Brooklyn apparently is now soo cool that Manhattanites need a place they can call Brooklyn too, *ON* he island. LOL This place has all the trappings of a Brooklyn eatery, so-called hoof-to-snout cooking, craft beers, and a speakeasy vibe. I wonder if they even have a vegetarian chef who's seen the error of his ways and turned carnivore. LOL Well they do have a tremendous beer lineup. I grabbed the Sixpoint, always a good pick. I also grabbed a Greenpoint Sandwich, the vegetarian version. Beer was great, though the sandwich didn't taste *kosher*. I'll leave it at that. Would I go back? For a beer, probably not for food tho. read more

I am giving this place 5 stars solely on the cocktail that I am enjoying as I sit at the bar...by myself...writing this review...waiting for my friend... Although I have NO problem having a cold beverage by myself, I truly wish that I had someone here to share my happiness (and publicly inappropriate noises) I am experiencing at this moment. A dark and stormy (or Brooklyneer's Navy Yard) would be most fitting for this "flood watch" summer evening, but I opted to try their Brooklyn Buck...made with Owney's New York City Rum, fresh lime juice, and Q ginger ale. Top it off with some fresh mint in a copper mug and you have an immediate remedy for frizzy hair and summer subway sweat. Though the cocktails run you $12 a pop, having just one is impossible (I ended up having two consecutive Bucks, FYI) and boy are they refreshing. Overall this joint has a very attentive staff, good tunes, great atmosphere, and refreshing adult beverages. And that's all I have to say about that. read more

The Brooklyneer - brooklyn buck - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I've grappled with the idea of rating bars I like on Yelp in fear that my effective writing skills and magnetically witty comments will lure a rowdy B+T crowd to my beloved finds. So if you think it is acceptable to wear a sports jersey to bar without televisions and hot wings, please skip over this review. Reasons why I enjoy The Brooklyneer: 1. Friendly bartenders, bouncers, and staff. 2. Strong, inexpensive drinks. 3. PHOTOBOOTH. 4. Cool bathroom. 5. Enjoyable crowd. 6. Solid DJ playing an unexpected mix of nostalgia, indie, and synthpop. 7. I could hear my friends talk. read more

Went before a movie at the film forum. We were in need of a snack so went for a drink and a bite. The beer selection was good and they had some local breweries which was nice. Had three items from the pickle platter. The whisky sour pickles, which were good (not great), the fennel beats , which tasted like pickled beats and no fennel taste, and the Guacamole deviled eggs that were very tasty. Overall the beer selection and food were good, but the service wasn't great. The bartender seemed disinterested in serving us and wasn't very pleasant. read more

This place is the shit.. I have the privilege to call it my local and it is hands down the best spot in the area to drink. If you happen to be in the area do yourself a favor and walk past the nauseating douchebag headquarters that is the Houston Hall and pop into this warm, non pretentious spot. Great food, awesome and welcoming staff, and music is always on point! Wu-Tang clan ain't nothin to fuck wit. Remember that. read more

The Brooklyneer - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Six Point on tap. An 80's Bowie look alike spinning weird remixes in the corner. A big open window to sit in front of and enjoy the cool breeze off of Houston. Not a bad spot. We went here for a little night cap last Friday and I enjoyed the spot. Good beers on tap. Decent music in the back (although I thought it was loud for 3 in the morning). Bartender was friendly. Some douchy drunk patrons, but that's par for the course at this hour. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed, but no big deal. read more

So the concept of this bar is kinda cool, except for the fact that it is a "brooklyn themed" bar in NYC. If it was in a city like Miami, Chicago, or LA it would be cool, but in NYC? Not so much. The drinks where great. I particularly liked The Navy Yard (their version of a Dark and Stormy). Also their caramel bacon popcorn, and their Jerked Portobello Slider were delicious. The crowd on the other hand was kinda boring. And it was 70% women (so guys if you are looking for women this is the place to go). read more

