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Gowanus, Brooklyn

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Halyards

8.3^/10

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Ranked #9 for grilled cheese sandwiches in Brooklyn
"They host awesome Game of Thrones watching parties on Sunday nights."(2 Tips)
"Really, really good dark & stormy!"(2 Tips)
"Not fancy but very chill vibe, good prices and excellent cocktails"(4 Tips)
"grilled cheese while watching a Pats game."(3 Tips)

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Precilla ZambranoOctober 21, 2017
They have performances and a great beer and food selection. Since I went in the fall, dark and stormy please.
Emily WFebruary 25, 2017
Chill vibe, cool space with lots of different alcoves and rooms. Friday night they have Bitches' Brew comedy: it's funny!
Nate FolkertJune 6, 2015
pool table and dart board in the middle room
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantNovember 6, 2016
Cool local bar. Not fancy but very chill vibe, good prices and excellent cocktails
Arminda KlierAugust 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Vegan Thursdays, good taps, pool table in great condition, and Jenga, dominoes and Life as boardgames! In love.
AskMenApril 1, 2011
A small selection of good whisky, beer and wine, plus coffee and pastry in the morning and sandwiches (grilled cheese, porchetta) for lunch.
Aaron BouvierOctober 20, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Great low key place to have a beer and a grilled cheese while watching a Pats game.
Jon CowleyAugust 7, 2014
Great little dive bar where you can drink in peace and quiet.
John P.October 11, 2015
Hidden gem in Gowanus. Definitely worth the trek out!!
Brian GuthrieJune 18, 2017
Reasonable volume, good cocktails, neighborhood feel.
David HoltzApril 25, 2016
They host awesome Game of Thrones watching parties on Sunday nights.
Valentin GuerinMay 20, 2017
Don't come for the darts...
KennellySeptember 6, 2014
Beers are chill...paninis are awesome. Place smells like cheese.
jessica jaworskiSeptember 5, 2014
Really fun little spot... Good beer selection.
Zii HammadJanuary 21, 2016
Solid bar. Weird crowd. Good cocktails, beer, etc.
Holly YonoskoApril 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
great whiskey selection. never disappoints.
Stephanie MyersSeptember 29, 2013
Amazing cocktail variety for great prices.
Pat MAugust 8, 2014
Ask about the Maine Nights e-mail list. I did.
Niji J.March 1, 2014
Super tasty grilled cheese. Kitchen open late.
eric bornemannJanuary 5, 2018
One of the best in Gowanus
Pat MAugust 8, 2014
The canvas can do miracles. Just you wait and see.
Chris GampatJanuary 16, 2018
Get pizza. You won’t be disappointed.
Kamaria MionDecember 17, 2018
Comedy show on Friday is free and hilarious!
Kathryn PhillipsAugust 16, 2015
Good, standard bar.
Rebecca OrchantMay 31, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Mickey is the best and nicest bartender in the neighborhood.
Akshay PatilFebruary 11, 2012
the root & ginger beer cocktail is deceptively dangerous deliciousness
Seamus HollandNovember 6, 2024
Been here 5+ times
great place for a post-rehearsal beverage
TNovember 17, 2018
Good vibe pub in Gowanus
Sharon ChenJanuary 27, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Good & clean bathrooms
KarinJuly 10, 2012
Get the Manhattan! One of the best.
Egnalos YJune 24, 2011
Come for Thursday night trivia stay for an awesome time.
Sandra BrueningMarch 18, 2011
This place is great! Happy to see another nice place on 3rd Ave.
Jeremy GoldsteinJune 24, 2012
Come on a Wednesday to see Susannah.
Ryan GeeMarch 11, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Really, really good dark & stormy!
.angela inferreraJuly 17, 2011
The Chicken Biscuit and Black Eyed Peas salad are. The. Bomb.
Chris CummingsSeptember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Pleas keep The Schrader to the menu!
Meg LewisOctober 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Free seltzer with a cocktail!
AmandaJune 11, 2012
Fantastic Brooklyn bar - HBO Sunday nights.
Inna GMay 20, 2017
Darts are broken! Beer was just ok.
J OlsenMarch 22, 2011
Bring vinyl during a lazy day and play them on the community sound system.
Annie ScottAugust 20, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Have the bloody Mary. Theyre made of angels and baby tears.
Joe GallagherJune 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Emma is a magical vegan elf. Eat all of her food.
Mike FraiettaJune 29, 2024
Toby's 40th
Angie HanDecember 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Old-Fashioned is delicious.
James CMarch 30, 2013
Nice off the beat bar.
Scott TrudeauApril 16, 2012
Sunday nights they show both Game of Thrones & Mad Men
Matty S.November 22, 2011
One of the few places in town with Old Forrester behind the bar.
By BrooklynAugust 17, 2011
A total gem in the heart of Gowanus!
Amit SachdevaDecember 2, 2012
Great sazeracs.
Brad WillardMarch 12, 2015
I want to move just to be closer to this bar.

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