BEST BAR
SOCCER TAVERN
6004 8th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 439-9336 - www.thesoccertavern.com
Soccer Tavern is an Irish pub tucked away in
the heart of Brooklyn’s Chinatown and has
been in operation since the prohibition era in
1929. The former speakeasy is located on 8th
Avenue, which was once packed with Norwegian
and Scandinavian businesses, donning the
nickname “Lapskaus Boulevard.” Due to a
wave of immigration in the 1980s and 90s,
the neighborhood is now primarily Chinese,
providing a melting pot of Scandinavian, Irish
and Asian culture. Underneath and next to day
spas, eye doctors, and insurance companies sits
the family-run Soccer Tavern. The old school bar
encompasses the true spirit of Sunset Park and
has become a neighborhood staple for old-timers
and newcomers alike and serves the community
with a drink and a smile as you enjoy your
evening out.
BEST BAR FOR
PLAYING HOOKY (DAY
DRINKING)
THE KETTLE BLACK
8622 3rd Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 680-7862 - www.kettleblackbar.com
The Kettle Black is a chill wing spot in Bay Ridge
located closer to the commercial area, so the
place can get pretty lively. The service is quick,
courteous and accommodating. You can order a
huge plate of wings with several different sauces, or
just some drinks which are always well made and
at an affordable price. The Kettle Black’s shrimp
sandwich special may be a delicious surprise with
horseradish sauce for some, but it has become a
spot for locals to enjoy a drink, or several during
the middle of the day. With an abundance of
seating availability, it’s not surprising as to why
locals voted The Kettle Black the best place to play
hooky in Brooklyn.
BEST BAR
WITH GAMES/
ENTERTAINMENT
BROOKLYN BOWL
91 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 963-3369 - www.brooklynbowl.com
Eat, drink, and rock ‘n’ roll at the Brooklyn Bowl
music venue, bowling alley and restaurant in
Williamsburg. The venue offers all-ages Family
Bowl on the weekends with free entry and if you’d
like to book a special event for bowling in advance
or a kid’s party, request forms are available.
However, for all night shows, you must be 21 and
over. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with $5 beers, $6 frozen
margaritas, in original or strawberry, and $6 wines
by the glass. Customers can chill out on the large
leather sofas in the bowler’s lounge, while drinks
and food by Blue Ribbon are served by its friendly
staff members.
BEST BAR WITH LIVE
MUSIC
MARGARITA ISLAND
1105 Bowery St, Brooklyn
(917) 723-3232 - www.margaritaislandci.com
For a bar with delicious drinks and great
bumping live music, Margarita Island is the
place to be! Margarita Island is where the party
is seven days a week, rain or shine with its
massive 10,000 square-foot space carrying 250
seats. Guests can grab a drink at the Tiki Bar as
they watch the sun go down or head indoors to
catch the latest sporting event. With live music
and DJ’s every night, there’s no better bar in
the borough to catch a live band. Come in for a
margarita and you’ll be hooked!
BEST BARTENDER
BRENDAN FARLEY
6004 8th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 439-9336 - www.thesoccertavern.com
A bar is only as good as its customer service
and the people that run the joint. The Soccer
Tavern, which has been in existence for
decades, has become a staple of the city because
of its owner and manager, Brendan Farley.
Patrons will often visit the bar just to see the
man that runs the historic bar and say hello.
His love for what he does is evident to everyone
that visits. Farley has been a friendly face in the
neighborhood since 1986 when he immigrated
from Ireland. “I want everyone to feel welcome
in The Soccer Tavern,” he shared. “It’s truly a
place where everyone is welcome to come and
have a good time.” It’s always a good time at
The Soccer Tavern thanks to Farley.
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BEST BEACH/
BOARDWALK BAR
MARGARITA ISLAND
1105 Bowery St, Brooklyn
(917) 723-3232 - www.margaritaislandci.com
For a beachfront bar like no other, Margarita
Island is the place to be! With its massive
10,000 square-foot space carrying 250 seats,
Margarita Island is where the party is seven
days a week, rain or shine. Guests can grab a
drink at the Tiki Bar as they watch the sun go
down over the beach, or head indoors to catch
the latest sporting event. With live music and
DJ’s every night, there’s no better bar in the
borough to enjoy the outdoors. Come in for a
margarita and you’ll be hooked!
BEST BEER AND SHOT
SPECIAL BAR
PC’S BAR AND GRILL - BAY RIDGE
7215 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 491-2845
PC’s Bar and Grill, which has served Bay Ridgites
for more than 20 years, offers top-notch deals
for its wide range of beer and liquor, often giving
customers buybacks when they’ve purchased a
few drinks, and keeping its prices affordable. The
family-owned business has a comfortable, no-frills
atmosphere, and has fostered a community of
friendly regulars, who have made the bar into a
neighborhood hot spot. Check out PC’s Bar and
Grill for its outstanding happy hour steals, its pool
table, and its many televisions that air a variety of
sports. With its rock-bottom prices and sky-high
quality, it’s no question why it’s been voted one of
the best deals in the borough!
BEST BEER
GARDEN
PIG BEACH
480 Union St, Brooklyn
www.pigbeachnyc.com
Local carnivores will love this one of a kind
smoked meat joint. Using an experimental
barbecuing technique and local purveyors, Pig
Beach offers a signature taste and locallysupplied
beers that are sure to make your taste
buds thank you. Want something a little more
exotic? Pig Beach has you covered there too,
using Italian, French, Middle Eastern, and
Asian barbecue techniques and ingredients
in their award-winning dishes, such as Za’tar
rubbed leg of lamb, Yuzu glazed smoked duck
and, of course, Buffalo chicken wings. Enjoy
the mouth-watering brisket, ribs, turkey inside
the eatery’s slick restaurant or in its expansive
outdoor seating area equipped with a bar.
BEST BEER HALL
RADEGAST HALL & BIERGARTEN
113 N 3rd Street, Brooklyn
(718) 963-3973 -
www.radegasthall.com
Radegast Hall & Biergarten prides itself as
“Brooklyn’s first authentic biergarten of
the new era.” Since it first opened its doors
in 2007, Radegast Hall & Biergarten has
offered a large selection of European craft
beers and authentic cuisine that will surely
please even the pickiest of palettes. With
live music every night at no cover charge,
Radegast Hall & Biergarten is the ideal spot
for beer-lovers who are looking for a fun
night out with friends, family and co-workers
alike. Every year, Radegast Hall & Biergarten
hosts an Oktoberfest. Every Saturday during
Oktoberfest, Radegast Hall & Biergarten holds
male/ female mug holding competitions,
ceremonial keg tapping and a pig roast. There
are two bands and a DJ to help provide a fun
soundtrack for the Oktoberfest season and
making you feel you’re participating in the
original Oktoberfest in Germany.
BEST BEER
SELECTION
LOCK YARD
9221 5th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 333-5282 - www.lockyard.com
Lined with picnic tables and surrounded by
sprawling trees, it is a one-of-a-kind space
in Bay Ridge and is the perfect place for a
private event. The beer selection is as long
as the length of the bar itself. Cans, bottles,
on tap and delicious ciders... no matter what
you’re looking for, Lock Yard bar can get it for
you and help you wet your whistle. It’s one
of the most interesting, thorough drinking
experiences in Bay Ridge, proudly serving
everyone across the borough of Brooklyn.
Visiting Lock Yard is a must for someone
looking to enjoy a night out.
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