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    Sharlene's

    3.8 (181 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Irish Pub
    Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    SHARLENE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Classy
    Juke Box

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    Natalee D.

    This was a good classic just neighborhood bar! The happy hour food deals looked good but we didn't end up eating. The happy hour drink deals were ok! Pretty standard for the area. We were both very happy with our drinks though and the bartenders were great! They were so helpful and were good about checking back in with people even as the bar got busier. Definitely a cute space with a juke box and a couple games

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    Jessica R.

    Great classic dive bar. I'm a visitor but it was cool to see the bartender talk with the regulars. Drinks are good and so are the people!

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    Elizabeth E.

    Stopped in right when Sharlene's opened for the day. The bartender was lovely and poured us two beautiful drafts. $10 wiskey & bud light combo. A fantastic little pup with great deals!!

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    Nemo F.

    Great atmosphere, not to crowded.grear drinks. Had a long beach it was very good quality

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    9 years ago

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    15 years ago

    Pineapple juice used in their 3 rum punch was BROWN. I've been suffering with a bad bout of food poisoning since :(

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    11 years ago

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    10 years ago

    Better than average dive bar. Warm soft pretzels, yay!

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    15 years ago

    Sharlene's is the jump-off. Good prices, good beer selection, and excellent bartender!

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    12 years ago

    Beautiful bar, very good beer list and solid bartenders. Great bar for a date or a meeting up point.

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    12 years ago

    Good place for drinking with the guys and watching world cup. Good beer selection and the AC is pumping.

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    McMahon's Public House

    4.0(285 reviews)
    0.4 miPark Slope
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    Was here for Saint Patrick's Day and it was bumping! Energy was at an all time high! It was a bit…read morechaotic but found a seat in like 10 minutes. The venue is pretty spacious they have a back dining area, a big bar when you enter and a full bar upstairs. There's a ton of televisions if you are watching sports as well. They have a pretty deep beer menu which I loved. The food menu is Irish influenced bar bites. We had the wings which were nice and crispy. The center of attention was the waffle fries nachos. You can't go wrong with a potato vehicle to fresh toppings. All and all great fun spot for sports and gatherings. Also this is a melting pot. Various ages, groups, backgrounds, saw a few families. All are welcome. One flaw is St. Patty it appeared that our waiter who was superb was the only one working so it was a bit of chase to close out.

    Solid Irish pub....i have only been here at lunch (I don't go out at night much if I'm not blowing…read moretrumpet at a gig or rehearsal). In general, I like the mellow / peaceful vibes of outer borough NYC Irish pubs at lunchtime. McMahon's did not disappoint. Solid buffalo chicken wings & good burger. I am also post fries (I will try one or two of yours, but I don't need an order of fries for myself.), so can't comment on the fries. They also make a mean Caesar salad. The Caesar & buffalo wings are pretty much my metric for all Irish pubs. McMahon's would def be in the upper 50th percentile. There are a bunch of negative reviews for this spot on here for when they are very busy, on Barclays Center game nights and / or weekends. I feel like, if you read between the lines, it's people coming in groups when it's busy acting entitled. The staff at lunch has been nothing but courteous, w/ excellent service. Also, very clean inside, & food was good quality / fresh ingredients. There are almost no Irish pubs in this area open for lunch anymore at all - thank goodness this is a good one!

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    3.8(248 reviews)
    1.2 miSouth Slope
    $$

    Nice people. Decent food. Good beer selection and nice vibe. I enjoy coming here, throwing a few…read moredown and having an appetizer

    This is as casual as it gets. Typical American bar/eatery for grabbing a quick bite and a drink. A…read moregiant bar spans a quarter of the entire indoor space. If you want water, there's a giant jug of it on the counter. Help yourself to some plastic cups. Super loud ambiance, due to bar TVs and people talking really loudly. In such open space, sound carries. Prepare to talk really loudly and strain to hear your conversation partners. The background music was nice--all the classy rock, pop, and modern hits bringing you nostalgia from the better days. A few outdoor tables available, if you'd like to people watch in good weather. Service is fast, staff are very efficient. We got $20 ribs special and $18 chicken sandwich panini. I was surprised that both were decent. Fries were not too salty nor greasy and not heavy at all (surprise). Ribs were tender and fell off the bone easily. They were served in sweet BBQ sauce. Instead of fries, I got salad--which was just a few lettuce leaves from a pre sold supermarket salad bag, so be warned. Chicken panini sandwich was the unanticipated standout of our meal--massive chicken breasts that were tender and well grilled were nestled between tasty toppings. Overall, this was very filling (can be shared by two) and satisfying. Very cheese and saucy, which I also appreciated, as I can't stand bland food.

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    The Commissioner

    4.7(194 reviews)
    0.5 miPark Slope
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    Very friendly great service and all are welcome. Conveniently located and great place to watch any…read moreand all games as well.

    As someone who has come to this bar regularly to watch Knicks playoff games, I can confidently say…read moreI will never return after what happened during the NBA Finals last night. What this bar pulled was completely unacceptable. They were openly reserving seats at the bar for certain people while telling everyone else they were unavailable. There was no advertised reservation policy, no advance notice, and no opportunity offered to regular customers. Apparently, the only way to get a seat is to know the owner, know the bartenders, or be part of the inner circle. What made it even worse was that my group had been sitting at the bar, ordering food and drinks starting around 7:30 PM, only to be forced out of our seats at 7:45 PM. The reservation signs on those seats clearly stated they were reserved for 8:15 PM. We were paying customers actively spending money, yet we were removed 30 minutes before the supposed reservation time. That is absolutely egregious behavior. I've worked in sports bars and have owned sports bars in New York City. In all my years in the business, I have never heard of reserving seats directly at the bar--especially during a major sporting event. It goes against everything that makes a sports bar successful. Bar seats have always been first-come, first-served. That's Sports Bar 101. I've spent plenty of money here over the years because it was always a great place to watch big games: good atmosphere, sound on the TVs, and a fun crowd. Unfortunately, last night proved that customer loyalty means absolutely nothing. Regular patrons were treated like second-class citizens while preferred customers received special treatment. For a bar that markets itself as a neighborhood sports destination, this was incredibly disappointing, unprofessional, and frankly insulting. If you're planning to watch a major game here, don't assume you'll be treated fairly. Unless you're friends with the right people, don't expect the same experience as everyone else. There are plenty of other sports bars in Brooklyn that understand how to treat customers. After last night, I'll be spending my money there instead. I won't be back, and I certainly won't be recommending this place to anyone. Let's Go Knicks

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