The Brooklyneer

Came to this bar for a birthday party and I truly don’t understand how it’s popular?
The DJ was horrible. The «music» he was playing literally sounded like his equipment was malfunctioning and it was just scratching noises with beats. Terrible beats at that. The whole vibe was odd. Way too crowded to move. Not joking it was worse than being stuck on the 6 train during rush hour. Drinks were not special.
I ordered a vodka soda and it was very watered down but served in a slim glass with a slice of lime. I might have enjoyed myself more if I couldn’t hear the music and was blacked out drunk. However, I stayed classy and decided to just leave the bar, one less person to elbow your way to the back, you’re welcome.
Sad that Brooklyn is even in the name…

Our whole group of 40 rolled into this place after a work Holiday Party at nearby Dos Caminos… it was perfection. We reserved space in the back with the owner a day before and it was exactly what you’d want — loud, sweet bartenders, strong drinks, good vibe, fun place. We sort of invaded and I think we may have kept the party going strong for them on an otherwise quiet late Tuesday night, and it was awesome!
Thank you, Brooklyneer… you did not disappoint.

Stopped in about 11:30 on a Saturday morning. Place is not all that big — maybe 14 seats at the bar. Seats are set wide apart for a change — any other bar would have twice the seats. Booths further back. Background music was an iTunes playlist — 80’s pop; so this will change from shift to shift.
Bartender was young but made a good cocktail. I had a Lairds applejack old-​fashioned which was fine and a decent size pour for $ 13.00.
Great place to stop before an event at Houston Hall which is on the same block.

Yo, so remember that bar I was telling you about in my Upland review? Brooklyneer aka ‘Neer. Well, it was my bud’s bday. I hadn’t been to ‘Neer since I’d brought that babe. Remember the one who led me to the photo booth where we made out and some dude tried to sneak a peek. Man I really hated that dude. It’s like bro, this is my babe. I worked hard to get her. She’s not with you because you are a wussy. Ughh, sorry, guys who can’t mind their own make me so POed.
Anyway, I roll up to ‘Neer solo-​dolo. No babes tonight. It was a Saturday, and I knew ‘Neer would be off the chain. Everyone was already inside. They’d surrounded a table in the back. Thank god we had a home base. My friends do know how to do it right when it comes to parties. We all went to school in Miami305 that’s how you know it’s good.
I’d never seen it this crowded. You literally couldn’t walk anywhere but the bouncer kept letting people in! I must have rubbed up on 34 butts and got 23 boobs in my face. I didn’t ask for that. It just happened! #noregrets! You couldn’t walk forward until someone came out. So I posted up at the bar. Wait out the crowd, I told myself. Took down a few ‘quila shots by myself, then I notice the bday boy sneakin’ off for a cig.
«When you get back, shots bro!» said I.
Take note. That’s what you say when it’s your bud’s bday and you are trying to get real loose real fast.
He gets back. We do two shots each because it’s the freakin’ weekend baby. I’m about to have me some fun.
We brave the crowd. Barrel through. We get to the table. I say what’s up to all my friends, and then I say hi to Cuba Gooding, Jr. Yes, that’s right, CGJ was chillin hard! WTF?! CGJ? He has an Academy Award! He did Snow Dogs! He knew Tommy C. before he was a total mashug. I turn to my bud. I’m like, «Yo, good looks on inviting Cuba. Good to see him out. Haven’t seen him since Losing Isaiah!» CGJ was posted up on the wall with his buddy looking real banged up. What do you expect tho? It was like 2AM at ‘Neer!
«Yo CGJ! Pretty pumped for that Lifetime OJ Sampson movie you are doing! Looks tight!» I turn to my bud and go, «Looks like hot garbage.»
Meanwhile, I get a text from my other bud:
«yo bro be in soon. mad line at ‘Neer»
Da fuq! A line at ‘Neer??? Oh man! People must have heard about CGJ! At least we’re cool with him, and he’ll want to keep partying with us. Was eyeing our babes the whole night! What a boss. I knew CGJ was all about the babes!
«What a night! To be at ‘Neer!» I started chanting this to the song of Drake/Future’s «What a time to be alive!» No one was chanting. Who cares?! DJ Babyblue the trans DJ was spinning, and we were feeling right.
Finally my whole crew rolls through, and I’m like fuq it. Let’s get banged up. I’m calling out people who bump into me left and right. Telling them, «Chill, you’re banged up.» One chick had the nerve to tell me I was banged up! That’s my line! I remember holding court on top of the table like we were in some club. I was doing this thing with my hand that I always do that signals I’m vibing to the beat. It looks cool. I saw it all the time on YO! MTV Raps. Next thing I know some fools spill a drink on us. I’m hitting on some babe with bombs. CGJ is creepin’ real hard on the girls we are with. DJ Babyblu is flexin’ and spinnin.
The night was a blur.
I got so bombed. I woke up the next morning and thought I’d partied all night in Brooklyn. Nope. It was just ‘Neer.
I was in this babe’s apartment. Full nakes. Tripoding. She turns over and the rest of the details are not for you. Get your own life!
So yes, I had a blast at ‘Neer, but true talk for a sec. It’s so basic. It’s the basic B of bars. You know what else is basic? Wedding DJs, Melissa’s Cupcakes, EDM, not just EDM but thinking you are the only one who likes EDM, Soul Cycle, the name Ashley, brunch, Megan Trainor, sliders, Lululemon & Chop’t.
I mean sure there’s DJ Babyblu the trans DJ. Sure the bartenders have BOMBS. Sure CGJ chills there… HARD. And sure, I got so bombed, but there’s nothing that sets it apart from other bars. The beer selection basic. Cocktails? I don’t know if they have them, but if they do, I’m sure they are basic. And it’s named Brooklyneer, and it’s in Manhattan! Brooklyneer is like that chick at a party who has no personality and has zero to say but you keep talking to her because she’s the hottest babe at the party. And it’s Manhattan prices at a place that wants to be in Brooklyn!
It’s so middle of the road. It’s so forgettable. I did give it three stars cuz if a bar can get you bombed then it’s fine by me.
So ‘Neer, you’ll forever be an anomaly to me. How so many people can love something so basic is cray.

