Brother Jimmy's BBQ
(Now Closed)BBQ Joint, Bar, and Sports Bar$$$$
Union Square, New York
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SweetsFebruary 18, 2017Omg the frickles, the brisket, the cornbread, the sliders ....don't get me started on the drink. Everything was great the atmosphere was great and the staff was excellentUpvote1Downvote
Kevin GrantNovember 16, 2016As far as BBQ sports bars in the city goes, this does a great job. Brisket and pulled pork won't be the best you've ever had, but it's certainly not the worst. Plates are big, sharing is enough!Upvote1Downvote
Taheefa StephenDecember 1, 2013Everything was amazing!!! Go with CAROLINA COOLER for a pitcher drink!!! You'll love it! Great place to loosen up and get wild for a Friday, Saturday HELL... SUNDAY night!
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Emi SoeMarch 9, 2014As a professional nachos tester, I have to say that the nachos I had here last night were perfect! A lot of toppings/crispy chips/lots of beans guac/sour cream/perfectionUpvoteDownvote
Michael NataleJanuary 12, 2016My favorite Bro J's location. Great to hang and meet up with friends after work. Grab some cheap tall boy PBRs and try the frozen MargaritaUpvoteDownvote
The Corcoran GroupJune 24, 2011Larger and cleaner than their other outposts, but still serving the same delicious BBQ and DRINKS. Order from the happy hour menu for the best deals.
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Party EarthApril 3, 2012"Great for Monday night football - tons of TVs, Bud on tap, all-you-can-eat wings $19.95, + rib tip specials with beer included.” More atUpvote1Downvote
Rebecca PlaineJune 17, 2011I've never had anything overly positive to say about the food, but I tried their 3$ each sliders and the buffalo chicken one is out of this world. Even the classic burger slider was great. I would hUpvoteDownvote
M TMarch 27, 2013They have Cheerwine here. If you are from the South, you'll get why this rocks. If not, you must taste it's cherry goodness for yourself.Upvote1Downvote
Liz P.July 7, 2012Great place definitely use the free pbr or marg from four square. Be careful if Ariel is your waitress. She screwed my friend and cousin over on the bill, charging $230 for a $30 mealUpvoteDownvote
Greg CMay 29, 2014Get the pulled pork sandwich and add the Carolina BBQ!!! The fried pickles are also incredible.Upvote1Downvote
I go to Brother Jimmy's quiet often. I think i have been to every restaurant they have including the one in grand central. It always has a cozy feel, frat house hang out with your friends lets make be Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Ricky SherrillJuly 21, 2015The Monday Night special is all you can eat wings & beef tips. Plus ACC games on TV. Does it get any better?UpvoteDownvote
Jason GonellaSeptember 7, 2014Best BBQ and fun atmosphere in NYC... Their locations are killer too.UpvoteDownvote
CBS New YorkJuly 7, 2015They're serving a special cocktail called The Charleston and frickles during NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Justin DombrowskiOctober 25, 2014Basically a pricey 90s college bar. Fine insofar as that goes, so a nice nostalgic place to watch games. But avoid the Mac n cheese: uses Velveeta.Upvote1Downvote- Michael ONovember 23, 2014Great cost shots gets really crowded and the BBQ is great and large portionsUpvoteDownvote
Tim MesserschmidtFebruary 16, 2016Had pulled pork with sweet potato tots - absolutely delicious!UpvoteDownvote
CompassApril 25, 2014The sports bar was once a best-kept-secret in the neighborhood, but now attracts neighbors for its loud tunes and fireplace.
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Scott InglesDecember 10, 2014Pulled pork nachos, burgers, fried brussels sprouts, picklebacks and ACC basketball/football gamesUpvoteDownvote
SNOCRUApril 6, 2013Great BBQ food, but you gotta show up early to get a seat. Gets pretty crowdedUpvoteDownvote
StephanieJune 14, 2017Try the BLFGT - why didn't anyone think to put fried green tomatoes on a sandwich before?UpvoteDownvote
James CFebruary 5, 2016Great BBQ and happy hour good place to hit before Irving Plaza.UpvoteDownvote
Katie RuhlJuly 22, 2012Don't drop money on the floor. We dropped a dollar bill and didn't pick it up right away and the bouncer snatched it. Otherwise, try the pickle back shot. True southern colors.UpvoteDownvote
Lelitza FordApril 20, 2013Hunter is a banging bartender!!! Try the whiskey shot...with a pickle juice chaser!!!Upvote3Downvote
Rebecca WFebruary 23, 2015You can reserve a table downstairs for a large party very easily bUpvoteDownvote
J.W. HarveyJune 26, 2012The pitcher of sweet tea and sweet tea vodka was, well, sweet. In the best of ways.UpvoteDownvote
Vanessa GuzmánApril 30, 2013The place is fun but the margaritas aren't good. Go for the swamp water if you are here with friends!Upvote1Downvote
JoeyMarch 30, 2012Burgers are amazing, sweet potato fries not so much. The bar is huge too so thats a big plus!UpvoteDownvote
alpha chiJanuary 20, 2014swamp water is all juice. no matter how tempting, skip it if you're trying to get drunk.
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Kurt JeskeSeptember 5, 2013Do you think there's good BBQ in NYC? You're dumb, there's not. This place is fine, but I wish there was a Chili's.Upvote1Downvote
Nora BensonApril 17, 2016Very strange combination of county style, sports, and club musicUpvoteDownvote
H BombzApril 9, 2012Mac n cheese is awesome swamp water is a def go for ur pre-game scenarios !UpvoteDownvote- BroJays. Cornbread and Carolina BBQ. That about sums up the place.UpvoteDownvote
Karin RendelmanJuly 6, 2011Half price margs all night!! Sit outside and put some south in yo mouth :) And at least 3 margs!!Upvote1Downvote
Matthew McClureJanuary 27, 2013They won't serve fishbowls after 10pm. Friend and I were in restaurant at 9:45, got sat right around 10, and were unable to order one (waitress came to table at 10:03).UpvoteDownvote
Chris PinolaJanuary 26, 2013Not the best barbeque I've ever had, but it was pretty cheap and they have some very tasty sauces.UpvoteDownvote
Definitely go for the Swamp Water fishbowl 🐊UpvoteDownvote
Minnesota State Fair Day in NYCAugust 20, 2011Whether you're from the Mid-West or down South the fried pickles here will remind you of homeUpvoteDownvote
Valerie SDecember 30, 2017Insanely cheap happy hour drink specials. Food isn’t bad, either.UpvoteDownvote
The Spark GroupFebruary 18, 2011Enjoy a $4.50 frozen margarita during happy hour, along with your free WiFi (just ask for the password).Upvote4Downvote
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Brother Jimmy's BBQ
116 E 16th St (btwn Park Ave. S & Irving Pl.)
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
Put some South in yo' mouth!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 4:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Thu–Sun
- 11:30 AM–4:00 AM
(212) 673-6465
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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