The weekends are the best when my guy justin is around, great drinks good vibes, the place is a bit grungy and always dimmly lit lol, the little outside area is also a nice to hang out especially since there faithfully open until 4 am read more

4.5 STARS I was introduced to this place my a friend/patron who goes here quiet often. I was a little skeptical, figuring it would be hipster-y and pretentious. This was not the case. TL;DR Overall (4.5 stars): Cool bar with great people from bartenders to your fellow patron. Better than average with their drinks, great selection and decent price. FULL REVIEW: Service/Bartender (1 star): The bartenders are mostly attentive and the service is fairly quick. I wouldn't expect them to mix a cocktail within seconds, especially when the bar gets crowded. Male and female bartenders are quiet nice and gives welcoming suggestions. I've gotten great treatment here. Selection (1 star): They have a decent size selection of spirits, especially your whiskeys. They have a small menu where you can choose your cocktails and what's in the shelf, although there are a lot more than advertised. Pricing (1 star): The prices are average to below average depending on what you are willing to spend. I've gotten good portioned top shelf whiskey for about $10-12. This goes without saying but if you tip well, the bartenders are a lot more generous. Crowd/Atmosphere (1 star): Your typical working 9-5 crowd, with a mix of ethnicities. It is a medium sized space with tables and I believe a backyard. The noise level can get loud but that's expected. It gets really crowded on the Friday and Saturday so tables are hard to come by. Mixology (0.5 star): The mix drinks are decent but not great. They have a cocktail menu to choose from or let them know about a drink outside the menu. To date, I've always ordered something outside the menu and they've always made it, granted, it's almost always a whisky mix. Bill: $30-35 for 3 drinks (20% gratuity - on my own discretion). Enjoy! read more

I was searching for good bars in Crown Heights, as I was having a rough week at work and didn't feel like schlepping all the way into Manhattan. After walking around a bit, I ended up at Franklin and Park Place, and at the Crown Inn. Thank goodness for that. I met the owner, Sammy, and two very lovely women, Holly and Megan, who were sweet as pie. Sammy recommended an absolutely delicious Winter Pig pork belly sandwich after asking me what my desired palette was (I was so surprised at such an appropriate question that I couldn't answer properly for a second. Eventually, I said salty and sweet.). It was AMAZING. That, plus a raspberry cider (I am a cider girl at heart, being Caribbean Anglo-American), made everything that happened this week worth it. Worth the walk, worth the trip, worth the money. Next time, I'm bringing a friend for a beer and a sandwich. This place is further proof that Brooklyn is where it's at. read more

Love it here! This is my favorite neighborhood bar. Always cozy, a really comfortable local feel. Great for happy hour, quiet enough for conversation and stocked with a ton of great beers. It gets busy on weekend nights, which is also fun! A little crowded, but in a good way. Again, love it. read more

The first thing I look for in a bar is their selection of tap beers. Crown Inn has just a few tap beers and not the best of a selection. (Minus 1 star) Outside of that, I certainly enjoyed my past few visits there and the outdoor seating. However its not always easy to find a seat so be prepared to wait someone to get up. If a friend were to bring me there, I would come along, but wouldn't be the first to recommend. read more

Crown Heights could burn to the ground and the Crown Inn would remain. Nothing special but it just has something awesome about it.

Definitely a fan of this bar for it's good whiskey and beer selection as well as the outdoor patio. Good place for going with a group of friends, having a round of drinks. Good for conversation as it's not too loud. And there are nice booths in the back of the bar. Plus, there's sandwiches available to soak up the alcohol. read more

Good for happy hour beers. Place never gets super crowded for happy hour. There is a nice outside area in the back. The food here is pricey, because they outsource it. So when you pay for food, you have to order from the food guy and pay directly to the food guy in the back. read more

