Divey. Cheap. Weirdly close to the subway. Quite unlike the rest of the Williamsburg hip spots. Rosemary is great though. She reminds me a lot of more rural life, trucks, motorcycles, the lake, etc.
One of the best places to get away from the Wburg grind -- super town-y and devoid of hipsters, at least the last time I was there. Beers in a styrofoam cup kinda charm.
The kind elderly woman (who is not Rosemary) provided great conversation, as well as a meaningful perspective on life. I respect Old New York. It gets no better than this. Respect.
One of the last old school joints in the Burg. Get a frosty 32oz. Bud in a styrofoam cup for $3.50. Jam out to Sinatra. A friendly tip from Booze Party. Read more
Tell Janet to change the jukebox selection. I mean, the Eagles are great, as is traditional Irish music, but seriously, if everyone that goes in there just gives a quiet suggestion...