536 Driggs Ave. (between N. 7th & N. 8th)
PHONE: 718.599.4400
HOURS: Daily, 3pm-4am
CARDS: Cash Only
GAMES: Pool, Big Buckhunter 2, Ms. Pacman, MegaTouch
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri, 3pm-8pm; $1 off all drafts; 2-for-1 bottled beer and house drinks; $4 wine
Sun, 3pm-8pm; $3 Stella; $8 Guiness plus shot of Jameson
Sat, 3pm-8pm; 2-for-1 Yuengling and Budwiser
DIRECTIONS: Exit the back of the train at Bedford Avenue. Make a left on Driggs, The Abbey is on your left.
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SUBWAY: L Trian to Bedford Ave
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WE SAY: A non-touristy staple. It has a maroon pool table, a pinball machine, and a an occasionally used DJ's booth populate the back. It is a largish space, and the air conditioning rocks in the summer. Beers start at $4 or so and the bartenders are always competent and often quite friendly. Small but solid tap selection (Guinness, Brooklyn Beers, etc.) and in general, no b.s. or hassles. Definitely worth visiting and the growing gay scene at The Abbey makes this bar even more appealing whether you are straight, gay, or undecided. Plus the jukebox will pleases fans of early 90's indie.

600 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211 (near Lorimer St.)
PHONE: 718.599.4440
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4am; Sat-Sun, 1pm-4am
CARDS: Cash Only
GAMES: Pool, Ms. Pacman, Buckhunter 2
SPECIAL EVENTS: Thurs. Karaoke, 10:00 – 3:00AM
Tues. Open Mike Comedy, 9:30PM
HAPPY HOUR: buy a drink and get a free brick oven pizza (all night)
DIRECTIONS: Exit the front of the train at Lorimer and exit. Walk one block away from the BQE on Metropolitan and Alligator Lounge will be on your right.
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SUBWAY: G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St.
WEBSITE: http://www.alligatorlounge.com
WE SAY: The dive meets frat boy decor is nothing to write home about, but the free brick over pizza (which is actually REALLY good) makes it hard to pass up.

609 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.384.9802
HOURS: Daily 5pm-4am
CARDS: All Major
GAMES: Pool, Megatouch, Ms. Pacman
HAPPY HOUR: $1 off drinks
Sun-Thur: 5:00 – 9:00PM
Fri-Sat: 3:00 – 9:00PM
EVENTS: Click Here for shows, etc
DIRECTIONS: Walk east 3 blocks on Union Ave. (Kellog's Diner will be on your right). Take a left on Grand Avenue and walk a block. Art Land will be on your left.
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SUBWAY: L Train to Lorimer
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WE SAY: We love this place. It's dark and out of the way. It has Ms Pacman and a nice pool table. And best of all, it has a real neighborhood bar vibe. Don't go, we want to keep it for ourselves.

426 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
between Ten Eyck and Stagg Sts.
PHONE: 718.302.5055
CARDS: Cash Only
GAMES: Pool
HAPPY HOUR: Sun, 6pm-2am; $1 off wine, beer, and well drinks
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SUBWAY: G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St.
NY MAG SAYS: In 2003, Jede Brahma (who also owns nearby Art Land) took over a struggling, almost exclusively Latino bar in a rapidly shifting neighborhood and transformed it into an amiably scruffy spot to bridge the gap between longtime residents and younger transplants. Named Balanza (Spanish for "balance"), the orange-bronze space hosts heavy metal battle-of-the-bands contests, djs and burlesque shows for half its clientele and pool league tournaments (the home team's trophies line one wall) and live Latin acts for the other. On a typical night, both sides come together to recline on beat-up couches or dangle bottles of Negra Modelo at the painted-mahogany bar. The jukebox is expansive (Marc Anthony and Lynyrd Skynyrd) while the low-priced Mexican beer reflects the idea that some tastes are universal.