Came here for a friends birthday party on a Saturday night. It was SUPER crowded, I think most of the people around were for the birthday, but this place was a bit small for how many people we had. I was impressed with how fast the bar tenders were. I never really had to wait long for a drink. They had a lot of fun cocktails, but they were a bit sweet for me, so after one I switched back to wine. The music was interesting at first, some like techno oldies, but then it got pretty good. I don't know if I would come back here on my own accord, only because it wasn't really my scene. I would come back if someone was having a party or happy hour. It did seem like a happening place. read more

Their resident DJ, DJ Babyblu, on Friday and Saturday nights is UNREAL. I can't believe he's not spinning all over clubs in NYC. I came here randomly with a friend and we danced our hearts out. Will definitely be coming back for the DJ. read more

The Brooklyneer - DJ Babyblu spinning REAL vinyl - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to update my review since their very nice owner reached out to me. I decided to give it another try and my office had an awesome time. Call ahead and reserve a table if you or your party need to have seating bc otherwise it's a gamble (as it is with most places). We will definitely be back! read more

A great location that used to be a wasteland for bars and food. The warm, cozy atmosphere is a draw. I love the wood benches and the tin ceilings. The Brooklyneer does combine the best parts of the borough it's located in -- Manhattan -- and the one it's named after. I love the place for small groups and parties during week nights and on weekends. Saturday afternoons are chill, yet fun. Oh, and the drinks are good. read more

Amazing ginger cocktail's totally worth the trip!!! Oh man I could drink a million of the Root Down drinks. Absolutely delicious, this one single cocktail is enough to make me a fan! Love the decor, love the old school cartoons and the bartenders are hands down sexy! Great bar, I highly recommend! read more

Went on Saturday night to meet a friend for drinks. It appears that this is like a college bar. Totally fine...I was okay with all of that BUT the DJ...oh em gee. He was horrible. Beyond horrible. He tried to fade songs in and out of one another or mix them but it all ended up being chopping and super skippy. It was so bad. They needed to put on iHeartRadio, it would have been way better. The drinks were inexpensive...and the place is still nice. The staff, although bombarded with the crowd were really sweet. Very low key place where you could go in flip flops and a tshirt. read more

To me, The Brooklyneer isn't a "Brooklyn bar", but rather a Manhattan bar that curates the best of what Brooklyn has to offer. I've been to The Brooklyneer for two different birthday parties and on one other occasion for drinks with a friend, and all have been great. For the last birthday party we had reserved the back section, which I would definitely do again. We had plenty of space for our group and our waitress was outstanding. She was very sweet, quick, and always seemed to be around when we needed her. I'm surprised I haven't read more reviews about the food! This is my favorite part of The Brooklyneer! The Greenpoint Sandwich (steve's kielbasa, pickle guys sauerkraut, swiss cheese, spicy russian dressing on black bread) is among my favorite sandwiches in the world! It's like a Reuben, but with sliced kielbasa, YUM! The pulled pork sliders were delicious, and so was the hot dog (with beef from Mile End). I'm excited to try some more stuff next time. GET THE BACON CARAMEL POPCORN, you won't regret it. The selection of beers from Brooklyn is good, but nothing amazing. I'd love to see them carry a Brooklyn Brewery Special Reserve on tap. The prices are fine, I didn't balk at our bill on any of my trips there. You're obviously not going to get real Brooklyn prices in Manhattan, especially with the high cost of importing everything ALL THE WAY FROM BROOKLYN! My only gripe about The Brooklyneer would be that it can get crowded, but that's why I try not to go on busy times. If you stop trying to think of this as a "Brooklyn bar" or a "Brooklyn wannabe" or whatever, you'll realize that it's just an awesome bar, with awesome stuff, from an awesome borough. read more

