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Canal Bar

Dive Bar$$$$

Gowanus, Brooklyn

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Canal Bar

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"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, 2015
A gem of a dive bar! Free pop corn and High Lifes for days. Also, outdoor space in the back
J CrowleyAugust 13, 2015
Great 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, 2014
Went 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.
GothamistFebruary 5, 2015
We've been told this Gowanus dive, named after the neighborhood's most charmingly toxic attribute, can be "downright scary." But, hey, that's the real price you pay for a cheap draft, right? Read more
Alex StillFebruary 11, 2023
The 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, 2015
If you're here, you were probably drinking something else beforehand, so the free popcorn is even more necessary.
Andrew COctober 15, 2018
Super cheap and chill dive bar... free popcorn with plenty of seasonings to choose from!!
eric bornemannNovember 20, 2020
Great dive bar by the canal - good for cheap drinks and long and languid late night conversations.
Fitz HaileMay 29, 2013
Cool dive bar. Nice vibe. Outside patio. 3-legged dog, Auggie.
Melody GambinoNovember 13, 2014
Free popcorn, trivia on Wednesdays and movies in the summer on Sundays at this dog friendly bar
Traci S.April 6, 2013
Awesome 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, 2012
Chicago dogs at halftime -- yes, Vienna Beef and S. Rosen buns -- make this a must for any Bears fan on Sundays.
Larry MitchellApril 14, 2011
Beware 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
Peter GerardJanuary 28, 2019
Nice vibe, reasonably priced drinks, and free popcorn! 🍻🍿
Mell PerlingDecember 14, 2014
Best dive bar popcorn in town. Bells two hearted on tap. 70s rock on the radio.
Angeln9nerApril 13, 2019
Olde school. Last of, eat the popcorn while you can. Shake your fist at the kids on the lawn. Fuck that manbun bitch. Both meanings.
Daniel McDonoughAugust 22, 2015
Great dive bar. Good outdoor space. Miller Hife Life's!!!
Liam K.January 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic local bar, with karaoke on Mondays!
DrinkopolyNovember 11, 2011
The 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!
Mark TrumpbourAugust 29, 2011
Been here 50+ times
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.
James CJune 23, 2015
Dive bar. But is great for that exact reason. A diamond in the hipster ruff.
Melody GambinoSeptember 18, 2014
Great bartenders and free popcorn and movies in the backyard!
Jeremy McCreeAugust 27, 2012
If I lived in Brooklyn, this would be my home bar hands down.
Kiley LambertAugust 27, 2011
Be sure to try the bottle of Bud and Jameson shot special! It us totally awesome!
Desiree TarantoJanuary 19, 2015
Karaoke every Monday night 9pm-1am!
Kelsey✨March 18, 2018
Small bar with limited seating, and the bartender wasn’t very nice either
Liam K.November 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Buy a stranger a Tullamore Dew and pay it forward!
Rebecca CopelandMay 11, 2013
The blond chick make a dam good bloody mary!
Melody GambinoAugust 22, 2014
Trivia Wednesdays and movies on Sundays!
Mo PitzMay 9, 2009
Been here 10+ times
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!
John WoodsDecember 5, 2015
My new favorite dive.
Megan GMay 16, 2013
Possibly the best dive bar in Brooklyn
Simon TanJuly 24, 2019
Quite dirty, but very local feel
Carly AyresAugust 23, 2014
Nothing bad has ever happened to me here. Also, popcorn and Jenga.
Julian PaulSeptember 10, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Get the Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat on draft while it lasts.
ᴡ ElliotFebruary 9, 2018
The best dive
Eric BaileyJuly 4, 2017
It's f*^%ing rad. Check it out.
Jen JohnsonAugust 21, 2010
Best jukebox in town. Edge of the world represent....it's a modern day Tortuga
Charlie SneathDecember 17, 2016
christmas lights
Julia WuAugust 30, 2011
The $10 beer buckets are filled with mini Bud 'nips'. Adorable.
Chicago BearsMarch 26, 2012
Great place to watch Bears games.
Casey SoloffMarch 14, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Least likely place to meet an attractive woman. Or any woman for that matter.
Marcie QuintanaJune 20, 2015
From what I remember, the tequila shot was quite nice. Great place to hang with friends after a night of shuffleboard at The Royal Palms.
Michelle DenardoApril 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Backyard and free popcorn, summer times comin!
Shannon SickApril 4, 2015
Place rules
Erik MichielsenFebruary 16, 2012
Spot the Super Bowl Shuffle LP
Jonny 6August 10, 2012
test test test test
Mark JohnsonApril 12, 2013
Old school Brooklyn
Eric CancilNovember 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Bears bears bears beers
Bill Mc BDecember 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Bear down!

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