The Abbey
Brooklyn, NY 11211-2997
Phone: (718) 599-4400
- Cross Street:
- Between N 7th and N 8th Streets
- Directions:
- L at Bedford
- Hours:
- Daily 3pm-4am
Editorial Review for The Abbey – by Kevin R. Kosar
The Scene
Step in and you feel like you've entered a tunnel, with the wooden bar that runs 30 feet back, through a wall partition and into the spacious back room. As in a casino, it's difficult to keep track of the time, with the only outside light coming from a small window up front, and numerous diversions including a TV (sometimes showing Japanese anime), two pinball machines, a pool table and jukebox.
The Draw
The Abbey has a solid selection of liquor and seven beers on tap, which are a buck off during happy hour (Monday through Friday, 3pm to 8pm). The clientele ranges from edgy hipsters to Hasidic men and blue-collar townies, the latter of whom pile in Monday nights for the pool tournament.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoAlthough the bar is cash only, there is an on-site ATM.
The ExtrasTry Blu for a loungier scene (with sake).
User Reviews for The Abbey
10/02/2005 Posted by leahatespam
As long as you're not some high maintenance yuppie snob there's a lot to like about this place. Movies, good music, a pool table, and cheap drinks, especially at happy hour. What's not to love?
Pros: Happy Hour, Pool Table, Movies
Cons: no yuppies, it breaks my heart, oh well
10/10/2002 Posted by keithers
A group of friends had a get-together here on a Sunday night and the crowd was really quite amazing. Stuffed full of attractive, friendly guys -- a refreshing change from the typical men you run. I did notice that some straight couples seemed a little put off (and in fact, some just decided not to come in) after they noticed the place was filled with gay boys.
Pros: Friendly crowd, Cool area