I thought this was a really nice neighborhood bar in Brooklyn's Crown Heights area. Scene is very relaxed and chill. In addition to the main seating area inside when you first enter the bar, there is a nice and cozy outdoor seating area if you head back with plenty of tables. We came here around 6pm when it was still relatively empty, and the entire venue was full when we headed out at 9pm. Came here for happy hour, and the drinks were pretty standard. None of us got cocktails, but what's on tap is pretty good. Outside of the regular stuff, they have some more creative flavors like a sea salt ale as well as a pumpkin spice ale. I got a glass of the pumpkin, and while the flavor wasn't distinctively pumpkin spice, you can still taste a hint of it and it goes down pretty smoothly and well-tasting. As I'm not from the neighborhood, the surroundings could be a little sketch just a few blocks away (for example, I walked north a few streets at night and you immediately start seeing pairs of cops on duty), but people seemed to mind their own business. read more

I've been here a couple of times. They have great beers on tap at decent prices and friendly staff. I have not tried any of their sandwiches yet will be back to try some soon. I like their cocktails especially: Cherry smash Snow glow And on weekends they are packed, even in the cold the backyard area is full. I am planning on coming here during the summer for the backyard area. read more

I'm going to try and make this as short as possible without leaving any of the important stuff out. I was here late Saturday night, gave my credit card to a female bartender. I ended up leaving without getting my card back. I own that it was my fault for forgetting to do so. The next Sunday, I arrived minutes after they opened to retrieve my card. The bartender looked through the cards in the register and mine wasn't there. I knew I left my card there so this was perplexing. I explained the whole story of the night before and he (the bartender) basically said I was wrong with my account of the events of the night before because "if I left my card, it would be there because they take these things seriously." Ok a$$hole. He also said what I was saying was "unlikely." I guess no one there ever makes mistakes and I must have been so wasted that I lost my card. Nope, don't think so. He also suggested that the bartender possibly gave my card back to me by placing it on the counter and I just walked away not seeing it. Again, nope! I knew I was right so I didn't argue and he was a total tool. I just planned to cancel the card and left. Well two days later, I get a call from Crown Inn telling me that my card has been found, actually turned in because guess what, the bartender from Saturday night gave my card to someone else! That person was nice enough to return it, although it had already been canceled. While I appreciate the call, what I really wanted was a simple, "I'm sorry." An apology goes a long way even if she wasn't the bartender who gave my card to the wrong person. It's two simple words. For a bar that supposedly "takes these things seriously" this experience was most disappointing. I should have remembered my card but they should not have given it to the wrong person and I could have had it back the next day. Also, that jerk from Sunday should NOT have basically said I was wrong because I wasn't and they clearly were. read more

this is the best bar in crown heights - hands down - no questions asked. it's the right spot to come with a friend, a big group of friends, or for an intimate date night. sure there might be flashier bars in the neighborhood but no one beats the crown inn. the happy hour goes until 8 pm! all draft pints are $5, draft wine is $7, and all other beer is $1 off. beyond the great happy hour deal - crown inn has the nicest bar tenders. they are always ready to answer a question or just chat while you're deciding on what to order. plus it never takes more than a minute for someone to ask you what you want. sadly, there isn't a kitchen but tons of places in the neighborhood to order in from. finally, crown inn has a big backyard. no matter the weather there is always an open table! the back yard is perfectly lit by hanging lights and always very clean. read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars based on a brief experience here last night. My friend and I went to Gueros around the corner for a quick bite to eat. After we indulged in our tacos, we decided to walk around the area for a quick alcoholic beverage. We stumbled upon the Crown Inn, and it looked interesting enough for us to walk in and check it out. We walked through the bar and noticed their cool backyard area and their cute tables inside that fit into the walls (hard to explain, you just have to see it lol). We decided to sit by the bar and have a quick drink. We immediately started chatting with some people at the bar. The Bartender was very friendly and recommended one of their signature drinks (strawberry fuzz I believe), which was okay (it contains gin and I am not much of a gin girl). One quick drink turned into 2 drinks and hours sitting at the bar chatting. Friendly staff and cool people...my type of bar! read more

