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“The staff is very friendly, the crowd is the definition of "mixed," it doesn't try to be a faux-dive bar, and there are cool events (Scrabble on Sundays, Drinking Liberally on Wednesdays, and the debate-watching parties were great fun).”
“This bar is a perfect fit for those who grew up left of the dial; the jukebox is as comprehensive as you can get without resorting to mp3s.”
“The incredible variety of bourbons is also a real treat.”
“This is a great place with an elcectic jukebox, a magnificent selection of bourbons, an entertaining assortment of regulars and a great patio during warm months.”
“Everyone was friendly.”
“great prices, the staff is lovely.”View Less
Great on a war summer evening. The interior is nice, if a bit generic for Brooklyn bars, but the real draw for this place is its sizable patio, complete with a number of tables for gatherings of many sizes.
Come for the jukebox; stay for the eclectic group of neighbors..
The Scene
Dedicated south Slopers have been waiting for this bar a long time; so long, in fact, that most of them are in their 30s and have mellowed from the wild days of youth. Despite its
clean-cut atmosphere--wooden bar, red walls and modern light fixtures--the space gets enough of an edge from the framed concert posters.
The Draw
The lights are kept low, and the genial crowd fans out around wooden tables and a sizeable bar. The jukebox is the prize, though, as underscored by the presence of its very own stool. Filled to the gills with all relations of indie rock, plus a healthy smattering of soul, it has such oft-played gems as the Travis cover of "Baby One More Time" and "Papa was a Rodeo" by the Magnetic Fields. Find Brooklyn Brewery beer on tap; mixed drink fans should try the spicy ginger kamikaze.…
Beer and Bourbon. This is a great place with an elcectic jukebox, a magnificent selection of bourbons, an entertaining assortment of regulars and a great patio during warm months. The crowd may be 30-something, but that just means they have had more time to fortify their livers and cultivate a taste for great music and conversation.…
brody rocks. went to commonwealth sunday afternoon and boy did it rock .new bartender brody had the place relly going,gouls and goblins aside i had a ball. thank you brody for introducing me to what i think is my future wife,we single guys need more bars and bartenders to not just sort out our drinking needs but help putting our social lives in order.one happy camper today at least.…
Good Atmosphere Good Bartenders. Its just a good place to go after work or on the weekend. Juke Box is great. Charlene is a great bartender.
