Boat Bar Inc

(718) 254-0607

175 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201 40.6858 -73.9909

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Neighborhood: Boerum Hill

Boat Bar Inc

BOAT BAR INC

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The Scene – The mud-colored walls and exposed brick don't exactly create a nautical feel (a framed painting of a boat is the sole gesture toward that motif). When asked about Boat's name, bartender Ray shrugs and says, "They had to call it something." The proprietors, who also own Park Slope's Great Lakes, apparently like water-related names. – – The Draw – While it may feel a bit cramped and narrow up front, the room opens up nicely past the bar, offering plenty of seating and space for small gatherings. You'll find brews including Brooklyner Weisse, Bass, Anchor…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/14/08

GREAT BARTENDERS, WORST CLIENTELLE ON EARTH

by lumphead

I love this place, except for the one blotchy plague - the people that cruise Smith Street. Some of the most prissy, entitled, wispy clowns you could ever meet wander in here. The best of times are when the bar is empty, or when the staff treats these douches like the pinatas they are asking to be (whereupon they go home and caterwaul about how mistreated they are). A good bar on a ludicrous street frequented by twits.

  • Pros: Often empty
  • Cons: Twits wandering from Smith Street
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/27/08

Best dive bar in the neighborhood.

by taksa

This place is a great local dive. Frankly, Boat is a breath of fresh hoppy air on this strip oversaturated with bistros, sterile bars serving $11 drinks and tacky theme bars. Great beer selection, decently priced cocktails, entertaining bartenders - what more do you need?

  • Pros: true dive, good beer, fun staff
  • Cons: ho-hum wine selection
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/09/08

Dive ! Cant believe its still around!

by quagmirenyc

The place is dirty. So are the people who out hang out there. It has to be the biggest dive in that area. Its so bad that even the hipsters are grossed out.

  • Cons: dirty

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