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Dive Bar$$$$
Gowanus, Brooklyn
"Great bartenders and free popcorn and movies in the backyard!"(9 Tips)
"Super cheap and chill dive bar..."(3 Tips)
"Fresh beer on tap!"(4 Tips)
"Great dive bar with an outdoor space"(5 Tips)
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WillMcDAugust 14, 2015A gem of a dive bar! Free pop corn and High Lifes for days. Also, outdoor space in the back
- J CrowleyAugust 13, 2015Great dive bar with an outdoor space, free popcorn and overhead dim lighting to make you feel like you're in a hip Indy flick.
⚠️Macro Error⚠️April 13, 2014Went there on a Saturday afternoon after waiting for a table at the bbq spot down the street. Best idea ever. Very friendly place with decent prices in a great part of Bk.
Alex StillFebruary 11, 2023The Fisherman’s Stew is one of the best things you can eat. But all the seafood is top level. Shrimp and Grits is the only good thing I’ve ever said about brunch. Ever.
Cole KennedyMay 12, 2015If you're here, you were probably drinking something else beforehand, so the free popcorn is even more necessary.- Andrew COctober 15, 2018Super cheap and chill dive bar... free popcorn with plenty of seasonings to choose from!!
eric bornemannNovember 20, 2020Great dive bar by the canal - good for cheap drinks and long and languid late night conversations.
- Melody GambinoNovember 13, 2014Free popcorn, trivia on Wednesdays and movies in the summer on Sundays at this dog friendly bar
Traci S.April 6, 2013Awesome sauce! How can you not like a place with free popcorn?! And the long island iced teas are strong as all hell.
Brendan BilkoSeptember 23, 2012Chicago dogs at halftime -- yes, Vienna Beef and S. Rosen buns -- make this a must for any Bears fan on Sundays.
Larry MitchellApril 14, 2011Beware the hipsters that come to "be real" here....other than that, great place, good beers, nothing fancy, nice people, good music...great place to just have a beer
Mell PerlingDecember 14, 2014Best dive bar popcorn in town. Bells two hearted on tap. 70s rock on the radio.
Angeln9nerApril 13, 2019Olde school. Last of, eat the popcorn while you can. Shake your fist at the kids on the lawn. Fuck that manbun bitch. Both meanings.
DrinkopolyNovember 11, 2011The kind of place where when you walk in with a comp copy of Drinkopoly, everyone looks up from the bar and stares. Get your Drinkopoly on!
It bugs me that this is listed as "Dive Bar." I guess there's no tag for "Neighborhood Institution." Here's my tip: ask for the Triple Crown. Also, 41-01 on the jukebox is a winner every time.
Kiley LambertAugust 27, 2011Be sure to try the bottle of Bud and Jameson shot special! It us totally awesome!
Go to Canal Bar and root for your favorite Chicago team! There's a grill available on the outdoor patio making this a rad summer spot... or for tailgating in the fall! Go Bears!
Get the Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat on draft while it lasts.
Carly AyresAugust 23, 2014Nothing bad has ever happened to me here. Also, popcorn and Jenga.Upvoted Oct 20
Jen JohnsonAugust 21, 2010Best jukebox in town. Edge of the world represent....it's a modern day Tortuga
Least likely place to meet an attractive woman. Or any woman for that matter.
Marcie QuintanaJune 20, 2015From what I remember, the tequila shot was quite nice. Great place to hang with friends after a night of shuffleboard at The Royal Palms.
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Gowanus' oldest bar.
Closed until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 2:00 PM–4:00 AM
(718) 246-0011
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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