The Diamond

Love when they have beer on cask. Free shuffle board. That game in the back is awesome in the summer. My #1 bar in the hood.

Awesome spot. Shuffleboard is a plus and reasonable drink prices. Will be back in the summer to check out the backyard!

This is a cool spot to hang out with friends. Decent selection of drinks (no whiskey, tho). Came on a Saturday and it wasn’t so crowded — the games are pretty cool. If you find yourself trying to go to a cool/​chilled spot with friends, this is the place for you!

Nice place but only beer and wine. Nice outdoor patio. Clean and bartender was great

Vibe is chill and the sangria is tasty. Having Pa watch over you while you knock a few back is gravy.

Definitely a nice place for locals, but not really anyone else. It’s right down the block from House of Vans, but everyone kinda defaults to the rooftop across the street. They have beer and wine, and if you like anything else you’re SOL. So, I was SOL and for that reason, and for the fact that I felt completely out of place (I’m actually from NYC and no, I didn’t just go to college here) I don’t think I’ll be back.

This is a cute place that’s a little off the beaten path. They have a nice enough beer selection. There is definitely a «locals» type of vibe going on here, so I felt like a bit of an interloper as I tried to enjoy my draft.
The shuffleboard is kind of neat to watch and the décor is nice. Service was a bit slow for a place that only had about 10 people total in it, but again, I think that’s because I’m not a regular.
If you’re in the neighborhood, you wouldn’t be disappointed if you stopped by.

Stopped in here for about an hour during the Bön appetite grub crawl. The owners and staff were very friendly. I liked the outdoor patio area in the back as well… Perfect for a good weather hangout. The jukebox had unlimited credits when I was there, so I got to jam out to the few hip hop songs they had … Mostly 70 – 90’s rock.
Definitely stop in again while visiting.

I really need to spend more time in Greenpoint…
After the conclusion of an epic House of Vans concert featuring Future Islands (you really need to check these guys out) just down the street, myself and a group of pals decided to hit the nabe for a quick nightcap before retiring to bed. 2,000 concertgoers seemed to think they were all going to get into Northern Territory right across the street, so we pulled a fast one and headed north to The Diamond. It was one of the wiser decisions I’ve made recently.
It’s a pretty simple bar with a nice list of beers, wines, and plenty of spirits to choose from. You can choose to sip these within the cozy confines of the bar or take your libations to the back patio for a relaxing hang on a handful of picnic tables or even an old gondola. And if you’re a shuffleboard player, they take it pretty seriously here. If you’ve never played, you’ll get a full tutorial by way of an infograph along the south wall. Again, they take it pretty seriously.
If you haven’t been, you’ll really dig it. Get in there ASAP!

This is a story all about how
My night got flipped by a bartender
Ruder than most
She didn’t card my friend
Cause she «looked older»
But wouldn’t serve me
Cause I left my id at home
My bf tried to buy drinks for us both
And got denied
Even tho we’re both 25
She was rude and unapologetic
She makes her own rules
Go to another bar on the franklin strip
You will enjoy yourself much more
I guarantee it.

I knew I was going to love this place the second I walked in. Mainly because the bartender was wearing a lady gaga tee — but also because the vibes were A positive. They just celebrated their 6 year anniversary… Perhaps going on 60.
Good vibes. Fantastic décor. And I can afford the drinks.

Great prices and amazing atmosphere!
My favorite parts of this place are the patio, beer selection and atmosphere. It was divey without being dirty and the staff were super friendly. Super chill and a great place to have a drink.
The only downside was that there wasn’t any shots available but… that was probably for the best in most cases

Great low-​key bar on Franklin, at the end of a string of decent low-​key bars.
First thing, GREAT beer selection without being a pretentious craft beer bar. They have a lot of my favorites here: Brooklyn fire and ice, Brooklyn East IPA, Koelsch, Schneider Weisse, and then a lot of beers that I didn’t know would soon be my favorite. The beers are also well categorized by ABV percentages.
Also, in the winter time I love their mulled wine. They also have shuffleboard, darts, a nice outdoor area. Overall, great casual atmosphere. Its a little off the beaten path so it’s never too crowded to comfortably order at the bar.
Great service, go out of your way to go here.

Here are some observations for The Diamond:
Great draft and bottle/​can list, with beers arranged from session to middle weight to strong in ABV.
Beware of the floating Michael Landon head guarding the stairs.
The fire alarms are functioning properly.
The single bathroom needs better ventilation or an industrial strength air freshener.
The gondola can accommodate up to 10 people.
You will most likely not unseat the people at shuffleboard who were already playing when you walked in.
Accepts credit and offers meat pies.

Came here on a Sixpoint bar crawl and it was pretty awesome! Shuffleboard and a nice backyard with a small but nicely curated craft beer selection.

The Diamond is a nice little bar in Greenpoint/​Williamsburg with interesting décor. The curved wooden bar table is really nice. The bathroom is covered with cassette tapes from the 80s and 90s (when else really).
The beer selection is not particularly massive, but there will be stuff that most of you have not had (the beers I drank there had less than ten ratings). The bartender was a pretty nice person, and she seemed to be generally familiar with beer and was aware of the reasons why all the beers were chosen to be on the menu. However, she did play nothing but Nirvana for the three hours that we were there (one band wednesdays).
The place was not too crowded on a Wednesday, but it did not feel empty either.
The prices are generally pretty reasonable as well. Beers on tap cost between $ 6 and $ 8. The bottled beers were, however, more expensive. Fortunately, they do not serve Bud Light.
The food was good. The savory pies were tasty and filling and the pickle and olive plate was pretty tasty.
Free shuffleboard.
I would certainly go again.

