The Gate
Brooklyn, NY 11215-2808
Phone: (718) 768-4329
- Cross Street:
- Between 3rd Street and 4th Street
- Directions:
- F at 4th Ave; R at Union St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 3pm-4am, Sat-Sun 1pm-4am
Editorial Review for The Gate – by Kat Kinsman
The Scene
Springtime comes, and young Brooklynites' thoughts turn to, well, getting it on with other young Brooklynites. Where better than the Gate to while away a balmy evening while chatting up other cute, genial dot-com casualties and sipping a microbrew under the stars? The eponymous gate surrounds a patron-packed patio with tables situated for intimate conversation or observing the endless 5th Avenue tank top and double stroller parade.
The Draw
In chillier weather, the inside option isn't bad shakes either. The gladsome staff are well-versed in the minutiae of the astonishing, seasonal on-tap array and are eager to advise. Single-malt options are seemingly boundless, and the jukebox boasts a good selection of alt and rock classics. Pop in at happy hour, knock back an Old Speckled Hen and watch the world pass by.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHappy hour lasts until 7pm weekdays. Get $1 off draft and well drinks, as well as bottled beer discounts.
Know Before You GoDogs are de rigueur, and patting an attractive stranger's pooch isn't a bad way to break the ice.
User Reviews for The Gate
03/10/2006 Posted by winterwren
(Disclaimer: I am not a dog fan.) Let's see: reasonable prices, good pours on excellent scotches and tequilas, an interesting assortment of beers, and the ability to bring in food, or to sit and write for a couple of hours with good music playing. Both the jukebox and the staff's selections are always interesting. And the staff are friendly and knowledgable about their music and their liquor. You have to watch your feet, sometimes, because not all of the dogs (or dog owners) feel a need to stay out of the aisles, but otherwise it's a great place to hang out.
Pros: good scotch selection, good tequilas
Cons: untrained dog owners
09/27/2002 Posted by golinveaux718
In its pre-hype days, The Gate truly was one of the all time great neighborhood hangouts. Now, it has been over-run: a friendly bar scene has been pushed out by an aggressive, proprietory crowd of entitled 20-somethings (one unapologetically stepped on my dog). Conversation is impossible. The staff has become surly and although it still has a great selection of affordable beers, the taps are in need of a proper cleaning. I've clinged to hope that it would revert back, but after several disappointing visits, I have given up hope.
Pros: good selection, affordable
Cons: loud, crowded
