Brazen Head
(718) 488-0430
228 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
40.6894
-73.9917
Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
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The Scene
There are a few standard notions of what exactly constitutes a good neighborhood bar. Ideally, it's got a convivial, comfortable air, friendly bartenders, decent drafts and an eclectic jukebox and a couple of bar snacks. Envy the denizens of the Atlantic Avenue area, because the Brazen Head has all that in spades, plus some truly stellar extras.
The Draw
The atmosphere is corner pub updated with Brooklyn small-batch fetishism. Careful touches such as posted keg-change dates and a rotating selection of luscious hand-pulled ales give hops enthusiasts little reason to leave their stools, save for wandering over to tables occasionally laden with Middle Eastern treats. Also worth noting is a solid range of single malts that may leave many Brooklynites wondering why they'd ever again have to board a d.b.a.-bound train.
User Reviews
Redheadedmidget
November 06, 2008
I was there the night the bartender who always smiles alot was working. I put my pet waterbug on the bar to give him a little drink and he hopped over the bar and scurried away. I have not seen him since.
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Anonymous
October 06, 2008
darts, patio out back, great beer selection, whatelse could you ask for. a great spot to go for your last drink as there are always some people here until 3 or 4am. excellent selection of beers on tap and always some new ones.
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xandervaliya
August 17, 2008
Dropped by on the night of August 16, 2008 after watching "Tropic Thunder" at the UA Court Street. What a let down from other reviews I've read elsewhere. It was a tiny space, with an awkward layout and very uncomfortable wooden lounge seating. On the night we were there, there was a general lack of decent seating altogether. The bar is understaffed/overworked and the only bartender that night was frazzled; warm and gracious at first, but then pushy about a tip for one bottle of beer and one glass of Cabernet. Ruined the mood of the evening. We finished our drinks and gladly moved on to one of the other numerous bars on Atlantic Avenue.
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Save Money:
Nightly specials don't skimp on quality. All pints (including hand-pulls) are $3.75 Tuesdays; special martinis are $5 Saturdays. Two bucks come off the best single-malt Scotches on Fridays.
Know Before You Go:
Bring in your ticket stub from the nearby UA Court Street or Cobble Hill movie theaters and get your second drink free.
When to Go:
Happy hour lasts all night for ladies on Wednesdays.
