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Banter

Banter

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Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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7.9/10
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    Jacob T.
    "Best Foosball table in The NYC area."(7 Tips)
    Anna
    "Awesome soccer bar to watch a game."(3 Tips)
    Shawn R.
    "Best comfortable bar in Williamsburg."(3 Tips)
    Tobias C.
    "Great beer selection, friendly bartenders, and all the soccer."(6 Tips)
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  • Jory C.heart icon on user image
    Jory CunninghamFebruary 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Hands down the best place to watch footy in NYC. Non-denominational (but the crowd leans Arsenal and Liverpool). Always a good atmosphere and impeccable tap list.
  • CNN
    CNNJanuary 15, 2015
    Start your day with a bacon, egg and cheese pie at Banter Bar, which has 24 beers on tap and a serious soccer obsession. The international crowd and flawlessly placed screens are reasons for a visit. Read more
  • Shawn R.
    Shawn RiceFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beer and bartenders. Amazing tap beer (24 kinds, rotating & only good). Best comfortable bar in Williamsburg. It's a place that you'll have a hard time not making a local because of the people.
  • First We Feast
    First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
    The simple panini and savory pies are fine fare, especially the sandwich with smoked turkey, gouda, and leeks. Lots of whiskeys, too. Read more
  • Jacob T.heart icon on user image
    Jacob TSeptember 19, 2015
    Best Foosball table in The NYC area. Thursday is Foosball night at Banter Bar with $4 craft beer and $5 shot specials for foosers. All the bartenders are awesome and nice.
  • Ritchie M.
    Ritchie MolessoMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent food, The Beef Cheddar Mushroom Savory Pie is very tasty. A Must Have. Can't wait to go back again and have another BCM Savory Pie. Great service :)
  • Luis G.
    Luis GonzalezSeptember 17, 2015
    They have a new foosball table with pickup games every Thursday from 7:30pm onwards. Good beer specials & friendly bar staff.
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Awesome bartenders and any soccer game you could ever ask for. Great friendly and fun environment that will feel like home.
  • Annaheart icon on user image
    AnnaJuly 6, 2015
    Awesome soccer bar to watch a game. Bartender's were super friendly given the chaos of the bar! Definitely recommend!
  • Mike F.
    Mike FazzoneSeptember 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Heck of a place. Great staff, awesome beer selection, and the best FIFA tournaments in all of NYC. Can't be beaten.
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniAugust 9, 2014
    Best for an excellent beer selection or night of trivia. Avoid the food in general; there're better places around to eat.
  • Charlie R.heart icon on user image
    Charlie RudenstålJuly 26, 2018
    Great atmosphere and people
  • Ryan H.heart icon on user image
    Ryan HamillMarch 27, 2014
    The once a month Fifa tournaments are great, 10 bucks to play video games all night and 2 free beers!!! Always fun
  • emilyheart icon on user image
    emilyFebruary 3, 2017
    Dart board at the back. Be careful it's not foosball night as the spaces overlap.
  • grrr o.heart icon on user image
    grrr obyOctober 12, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Foosball - the bar you have to go for Foosball (every Thursday)
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GaspariniJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Good beer selection and fun bar staff. All the soccer and TV shows you could ask for.
  • Luke S.heart icon on user image
    Luke SinclairApril 8, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Friendly staff and delicious sausages.
  • Charlie W.
    Charlie WrayMay 30, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Great NY Red Bulls bar. Raffles at half time. My girlfriend won a 2 liter of whiskey. Madness
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    This is the spot to watch soccer and the USMNT in South Williamsburg.
  • Cynthia G.
    Cynthia GouldJune 7, 2013
    if you like rich, interesting beer, try Le Fin Du Monde - i have never seen it on tap in the US!
  • Felix S.heart icon on user image
    Felix SargentApril 15, 2016
    Great for the Presidential Debates - but it takes them a while to work through a crowd.
  • Ritchie M.
    Ritchie MolessoAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent Savoy Pies, try the mushroom and beef savoy pie, its very tasty.
  • DJ Patrick A.
    DJ Patrick AllenJuly 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Pub with a great draft beer selection and my go to bar for all soccer games!
  • Tobias C.heart icon on user image
    Tobias CarrollNovember 3, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    Great beer selection, friendly bartenders, and all the soccer.
  • Alex P.heart icon on user image
    Alex PhelanMay 18, 2016
    Good soccer bar. But the $20 card minimum is the highest in Brooklyn. Come on, guys.
  • Liam K.heart icon on user image
    Liam K.September 15, 2015
    Great for MLS games, has a foosball table.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason SilvermanFebruary 2, 2015
    The pies are good. Also, great for Liverpool games.
  • Ian L.
    Ian LiuOctober 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food, make sure to try some of their pies.
  • BKbybike N.
    BKbybike NYCAugust 29, 2014
    Darts. Soccer. Board games. Happy hour.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneSeptember 16, 2014
    Mushroom panini with cheese and side salad for $8.
  • Kimberly L.heart icon on user image
    Kimberly LewisSeptember 1, 2017
    $7 frozen drinks, get the pina colada!
  • Uber NYC
    Uber NYCAugust 22, 2013
    Offering two for one on any drink during Uber NYC's #BKLOVESuberX, 8/23-25/13.
  • Cèpe B.
    Cèpe BoletAugust 1, 2012
    Great choice of beers and nice atmosphere in Banter. Come in!
  • Colby S.heart icon on user image
    Colby SpikesFebruary 19, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Connor is the shit! Great bar, good people, great times!
  • Ritchie M.
    Ritchie MolessoAugust 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Savoy Beef&Mushroom pie with salad and Sigmund Pretzels
  • Gaby K.heart icon on user image
    Gaby KirschnerDecember 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Maybe the best pretzel I've ever had
  • WillMcDheart icon on user image
    WillMcDMarch 21, 2015
    Great soccer bar in Williamsburg
  • Ritchie M.
    Ritchie MolessoMay 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great pub food and tasty pretzels
  • Dustin F.
    Dustin FosterJanuary 28, 2012
    Conner is the best! Good beer selection.great atmosphere
  • Andreas D.
    Andreas DZFebruary 5, 2012
    Best Premier League bar in Willamsburg. Hands down.
  • Dennis O.heart icon on user image
    Dennis O'ReillyOctober 23, 2014
    Solid beers. Good darts.
  • Greg I.heart icon on user image
    Greg InfantiMarch 8, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Friendliest bar in Williamsburg by a landslide!
  • Trac N.
    Trac NguyenJuly 7, 2013
    $4 Bloody Mary's and screwdrivers on Sundays.
  • Melissa T.
    Melissa TorresDecember 11, 2011
    Do NOT get the "hot buttery rum" cocktail. The $8 mini bottle of cava is a food deal.
  • Ben F.heart icon on user image
    Ben FortneyJune 16, 2015
    Get your Gooner on! Arsenal FC soccer on the big screen.
  • Kev S.
    Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014
    Trivia night is challenging as hell. Team nize wan knows.
  • Ben C.heart icon on user image
    Ben ClarkJanuary 30, 2015
    Fav Brooklyn soccer spot
  • Kari R.
    Kari RimellJanuary 20, 2013
    Tasty kielbasa: tailgating presentation.
  • Jordan C.
    Jordan CallaisSeptember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Very different crowds for Breaking Bad and Mad Men. I much rather the Mad Men.
  • Mike N.
    Mike NeffJanuary 15, 2013
    Monday night trivia!
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