This place is AMAZING. Hands down, I shit you not, amazing.
I’m a little biased, because this is where I had my first date with my fiancé. A friend recommended it, cause if the date sucked we could always play shuffleboard.
Well we totally rocked that shuffleboard and had some amazing beers as well. All of the brews are delicious. You won’t find any bud here, but you will find delicious, fine craft beers.
The atmosphere is great for not only dates, but as a good neighborhood hangout. Is it worth it to walk from the G stop to check out this place? Oh, yes! They have good tunes playing and from what I hear, some great food too. The bar is very bright and inviting, especially with the huge painting of Michael Landon’s head, Little House on the Prairie era. The backyard area is definitely unique with a small, grounded sky car off to the side, horseshoe in the back, and enough picnic table seating to hang out with a group of pals.
The service here is also impeccable. I mentioned that I had my first date with my fiancé. We actually used the bar for a private engagement party this past weekend and it was spectacular! Sara, our bartender, was A+ and happily accommodated everyone.
Thanks Diamond! You guys rock!

Fantastic bar, just a little unfortunate it’s a far from the train. I’d say The Diamond is a harmonious marriage of a classy beer connoisseurs bar and a low key dive bar. The place is very clean, friendly, and fairly spacious. Don’t expect Bud light here, they have a very unique beer list (tap and bottles). Their beer list is separated on three pages, Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight beers (categorized by abv%), prices range from a $ 4 Otter Creek copper ale to beers hovering around $ 20, most options are $ 6 – 8. Their food is limited to a few Tuck Shop «pies», a cheese or pickle/​olive plate, and another option or two. Their backyard patio is a dual level beauty. The space is great and has a fun enclosed ski lift car, not for the claustrophobic.
Lastly, one of The Diamonds greatest features besides it’s back yard is it’s full sized (and free) table shuffle board. Any bar that dedicates that kind of real estate to a game or games, gets an A in my book. If it wasn’t for the beer prices and location I would have given them a 5 star rating.

Shuffleboard and good beer. What else do you need? + there is an outdoor space.
check it out you won’t regret your visit.

While waiting in a depression-​era soup kitchen line to try the release of Cuvée Noire at the Brooklyn Brewery, I met a sound engineer for a video game developer. We’re making conversation and he starts describing a beer-​centric bar with shuffleboard tournaments and Southern boiled peanuts that definitely sounds like my bag. What was really grinding my gears was the way he was eye-​boning my half French+Cuban friend’s chest the whole time. Then I remembered he worked for Rockstar Games, where if your boss catches you watching Seven Years in Thai Butt, she showers you with praise for your research ethic. We had words, he apologized and we made-​up en route to the aforementioned brew-lover’s lounge… The Diamond.
Beverages should be organized mathematically. Ranked according to alcohol % rather than the archaic Linnaean classification by origin. Mon petit ami used to say, «I don’t drink according to percentages, I just want to savor the taste.» Good for her, but somehow I got the body of an NHL player but the dainty stomach of a figure skater. I start at double digits and work my way down –
‘t Gaverhopke Extra: 12% Belgian Quadruple is the best alcohol bang for your buck at $ 10. It’s so yeasty I thought it might give my mouth an infection.
Oktoberfest Drafts: available during fall, these 8% Märzens were tapped directly from barrels plastered with EU protected designation and Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law) certificates. Best accompanied by $ 2 local brats served on pretzel rolls with whole grain mustard.
Sinebrychoff Porter: I hate every Finnish dish I’ve ever tried because they all taste like salty licorice. This 7% dark beer is no different.
I missed the complimentary Lombardi’s pizza at the event but thankfully Frenchie and I shared common interests, mainly fatty/​pickled/​savory foods. Our ranks had swelled so we ordered assorted Charcuterie, Cheese Board, Pickle Plate and –
Brutus the Barber Beefpie: Aussie-​style pot pie with chunks of meat, pepper-​jack cheese and gravy named after this WWF villain –
They picked the wrong dude to be a drug-​free role model. I don’t know what’s going to explode first, his liver from the roids or his heart from the yayo.
Everything was going just swell. I was buzzing, full and happened to bump into some long lost high school friends, when Sammy Hagar showed up. How dare the Red Rocker show his face around me after the Balance album! I don’t bring weapons into bars, so I grabbed the next best thing out of a nearby patron’s hand…5 darts.
1. This one’s for Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock. I wouldn’t burn that book from fear the smoke would smell like shit. My hands were trembling with rage so I missed.
2. This one’s for taking 4 minutes 42 seconds of my life with the I Can’t Drive 55 music video and pierced his ear.
3. This one’s for making Cabo Wabo Tequila so goddamn expensive and took out his right eye.
4. This one’s so you’ll never sing again and hit him right in the corner of his mouth.
5. This one’s for just in case you recover from the last one and left him with one dangling from his Adam’s apple.
When my anger subsided, I realized it was only a picture of the man that single-​handedly destroyed Van Halen, on a cork board.
The management of the D does not condone displays of violence, so I was forced into time-​out in the cable car outside. It was cramped in that little red télécabine but Maybe Partying Will Help by The Minutemen was playing while I thought about what I did wrong.
I like the way the Diamond does business. The staff want to be there, the menu always has something new and something familiar on it and you can just be a kid again. A raging alcoholic kid that likes to watch girl-​on-​girl arm wrestling –
Note to self, don’t wager on half-​Asians because you think their superior ability to strategize will lead them to victory. Place your bets on the 6′ Red Sonja clone. I wonder who won the Women vs. Waifs (men under 145 lbs) challenge…