I realllllyyy like this spot, I've been coming by since they opened last year and it never disappoints. The bartenders are skilled and quick which is commendable as this place can get very packed! They're great at coming up with a drink that suits your taste if you don't like anything on the drink menu. It does get crowded on the weekends and on random weeknights. The patrons are just there to relax and have a good time which makes it easy to strike up conversations. Perfect local bar that you can take anyone to. read more

I had not been to this spot in some years and had taken a friend there for the first time. I told her of how enjoyable it would be. I tried to talk to one of the bartenders there regarding the seating and social distancing because naturally, everybody is a little scared right now. The guy was a rather tall, skinny, caucasian man with a tied-up ponytail (excuse me if that sounds generic). I was trying to ask him if the spacing was ok. I'm short, and the music was blasting in the place. I was talking as loud as I could. The bartender then tells me, he can't hear me. He made no effort whatsoever to even bend down a bit or maybe suggest to speak to me outside. Mind you, there were a few other bartenders working that night as well. You could tell he was going out of his way to be a passive-aggressive jerk. Since I saw that he was not even trying to be a decent human being, I had to take my mask off for a second to repeat myself. He then tells me to put my mask back on, which of course I understand, but given that he was trying to be accomodating at all- how else was I supposed to communicate with him??? As my friend and I are still debating on staying, especially after that horrible interaction with this guy, I try to speak to him one more time. This time, exactly as I'm talking to him, he walks away from me mid-sentence. I was so disgusted, I mean I have never interacted with a person like this. My friend wanted to still have drinks, so we decided to stay but head to the back. As we were leaving, all of a sudden he decided to be nice, and say "thank you for coming" etc. NEVER AGAIN! The other bartenders were really cool, but just because of this experience with that person, I'll never return or suggest this place to anyone again. read more

It's very cozy and the services are great. It has a outdoor space as well. The music was good too. The price is affordable

Solid neighborhood bar. We try to come in at least once a week. Service is always attentive and friendly & the selection is great (for our tastes). One thing that does stand out sometimes is the music selection. Everyone has their own tastes, but the last few visits the music was super obscure with screeching sounds and odd computer-generated noise. I know, I know, I sound like such a square, but some of the tracks were so obnoxiously off-beat it made the ambiance kind of uncomfortable. That said, we just move to the backyard to get away from it & it's not so much of a deterrent to keep us away. Just an observation that sometimes the music doesn't seem to mesh with the environment. read more

I've experienced: Good service, happy hour (yesss), a properly made margarita, a properly made manhattan, bartenders with senses of humor, the awesome patio, where I can smoke in a little corner while I enjoy my drink, nice clean bathrooms, and a general sense of fun. This place is a great neighborhood joint and not douche/bro/skag-tastic in any way that I've observed. I do wish the sandwich guy would stop scorching all that butter, though. It just sticks right to your clothes, man. read more

This is one of my favorite local bars. The ambiance is great and the bartenders are super friendly. The drinks are also affordable which never hurts. They have a great draft list, and pretty much have everything you look for in terms of liquor. It's not huge, so it can get crowded on the weekends (which is why I'm giving it 4 stars and not 5). But this is the perfect place to grab a drink and catch up with friends on weekdays and early evenings. There are always people at Crown Inn, but you can pretty much find a seat if you get there before the rush hour. Plus: it's got some great restaurants nearby, so a great place to grab a drink or two pre or post meals. AND when the summer sun embraces us once again, the outdoor will be open for all! read more

A great dive bar. It would be five stars but they get way too crowded at night, so for me it's just an afternoon watering hole. They've got a good selection of quality beers and it's fine for your standard jack and coke type cocktails. The music ranges from good to great depending on who's tending bar, but they're all friendly back there. It's the vibe that makes this place, though. You really feel like you're in your living room (mine, anyway). Crown Inn is like a litmus test for getting to know someone - if they like the vibe they're good people, if they don't they're probably an asshole. read more

