The Gate
Brooklyn, NY 11215-2808
Phone: (718) 768-4329
Ratings & Reviews Summary for The Gate
What Users are Saying:
- Crowded
- Trendy
- Good for after work
- Good social scene
- Good happy hour
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User Reviews for The Gate
07/26/2008 Posted by moudro
My friend was visiting me from Brussels and I decided to take her to The Gate because I liked the outdoor seating and the fact that they let you bring food from other restaurants to the bar. When we arrived my friend and i went to the bar she ordered a glass of wine and the barman carded her. She showed him her Belgian ID card and he gave her drink. I am 8 months pregnant so I ordered a seltzer water. The same barman asked for my id and I told him that i did not have my New York ID with me however I do have my European ID card with me. He told me that they did not accept foreign ID cards (even though he just accepted one 5 minutes before from my friend who he served alcohol to!!!). He then asked me to leave as I was not allowed in a bar without the proper identification even if i was only drinking water. I don't know what his problem was but he was rude and inconsistent with his service. I will never go back there again even after I am able to drink alcohol.
Pros: Outdoor seating, can bring in food
Cons: rude service
03/10/2006 Posted by winterwren
(Disclaimer: I am not a dog fan.) Let's see: reasonable prices, good pours on excellent scotches and tequilas, an interesting assortment of beers, and the ability to bring in food, or to sit and write for a couple of hours with good music playing. Both the jukebox and the staff's selections are always interesting. And the staff are friendly and knowledgable about their music and their liquor. You have to watch your feet, sometimes, because not all of the dogs (or dog owners) feel a need to stay out of the aisles, but otherwise it's a great place to hang out.
Pros: good scotch selection, good tequilas
Cons: untrained dog owners
09/27/2002 Posted by golinveaux718
In its pre-hype days, The Gate truly was one of the all time great neighborhood hangouts. Now, it has been over-run: a friendly bar scene has been pushed out by an aggressive, proprietory crowd of entitled 20-somethings (one unapologetically stepped on my dog). Conversation is impossible. The staff has become surly and although it still has a great selection of affordable beers, the taps are in need of a proper cleaning. I've clinged to hope that it would revert back, but after several disappointing visits, I have given up hope.
Pros: good selection, affordable
Cons: loud, crowded
09/06/2002 Posted by robbbrooklyn
At risk of ruining my favorite spot, I enthusiastically encourage everyone to experience this excellent bar. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable; the regulars are friendly and knowledgeable. Good place to meet people. Bring friends to sit in the cozy booths or out on the patio, or sit at the bar for Mets or soccer on the TV. Leave your attitude at home, or check it at the door. This place is unpretentious and real.
Pros: comfortable, friendly, great bartenders
Cons: crowded late, no billiards
08/12/2002 Posted by Ramonsalazar
Excellent anbiance. Affordable drinks. Beautiful people. This is a fabulous bar that allows one to sit back and ponder on the simplicity of life.
06/27/2002 Posted by gary
and a nice outdoor patio. great place to relax after work or at 2 am. the crowd is the same, all friendly with no pretention. comfortable place to sip a beer, talk, shoot darts and listen to the juke. it's what makes this neighborhood bearable, really.
Pros: comfortable, friendly
05/20/2002 Posted by Angela
Went here Friday night. We could not sit outside becuase of the rain, but the inside was fine. They have a great selection of beers on tap and a good size place. Even though it is not in my hood i will definitely go back.