Went here recently for the first time (despite rolling my eyes at the name) and was really pleased with the service and food. Would definitely go back! We weren't in the mood for drinks, so we got an appetizer and sandwiches for dinner. The ricotta toasts were delicious, and my Portobello ("Williamsburg") sandwich was very flavorful. Sometimes vegetarian sandwiches are disappointing, especially at bars/places that don't specialize in vegetarian food, but the Portobello sandwich was a winner that I'd definitely order again. The service was super attentive but not overbearing. Nice atmosphere too, dimly lit and not tooo loud (though not quiet). The downside is the drink prices- cocktails are all $13, and there are no wines under $9/glass. But that's pretty typical for Manhattan. read more

Solid bar! Right next to Houston Hall, it's a great spot for cocktails and bites and definitely worth a stop in if the line next door gets too long. Really strong solid drinks, delicious food (I think I had some type of steak sandwich) and friendly bartenders. Nice space up front by the bar, with a more open dance floor in the back. I've been here on both Sunday and Friday nights (much rowdier on a Friday) but still not too crowded. Cool sinks in the bathroom in the back. Crowd was pretty good. Don't really remember the music but it didn't make me want to run away, that means it was probably ok. Recommended for a drink with a friend after work or at night! read more

Actually 3 1/2 stars. (This i getting to be a habit!) Great waitress, who we did have to seek out to pay... The bar was packed at 9:30 on Thursday. Empty by 11. I guess the DJ went home too, which was fine with us... we'd rather talk. (Except for DUKE, who'd rather dance.) Deserving a star on its own is the incredible KIM CHEE HOT DOG. Best food of 2014! Yeah, it's expensive... $6 for a hotdog... but I had three. Not super spicy, but great anyway: as tasty as a Rick's Cabaret stripper... and as juicy! The place loses half a star because of the awful acoustics. A whisper at one end of the bar, bounces back and forth and turns into a scream at the other end. If the place is crowded, you don't need a DJ to split your eardrums... your fellow patrons will do it for you! But, because I like the atmosphere and the place, I'm going to round up for once. So 3 1/2 becomes a four. --Drink Club is a roving group of NYC drinkers, a different bar every week. read more

Amazing bar!!!!!!!! Having returned to this bar approx five times I can not say enough good things about it! Cool atmosphere and some of manhattans most innovative cocktails! The staff is friendly and fun. GO! read more

I want to like this place! I really do! It has all the right components to make me love a bar! Amazing wood paneling (some salvaged from Connie Island), great bathrooms with a huge old-timey sink, large bar, great staff, and of course, Brooklyn brew! We even tried the sandwiches, all the meats imported from Brooklyn butchers, the dogs, simple but tasty, and the fries, salty and chunky. I even like the side street it is on, tucked quietly down the street from S.O.B.'s and not near much else! It's dark with high stools and plenty of space.....I really, really, really wanted to like this place......until I saw the bill! SAY WHAT???? I mean seriously??? SERIOUSLY?? $8 for a sandwich, I had to pay extra for the small basket of fries, and my Brooklyn beer "on happy hour special" still ran me $5 for a mug (not even a pint)!!! SERIOUSLY?? I could have walked to 14th street, taken the L to Brooklyn and with in 20min had everything in that bar for half the final tab!! I love my Manhattan, I love Brooklyn too, but on any given day I'd choose a Manhattan bar over the trek to a great place in Brooklyn......but for all that, it's not really financially worth it to go to the Brooklyneer, to experience the joys of Brooklyn on Manhattan! Stop by your local deli, pick up some Boars Head, a six pack of your favorite Brooklyn beer, and some frozen french fries, then call me! I'll bring over a plank of wood, we'll pretend it's from Connie Island, and we'll all save ourselves about $40!! read more

I can only speak to its bar vibe, as I have not eaten there. I have often funneled this way when Houston Hall is too crazy. The ambience is mellow, the decor is cozy, the large windows at the front afford people watching, and the staff are friendly (when it's not too busy). With that said: The drinks aren't cheap, but it's a West Village spot so that's unsurprising. They could also be a little more inventive with the music. read more