Cool spot to drink. Great atmosphere, and fairly price cocktails. The outdoor patio is pretty dope on nice days

There are many cool bars in prospect/crown heights, with great back yards for hanging out. This is one of them :) Didn't try the craft beers, did try the wide range of gins (and barman kindly let us have tiny sips of several before picking one) and the measures are more than generous. read more

Their drink menu wasn't really my type but I did make the best of it. It was VERY packed that night but I managed to find a seat. Then I realized I had to get up and go to the bar myself to order drinks which was over and between the people sitting around the bar. When a couple got up at the bar, me and my sister slid into the seats which then we became the people that people were trying to order next to. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were a great price but I honestly wouldn't go back. read more

I really like the ambiance of this bar. The outside seating area has such a great setup, and I love the ambiance inside at night. Definitely a good date spot. The bartenders are really great at creating a drink for you when you are undecided and need some assistance on what to decide. While there are a lot of bars cropping up in the area, you should give this one a chance! read more

This place is GREAT! Bartenders are extremely friendly and very attentive. Great music, good drinks and amazing space. Can't wait to go back and try their food when the kitchen opens. :) read more

I was here for a (somewhat large) birthday celebration, so we had the back of the bar (a bunch of tables) to ourselves, which was nice. No standing around or fighting for seats at the bar. Sometimes I'm lazy when I drink my beer. That being said, they had a nice selection of beers on tap, and the cocktail menu was pretty impressive...it almost made me want to order one, which is saying a lot coming from a beer girl. If it hadn't been on the chillier side (it was January, okay?), the outdoor area looked pretty sweet. I'm a fan. read more

After a night with the buds at Franklin Park, we decided we didn't want it to end. Que in The Crown Inn. First off, I love the way this place looks. It's very casual sophisticated. Matched my friends top hat well. Also, very dim lighting. A plus for me, maybe no5 for others. My buds and I were by ourselves at first, but we decided to stop being crabby and sit by the bar area. This is when the experience shot through the roof. We ordered shots and drank from their amazing selection if beer and wine. The real fun was had with the bartenders. Two guys who's names escape me (Alibi bar man and Starcraft man!). Service was slow and drink service ended, so maybe this experience won't be had again, but it was nice to talk about porn bars, DOTA, Starcraft and friends who refuse to play nerd games. Shots with the bartenders who knew how to make an evening even better.. You guys made our night. Hope to see you at again! read more

Yep. It's all true. It's a great bar with a cozy atmosphere. I love the candles on the table and 'Restoration Hardware'? Gimme more! I feel comfortable here. I only took a star off because I love a good wine selection and this place doesn't have one (wine on TAP.... WTF???) and they should. There's no excuse when catering to this customer base not to have one. I still take all my CH virgin friends here as well as meeting my local buddies. Great addition to Franklin Ave which is already kicking it. read more

I know we just met Crown Inn, and I don't want to scare you away by giving you too many stars too soon, but I think I might be in love with you. The Crown Inn is located on the edge of the trendy part of Crown Heights/Prospect Heights, just far enough from the main area to not be party central. You will definitely want to party here, but it'll be a more chill party with friends or a casual/romantic date instead of that party where you see who can do the most shots without puking. The decor is dark and warm, like any good bar should be, and made me feel at home immediately. The first thing that sucked me in though, was the music. They were doing a Lou Reed tribute (which tells me they are upstanding citizens with respect for a punk rock legend and music icon) mixed with some Bowie and soul jams. The perfect music to enjoy a pumpkin cider on a chilly fall night to. Pumpkin cider you say? Yes, pumpkin cider! The well and taps are are well chosen and there is a wide variety of things to choose from, the bar staff was also really great. I've heard they have a really nice patio as well, but you know, we just met....so its a little soon for me to be checking out their patio don't you think? Also its chilly out kids! This bar made me feel happy and homey all at once, and if you need any more incentive than that- there's also a kick ass happy hour until 8pm during the week. That pumpkin cider I spoke so fondly of? $4 during happy hour! Now that's my kinda bar... read more

