jackbar, which is why I sought out the place. There are a few hidden gems, including "Woah Nelly!" and "Revenge From Mars," one of two entries in the ill-fated Pinball 2000 series. I would recommend the place to anyone looking for a laid back spot to play pinball. read more

Some of the coolest pinball machines in NYC. About 6 to choose from. Mellow bar on a main strip in the burg. Nothing so fancy but something really comfy feeling. read more

Fucking Jackbar is amazing, and even though I don't come here too often, every time I'm here I have a blast John and the whole crew are amazing. if you around the Area and have drink!!! read more

I like the beers here but the place smells like 103 West Bridge Street. Also I play the great pinball machines but all the high scores are taken by "JON" conspiracy? read more

Good bar on a weeknight for drinks and some pinball. They also let you bring in your own food which is TOP.

This bar rules! Don the bartender is a legend! I killed it on the pinball machine and took a lotta tequila shots! I'd be surprised if this bar isn't here in 50 years read more

Home away from home, this spacious well laid out pinball Mecca is made of magic really. An obscene number of pins for a bar in the New York area. Beer and shot specials are as cheap as its gonna get, even on ye olde quiet Havemeyer street in Brooklyn. The owner is a nice guy who looks after all the machines and the staff are all very chill humans. Extra bonus points for the record player and warm lightning. Bless them for being open. read more

Great owner, great pinball machines, great people. Have been hitting this place up since moving to NYC.

Lots of pinball machines, the bartender was very nice and the drinks are cheap.

Jackbar is my favorite bar in all of NYC. Partially this is because of their great selection of pinball games, but mostly this is because of the great owner, staff, and patrons. Everyone who works here and all the regulars are just great people to hang out with, I could come here every day. read more

great service and great company. hung out here on veterans day and had a blast! we will be back, hanging by the bar and playing games.

Awesome bar. Pinball selection here is unrivaled. The happy hour and beer + shot deals are amazeballs. Will be back again.

Great hangout with a good selection of draft beers. Pinball galore. Vinyl records playing on the speakers. Good people. Good times.

When I visit Brooklyn, which is about once a month, this is a mandatory stop. The bartenders are always friendly, decent selection of machines. Many tasty brews on tap and generous shots! Really cozy and welcoming. read more

My favorite bar in Brooklyn... hell, Jackbar is my favorite bar, period. I was a regular for years, and, although I don't get back as often as I'd like, I will always love this spot. Awesome music, great vibe, cool bartenders, and always a fun crowd. Oh, yeah... and a great selection of pinball. Jon, the owner, is cool as hell -- loyal to his staff and customers alike. It just doesn't get better than Jackbar. read more

So I came into a pinball bar and half the pin ball games were out of order well not really maybe it was me that was out of place stance and skill I thought the games were broken but I was jus drunk didn't help that the bar kept serving me beer and shots luckly I made a friend at the bar and kept giving me quarters..anyhow I went to the rest room and I felt like I was in a episode of ghost writer trying to de-chypher the writings on the wall or maybe I was thinking of Pink Floyd and the movie wild style long story short it was great but I realized I'm not good at pinball and all my dirty clothes will never get washed from now on good grief read more

Great local bar where you can actually find a seat at the bar on a weekend night! The owner Jon rules. What's not to like about pinball, cheap booze, and rock and roll. Exactly, nothing! Go there now! read more

I like this bar a lot. The prices are good for the area and the vibe is relaxed and friendly. This a bar that I go to straight chill and have some drinks and a snack. Next time I'm in Williamsburg at night, I'll have to check out the place, since I only have gone their during the day. The game machines are less then $1 to play, and you can get a beer on tap and a shot for $10. read more

Pinball, guinness. Res ipsa loquitur.

I was at Jackbar last night. Wanted to play some pinball. All of a sudden someone grabbed my ass. Next thing i know I was having an amazing bondage session with 5 leather daddys. 5/5 will come again read more

Cheap drinks, a lot of pinball machines to play, never crowded, cool decor and murals.

I went here with to meet up with my friends before going to a show on New Years Eve. We thought we were going to barhop but when we arrived here we were greeted by a fun bartender, great music and a relaxed atmosphere. We almost right away decided to stay put and grab drinks. The pinball machines were fun and we did play a little but what kept us there was the friendly bartender (I'm sorry I don't remember your name) and the great selection of beers and fun cocktails. read more

By far the friendliest bartenders I've encountered in Williamsburg. This is a very chill spot, with 8 or so pinball machines, a small outdoor patio in front for smokers and a few tables and some bar stools, much like a good bar would have. Only thing is I wish they had a happy hour, but maybe they do I'm not sure. I go here to have a drink and play pinball. Also the place is not full of douchebags. read more

Great bar and great people. Music is always on point and the bartenders make it feel like home. The pinball selection is great and the games are meticulously maintained. You don't have to be a pinball player to have a great time here though. The crowd is super friendly and if you sit at the bar you will make some new friends. read more

Jackbar is the new, improved version of the former Satellite Lounge. Pinball? Yep--a new lineup, more conveniently located in back. Beer and a shot for $5? Yup, still here! And the shot last time was Evan Williams, a solid bourbon choice. 16 (15?) great beers on tap (OK, maybe 14--think I saw Bud in the mix, but that's the exception!). I could drink the All Day IPA all day! The space has a much nicer, cozier, social atmosphere than the former Satellite. They even have tea candles at night. Music is always good, and the line-up of pinball machines is a great mix of older and newer games. Staff is friendly, crowd is mellow. Try the Jamaican Cola (coke and Appleton rum with a splash of bitters!). Good place for group celebrations too. read more

Great time last night. Just walking around the neighborhood and wandered into a great evening. Super friendly bartender. Very affordable. And great music... Looking forward to coming back read more

This place is the best. Pinball, great draught beer, and even 5$(high life+shot). John is great. All the people here are positive and have good vibes. Highly recommend this place day and night. read more

Pinball and beer! This place is everything you want in a neighborhood bar. Games and fun drunks. I always end up talking to someone new when i go here which is a big plus for me in a bar. It's just really friendly here and the draft selection is superb. read more