61 Local
(Now Closed)Bar, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Serious Eats
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Varun ShettyMay 13, 2013Massive space, great decor, not too crowded. And a selection of good beers on tap for reasonable prices ($6 - $8).
ValMay 28, 2014They serve teas and brews by day. Maybe a croissant or two. Rows of MacBooks fill the long picnic tables but there isn't an outlet in sight and the wifi can be spotty.
Ashley AlvarezMarch 1, 2017Cute family friendly spot for coffee or beer/wine. Also a location for a CSA pick up!
eric mortensenAugust 21, 2014Solid beer list and higher end bar food. Bartenders have opinions about beer. Ask for recommendations.
Marc MayerMarch 8, 2015Despite the ubiquitous stroller mafia, the constantly rotating local beverage selection is one of the best.
John WoodsDecember 6, 2014Afternoons it's got hipsters and laptops like the Slope has distracted nannies. Still, a beer selection can help with how weird you feel not working on your screenplay.
The only place I've seen artisanal vermouth on the menu! I didn't love it but appreciated trying something new
Zachary BlankDecember 21, 2014Beer hall / cafe. Get a coffee, or a beer or pastries. Get for an afternoon snack.
Delightful for morning coffee. Delicious for lunch. Amazing for evening craft beers!
Midday coffee meeting spot. Good place to gather after work - just outside Bergen F/G
Eunice KimFebruary 6, 2016Created my own flight - local beers were great! Love the atmosphere/open feel of the place
Pratheeksha KSJanuary 24, 2019Laptop friendly bar with a great veggie burger and lots of beers on tap
Veg Out Toast is incredibly good. Pair it will a tasty beer or a nice capp and you'll be feeling great.
Village VoiceJanuary 17, 2014Go here for the beer pretzels and cheese, which mix great with the many brews on tap.
My favorite place to hang on a weekday afternoon. Make sure to get the ricotta with honey and crushed pistachios on toast.
Amy CoatesMarch 30, 2017A super casual and quiet bar at night. More happening place for a midday coffee
Chill place to get some work done and have a beer, coffee or kombucha.
The best bar in the neighborhood for craft beers. Sad though they don't have a happy hour.- drew tarvinMay 25, 2015The monthly Backfat show is one of the best indie-produced comedy shows in the city.
nice laptop and coffee spot by day/craft beer and chit-chat spot by night.
Elishia ConstantineSeptember 18, 2012Great atmosphere. Local food. Local beer. Picnic tables. Good music. A must. Cash only. Pay at the bar.
Alison GreshamDecember 31, 2015They serve coffee until 4pm and become a bar by night. They also serve sandwiches and pastries.
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Order a round of balanced Barrier Brewing Company brews if there’s one on tap. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
They always have several IPAs on tap, free wifi, and lots of flat tables for laptops.
Monica BarnesSeptember 14, 2013Amazing pickles, good grilled sandwiches, looks like a great cheese plate. Good local beer selection
Anne FoulkeSeptember 14, 2010Roasted grape and gruyere melt -- YUM! I was lucky to catch a sneak peak of this cool new place. I can't wait for them to open so I can taste the toasty delights again.
Great bar food and beer selection. Great space for groups too
Jason NewbergSeptember 25, 2014Cool place, didn't eat anything but the beer was very good. Had an interesting sour and a Belgian tripel.
Don't forget to bring your baby wipes you might have to wipe one down before you even get to your table!
Martin PApril 9, 2012Friendly local vibe, nice soundtrack, good selection of beers, and probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had.
Nathan GammieAugust 22, 2014Solid drafts, wine and coffee menu, strong WiFi and lots of seating makes this place a cafe workers dream.
Kombucha on tap! The babies to laptops ratio changes constantly throughout the day
The new weekend no screen policy is a bummer, but the new weekend brunch menu is great.
Good place to meet friends or coworkers. Ceilings as high as their beer list is long.
CaitlinJanuary 29, 2015Great cider selection, when you want more than Magners or Angry Orchard. $20 cc min.
Brian MasefieldNovember 1, 2014Cool, big space. Lively but very very loud, probably due to its (high-ceiling) design.
Get the spicy pickles. Get the spicy pickles. Get the spicy pickles.
Leigh DeVoeJanuary 2, 2012The Hampshire, hard cheese plate, pickles and a latte, all amazing. My favorite Brooklyn lunch yet.
Great place to get work dowe. Lots of wide open tables. Good food.
Ericka CJanuary 15, 2013Indoor beer garden. On weekend days I see parents with babies there, but you hardly notice the little cuties.- Silvie SenaukeMarch 28, 2015Great beer selection!! But don't come here if you don't want to be around lots of toddlers..
veggie burger salad (by Lucas) = yum. He's also a runner, so it's even better. ;)
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We're a public house located at 61 Bergen St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn celebrating locally crafted food and beverage and the people who make it. Come in and enjoy the best local artisans have to offer in a lively and festive atmosphere.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 7:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(718) 875-1150
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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