After our soccer game on Sunday afternoon, members of our team wanted to go to Moe's. I wanted to…read morego home and vomit because I am so out of shape. But I was told they have a nice 2 for 1 happy hour, so I acquiesced. It's easy to convince me to do things. And OH MY GOD was I happy I went. Not only do they have $3 pints of Dos Equis (2 for 1!), but there was also a buffet spread. Just sitting there! I have no idea why, but I know when to keep my mouth shut. When I opened it back up, in I stuffed endless amounts of 6 foot hero (roast beef/turkey), potato salad, olives, cheese cubes, crackers, vegetables and dip. For free! Also, the bartender was cool, and the music was great. To recap: I spent $5 ($3 for a beer plus $2 tip), and I received 2 pints of Dos Equis, AND dinner for me and my girlfriend. Not counting that time in Alabama, this might be the most value I've ever gotten for my money (no prosthetic limbs involved!). Gotta go to Moe's. (Yeah, I took it there.)

Ladies, if you've been wondering where the single men be, look no further. Thursday night at Moe's…read moreis a veritable Sausage Fest: All Poles, No Holes. They're a friendly but persistent bunch. Come with a friend or a credible alibi. All in all, it's an affable crowd. What's great about Moe's is Sean, the sweet-tempered bartender. Part Southern, part island, all charm. He seems to work Thursday nights and Sundays, but the best time to show is early Sunday afternoon. It is in the company of the most dedicated alcoholics that he'll queue up his iPod and pour a mean (occasionally free) drink. Tip big! And let him serenade you with his favorite 'baby-making music.' drinks: 4 (Note: the white wine comes semi-warm, but this is easily corrected with a side of ice.) value: 5 service: 5 ambience: 5 when it's empty; 3 when it's full. craveability: 4

Tons of outdoor seating Vibe: accepting of everyone…read more Judgement free zone Food: fried pickles, onion rings, brussels sprouts were the stars of the show. Fried chicken bites were OK. Drinks: delicious and very strong. This is where they shine. Love all the artwork Service: despite being a mob scene when we went, they were quick and attentive

We stopped here for a quick drink, and it happened to be right after a live show. They were still…read morecleaning up but were extremely accommodating! Our server was willing to take care of us whether we wanted to sit near the bar, downstairs (which was empty), or in the back area that was still being cleaned up post show. We chose the latter since it was pretty quiet in that room, no stairs involved. A I ordered a peach cider which was served in the bottle -tasty. They had a nice track list playing as we chatted for a bit then headed out. It was pretty late in the night so this was meant to be a quick in and out sort of visit, but I would like to come back to see one of their shows.

Private event. Open bar, with multiple bartenders so no waiting. Food was always being replenished…read more Waitstaff also clearing tables keeping everything tip top

Going to Franklin Park as a twenty something year old a decade plus ago versus going more recently…read morein my thirties has been such a remarkably different experience they might as well be different places. I will say the FP of the pre-pandemic era was a totally different vibe, with late nights fully erupting into huge dance parties. Also the gentrification of Crown Heights happened so intensely and swiftly over the last decade and it undoubtedly changed the rambunctious culture of the place, and I going recently I've mostly seen folks have a single beer and leave quietly, often even bringing strollers and kids in tow. As far as I know, the packed nights of Franklin Park are no more. What is good about FP now is that you can roll up with a big group and get in on the pool table, or sit in their backyard space without issue. They have a robust beer selection at fair prices, and people seem to like their burger. I can see from their recent reviews people really miss what this place once was. I think they still host trivia and movie night events, so there's still opportunity to foster community here and make it the hub it once was.

First time back since they opened back up again. The menu is much smaller. No more painkillers. But…read morethe hot toddy was perfect on the brisk day. Service was attentive and music was good. Not crowded at all on a Friday around 7pm I was able to sit and chill at the bar before the night crowd!

Came by around 10:30-11:00 pm. It wasn't too crowded at first, but the limited seating was a little…read moreunderwhelming. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by how well my drink was made. I'm not a fan of overly sweet cocktails, and this one tasted like it was made exactly for me. The rum punch was surprisingly good too! Music was enjoyable and added to the vibe overall.

