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The Whiskey Brooklyn

Whisky Bar, Night Club, and Burger Joint$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Ranked #8 for whisky bars in Brooklyn
The picklebacks at The Whiskey Brooklyn is a can't miss
"I spent hours learning shuffleboard here and drinking amazing beer."(20 Tips)
"Best pickle back shots I've ever had."(29 Tips)
"Amazing selection of whiskeys and lots of bar and arcade games."(16 Tips)
"basketball and skeeball."(8 Tips)

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Erik CintronJanuary 14, 2018
This is bar is great for whatever you want. You want to watch sports or want to dance to top 40, celebrate birthday or just chill with your lady it’s here. Always a good crowd,drinks and eye candy
Jane KatzMay 17, 2015
fun to go with a group and actually the nicest bouncers I've ever witnessed; was a very mixed crowd of fratty boys post college but also jersey shore castmates? drinks are strong and reasonably priced
DoubleDeuceDecember 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great early start place for a date, play a few games and then get the night started. It tends to get fairly rowdy later in the night. If you get a beer can, ask for a koozie!
KiraJuly 15, 2021
The bartender was incredibly nice and the drinks were great. I went in the early evening so I didn’t experience the nightlife aspect but it seemed like a great place to hang, play games and dance.
Kimmie OhhDecember 11, 2019
Get a Brooklyn Tea (raspberry tea, lemon, sour & iced tea) or a John Daly (sweet tea vodka, lemon & soda). There’s a $10 shot & beer special. Great happy hour deals!
Drew SicklerJanuary 7, 2016
Staff here are very friendly people. They do not hesitate to give buyback with pickle back shots! Wings are great. Try the bowl o' bacon.
Will SchollNovember 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you can stand being shoulder to shoulder in a sea of bros, get yourself a few spicy pickle backs to cope.
7th.ListNovember 20, 2012
With dozens of whiskeys and scotches available for your sipping pleasure, ending the night on top of the bar seems a more-than-likely outcome. Luckily, Whiskey Brooklyn’s team has done this before. Read more
Amy CummingsSeptember 3
Been here 5+ times
Bring a sweatshirt or jacket as it’s freezing downstairs! (Or just get an Irish coffee to warm yourself up.)
Corey ManiconeJanuary 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
It's popping on Sunday's for the games. Make sure you take advantage of the $10 special for a shot and a beer.
Nick DamianoMay 28, 2013
Score 80 points on the basketball game for a free beer (well $1 for the game). As a seasoned pop-a-shot veteran, I was able to get a round for our whole group for under $10.
Marc MayerOctober 5, 2015
Good bar food, but the crowd can get a little fratty. Don't fret, the staff will take great care of you.
Amber NagleMarch 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best pickle back shots I've ever had. Come on a week night and have one of the bartenders create special cocktails for you. Food is solid, too.
Lee DonoherJanuary 6, 2014
Soulless place, set up to cash in on the popularity of the area.Avoid and spend your bucks and one if the dozens of other smaller, friendly and real places.
Gianna NebbiaJanuary 26, 2018
This is a great place to dance. DJ plays a mix of throwbacks and current hits and gets the crowd all amped up
Becky AwesuMApril 18, 2013
Cool basement bar with fun arcade games near the bathroom. Attentive staff and chill vibe. Great place to watch sports!
HectorJune 21, 2015
Come for the skee ball, stay for the old fashioned. Late nights are packed with great music for dancing
Vicky OApril 11, 2018
Cool underground sports bar you can watch tv play arcade games, sleep ball, jenga etc. great little place.
Mike McBryanOctober 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Come during the day for free coozies with every beer and all no lines for the shuffleboard, basketball and skeeball.
EugApril 23, 2017
Awful. Wasn't allowed to enter because I was driving. Bouncer saw me parking in the front and said I can't come in. Mind you I don't even drink alcohol. The craziest thing I've ever heard on my life.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 27, 2010