Great Whiskey and Scotch selection. Bar is understaffed, but the staff themselves are friendly and positive. Outdoor seating is a plus during the warmer weather. Nice spot. read more

Meh Methinks not! This is not my type of bar or scene, but its not a terrible place to get a drink at a decent price either, especially for happy hour. It does have a nice outdoor seating area though. Am a wine drinker and this place doesn't have a good wine selection, just tap wine and the only bottled one is the rosé. read more

The verdict is in: this place is great. While Franklin Ave boosts some great spots, there really wasn't a laid back bar--until The Crown Inn. I accidentally ended up here on opening night and everything looked amazing. The place is average sized, and has a large backyard that will come in handy come the warmer months. Cocktails are priced at a reasonable $9 and there are plenty of great beers to choose from. The bartenders are super friendly and they make sure everyone is taken cared of, and they play great music. I keep hearing talk of oysters--I can't wait for that to happen. read more

Great intimate spot for a date or potential date, I wouldn't necessarily come here with a large group of friends. The place is not that large, but the selection is really great. If you're a liquor connoisseur you'd find yourself impressed with what you can find. The lighting was perfect, dim calm ambience. Most people here were in couples, again great for a date. read more

great bar with the Best bartender Monica! Great location with a great atmosphere and a very diverse crowd. read more

This joint has long since devolved from my previous write-up (coincidentally three years ago to this day). The dredges of twenty-something misplaced youth combined with forty-something misplaced management have painted these walls into just another loud, shitty bar for us thirty-somethings with misplaced hope. read more

Grabbed a beer here while waiting for a girlfriend of mine - this place is great! Always a solid choice when I'm in the neighborhood - your standard assortment of beers (many local) and liquors, a darker setting for those ~special nights~ or just a great place to hang out with friends. Friendly, unpretentious bartenders is what makes this place, in my opinion. read more

My experiences have been fine here. The problem I have is that my card was mysteriously used on a night I wasn't there (haven't been in about a month I think?). I would chalk it up to someone stealing my info but it feels too convenient for it to be a coincidence that someone who would have stolen my card info ends up at a bar that I frequent. I would pay with cash if you go here read more

I've lived in Crown Heights for years so this bar was a nice addition to the neighborhood. For Franklyn street this is the best bar so far, but in a few months it could change. The bartenders are really friendly and they know how to pour a proper pint or make mix drinks. They have a decent happy hour, but I wish their beers were better. My only negative about this place is they never buy you back drinks. I come here 3 times a week with friends and girlfriend, so I'm usually buying rounds of drinks. I give more than generous tips for the drinks. I've never received a buy back. In Manhattan I can walk into any bar in the East Village or Lower East Side and know by the 3rd of 4th drink It's on the house. Brooklyn is supposed to be more about the neighborhood and the locals but the establishments in Brooklyn make no attempt to keep the locals happy and coming back. read more

Always a great place to start or end the night. This is one of my fav bars on Franklin in the sea of many bars. They have a great selection of alcohol, attentive bartenders, and great music. They have a large bar area for seating and several tables for larger parties as well. They do have a patio that is open during the better run During the weekend they sometimes have a live DJ which provides you with awesome tunes. I recently dropped in and the bartender, Monica, was awesome as well! read more

I avoid The Crown Inn on weekends because it's simply too crowded for me, but if you're into that, you'll like it. That said, it's really great early on a week night or on Sundays. They have decent beers on tap (it's not really a cocktail type of spot) and the service is always super friendly. I like the vibe, it's cozy and the back corner area can be nice for a date. The patio is also welcoming in the summer. When they have food, it is simple but good. My favorite is Sunday. The female bartender (English?) is phenomenal. Very friendly and her iPod is full of incredible tunes. My husband is a musician and can barely tolerate anywhere without picking apart the playlist. He LOVES it when she is bartending. I can always count on a positive and complaint-free evening from him. Yay! read more