Great local bar in the neighborhood. Wings are always a good deal. $20 dollars will get you far…read moreduring happy hours for the service provided. Hidden Gem of the community. Bartender is really fun with the patrons.

I literally HATE trying new restaurants on Delivery Service apps, and place like THIS are the…read morereason why. My son wanted burgers, and I came on yelp to check the reviews, and aside from the low reviews based on wait time, etc, the food seemed to get good reviews. So I decided to get the Classic Cheeseburger, Spicy Chipotle Burger, and Spicy Chicken sandwich. They all came with fries, and the Chipotle one I got half fry/half onion rings instead. When they arrived, they ALL had bacon on them when the only one on the menu with bacon listed was the chicken sandwich. I don't eat pork bacon, but my son does, so this ruined MY meal because I had to pull the whole sandwich apart to get the bacon off because it was attached to the small piece of cheese melted on. Peppers & onions now a big blob of a mess. The onion rings weren't fresh. They were frozen onion rings, hard and stale, and the fries were soggy and bland. The meat patties were smaller than the bread, so you have 3/4 of your meat on one half, and the other 4th on the other bread creating an uneven burger. Same for the chicken sandwich. There was barely any cheese, the patties were cooked super well. I mean there was really nothing about this place, other than the delivery was on time. I would never order from here again, and if it weren't for my son being super hungry because we hadn't eaten since breakfast and it being 7:30pm, I would have sent the entire thing back. I should have ordered from a legit burger spot instead.

The food was absolutely good, got the good ole wings and fries and my friend and I had a great…read moretime. The drinks were hitting not even going to exaggerate, from the 100 Summers to literally two more patron margaritas (that were made VERY WELL) and the waitresses were beautiful and outstandingly kind. Music was loud so please be prepared for that ambience as well it's a solid place for a hangout after work or even a nice birthday.

Ade is the absolute best waitress and bartender I've ever had! She was so attentive and made thee…read morebest drinks I've ever had!! Her lemon drops are untouched!

I didn't really have food . Went for RnB Bingo on Tuesday... Good vibe..Drinks are good... Jade and…read moreJourney was very nice at the bar.. service was good . IF yall in the Area on a Tuesday stop by for RnB Bingo

Essence Bar is one of the last of the great Dives on this side of Brooklyn. This past Tuesday…read morenight, I stopped in for drinks with friends. I got swept into a lit night of R&B Bingo with DJ Dawg on the 1s and 2s. I got tipsy on the strongest rum punch that I've had in a long time. While I drank, I browsed the food menu. The fried shrimps and fries that I ordered were delicious. The bartenders were attentive and full of smiles. Vibes are great and menu prices are low. If you wanna feel real "grown" and sip and chill with a crowd who knows how to have a nice time, make your way to Essence Bar.

Stepped in here on an early Saturday afternoon, to kill time before brunch. It was completely…read moreempty, but likely because it was early. On the positive side, it's a very spacious bar and I saw board games stacked up, which tells me it can be a fun place to hang out. Now to the not as great. I sat at the bar and after looking at their cocktail menu, I ordered a French 75. You can imagine my surprise when I was served a drink in a single rocks glass which is basically what you'd serve an old fashion or other cocktail in. A French 75 needs to be in a flute. And at first, I thought maybe they don't have any flutes. Which still perplexed me because why have a French 75 on the menu if you don't have the right glassware. But I looked behind the bar and lo and behold, saw a flute. So not sure what that was about. The drink itself was ok. The other weird thing is that when I ordered, she rang it up and handed me the handheld device to pay. Since I was sitting at the bar, I'd expect to at least be asked if I wanted to open a tab or to just wait. Payment before the drink was made just rubbed me different. And of course, gratuity was tacked on, also rubbed me wrong. Because while I planned to tip, adding your own tip automatically to 1 drink is icky.

Wish I had time to explore the menu more. But only came here for drinks with some friends. It was a…read moreMonday night when we came, so it was pretty peaceful. The bartender let us know exactly where to order. Lychee martini 6/10: on the heavier side with the taste but it definitely got me tipsy. Wish there was more lychee flavor to it.