Try a Pickle Back with Tom Lawless American whiskey. Amazing selection of whiskeys and lots of bar and arcade games.
Amar ModiSeptember 19, 2013
Great alternative to Brooklyn bowl, less wait and bullshit covers, decent priced drinks, great picklebacks and friendly staff.
ThrillistDecember 14, 2010
Throw down Pickle Backs (Whiskey shot w/ Pickle Juice chaser) at this massive adult rec room w/ shuffleboard, foosball, Buck Hunter, mini-basketball, and an Arcade Legends machine. Read more
Nitzan BDecember 17, 2016
Fun cool place with some arcade games. Get free drinks if you make high score!
Abner AcevesMarch 31, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Shuffleboard, Big Buck HD, Whiskey. Best bar in Brooklyn!
Drew KolarJanuary 6, 2011
Obviously, pickle backs are the way to go, but the happy hour is also pretty great: $1 off all the already affordable drinks from noon to 8! Check out my review under "More Info" below! Read more
ThrillistOctober 12, 2011
Features modern touches like seven huge LCDs, and a DJ booth siding an elevated stripper pole (though whether your pole's elevated depends on who's on it). Read more
debzSeptember 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you love whiskey (which you should if you're at fucking whiskey Brooklyn) ask Vinnie or Joel for a Presbyterian. You won't regret it.
Cole KennedyNovember 30, 2015
I tried really hard to leave douchey college bars behind when I moved to NYC.
CamApril 27, 2022
Been here 100+ times
Some of the best staff you will ever encounter
Brownstone Living NYCMarch 15, 2015
Great mix and mingle spot. Also good for group gatherings. Cute male bartenders.
Brian McGNovember 30, 2014
Shuffle board, skee ball, basketball & other games in the back make for a fun happy hour spot
Nick JordanAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The wine selection is non existent, but go for the shuffleboard, spicy backs, and great music.
MarthaDecember 14, 2014
nice selection of games, staff is friendly, space is pretty large so good for groups.
Shelly BerndtNovember 9, 2011
I spent hours learning shuffleboard here and drinking amazing beer. (And don't be afraid of the Pickle Backs... they're better than they sound)
Roland. MAugust 24, 2013
Great place, great music, great atmosphere, very fun. Shuffleboard was the cherry on top....
Chase QuintanaAugust 27, 2018
Super cool, speak easy ish vibe with an awesome venue downstairs
Lucas UllrichJanuary 17, 2015
Decent gastropub food and fun games. The selection of beers could be improved but then again it's called The Whiskey and not The Beer.
Stephan McKenneyOctober 14, 2010
Spicy pickle back is surprisingly good. First time here and bar menu looks great hope it lives up to expectations. Honestly this I have high expectations and this place looks like it won't disspoint
marvin nMarch 4, 2013
If you score 80 points at the basketball arcade, you can get a free beer, I tried 3 times and my highest score was 62. better luck next time
Amy LeggeJanuary 10, 2015
Fun! Start with a Tom Lawless and spicy pickle back. There are arcade games!
Dara PollakDecember 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the tater tots and a shot of Tom Lawless. And save a few bucks for skee ball and Big Buck Hunter.
Giovanni D'PalmaFebruary 9, 2016
Play some shuffle board and ski ball! It's great spot to chill with some friends.
Alicia RauserFebruary 2, 2013
Joel is a bartender here and he's pretty awesome. If you can wave him down, it's worth it.
Julie MorseOctober 30, 2017
Good music, although bartenders are quite slow and tend to ignore you. Also the waiting line is crazy, try to arrive before 11pm
Gabriella RossiMarch 31, 2015
Friendly bartenders, arcade games, & a good beer selection
Zachary FarleySeptember 1, 2012
Try the Moscow beer. Your friends will be impressed.
Aaron Christopher CohenDecember 9, 2012
Explain why High Life trucked in from Wisconsin is cheaper than Brooklyn Lager literally made next door.
Drew MurphyJanuary 10, 2012
right next to the brewery, good alternative if the brewery is packed. Free shuffle board and cool vibe
brenna cammeronOctober 18, 2010
Been here 10+ times
awesome spicy picklebacks, friendly (and good looking) bartenders, phenomenal shuffleboard tables. who could ask for anything more?

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