Abilene

01/20/09

dont go

by scotty234 at Citysearch

the place doesnt even have sports tv there supposedly trying to keep the neighborhood guys out so i got news for the owner she culd suk my u no what

04/18/08

Great Neighborhood Hangout

by woodhull at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I go to Abilene at least a couple of times a week. Their Happy Hour is a great deal, and they have the best chicken fingers in town (no joke!). Their outdoor tables, if you're lucky enough to snag one, make for excellent people-watching. The bartenders, though somewhat aloof, are friendly enough. Avoid the place like the plague on weekend nights -- the crowd gets inexplicably young & loud (think Brooklyn Social). The only negative for me is that they absolutely refuse to do buybacks. Ever. We've been going to Abilene regularly for one and a half years (the bartenders even recognize us), but we've had one buyback between us. A little strange, and not particularly good PR. My favorite bar in the neighborhood is Mini Bar, just down the road -- bartenders are lovely & vibe is intimate.

• Pros: Great Happy Hour, Good Food, Chill Atmosphere
• Cons: Indifferent Bartenders

11/08/07

Crowd shifts through the week

by ebehan at Citysearch

As Carroll Gardens has added a significant portion of older yuppies and younger new-to-bars drinkers, some of them have migrated here. That means I generally stay away from the crowds on Friday and Saturday nights, but weeknights and weekend afternoons are still enjoyable, and all the bartenders are super friendly.