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The Charleston

174 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Map it  

11211 40.718201 -73.957600

(718) 782-8717

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The Charleston is a mixed bag of a bar. After changing owners, it has transformed from a complete dive into an ironic dive. It's hard to…

Features

Neighborhoods:
Greenpoint
Categories:
Neighborhood Bars, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Music Events, Taverns, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs
Cuisine:
Southern

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Bar & Club Special Features:
Open Mic, Live Music
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Folk & Bluegrass

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“Fridays are especially fun at The Charleston, with cool and upcoming NYC area bands playing live in the back.”
drinks
100%
“The drinks are cheap and the locals are really friendly.”
food quality
50%
“The pizza slices in the Charleston's adjoining kitchen are totally yummy and help to take the beer edge off a notch or two.”
overall
100%
“There are maybe 2 nice bartenders in the whole place.”
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service
75%
“I've walked in here and turned on a dime because I've recognized a particularly rude server from previous visits.”
value
100%
“The drinks are cheap and the locals are really friendly.” View Less

Reviews for The Charleston

KyleIrish

Member since Aug, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
August 16, 2009

Perfect Spot With Friends. the spot to stop for pizza and pop!

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Trunchbull

Member since Sep, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
3.0
September 02, 2008

So - So times at the Charleston. This place is alright. The pizza is mediocre (until you consider it's free!!). Drinks are pretty reasonably priced, nothing below $5 though. The only problem with this place is the waitstaff. There are maybe 2 nice bartenders in the whole place. The rest are pretentious and judgmental. I've walked in here and turned on a dime because I've recognized a particularly rude server from previous visits. Don't even bother trying to place an order unless you're clad from head to toe in the latest from American Apparel or Urban outfitters. There are way friendlier places to head to in this part of town.

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ManagerGirl

Member since May, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
May 12, 2008

SHINY SHOES. Can't wait to hear SHINY SHOES @ The Charleston on June 6, 2008 @ 10pm - Great space for live shows @ SHINY SHOES ROCKS!

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pauldown

Member since Jun, 2007 View Profile
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Joined 5 years ago
5.0
June 12, 2007

THE NEW BARTENDERS RULE! !! MONTANA IS ONE OF THE BEST AND FUNNIES BARTENDERS ON BEDFORD AVE!!!. During the week, every time i've been there it always good times. Around 25 to 40 people at it's peek, which i think is a good vibe. i can always get a drink within 2 mins of my glass being empty.On sunday nights you'll find a very select scene of: smart ,older punkrockers listening to Erik (Golden Error) Dj. RAD.

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nyrocker76

Member since Aug, 2005 View Profile
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Joined 7 years ago
4.0
August 09, 2005

Fridays do rock. Fridays are the best. It gets going around 8:00. The drinks are cheap and the locals are really friendly. Good for hearing some NYC area bands but not overdoing it on Friday night.

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