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(718) 384-5008
180 Grand St
(nr. Bedford Ave.)
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
40.7143
-73.9609
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Hours:
Daily, 1pm-4am
Last updated 9.02.11
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What People Are Saying About Iona
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This pub--named for a Celtic island between Ireland and Scotland--proves a worthy complement to the 'hood. Wood-toned and gently lit, Iona reverberates with the Pogues and other alt-rockers as it fills up with conversational folk on the weekends. The beer selection--largely Irish, Scottish and Belgian--is top-notch. Twenty-odd varieties are on tap, including Guinness, Stella Artois and Fuller's London Pride, with an additional 30 in the bottle, such as Hoegaarden, Duvel and Schneiderweisse. In addition to beer, ale and bitters, there is liquor and a chalkboard menu offering several wines by…
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- The two glass-enclosed side booths, which jut ahead of the front door, offer great window seats for lucky customers
- Food Served:
- In summer evenings, the outdoor grill is manned 'til the food runs out. Choose from burgers ($5), hot dogs ($3) and several other options.
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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04/16/08
lovely pub
by johnnawoods
Great Pub!
Tends to have an older crowd which is great for us 30 somethings. I have always enjoyed chatting to the friendly patrons and servers. Summer on the patio is wonderful.
- Pros: nice neighborhood bar
- Cons: none
10/06/07
BAR - Outdoor: Perfect
by chadwarner
This place is F*#^ing perfect. Ping Pong. Outdoor. Beer.
Great place to hang with friends outside, Needs music outside though.
04/19/07
Great Bar, Great beers
by big_gus
This bar has an awesome beer selection and the bartenders and owners are all very friendly. While this place does get very crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, it is much less so earlier, and this is the best time to go here. The perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon/evening. Weekends they play english premier league games.
- Pros: Great atmosphere, great selection
- Cons: none
04/07/07
Probably best for an older crowd, cool artwork on walls
by kb21
A bit narrow, seating within the window display makes you feel like you are a mannequin for all to see (pretty cool though, unless you are claustrophobic). Older crowd, early 30's. A sign said heineken was $4 but they charged us $5. Whatever. Secret: Tons of old board games in the back, including half missing trivia cards and chess pieces..Play some chess when you realize you're not really having fun, it helps.
03/17/06
live music at better iona
by akismith
Getting bigger and better. Now this great place has live music and events in its expanded space. Featuriing musicians and music events and performers from Scotland, Ireland and Canada. Same great drink choices and service, warm and comforting too.
The Details on Iona
Place Categories:
- great tap beer
- friendly relaxed cute bartenders
- great place
- cold bar
- best guinness tap
- all very friendly owners
- great older crowd
- bad attitudes
- wonderful summer
- great drinks
- great garden
- good hot toddys
- cool artwork
- friendly patrons
- friendly servers
