Moonshine
(718) 422-0563
317 Columbia St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6815
-74.0044
Neighborhood: Columbia Street Waterfront District
What People Are Saying About Moonshine
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Citysearch
The Scene
This homey, wood-paneled dive looks like it was airlifted from a sleepy Southern town and plopped down upon Brooklyn's outer reaches. A friendly bartender offers some of the cheapest brews in the city, and the liquor cabinet is stocked for shots. A pair of bulldogs patrol the joint and an old-fashioned Pabst plaque suggests to the mostly male clientele, "Next time, bring your wife."
The Draw
If you come to Moonshine often enough, everybody knows your name--or at least can match your smile to a Polaroid picture tacked to the frequent customers wall. Regulars shoot pool or animated deer (on the Buck Hunter game), and choose their favorite Patsy Cline, Hank Williams Jr., or Replacements tunes on a stellar country-rock jukebox. Unless a local bluegrass band is stopping by, the upright piano is open to amateurs and the backyard barbecue has a BYOM policy (Bring Your Own Meat).
User Reviews
lilikaki
June 04, 2008
If you are looking to go somewhere cmpletely unpretencious, comfortable and want a guaranteed good time this is the place. The drinks are cheap and simple and the people are there to chat and have a good time. There is no sleaze factor, no pick up joint feel to this place just a nice welcoming vibe. It's a plus if you like country music but even if you don't you will enjoy yourself. I've taken friends who are not country music fans here and we all had a blast. The music is never too loud so you can't talk and they have pool and a backyard to hang out in as well.
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davidw03
May 22, 2007
Moonshine is unspoiled Brooklyn. Cheap beer, a BBQ grill and dog friendly -- what more can you ask for? Friendly bartenders and an interesting crowd keep this out of the way spot top of mind for us. And the remote location ensures it'll stay that way.
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stiv41
November 20, 2006
This is a great neighborhood bar. The beers are cheap, the staff is friendly, and there's a pretty big patio out back for when the weather's nice. $5 gets you a bucket of PBRs! It's a little bit of a hike from the subway, but that's probably one of the things that lets it keep that neighborhood feel.
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On the Menu:
This is a whiskey bar, folks. There are about 50 bottles to choose from. There are also around 20 twelve-ounce beers available.
Save Money:
Drink specials are centered around PBR. Five dollars buys you a bucket of four cans or a "James Gang," a shot of Jim Beam and a beer.
The Extras:
This bar is outfitted for a super barbecue--not only do they have two gas grills, but a smoker as well, plus plates, condiments and plastic ware if you need 'em.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Whiskey Bars
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Smoking Permitted:
No
