Share(718) 797-4892
320 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.6783
-74.012
Neighborhood: Red Hook
What People Are Saying About Redhook Bait & Tackle
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – The quaint bar overflows with "found" objects: a mermaid, strings of dangling fish, two mounted harpoons from a Long Island basement and a stuffed bear from Indiana. Strings of glowing bobbers barely light the ample space. Old-timers who remember when that tree fell in the church garden now set their drinks on its planks that serve as the bar, where they're joined by the neighborhood's younger set. The two resident dogs, Dolce and Wispa, make sure even those from outside the 'hood get a proper welcome. – – The Draw – A perfectly poured pint of Guinness,…
06/29/09
dive bar extraordinare
by squirrel123 at Citysearch
I love this bar. It's spacious with plenty of seats at the bar and tables. You can't beat the happy hour prices, and it's only a short walk down to Valentino Pier to watch the sunset. There's a newish dj booth; plus there's never a cover when bands play.
- Pros: taxidermy, low prices, good juke box
- Cons: a bit of a walk from the train for those who don't take the
06/24/09
One of the most original bars in NYC
by foodrunk at Citysearch
Hands down one of the best and most original bars in what has become boring old-New York. This place bleeds Brooklyn and doesn't put up with fools very well. If you had a bad time there, well, then I'm guessing you don't know how to act in public. Don't be a show off or a tough guy or you'll be on your way out. You will love the decor and cheap but handsome pours. They have bands play there too and it's loud. Great place...wish there were more of theses places in Manhattan. hot chics, too. bonus!
- Pros: cheap drinks, atmosphere, cool staff
- Cons: red hook is a bit tricky to get to, no food
07/06/08
NEVER AGAIN!!
by ljlindhurst at Citysearch
TERRIBLE place--will never, ever go back! The bartender was arrogant and unfriendly--he was only interested in hanging out with his friends in the back, and completely ignored everyone else at the bar. I stayed for 2 beers, and both times had to wait a good 15 minutes for him to come back in from smoking out front with his friends (and even then, he repeatedly ignored me and everyone else who wasn't in his clique).
The bar is kind of cute, I guess, but it's dirty, and looks like it is trying AWFULLY hard to be kitschy and off-beat. (We get it, you're hipsters!) Do yourself a favor and go next door to the much cleaner and MUCH friendlier Brooklyn Ice House.
- Pros: None that I can think of
- Cons: unfriendly bartender, dirty bar, bad service
The Details on Redhook Bait & Tackle
What to Drink:
Also on tap are the Red Hook Winter Ale, Red Hook ESB, Magic Hat No. 9, Victory Hop Devil, Brooklyn Sustainable Porter, Stoudts Pilsner and Schaefer. Ask for a taste if you're unsure.
Save Money:
Go during the Monday through Friday happy hour, from 4pm to 8pm, when it's two for the price of one. On weekends, it lasts from 2pm to 8pm.
Know Before You Go:
Don't worry about which bathroom is for men and which for women. The facilities behind either the door marked "bait" or "tackle" are clean and inviting.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
