Greenpoint Tavern

My friend and I came in here today for happy hour to get some drinks. Bartender tells us well drinks are $ 4, dom. drafts are $ 3. My friend then orders an amaretto sour, I order a beer. After my friend finishes her second amaretto sour then the bartender tells us that drink is $ 8 & not $ 4… How can you do something like that? We obviously came in asking about happy hour specials least you could do was tell my friend thats not included in the $ 4 well drinks. My friend ended up paying double for her drinks. If you go there make sure you know what you’re being served because they will rip you off.

We’re we pretty much in and out but it’s a cute little place to have a drink. Whisky sour & Guinness for 10 buck. Good price, nice atmosphere.

Solid dive bar that usually has a nice crowd hanging out. Great specials and cheap drinks in general. It’s never too crowded, plays decent music, and has enough room to hang out with a bunch of friends or some more intimate booth seating to meet a date for a drink. Pretty friendly staff as well. A good place to just grab a few drinks and relax.

I never write bad reviews but this was one of the worst experiences I have ever had in a bar/​restaurant. My boyfriend came in to buy a beer and we were both sitting at an uncrowded bar for maybe ten minutes (at 7pm on a Wednesday) and were about to leave when an Rosemary, the owner, was so incredibly and unacceptably rude. She remarked «we don’t do that here, you really have the gall to take up two seats at the bar? we don’t share here.» to which we replied «sorry we are not sharing but don’t worry we won’t be back» and she said «good, I never want you back here» in a rude/​scathing tone. Awful way to run a business with such an incredible lack of respect for your customers and an outrageous/​made up policy. I hope she knows that we will not only never be back but will never recommend anyone to ever go there. Would never wish such an unpleasant experience upon anyone.

This place is such a dive bar, but that’s what makes it good.
Cheap drinks. Friendly bartender if you want to chat them up.
It’s definitely more of an older crowd when I went, but I went right after work and I’m in my mid 20s.
Seems like a bar that locals would go to if they wanted to grab a beer or tourists before they head back into the city.
Good for a relaxed night.

The styrofoam cups are gone which, aside from the reliably solid music, was the main draw.

I have been wanting to go back here for sometime only to find out that they no longer serve 32oz drinks. I mean, okay… it’s illegal, but come on.

I once got in trouble with the bouncer but that was my fault (though one could argue he was being a bit sensitive). This is a small local bar with a friendly vibe conducive to chatting with strangers. The staff have been here forever (I’ve observed one bartender slowly grow gray over the past 3 years) and regulars include an artist (just one) and old-​timers and there’s usually a contingent of youngsters gallivanting by the jukebox (usually 5 or 6 guys surrounding a single hot chick). Nice mix. The 32-​oz styrofoam cupped beers live on now only as a memory from a bygone era but I still like this place.

That 32oz Drink is gone.
It happened about a month ago.
Me: Can I have a Wendy’s Super Sized Beer.
Bartender: We only have normal, sized
Me: Whahhhh?
Bar: Even matching the beer Logos for the glass
Me: Just isn’t the Same,

Solid dive bar that gives away virtually free pizza. Styrofoam cups, well-​priced drinks. What more could you ask for!
Great place to start your night or if you are waiting for a table at the Meatball Shop next door.

Stopped into the Greenpoint Tavern on a Saturday during a walk from Manhattan (over the Williamsburg bridge) up into Greenpoint proper. Our favorite place — Lucky Dog — was so busy on this sunny afternoon we didn’t even bother trying to get in. But we was mighty thirsty.
So as much as you can tell from a drop in for a single beer — we enjoyed the joint. Rosemary, the owner, served us herself. And the regulars were appropriately eccentric for the style of the place.
Even though one of the draws of this warm and welcoming dive bar is the 32oz Budweiser in a huge Styrofoam cup for $ 5 (which seems to be a NYPD, NYFD kind of drinking style — maybe someone will fill in the back story on that) we opted for a regular pint of Six Points Sweat Action. Beer was cold.

So my boyfriend and I was walking around since we needed to waste time. We were waiting for a call from Sweet Chick when they have seats open. It was pretty windy out, we needed shelter from it!!! And you know smart girl I was, I didn’t wear my scarf. Boy wanted to get a drink so we found this place.
It was dim inside and only one person was there. The bartender was having a little chat with him. So we ordered a little something, both of us got beers since we wanted something light. So we were just sitting and having a chat when I accidentally spilled mh drink on my bf… hahhaaa…it was an accident, I swear !!!. I got him already I didn’t need to play no games lol. The bartender was nice and came over right away while suggesting that my boyfriend clean himself up in the bathroom.
She was very funny and joked, «you didn’t spill the Guinness, the good stuff did u?» Along with «sorry bud light «lol I laughed and said my sorry and that I was into my talking and my hands move around or as she would said «you’re a hand talker». She was very nice and gave no attitude as well.
I will come again just for that and also the drinks were cheap. Cash only btw

This place was fun, they offer 32oz $ 5 Bud or Budlight. It’s definitely a neighborhood/​local kind of place.

