Irish Haven Bar
| Address: | 5721 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA |
| Phone: | +1 718-439-9893 |
| Site: | savingplaces.org |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 8AM–4AM 8AM–4AM 8AM–4AM 8AM–4AM 8AM–4AM 8AM–4AM 12PM–4AM |
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Monique S
This part of town hasnt jumped on the gentrification bandwagon yet. This pub is a trip. Its a great mix of townies, tourists, newbies, and hipsters. When we went there, my friend got me a drink that ended up being fifteen bucks. The woman was multiplying the cost of a shot together instead of the price of the drink thats on the price list. I told the owner, and he gave us some money off of our next round to make up for the difference. When I was in Killarney last year, a pub put me onto Greenore. I asked a bartender at Haven for it one time when I came to visit, but he dindt know what I was talkinga bout. When I came another time, the owner knew exactly what I was talking about. The owner is well versed in all things Irish and has spent substantial time there. Not that it matters for a dive, but its pretty cool. I was beyond impressed that they had this, especially after my earlier disappointment. So, obviously, their staff needs some training, but its a dive. Im not coming here expecting five star service. Just give me some good music and company, and Im a happy camper. They even have live trad music! They have a mini kitchen area that looks like its for private parties. They also have pool in the back. The mens bathroom is near the end of the bar, so thats gross. Nothing ruins a refreshing drink more than hearing a guy who has had one to many use the restroom. Ive been here with a group of eight, a group of three, and alone. Its been fun each time, a wonderful part of the neighborhood.
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Larry Giordano
You must always choose your friends wisely, When you feel trouble coming your way walk away from it, Its not worth the aggravation. The bar is a great place to drink in nice people anywhere you go in life there will always be 1 or two wiseguys around its hard to keep your mouth shut( I guess Im like Jackie Gleason from The Honeymooners( Alice wasnt around) I got a big mouth.(Like i said the bar is a wonderful place to chat with and Mary is a very nice bar tender I believe shes there on Saturday mornings and Sunday.(Larry the jackhammer maddog Giordano from sunset park, (Savages 1968,69,70,71,72,73) from 55th st on 4th ave Doctors stoop.
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Andrea Fjeld
I dive — a thoroughly lovely dump right by the train with welcoming clientele and warm bartenders who understand the meaning of a buyback. Cheap drinks and a range of tunes pumping from the jukebox, from Irish anthems to indie-ish rock, make this establishment one of the best in Sunset Park. The taps are fairly standards, and, while theres no food at the bar, Tuesday night is taco night where you can fix yourself up free tacos until they run out. Usually on Sunday (accompanied by live music), someone will order in food for the bar. If youre lucky, theyre getting homemade pierogies provided by one of the bartenders.
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Michael Whitley
Great authentic Irish bar (coming from someone whos been to most pubs in Ireland!) Right at the N&Rs footsteps. Its even been featured in movies. Whats great about this bar (aside from authenticity) is the cheap pints, true Irish customers (though it would be cool to have them bartend - although the bartenders are very nice), the special events like all you can drink parties with buffet, live music events, and cool decor! There is a juke box rocking 80s, oil tame, darts, etc. Fabric bar, exactly what this part of bk needed.
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Robert Piche
Very small with to few and too small TVs. I was there on a Saturday and the crowd was waaaayyyyy minimal. In addition to a small crowd they appeared to also be friends of some sort and they were doing karaoke. Correction doing karaoke very badly!! The staff is indifferent and and the crowd unfriendly. I went on a Saturday night and if this was the best the bar could muster on a weekend i have zero interest in seeing what happens on an "off" night.
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Bruce Beaver
Best local bar in Sunset Park. One of best Jukeboxs in NYC! The clientele and the bartenders do have the propensity for grumpiness but depending on the night that can be part of this bars charm. the drinks are relatively cheap they have TVs if you want to watch a game, and as mentioned before the Jukebox is amazing. other than the sometimes unfriendliness of the bartender this is one of the best local dives in Brooklyn
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seen jee
not the best but for a free flan Im not upset. The pricing is right but it sucks that they close at 2 on a weekend, and the kitchen closes at about 1. But from what I heard from my friend, their food isnt very good anyway. Im getting pretty close to hammered off this one margarita, so theyre doing something right, thats for sure.
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A Private User
Ive been going to the Haven for over a year now and its my favorite local pub. Good prices, good mix of local and young crowds during weekends. They have a jukebox and a pool table in the back. They also do holiday specials and cookouts on occasion, so check their Facebook page. I love the the Haven.
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A Private User
This place is awesome. Dont know why some say racist? Im not Irish nor white and Ive been there a bunch of times. Great service, but even better cheaper guinness! Lol lastly the music is the best! ! Oldies jukebox! but no food from ive seen. But you can bring outside food in.
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Barbara Holst
Awesome local bar with $6 Guinness! Juke box still there but great music piped in from more current technology. And yes, this is the bar that was featured in the film The Departed. Super cool!
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Felipe Quintana
I had a terrible experience at this place. on of the most racists encounters in my 10+ years in nyc happened here. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone who isnt Irish or white.
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Genaro Hernandez
I went here June 16th with some friends and had the best time. Great juke bar, a couple of black and tans served by a beautiful bartender.. One couldnt ask for anything better...
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A Private User
Irish Haven is down-to-earth, warm, comfortable, affordable and easy to get to. Their Guinness is awesome, too! Its great to have a place nearby that feels like home.
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William Berriel
This is the bar your grand dad went to when he got done working at the docks for the day. Full of friendly people, good prices, as local a place as it gets.
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The Corcoran Group
You’ll recognize this place from “The Departed” but you’ll stay for the inexpensive and expertly poured Guinness and the very Irish patrons.
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Kenny Browne
Chill place..Blue collar neighborhood bar.. Friendly staff, cold beer, jukebox and a pool table..Ice cold air conditioning too!
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Dana R Sottilaro
Been going to this bar for years Its not just a bar its a common ground . Its home when your cold.
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Fahad Khan
Always a good time. Great staff, friendly and boisterous crowd. Exactly how you like it.
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Emerson Krause
Cozy local atmosphere, friendly bar tenders. Great place for a couple pints after work.
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John Murphy
Me eyes ar Smilin .......This place is Last of a Dying breed........ most unfortunate!!!
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A Private User
Great prices, great atmosphere, and great people. Need i say more?
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Ward X
I loved this bar. The bartender Emit is the man.
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Joe Allen
Great atmosphere and it was in the departed.
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Rafael R
They will treat you well, if you are white...
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Kieran Kettyls
Bar tender is the man. Support gsw. Go curry
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Thomas Gay
Great atmosphere, perfect for me.
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Ashish Bhoite
Mardarchod place I dont love
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walter warren
Friendly people all welcome
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Scott Costa
Nice locals after work spot
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Robert McClure
Irish Greatness