surprisingly fun bar. i thought it was going to be a low-​key place, but when we got there… the 55-​year old dread-​lock DJ killed it. the music was awesome — we ended up dancing all night and staying a lot later than i thought.
really fun bar/​good find!

This is a beautiful, cozy bar — lovely wood and mirrors, classic Brooklyn-​style hipster décor, plus good food! The nachos are huge, the buffalo chicken wings are tangy and sharp, and the drinks are strong and generous. It’s the best, chillest bar in the neighborhood, and it’s especially good to go there during Halloween (they have fun decorations up) before going to Blood Manor.

Been here a couple times now for lunch and have been impressed by their specials available. Big space that’s never crowded (in the afternoon) for a nice quiet meal.
Monday-​Friday they have a 2 for 1 beer special with any sandwich during lunch hours. First time I got the Williamsburg sandwich ($ 11) — sauteed mushrooms and other veggies with evenly toasted bread. Second time I got the ham and cheese sandwich ($ 9) — standard ham with apple slices and strong cheese inside buttery toasted bread. Drafts are $ 7 each, a standard selection that doesn’t really change but a good variety.
Service is fast given that there isn’t many clientele. Not sure how it is after work hours, though I think I’ll stick to the lunch deal.

Their resident DJ, DJ Babyblu, on Friday and Saturday nights is UNREAL. I can’t believe he’s not spinning all over clubs in NYC. I came here randomly with a friend and we danced our hearts out. Will definitely be coming back for the DJ.

I’ve had TWO birthday celebrations here in the past (one on a Friday, one on a Saturday) and both years, everyone had a great time. On Friday and Saturday nights, the bar gets packed after 8−9pm, so you have to get there early to get a table. The photobooth in the back is a lot of fun, the tapas are yummy, and the pours are plentiful. I also like coming here during a Sunday afternoon to have a relaxing beer with a friend after walking around the city all day. All in all, a great establishment.

They have a healthy selection of (mostly) Brooklyn-​brewed beers on tap and a good selection of Brooklyn-​made whiskeys and other spirits. We didn’t order any food but we enjoyed the ambiance and the bartenders were friendly. I’ll go back next time I am in the area.

This might be the most unremarkable bar I’ve ever been to. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it — in fact, it’s a nice break from Houston Hall next door, once it gets too rowdy over there. But there’s also really nothing to make it special at all. I’ve been here several times and no joke, every time someone mentions Brooklyneer, I still can’t remember a single thing about it. Very mundane.
Beer selection is fine, but nothing special. Bartenders are friendly, and it’s usually not too crowded, which is nice. But I just can’t say much more about it because there’s really not much going on. It’s not going to change your life, but you’re also not going to hate it here.

