King's County

 

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Erin B.

Brooklyn, NY

I lived in this neighborhood for a long time before realizing that there's a bar around the corner from my apartment.  Weird.  It was like thinking you're infertile and then having a baby pop out while you're trying to pee one day.  Except, you know, better.

Anyway, this isn't what I'd call a fun place on its own, but it's nice to have around if you want to meet some friends and don't feel like taking the train to a neighborhood that actually has amenities.  
Plus, if you get drunk, you forget that you live in New York and yet somehow your cousin's neighborhood in Arkansas at least has a proper grocery store.  Then again, she lives in Arkansas and you don't so ha ha ha, I suppose.

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John H.

Brooklyn, NY

I like it, it's in my neighborhood, I can get a beer there.  This is obviously not a cocktail lounge and they don't water down the whiskey so drinks are just fine by me.  If I am out and about or I want to have a nightcap this is the place and it's great.  I don't see why prices would be any cheaper, they are pretty standard in my book.  4 stars for functionality, I would've given 5 if the backyard was bigger and wasn't just a long hallway.

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Gabrielle V.

Denver, CO

Really the only proper bar in the neighborhood (unless you count Wreck Room, which I don't). I recently moved and I miss this place. It's nothing fancy but they do support local artists and their art openings are pretty fun. Also the address is 286 Seigel St. not 49 Bogart and there is no sign, just the crown over the door.

I guess it depends on what night you go (although I was literally there almost every day) or who you know because my drinks were always strong. You can almost always find a seat and the people are a mix of hipsters and regulars.

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Abigail S.

Brooklyn, NY

The drinks aren't all that strong, which is kind of lame. The bartender is friendly enough, and the music is punk.  The other patrons are definitely of the hipster sort but they're not pretentious about it.  The atmosphere is decidedly laid-back.

Inside is like a black, windowless cave.  There's ample seating, I guess, and a jukebox stocked with lots of really good music.  The bathroom is basically a broom closet, so don't be surprised if a mop falls on you while you're in there (it happened to me).

Prices aren't insanely high but considering the location (kind of shitty) and the strength of the drinks (not very) they're a little higher than perhaps they should be.

When I'm in the area again I'll probably return because there's not really anywhere else to go.

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mark w.

Brooklyn, NY

mmm..  Tommy likey!

dark art, neat 'tenders, secretive exterior, and booze to boot!

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Nick E.

Brooklyn, NY

This is one of the only proper bars in the neighborhood. What's odd, though, is that there's no windows, and virtually no signage outside to indicate what sort of establishment this is.

The upside to this, of course, is that if you're bringing a friend they'll think you're taking them to a speakeasy or something even more sordid.

Inside, it's cozy. And dark. Very dark. (Remember the no windows part?) There's an OK beer selection and a pretty chill atmosphere. Drink prices are a little high...

I really want to like this place, but I just can't convince myself that it's anything special, even if it is one of only 2 bars in my hood. Like if I'm in a jam and want to grab a drink with someone in the neighborhood I'll go here by default, but it's not a destination on its own. Sadness...

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