Dram Shop
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 788-1444
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
- Directions:
- F; M, R at 4th Ave-9th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 3pm-4am, Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
Editorial Review for Dram Shop – by Joshua M. Bernstein
In Short
If it weren't called Dram Shop, you might mistake this local watering hole for a gaming depot, what with its supply of shuffleboard, darts, pool and enough board games to stock a Toys "R" Us. There's no lack of space at the 33-foot wooden bar, but some patrons prefer to commandeer a massive booth (spacious enough for eight), before delving into one of Dram Shop's delicious microbrews--like Sixpoint's caramel-nuanced Brownstone or Smuttynose's bracingly hoppy IPA--served in frozen mugs. They're perfect for clinking with the crowd of trendy 20-somethings, couples, lesbians and dudes in khakis, one of whom is always willing to combat you in Connect Four.
Hits: If you dig frosty mugs of microbrew beer and battling your buddies in shuffleboard and pool, you'll have a blast.
Misses: Noise-averse drinkers, beware; the jukebox and blasting radio tend to drown out conversation. Also, draft beers are served in 12-ounce, not 16-ounce, glasses.
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Insider Tips
Food ServedHunger pangs are annihilated courtesy of the double-decker cheeseburger, served with crisp, hand-sliced fries ($9).
Save MoneyFrom 3pm to 6pm, savor half-off all drafts and well drinks. Miller High Life bottles are $2.50, all day, every day.
Fun FactInterested in summoning the ghosts of bygone guppies? Hold a seance at Dram Shop--the space was once home to the Brooklyn Aquarium.
User Reviews for Dram Shop
04/23/2008 Posted by lisag2423
It's new, but feels like it's been here forever! They changed the old fish store into a beautiful bar, with bocce ball and a pool table. I like the staff and the bar muchies! Try the fried mac and cheese, it's crazy! You can meet new people here easily, as it's nicely spread out and spacious. You can also come with a huge group (or team!) and sit in one of their booths. A perfect additon to the park slope bar scene!
Pros: Great Bar Food! Awesome space