388 Union Ave (Cross Street: Between Powers Street and Ainslie Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.302.6464
HOURS: Mon-Sat 5pm-4am, Sun 5pm-2am
CARDS: MasterCard, Visa
GAMES: Dozens of vintage arcade games including Asteroids, Rampage, Moon Patrol, 1943, Tempest, Tapper,
Dig Dug, Donkey Kong, Gyruss, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, Rolling Thunder, Super Mario Bros, Crystal Castles,
Arkanoid, Out Run, Zaxxon, Smash, Gauntlet, Star Wars, Frogger, Tetris, Galaga, Ms. Pacman, Rock Field, Centipede, Berzerk, Rush 'N Attack
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri, 5pm-8pm; $1 off tap beers, $1 off well drinks, $6 Fisherman's Brew and shot of Jim Bean
Mon-Thu, 2:30am-3:30am; $1 off tap beers, $1 off well drinks, $6 Fisherman's Brew and shot of Jim Bean
DIRECTIONS: Walk east 2 blocks on Union Ave. (Kellog's Diner will be on your right). Barcade will be on your left.
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SUBWAY: L at Lorimer; G at Metropolitan
WEBSITE:: www.barcadebrooklyn.com
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WE SAY: A fabulous bar with tons of classic arcade games like Moon Patrol, Centipede, Frogger, and Donkey Kong,and Zaxxon. Plus, there are a dozen beers on tap and its spacious. Barcade rules.

81 South 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (at Berry Street)
PHONE: 718.387.5389
HOURS: Mon-Thu, 7:30pm-4am; Fri-Sun, 7pm-4am
CARDS: Cash Only
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SUBWAY: J, M, Z at Marcy Ave. ; L at Bedford Ave.
WEBSITE:: http://bembe.us/
NY Mag Review: Alongside the Williamsburg Bridge, Bembe is a world apart from its concrete, industrial environs. Inside, the bi-level lounge feels more like Miami or a steamy, fun-loving Latin American hotspot, with a tropical drinks menu—mojitos, rum punch, a tasty vodka concoction marinated in and served from an actual watermelon—and an airy, island-like décor of exposed brick and blonde wood. (The slightly exotic, accented bartenders, both male and female, lend another degree of authenticity.) But more than anything else, it's the sexy, ethnically-diverse crowd dancing (some expertly, some not) to vibrant Latin music, spun by a DJ but sometimes accompanied by live drummers, that really makes you feel like you're on vacation. Be warned: These booty shakers move with an enthusiasm and determination—sans attitude—that's contagious.

366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.599.0243
HOURS: Daily, 6pm-4am
CARDS: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
GAMES: None
HAPPY HOUR: Daily, 6:30pm-9pm; $3 margaritas and Brooklyn lagers, $5 mojitos
EVENTS: Monday: Live Music, Tuesday: Rock Trivia Night
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DIRECTIONS: Walk beneath the BQE on Metropolitan Avenue for about 2 1/2 blocks. Black Betty will be on your left, just before Havemeyer Street.
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SUBWAY: L Train to Lorimer
WEBSITE:: http://blackbetty.net/
PAPER MAG SAYS: "Though Black Betty doesn't look like much from the outside, once you're inside you feel transported to a dive bar in Casablanca. Pumpkin-colored walls and eclectic appointments like an I Dream of Jeannie horseshoe-shaped couch and tapestries add to the cozy environment. The vibe is carried to fruition by an adjacent restaurant that prepares 'nouvelle Middle Eastern' fare. Black Betty attracts all walks of life, making it the perfect spot to soak up booze and Brooklyn-by-way-of-Marrakech bohemia alike."

579 Meeker Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
between N. Henry St. and Monitor Ave.
PHONE: 718.389.3252
HOURS: Daily, 3:30pm-4am
CARDS: Discover, MasterCard, Visa
GAMES: pool
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SUBWAY: G to Nassau Ave.
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/boulevardtavern
NY MAG SAYS: Despite the fresh paint and free wi-fi, this pub is in truth a Greenpoint relic. Opened in 1928, the bar weathered most of the last century as J & D's before giving up the ghosts (more than one owner has died on the premises) just after the new millennium. A few years later, the owners of East Village bohemian bar Raven pried off the boards to find a diamond in the rough: To the original high tin ceilings and extra-long, dark wood bar, they've added high-backed wooden booths, a pool table, a jukebox and a majestic 12-beer tap that makes it clear that—neon signs and reasonable prices notwithstanding—this is not a dive. When rock bands aren't throwing after-parties, bemused retirees who still call the joint by its former name make neighborly conversation with the latest 24-year-old graphic designer who thinks he knows better. The bar's owner, Harold David Kramer, is himself a slice of NYC history, since he's the grandson of the owners of the Thunderbolt, the beloved, vine-covered Coney Island rollercoaster that was torn down in 2000.

