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    Mama Tried

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars

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    May M.

    Lovely bartenders. The bartender we had when I came had very long black hair, he braided it later on which I thought looked so good on him. Super friendly and very attentive. Checked in on me each time when my drink was finished. Love the ambiance, very chill vibe. Awesome bartender. Will be back!

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    Kenny C.

    This bar is an enigma. It's located in a very strange location, and every time I drive past it, I see people in their large yard and music pumping. So I finally had the chance to stop in, and it's every bit as great as you'd imagine! Large yard with a ton of seating. Inside is real retro chic. Great drink options - had some rum and whiskey (separately). DJ was playing some great music. Crowd was super chill, and it was great to spend one of the last summer weekends of the year here! Will definitely be back!

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    Lali G.

    Amazing cozy laid back bar. Grab a drink and vibe to some amazing tunes. Best part was my New Years envelope

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    Ryan F.

    Spent Friday evening with friends at Mama Tried. With a cool live band, excellent bartenders, and solid drinks, Mama Tried is an excellent bar to spend the night. Quality: Mama Tried has a very cool vibe with the ability to transform throughout the night. If you come in early, you get a solid cocktail bar. In the evenings they frequently have live music, making the outdoor patio the place to be. And late at night it becomes an energetic hangout, with lots of folks having a good time. It is flawless transitions, and it has the space and the staff to handle it all. During my visit I made the mistake of ordering a Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita, when it was too busy. It was tasty, but it held up the process when folks were looking to grab drinks and go. I stuck with Other Half's Green City IPA for the rest of my visit, a great beer to have on tap. Quantity: This is definitely the place for simple mixed drinks and beers. The drinks are strong and the beer pours are solid. Value: $11-$12 for Cocktails. $7-$8 for Draft Beers. Ambiance: Mama Tried is located in Sunset Park, between Park Slope and Industry City, in Brooklyn. It is an island, with very few other bars or restaurants in the area. This is likely how they snagged such a big space. The inside area feels like it may have been a diner at some point. With long counter and then tables along the windows. The only issue is the AC, which is not very good so it gets steamy inside. Outside they have a fairly big patio, with slightly raised stage at one end. Tables are spread across the space and little elements of decor were incorporated. The band was playing Grateful Dead covers, and inside the music seemed to match the mood. Crowd: With a live band in the outdoor patio area, it was very busy. Most folks were gathered outside and only streamed in for drinks. However, with several large tables inside as well as the bar, some guests ended up staying inside for a bit. Service: They must have known it was going to be busy, as they had three great bartenders ensuring drinks were out quickly. Parking: Street parking can be found easily in this industrial area of Brooklyn.

    Zoe J.

    "It's like we're in a Quintin Tarantino movie without the shootout." This place has the coolest old-school vibe. Your Instagram will never be the same. I've come here twice now - once on a warm Saturday night when it was PACKED and once on a rainy Friday night when it was near-empty. Both times were excellent - it has a real neighborhood feel (with impeccable design). Absolutely love the free vintage jukebox. It's in a bit of a nightlife wasteland under the highway, but it's fun to come here after getting a bite to eat at Japan Village (or anywhere in Industry City). I agree with another reviewer that they should make better use of the backyard space - would love to see some tables/lights/decorations in the back this summer.

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    7 years ago

    Such a cool spot and the drinks are so good. When I went they were cash only but that may have since changed. Will definitely be back soon!

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    7 years ago

    Great beer selection and awesomely innovative cocktails! Plus the space is incredible and has such a great vibe!

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    Was supposed to be cool but the bartender was the rudest person I've ever met. Definitely not LGBTQ friendly.

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    Great addition to the neighborhood. Very relaxed. Great backyard. A perfect summer spot.

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    Had some cocktails with friends. Great music, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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    Best bar in the neighborhood. The bartender there is awesome. Good cocktails, good vibes. Backyard!

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