Brooklyn Weekend Nights & Neighborhood Pubs

4.4 (91)

Mon – Sat, 13:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1)

6201 5th Ave

Settle into a classic Brooklyn neighborhood dive for pool, darts, and an easygoing crowd. The pub hosts pool tournaments and keeps the atmosphere unpretentious, with friendly staff and regulars shaping the room.

4.8 (137)

Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1)

520 Court St

A narrow, low-lit neighborhood bar for exploring rare whiskeys and barrel-aged cocktails. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through the shelves, while small plates, beer, and wine round out the options.

4.7 (123)

Mon – Thu, 15:00 – 22:00; Fri, 14:00 – 23:00; Sat, 13:00 – 23:00; Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

148 5th Avenue (entrance on Douglass Street)

This converted Park Slope garage pairs local craft drafts with a fully gluten-free pub menu. The vintage auto-themed room has sports screens and a relaxed feel, with pizza, burgers, chicken tenders, and calamari among its pub staples.

4.9 (114)

Mon – Wed, 15:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 14:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

500 Smith Street

A relaxed Carroll Gardens beer bar with 24 rotating craft taps and side-poured Guinness. More than 80 craft cans, plus ciders, wine, and neat spirits, give you plenty to browse with guidance from knowledgeable bartenders.