Spuyten Duyvil
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 963-4140
- Cross Street:
- Havemeyer Street
- Directions:
- L at Lorimer St; G at Metropolitan Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Beer Selection 2006
- Hours:
- Mon- Thu, Sun 5pm-2am, Fri- Sat 5pm-4am
Editorial Review for Spuyten Duyvil – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
Inhabiting a former railroad apartment, this Williamsburg beer and wine bar has a cozy radiance that attracts a crowd of neighborhood regulars. The slender room is decorated with a red-painted pressed-tin ceiling, chalkboard beer listings and an assortment of price-tagged vintage finds--including wooden tool boxes, '50s diner tables, anatomical posters and Chinese checker sets.
The Draw
The bar (whose name loosely translates as "spitting devil" in Dutch) stocks more than 80 international beers by the bottle, six on tap and a rotating cask-pulled ale. Belgian brews--such as the hearty blond Bink and smooth, pungent Lunacy--make up the majority of the list, which is enhanced by a selection of wines, sakes and even mead--a honey wine with notes of sherry. Robust snacks of spicy olives, hot sopressata and creamy pave d'auge cheese match up beautifully with the drinks.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodAsk the knowledgeable staff for advice, or a sample, to choose a beer to your taste.
The ExtrasOn a date that's progressing nicely? Slink across the street to share a couch at Black Betty.
User Reviews for Spuyten Duyvil
08/21/2007 Posted by oliveolive
Spuyten Duyvil has a backyard and a selection of wine, beer, and cheese options. This is true. But it is also seriously overrated and has terrible service. Expect large crowds full of pretension, either yuppies who came all the way in from Manhattan to spend the day touring new condos or badly dressed hipster artistes, a tiny hunk of cheese for waaaay too much money, and frat boyesque bartenders who act like you are rude for placing an order with them. The first time I went there I placed an order with the bartender for some cheese and a glass of wine. I was served the wine, but told by the bartender that they would bring the cheese out to me (I was sitting in the back.) After waiting twenty minutes for my order, I went back to the bar. It was busy, and I tried (fruitlessly) to get the bartenders attention. When I finally did, he acted as if I was lying about my previous order, told me I'd have to wait, and continued to help others, ignoring my reorder for the cheese. I had to ask the other bartender to get the cheese plate, but it took a bit of a wait to get that as well. There was no apologie for forgetting my order. Rather this macho attitude of, "I"m the man behind the counter, and I decide what happens here. If you don't get your cheese, I could care less." This would be acceptable if this place were serving free peanuts or hamburgers, but you pay a sizeable amount for their tiny servings of "gourmet" cheese and "fine" wine. In case you can't tell by the name, this place is trying desperately to be something it's not. That is, a fine European style bar. Expect better service at your local dive and leave this one to newbies with fat pocketbooks.
Pros: Backyard
Cons: terrible service, over crowded, over priced
11/10/2006 Posted by juicewheez
Always seems to have one really nice 20 oz tap beer for $6. Great selection of bottles, although expensive. Staff is very friendly and will give recommendations. Delicious olives and cheeses as well. Love the atmosphere - kind of wish it was my apartment...
Pros: Great beer and atmosphere
Cons: A little pricey
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