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20 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (nr. Kent Ave)
PHONE: 718.384.2800
HOURS: Wed-Sun, noon-midnight; Mon-Tue, closed
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CUISINE: mainly a wine bar but Italian & Spanish Tapas are available
SUBWAY: J, M, Z at Marcy Ave.; L at Bedford Ave.
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WEBSITE: http://www.bridgevineyards.com
WINE PRICES: $6-$12
CARDS: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: Beer and Wine Only
RESERVATIONS: Not Accepted
NY TIMES SAYS: Greg Sandor and Paul Wegimont, the owners, have opened Bridge Vineyards Urban Winery and Tasting Room, an industrial, brick-walled space nudging the Williamsburg Bridge. Their wines and others are available for tasting with small plates of wine-friendly food ($4 to $10). Come fall, they hope to start using the stainless steel tank on the premises for blending wines and bottling, too.

103 Berry St. (between N. 7th & N. 8th
PHONE: 718.302.9811
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4am; Sat-Sun, noon-4am
CARDS: All Major
GAMES: Pool, Darts
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri, 3pm-9pm; $2 domestic bottled beer, $4 imported bottled beer, $3 well drinks, $4 20oz drafts
EVENTS: click here
DIRECTIONS: Walk on north Bedford Ave. to North 8th Street. Take a left on North 8th and walk another
block. Brooklyn Ale House is on the left corner.
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SUBWAY: L Train to Bedford Ave.
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WE SAY: One of our favorite Bedford-stop bars. Brooklyn Ale House is completely lacking in pretense and attracts a surprisingly hipster-free and tourist-free crowd. The beer selection is great and the vibe reminds us of the neighborhood circa 1995. Dog lovers especially like Brooklyn Ale House since the bar is dog-friendly.

79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (between Wythe & Berry)
PHONE: 718.486.7422
HOURS: Fri, 6pm-11pm; Sat, noon-5pm
CARDS: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
HAPPY HOUR: Fri, 6pm-11pm; $3 beers
EVENTS: Tours every Saturday from 12-5pm on the hour. For more events Click Here.
DIRECTIONS: From Bedford L Train, walk north on Bedford Avenue four blocks and
take a left on North 11th Street. Walk a block and a half. Brooklyn Brewery will be on your right between Berry and
Wythe Avenues.
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SUBWAY: L Train to Bedford Avenue
WEBSITE:: www.brooklynbrewery.com
CITY SEARCH SAYS: In a neighborhood that once housed a pre-Prohibition "Brewers Row," this big-name beer company founded in 1987 does right by its craft and community. Friday nights, the brewery opens up its 300-seat tasting room for happy hour, pouring Brooklyn Lager, Pilsner and up to 10 other varieties, including such seasonal brews as Blanche De Brooklyn. On Saturday's free tours, visitors learn about the company, walk through the brewhouse and receive a free beer.

618 Grand St. Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Cross Street: Between Leonard Street and Lorimer Street)
PHONE: 718.388.2114
HOURS: Mon-Fri 5pm-4am, Sat-Sun 4pm-4am
CARDS: Visa & MasterCard
GAMES: Makeshift miniature golf
HAPPY HOUR: During the daily happy hour (until 8pm), it's buy one, get one free on pitchers. Pitchers of beer, from PBR to Red Tail, run $15 to $17.
EVENTS: Click here
DIRECTIONS: Take the Metropolitan exit and walk 4 blocks down Lorimar to Grand Street, make a left on Grand Street and we're across the street on the corner of Grand and Leonard.
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SUBWAY: L to Lorimer, G to Metropolitan
WEBSITE:: www.bushwickcountryclub.com
WE SAY: A beautiful addition to the new Grand Avenue bar scene. The restored oak bar will make you feel like you should wear a smoking jacket. The tiny makeshift miniature golf course in the backyard will make you wish you had worn your Seersucker. Several beers are on tap and a full liquor bar is available. Definitely worth a visit.