My absolute favorite bar in all the land. The closest thing to a «Cheers» experience I’ve ever had, largely due to the wonderful staff and the brilliant assortment of brews and cocktails. The food is also a great as much of it is a healthful variation on typical bar fare, and allows one to get something substantial in them before they start the night. My favorite meal before I tie one on is «The Williamsburg» (a hearty mushroom sandwich with a salad on the side.)
I have had countless wonderful times here and have made many new friends within its walls, and look forward to many more memories in the future… especially considering the fact that I work right around the corner! Lucky me!
I love you, Brooklyneer!

Went before a movie at the film forum. We were in need of a snack so went for a drink and a bite. The beer selection was good and they had some local breweries which was nice. Had three items from the pickle platter. The whisky sour pickles, which were good (not great), the fennel beats, which tasted like pickled beats and no fennel taste, and the Guacamole deviled eggs that were very tasty. Overall the beer selection and food were good, but the service wasn’t great. The bartender seemed disinterested in serving us and wasn’t very pleasant.

Average. That is the word I would use to describe this bar. They have all the things you look for in a bar. Alcohol, wings, pretzels, and, a bar. But of those things, none are anything better than ordinary.
I’ve been here a couple of times and my reaction is always, meh… The alcohol selection is very basic (especially the rum and wine), and as mentioned, so are the food options. Last time I was here, I snacked on some pretzels and nachos. The pretzels were fine, but the nachos were covered in lettuce and overall just seemed thrown together without much effort.
The main draw of this place is its never crowded and is good for small groups. There is a section in the back with a long table and seating that serves this purpose well. Having sat in this reserved section a few times, I can say that it’s the perfect place to house a group while getting very attentive service.
I can’t say much else here other than this place does its job by providing alcohol and small bites. There’s nothing bad to say here, but there isn’t anything good to say either. My opinion is there are plenty other bars to frequent in the area that have much more to offer.

Small bar that’s darkly lit fosters a nice mix of people depending on the night. I loved the vibe and the live d
DJ. The bar wasn’t too crowded which made it easy to talk and get drinks. Great little dive bar!

Was running around like a mad man the other day as I got out of jury duty and was trying to find a bar to watch the Yankees in extra innings. Was told to give the Brooklyneer a shot and asked the bartender if they could change one of the TV’s away from the Mayweather-​Pacquiao fight coverage. She then told me they don’t play sports, but rather cartoons at that time of day. There were maybe 4 other people in the entire place, so I was admittedly surprised. I say that while disregarding the fact that they were blatantly showing sports on the TV behind them. They weren’t rude by any means, just a bit weird and ridiculous.

Solid neighborhood bar across the street from Dish Networks.
Don’t ask me how I know that.
Brooklyneer is next to Houston Hall, not as spacious, but you’ve got a higher probabilty of being seen by a waiter and getting a seat.

Pretty good. Lots of interesting beers on tap, and some interesting food choices on the menu. It’s definitely more of a pub than a restaurant, so it’s really loud. Don’t expect to chat with your dinner guests.
Food wise, the pickled stuff (okra, green beans, etc.) are good. The kimchi dog is also really good.

Six Point on tap. An 80’s Bowie look alike spinning weird remixes in the corner. A big open window to sit in front of and enjoy the cool breeze off of Houston. Not a bad spot.
We went here for a little night cap last Friday and I enjoyed the spot. Good beers on tap. Decent music in the back (although I thought it was loud for 3 in the morning). Bartender was friendly. Some douchy drunk patrons, but that’s par for the course at this hour. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed, but no big deal.

Do you know what can single-​handedly ruin an otherwise great experience at a restaurant/​bar that we’ve now been to several times? A mouse running from one end of the restaurant to the other, (which, as luck would have it, is right underneath our table).
We came for brunch and were so pleased … awesome waitress, delicious food (Brian had the breakfast sandwich, my son had a huge plate of waffles and I have the vegetarian breakfast tacos). We both got carafes of libations that came with our meal … bloody mary for him, mimosa for me — so big that we couldn’t finish them! And just as my husband was about to turn to me and suggest we return sometime soon, at that moment the little critter made his entrance.
The waitress was embarrased and said that nothing like that had ever happened before. She apologized profusely, too. I realize that some things are entirely out of a business’s control, like construction happening right outside of your establishment, which often leads to an increase in vermin sightings. We’ve been to the Brooklyneer several times for drinks and have always had a wonderful experience. It was just disheartening to have this occur at the end of our most recent visit (which would have otherwise been a 4-​star experience)