BEST BEER AND
SHOT SPECIAL BAR
PC’S BAR AND GRILL
7215 Fifth Avenue
(718) 491-2845
www.facebook.com/pcsbarandgrill
Although there are countless bars in the city,
there are very few that you would consider
affordable. That leaves you always looking for
the best special menu that a bar has to offer. Out
of all the local watering holes, PC’s Bar & Grill
delivers the best bang for your buck. Here, you’ll
fi nd the best beer and shot specials.
BEST BEER GARDEN
LOCK YARD
9221 Fifth Avenue
(718) 333-5282
www.lockyard.com
Sometimes, you just want to take a good time
outside. For best beer garden, Lock Yard is your
best option. Their 1,300 square foot heated beer
garden is the perfect place to enjoy a great beer
and delicious food with friends any time of the
year. Lined with picnic tables and surrounded by
sprawling trees it is a one of a kind space in Bay
Ridge and is the perfect place for a private event.
BEST BEER HALL
GREENWOOD PARK
555 Seventh Avenue
(718) 499-7999
www.greenwoodparkbk.com
Sometimes, scenery makes a difference.
Greenwood Park is a 13,000 square foot indoor/
outdoor restaurant, bar, beer garden and event
space created out of an old gas station and
mechanic shop with 60 beer tap lines, an indoor
bar, an outdoor cargo bar, 3 bocce ball courts
and a seasonal menu.
BEST BEER
SELECTION
BEAN POST PUB
7525 Fifth Avenue
(917) 750-9313
www.beanpostpub.com
You’re looking for a true, laid-back, fun time,
with tons of beer selections, Bean Post Pub is
the place for you! They are famous for serving
the coldest tap beer in Bay Ridge plus, with
their diverse (and constantly updated) selection
of bottled beer, Bean Post now offer over 70
different types of beers. Sometimes you just
want something different.
BEST BIRTHDAY
PARTY BAR
ROYAL PALMS SHUFFLEBOARD
CLUB
514 Union Street
(347) 223-4410
www.royalpalmsshuf e.com
They are all about Cabana Parties at the Royal
Palms at the Royal Palms Shuffl eboard Club.
This vintage-Florida themed shuffl eboard club
in right in Brooklyn makes it a terrifi c place for
kids and adults alike. It includes a yacht rock,
coconut cocktails, bingo night, and food trucks
inside our building and more. If you’re looking
for a place to host your party, the search is over.
BEST BREWERY
BROOKLYN BREWERY
79 N 11th Street
(718) 486-7422
www.brooklynbrewery.com
The Brooklyn Brewery takes the utmost care
in creating deliciously inventive beer using
the best ingredients and traditional methods.
Whatever beer taste you prefer the brewery has
it. Many Brooklynites also look forward to taking
several tours. In its Williamsburg home, these
characters are dedicated to brewing and selling
great beer and enriching the communities they
serve. Together, they have assembled the skills
needed to transform a home brewing hobby into
an independent brewery with a brand that has
become an international beacon for good beer.
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BEST CATERING
HALL
DYKER BEACH GOLF COURSE
1030 86th Street
(718) 836-9722
www.dykerbeachgc.com
At Dyker Beach Golf Course, they offer the
amenities and service of Manhattan-style
catering complemented by sprawling green
views of their beautiful 6,438-yard par 72
course. The traditional clubhouse, which
features a full-service bar and grill that
serves American pub food, is a great way to
accommodate early arriving guests, or perfect
for a small rehearsal dinner.
BEST DANCE
PARTY
THE BELL HOUSE
149 Seventh Street
(718) 643-6510
www.thebellhouseny.com
In the fall of 2008, a 1920’s warehouse was
converted into The Bell House. The venue is a
magnifi cent two-room music and event venue
located in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.
Each room is perfect for getting your dance on
while listening to the sweet sounds of live music.
BEST COMEDY CLUB
THE BELL HOUSE
149 Seventh Street
(718) 643-6510
www.thebellhouseny.com
The laughs just keep on coming. It’s tough to
fi nd great comedy venues in the city. Luckily,
The Bell House always provides a consistently
solid roster of comedians in a great setting.
BEST DIVE BAR
THE SOCCER TAVERN
6004 Eighth Avenue
(718) 439-9336
www.thesoccertavern.com
The term dive bar may sound negative, but
if you frequent bars, you know that it is a
compliment. The level of comfort offered by staff
at the Soccer Tavern makes it the perfect place
to just hang out with the guys and gals.
BEST FIRST DATE
VENUE
XIN
8320 Third Avenue
(347) 662-6222
www.xinbrooklyn.com
The decision of fi guring out your fi rst date is
paramount. You want a place that is fun yet not
too formal. Xin fi ts all the criteria. From the top
notch quality in dining to the ambiance, you
won’t regret taking your gal or guy here to
make a great fi rst impression.
BEST GAY BAR
GINGER’S BAR
363 Fifth Avenue
(718) 788-0924
www.gingersbarbklyn.com
Cheers! If you’re looking for a great time at
a neighborhood pub for the gay community,
you can’t get better than Ginger’s Bar. Looking
for happy hours? They have half price on
beers and selected drinks from 5-8 p.m. every
day! They also have an interactive jukebox, a
pool-room hosting NYC gay pool league skilled
championship competitions, back garden and
more. At Ginger’s Bar, they tout open hearts,
open minds and open doors!
BEST HAPPY
HOUR
ALLIGATOR LOUNGE
600 Metropolitan Avenue
(718) 599-4440
www.alligatorloungebrooklyn.com
Living in Brooklyn is a grind due to its
expensive nature. So when it comes to letting
off some steam and having fun, you often fi nd
yourself on a tight budget. Bars typically don’t
take kindly to your budget. Alligator Lounge
has got you covered on that and is sure to be
easy on the wallet thanks to its great happy
hour menu. You can get the best drink deals
here at an affordable price and still eat!
BEST HOOKAH BAR
RED OAK
8305 Third Avenue
(718) 680-0800
Red Oak is the perfect place to get your
hookah fi x. Including a high quality lounge
and back patio, they make it easy to enjoy
Middle Eastern cuisine, hookah and drinks.
The staff is friendly and deals are great too, so
you won’t break your bank in the process.
BEST HOTEL BAR
THE IDES AT THE WYTHE HOTEL
80 Wythe Avenue
(718) 460-8006
www.wythehotel.com/the-ides/
An art Deco-inspired rooftop bar space with
unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline,
The Ides at the Wythe Hotel is the perfect
hotel bar experience that you owe yourself
to try out. They are available for cocktail
receptions with hors d’oeuvres and canapés,
as well as buffet-style breakfasts, brunches
and lunches.
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