221 North 9th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
(near Roebling Street)
PHONE: 718.599.4044
HOURS: Daily, 3pm-4am
CARDS: Cash only
GAMES: Pool
HAPPY HOUR: 3pm to 6pm - $1 off all drinks, everyday
FREE PIZZA w/ a drink 6pm to 3:30am
No free pizza during happy hour
EVENTS: Click Here
DIRECTIONS: From Bedford Ave. L train- Walk north two block on Bedford and make a right on North 9th Street.
Walk two blocks, Capone's will be on your left.
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SUBWAY: L train to Bedford Ave.
MYSPACE: myspace.com/caponesbar
WEBSITE: www.caponesbar.com
CITY SEARCH SAYS: Guarded by an anonymous steel door, this red-lit loft has a warm, hideaway feel. Artists and other youthful regulars ensconce themselves in the sunken, wraparound banquettes, ascend to the balcony, or shoot pool in back. Most tend to cluster around the bar, whose ornate liquor shelf brings more than a distinctive touch--it once furnished a Chicago hangout frequented by Capone himself. There's no denying the hearty, homemade personal pies, which come free with each drink. While mixed drinks are made with canned juices and the Guinness isn't the fullest bodied in town, tap beers including Hoegaarden and Hefeweizen brightly complement the grub. To triple the combo, smokers may puff away on the glassed-in, upstairs patio.

174 Bedford Ave (Cross Street: Between N 7th Street and N 8th Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.782.8717
HOURS: Mon-Sat 3:30pm-2am
HAPPY HOUR: No, but $1.75 slices of pizza available
DIRECTIONS: From Bedford Ave take a right of Bedford Ave. The bar will be on your right between North 7 & 8th Streets.
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SUBWAY: L Train to Bedford Ave
CITY SEARCH SAYS: The Charleston is a tackily appealing, dimly lit room. The ancient bar stretches down the side, and is usually manned by Benny, the proprietor for uncounted decades. A room in the back is cozy, with semicircular booths and soft red lighting. Music from Sinatra's day through the '70s is covered on a jukebox whose seriously old speakers make everything sound a little bit better for being a little bit worse. Benny owns the pizza kitchen next door as well, in case you need something with your beer. Even as Bedford Avenue has become the new Champs-Elysees, the Charleston still holds onto an interesting mix of hip kids and some of the neighborhood's old guard, by which we mean, like, 70-year-old Polish guys. A stage in the back room also plays home to local bands, who have made the Charleston something of a hip venue for up-and-coming art rockers.

264 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (at Roebling Street)
PHONE: 718.387.9617
HOURS: Daily 2pm-4am
CARDS: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
GAMES: None
HAPPY HOUR: Mon-Fri, 2pm-8pm; $1 off liquor, wine, and draft beer, $3 Pints
EVENTS:
DIRECTIONS: Walk south on Bedford Ave. seven blocks and take a left on Grand Street. Go two
blocks down to Roebling Street and Clem's will be on the right-hand corner.
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SUBWAY: L Train Bedford Ave.
NY MAG SAYS: At his day job as a sculptor, owner John Clement renders sinuous shapes in rough industrial materials, but the design touches in his railroad barroom are non-ostentatious: Just a few antlers and antique beer cans adorn the slate-grey walls. A possibly overly generous happy hour special encourages drinkers to be serious about their craft, which they practice at the sidewalk seats during the summer, at the people-watching-perfect window perches, or at the bar where unharried attendants custom cater drinks such as a peanut-butter and jelly shot (Stoli raspberry and Frangelico) and dole out beers from the esoteric and often-changing varieties on tap. Bargain-hunters choose sides between two long-running specials: The Patriot is a PBR can and a shot of Jim Beam while the Federale pairs Tecate with a Sauza shot.