Pretty good. Lots of interesting beers on tap, and some interesting food choices on the menu. It's definitely more of a pub than a restaurant, so it's really loud. Don't expect to chat with your dinner guests. Food wise, the pickled stuff (okra, green beans, etc.) are good. The kimchi dog is also really good. read more

We chose This place for an evening catch up between friends. The place was not too crowded on a Tuesday evening which was nice, but it had enough people around. Basic pub set up, good beer selection and friendly staff. We shared some nibbles in addition to the drinks....the caramel bacon popcorn was very good as well as the cheese platter with bread, apples and dates. We also shared a jalapeño soft pretzel which was ok but not great and the potatoes which were a plate of boiled potatoes with dipping sauce which we could have skipped. Prices are very reasonable and overall great little pub for a relaxed gathering read more

Carafe of Bloody Mary you say? We say, we'll have 3! One of each kind please. The Brooklyneer boasts a comfortable inviting place to park it. Love this spot. It's only crowded when the crowd from Houston Hall rolls in. But who likes an empty quite bar anyways? Great menu made it hard to pick...waffles? Sliders? Tacos? All *delish*. Love the high stools and tables. Something about the dark wood and low lights makes it easy to sit for hours.... read more

Cute, casual hipstery place near Hudson Square. The Brooklyneer has creative drinks and while it is slightly more expensive than other places in the area, it works. I've never been there when it's really crowded and usually just stop in for a quick drink if I'm in the area. I would never come here as a destination location and travel to get here. read more

Stopped in about 11:30 on a Saturday morning. Place is not all that big - maybe 14 seats at the bar. Seats are set wide apart for a change - any other bar would have twice the seats. Booths further back. Background music was an iTunes playlist - 80's pop; so this will change from shift to shift. Bartender was young but made a good cocktail. I had a Lairds applejack old-fashioned which was fine and a decent size pour for $13.00. Great place to stop before an event at Houston Hall which is on the same block. read more

The theme seems cheesy but the owners pull it off fine. Good beer selection and cocktails. Great food and service. The good happy hour and weekend crowd. The place is an early or very late drink spot. For those of you who want a taste of the Brooklyn experience but don't want to make the trip, then you should definitely try this place. If you live in or go to BK, then you may hate this place. read more

Being my judgmental self, I jeered at this place when I first read about its opening on Urban Daddy. A sampling of my thoughts: Seriously, naming a Manhattan bar Brooklyneer? Going "local" with ingredients from Brooklyn? Could we be taking the local movement just a little bit too far here? In this instance, it felt pretty damned good to be proven wrong. Granted, we only came here because it was such a convenient place to kill time before seeing a movie at Film Forum, but we were pleasantly surprised by both the laid back ambience and the carefully curated selection of foods here. We tried the pickle plate and the Brooklyneer dogs (imported from Mile End) and both were highly satisfying. The Brooklyneer lager on tap was nothing to write home about, but at $4 it did the job and washed down the food well. And you know what - it really does feel like Brooklyn, and not in a bad way. read more

I love this place. They have very creative and delicious bar and finger food. The staff is awesome. My favorite bartender is Steve. He's amazing. He always makes me feel at home when I go there. This is a really cool regular spot. Great place for an epic night to occur. Highly recommended - I love bringing my friends here! read more

Hot bartenders, good music, and a pretty good beers on tap collection. Mostly Brooklyn based beers. The pork sliders were supposedly the best my friend has ever had. I loved the pretzel and half sour pickles they had there. Nice dark area and pretty loud. Nice crowd too. read more

The Brooklyneer - Tap - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered the Williamsburg and assorted pickle plate to go after having a few drinks (had to catch a flight). The bar itself is really well done - I like the low/cozy lighting and design of the spot. The food was great and the service wonderful. It was nice to have such a unique vegetarian option on the menu (pastrami style mushroom). Our pickle selection was okra, green beans, and chipotle carrots - each one was excellent. We wish we could have ordered more but were worried about what we could get away with while checking in. I hope we find ourselves back in the area to pay another visit! read more

