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Northern Bell

New American Restaurant, Bar, and BBQ Joint$$$$

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Northern Bell

7.5^/10

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Ranked #5 for chicken wings in Williamsburg
"Beer selection is awesome for the area and the Boar belly rocks."(6 Tips)
"Avocado dippers and ribs are out of this world"(2 Tips)
"Excellent smoky flavors in the 12 hour pulled pork - try it!"(4 Tips)
"Great chicken wings and they have root beer with alcohol"(9 Tips)

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Southern food
casual
avocado dippers
beer
outdoor seating
great value
wild boar
meats
Cobb salad
biscuits
hard cider
good for singles
ribs
root beer
brunch food
trendy
good for a quick meal
friendly staff
restaurants
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Molly FreemanFebruary 26, 2016
Had the special General Tso's wings and they were the best wings I've ever had! Plus they have raspberry Woodchuck hard cider by the bottle, which is hard to find.
Christopher AraujoOctober 7, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Hefty servings and a great ever-changing beer list. This becomes an Oklahoma Sooners bar on Saturdays in the fall and a Mets bar all baseball season. Cool locals know about and take part in Mug Club.
Staff PicksSeptember 29, 2014
Enjoy the last few warm weather days on the back patio of this new Southern spot. Come for the food, but stay for the extensive beer selection (we like the Firestone Wooky Jack). Read more
Boris JonesApril 8, 2015
If you’re a fan of all things meat and BBQ, you’ll love Northern Bell. Read, Elk, Bison, Chicken, Boar, you name it. Enjoy a later summer eve in the cute little back patio area. Read more
Edwina McGregorMay 27, 2023
Beautiful outdoor backyard in the summer, great music, chill vibes and excellent friendly staff. Cocktails are good and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.
Upvoted Aug 24
David GuerrieriJune 14, 2016
Great open air bar, venecin sausage was delicious with sauerkraut!
Robert GleybermanJune 24, 2016
Avocado dippers and ribs are out of this world
Alexandra d'ArchangeloJune 12, 2014
Good people. Good selection of craft beers. Still fine-tuning their vegetarian/vegan options, which is what we might expect from an NC BBQ inspired place.
Max FulgoniMarch 7, 2016
Fried avocado is amazing as is Chris the bartender who knows beer like the back of his hand
Khoa MaMay 21, 2017
Fried Chicken and waffles🍗 Get one with a bloody mary. Can't go wrong.
Redwan MouslineFebruary 17, 2016
Really good signature BM, Mac n Cheese are awesome !
Alex StillFebruary 24, 2020
This place has a great, classic bar burger. Mine was served perfectly medium-rare with a nice char. Good wings, too.
CarleenJuly 31, 2015
whiskey, wings + a huge outdoor space?! also, you have to get the banana maple habanero wings.
Gustavo MalagónApril 9, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Best wings in NY so far and I know a lot about wings. Trust me.
Alex PhelanNovember 18, 2014
Charming new neighborhood spot. Great rotating draft list, friendly service, and a PERFECT back patio. Bell-isimo.
Amy TremmelJanuary 12, 2015
Biscuits & gravy and the chicken & waffles are the way to go. Free mimosa or Bellini with brunch!
Lauren DMarch 23, 2017
Nice place to grab a drink and eat
deniz ayazOctober 6, 2017
bloody mary, sausage and caramelized onions!
JesseMay 21, 2014
Big outdoor garden in the back. Great food and staff. Steps from the L train. Solid joint.
Thomas HellmerJune 2, 2014
Margaritas were mostly ice water with tiny bit of margarita. Pulled pork was watery and hardly any BBQ sauce to go with it. Hush puppies were simply cornbread. Add some onions and garlic.
FrancisAugust 7, 2015
Great chicken wings and they have root beer with alcohol
Cliff WilsonJuly 16, 2016
Pork Mac n cheese!
Sarah SchwartzJune 10, 2014
Staff were super friendly. The chopped chicken sandwich was really yummy! Also very good prices.
Oliver BouchardJanuary 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The pulled pork is to die for.
Jillian AdelMay 26, 2014
Elk burger was great and they pickle their own stuff. Drinks are STRONG. Staff is super sweet
Bob RichardsJune 11, 2014
Backyard is pretty quality. Beer selection is awesome for the area and the Boar belly rocks.
Amber MollerJune 13, 2014
Awesome! Friendly vibes and delish food
Michael BradyAugust 7, 2014
Friendly staff and a pretty backyard with a brick wall warmed by the neighboring bakery's oven is quite a draw. But the vegetarian food is underwhelming at best. I doubt I'll give it another try.
@mik3caprioSeptember 1, 2014
Excellent smoky flavors in the 12 hour pulled pork - try it!
Danny NathanAugust 7, 2014
We stopped by for dinner but found the veggie food offerings utterly bland haven't been back, although the beer selection is solid.
brandiJune 22, 2014
Sirloin tip special tonight was the best thing I've had all year. #delish
DaveJune 15, 2014
Nice beer garden, well shaded. The food isn't bad but it's not amazing. Pulled pork is a bit watery, the salad was soggy and the citrus vinaigrette was far to vinegary. 6/10. Friendly staff though.
Emily KaneJuly 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
In my opinion all green beans should be served with bacon, and they sure are here.
Marie Le ClaireOctober 6, 2014
Great veggie burger, awesome staff, fantastic beer selection
Greg CapassoFebruary 5, 2015
Awesome whiskey selection and friendly staff.
inna katsApril 15, 2018
Kitchen closes at midnight.. this chic just wants some mac n cheese at 2am 😌
Michael AnthonyOctober 10, 2016
Biscuits fall apart in a bad way, food is more photogenic than actually good.
Wesley BarrowJune 10, 2014
Great spot. Loved the Cobb salad!
Elysia MannOctober 27, 2015
Avocado dippers OMG
Jessica BeaneyJanuary 11, 2015
Get the wings! (Thai pepper)
BKbybike NYCAugust 3, 2014
The backyard is great. Cobb salad is pleasant. Everything else is underwhelming.
Amanda WashJune 29, 2014
We were excited to try this place, very disappointed. Wouldn't go back. Staff was friendly but food was terrible. 3 egg omelette, no way it was more than 1.5 eggs, 8 ounce burger was maybe 4 &overcook
Courty StantonFebruary 29, 2016
Southern Brunch
Saif DiaFebruary 9, 2016
Bathroom doors slide
Lauren HansenJuly 26, 2015
Went here for brunch and ordered the fried chicken and waffles. When I received and cut into my order, the chicken was still raw. No thanks, never again.
Jan OAugust 12, 2014
Awesome Mac n Cheese
Raquelle JessieFebruary 25, 2015
AWESOME cheeseburger
Jake S.December 30, 2018
Insanely expensive beer.
Matthew DFebruary 4, 2015
Turkey leg
Jake S.December 30, 2018
I went for brunch and ordered a single beer that was $13. I won't be back.

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