A dive steps from the Bedford Ave L stop dishing out 32oz beers for 5 bucks!
SO MUCH BEER FOR simply 20 quarters. That’s a bargain for sure, a surprise in this neck of the woods where overpriced drinks and grub has become synonymous with «Williamsburg».
Entering Greenpoint tavern you’re transported to another era complete with kitschy holiday decorations (currently: Valentine’s Day), and much older bartenders. Beers only on tap. «No cans, no glass, no cards». Yep. Cash only. Usually I’m bothered by this but i don’t mind at all for Greenpoint. Hit the atm before making an appearance but environmentalists beware. Beers are served in giant styrofoam cups that will undoubtedly one day kill a sea turtle (NOT funny) I know but don’t feel like hurting the environment? Then you should know they make a pretty decent margarita, with a margarita mix no doubt, but still super decent for a dive! And served in an actual margarita GLASS.
If in the mood for beer but not THAT MUCH beer, opt for a smaller $ 3 option, also served in a glass.
Oh and it’s BYOF… Bring your own food. Yep Unilocalers… Feel free to grab some grub and bring it to accompany your beer. Honestly I don’t think these people would care if you brought your own board games. So yup! BYOF… Bring your own food and fun. No frills dive that’s a dying breed but severely appreciated.

Don’t come here if you’re in a hurry! Ordered a couple of margaritas and took the… somewhat older staff… about 15 minutes to put it together… after asking 3 times if we wanted salt (which I couldn’t help laughing about, it was funny!) However, what this place lacks in timeliness, it makes up for in character and charm. Plus, the margaritas were $ 4 each!
I got the sense that this place was around long before Williamsburg and Greenpoint were considered cool, and I love that! Look at the hilarious pictures on the wall and enjoy the Cheers-​esque familiar banter while enjoying your tipple.

You cannot imagine my delight when we stumbled upon this bar. I hate to bring down the real estate value of this unique neighborhood-​but it was the one place in a several block radius I didn’t feel like a criminal for wearing clothes from Old Navy.
I didn’t find anything «dive» about it other than it’s not particularly trendy; it’s been there forever and no one got around to making the décor more modern. This is definitely a plus as it has a way different feel than the places around it. We were there mid-​afternoon Saturday and enjoyed a really awesome bar full of regulars. Conversation was great, everyone was just happy to chat about whatever BS came to mind. We ended up staying way longer than we anticipated because it was wildly fun and a very nice, relaxing time. As mentioned in several other reviews, prices were way cheaper than we anticipated.
I would have given 5 stars but the service was spotty. No one was rude, but the bartender was a bit unpleasantly terse with us at best. The bar wasn’t overly busy so it was a bit annoying to not be able to flag him down. Luckily for us the regulars we were sitting with were able to call him over with ease. I wish I could write a separate review for our great experience with them!

You absolutely cannot beat the 32 oz Budweiser for $ 5, and the signature styrofoam cup keeps it cold until the last sip. Kind of a midwestern vibe, and a good mixed crowd. However, the service is SO slow. Maybe that’s why they have the 32 oz deal? To keep people from ordering too often?

Ahhh, Rosemary’s (Greenpoint Tavern). I met her one afternoon while stopping by for a day beer. She’s a super nice lady that’s been there forever, like, 50 – 60 years or something. I love this bar — but it comes with a couple of asterisks. First, the day guy can take a bit of time — but he’ll eventually get to you. Second, no door on the guy’s bathroom toilet. So, when it comes to this, you either suck it up and go — or — post a lookout. Just sayin’.
Now to the good stuff: cheap awesome big Styrofoam cups of cold beer. Sports on TV. Or, during the day, maybe some Law and Order. A couple of old booths for some good private crying or conversation.
I’ll always love this place and hope it sticks around. It’s different than the rest of the newer stuff going on everywhere in WB. Different is good. But this place hasn’t changed in 50 years. Friendly regulars, blue collar mostly. I was bought beers by the regulars on more than one occasion. I think on the weekends it gets crazy, so I mostly would go in the early to late afternoons to avoid the chaos. That’s just me.

This place is WHERE IT’S AT. I went here for the first time a few nights ago as I’ve just moved next door. I walked in and was greeted by campy décor, groovy tunes (coming from a jukebox, and I’m obsessed with any place that has a jukebox) and a nice mix of people.
The drinks are dirt cheap (during happy hour you can get a $ 4 margarita that will knock you on your ass) and the bartenders are great. Very attentive and friendly. Not a huge beer selection but their options are so cheap that it really doesn’t even matter. For those fancying a craftier beer, there is Six Point Sweet Action (a personal fave) and another IPA. However, if you’re looking for a bargain, go for the $ 3 mugs or the $ 8 big gulp.
The jukebox had an AMAAAZING selection, I was typing in some pretty obscure and old school shit and they had like everything they’d ever recorded.
This is my favorite type of bar. No frills, but frills aren’t necessary because the people, atmosphere, and affordability make up for it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Oh, and cash only.

Home of the $ 5.00 Styrofoam Chalice.
No frills, drink to relax, drink to forget type of watering hole in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This bar is located a block away from the L (Bedford). Green Point Tavern is great if you are looking to unwind after a long day and indulge in some suds. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends or make some new ones. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.
It’s un unwritten rule somewhere, that you have to have a Chalice to prove that you are worthy of this bar. The options for your Styrofoam Chalice are Bud light, Budweiser. Beck’s goes for $ 7.00. If you are not up for drinking like royalty, grab a pint of stella, six point, lagunita, and blue point ($ 6.00).
If you still are not entertained with the drinking, you can make use of the Jukebox.