Absolutely loved everything about it! I will be back again, many many times. The vibe was awesome, food was awesome, lighting was awesome, barman relaxed cool, awesome. read more

I've been here twice now for post-work happy hours and I'm a fan! I was seated at the bar on my first visit and managed to get a table on my second. The service was great on both occasions and the happy hour prices are very reasonable -- there's nothing wrong with a $6 cocktail after a long day at the office. Like a complete klutz, I knocked over a drink and the server was over in no time, helped clean it up and replaced my drink (on the house). She really didn't have to, but I appreciated it! The only drawback is the noise level, you'll have to speak up a little to hear eachother. But other than that, it's a great spot for a drink (or two or three or more!). read more

This place is on point. Nice atmosphere. Great music. Awesome drinks. Friendly staff. What more could you ask for? Stop by. Have a drink. Check it out.. Unless you're a bastard.. Then stay out. Jk. Bastards welcome. read more

The Brooklyneer - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This might be the most unremarkable bar I've ever been to. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it - in fact, it's a nice break from Houston Hall next door, once it gets too rowdy over there. But there's also really nothing to make it special at all. I've been here several times and no joke, every time someone mentions Brooklyneer, I still can't remember a single thing about it. Very mundane. Beer selection is fine, but nothing special. Bartenders are friendly, and it's usually not too crowded, which is nice. But I just can't say much more about it because there's really not much going on. It's not going to change your life, but you're also not going to hate it here. read more

The house Pilsner is great! Crisp and refreshing. The place is clean and the music selection is eclectic but not obnoxious. It seems pretty popular, even on a Wednesday. read more

The Brooklyneer worked its spell on me. When we sat at the Coney Island Boardwalk-planked bar, the extremely friendly and helfpul bartendress greeted us with menus and took our drink order almost immediately. Good pours overall and a decent happy hour. Their specialty drinks all seemed to have fine touches, but my favorite was the toasted coriander and salt rim on the tequila-based cocktail I ordered. That was really rockin. We ordered the Nachos for Two with braised chicken, which is plen-ty for two. And the braised chicken was sick! I don't know what they did to get such luscious flavor happening, but I hope they never stop. So savory. I live in Brooklyn and would actually rather come here, than schlep all over the borough hunting down the singular Brooklyn-made goodies they've sourced all in one place. A bar well done. read more

This place has a good after work crowd. A small but good beer selection and really good cocktail list My only fault really is the service at the bar was a little slow both bartenders were not very friendly but I think they were a little overwhelmed by the Thursday happy hour crowd. All in all it's a decent spot and I would go back read more

I DJ there on Fridays. I'm biased. But the staff is wonderful. The food is delicious. And the libations are plentiful. Plus, the music is aiiight. read more

This is my favorite bar in the area. The food is great and so is the beer selections. Bartenders are really outstanding though, especially the one who is a dead ringer for Olivia Wilde. too crowded these days though. read more

I chose the Brooklyneer as the place to celebrate my birthday. You can email them ahead of time and reserve a section of the bar for your group of ten or more (free of charge). I was ecstatic about this, on top of the food availability, good (mostly Brooklyn) beer selection, warm atmosphere, and photo booth. I was totally blown away by the service. It was seriously amazing. I showed up with my group a little late, and the reserved section was full of people. Nonetheless, the waitress had already informed them of the previously-made reservation, so she moved all of them out of that space. It was the most phenomenal showing of customer service I've ever seen at a NYC bar. The only thing that shocked me about the place was that, contrary to a previous reviewer's comment, it was VERY crowded on that Friday night, and the noise was pretty loud. However, later on, it quieted down and the atmosphere improved a lot. Our waitress continued to be very accommodating to us, serving drinks to my group of 15 and keeping track of everyone's individual checks without handing over a huge bill to the table at the end of the night. I was amazed at her ability to keep track of it all. Overall, I had a very memorable birthday celebration, and my guests were all very impressed by the Brooklyneer. Highly recommended birthday celebration locale. read more