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Brooklyn Ice House in Brooklyn
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Location on the map
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Quiz night
Yes
Popular for
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Trending
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Phone: +1 718-222-1865
Opening hours
- Monday:12PM–4AM
- Tuesday:12PM–4AM
- Wednesday:12PM–4AM
- Thursday:12PM–4AM
- Friday:12PM–4AM
- Saturday:12PM–4AM
- Sunday:12PM–4AM
Comments (199)
Brooklyn Ice House is the best dining experience I’ve had in New York. I happened upon the Ice House on a walk in 30 degree weather. I took an Uber to Red Hook, and was rather unfamiliar with the area. I walked in thirty minutes before they closed, and asked if it was okay I dined in. Cory and Sam welcomed me with warm smiles and a coke from the bar. I ordered a medium rare burger, fries, and a dirty martini. At the Saints halftime I asked if we could switch to the Nets game. Cory quickly and gladly changed the station. Throughout the evening we talked about where we were from, the Knicks vs. the Nets, and how the city has changed over the past several decades. Not to mention the burger was perfect. Every element was exactly what I wanted. Toasted buttered bun, cheddar cheese, crisp veggies, cooked properly. The service was remarkable. They were always five steps ahead. I felt taken care of in every sense. As I was getting ready to leave I asked for directions back to Williamsburg. I knew I was going to have to take the bus to the train which I hadn’t done before. Cory called the station to see what busses were running later on Sunday. He then wrote down step by step instructions on how to get back to Williamsburg. At the bottom of the note he wrote down his cell in case I got lost. I couldn’t thank everyone enough. On my way out I walked into the kitchen and thanked the cook. I left a 50% tip and headed towards the bus stop. A few minutes passed and I saw Sam running towards me. I had left my wallet. He stood with me until the bus arrived. Best dining experience I’ve had in New York.
Cool bar with a front hangout and also a really cool wierd back yard . They also have a chalkboard to draw on
Great food, good company depending on the day and time. Sometimes its full of liberal zombies.
10/10. Really good food, outdoor seating, nice vibes.
Small old school bar with back yard with great pub fare style food and reasonably priced drinks!
Dive bar with pool table and outside patio. Worth the trip
Good service, great food and drinks. Clean considering we sat outside in the back yard.. Good atmosphere. Definitely going back .
We went on a Friday night, my first time. Its a small bar but it was crowded and the folks were all having a good time. We ordered some fried onion rings to wash down the beers with. A group of folks next to us sang happy birthday and there was a cake with a lot of candles. Its got a divey feel to it but its friendly and the service is nice. A cool place to just hang and relax.
Cash only place in Red Hook that serves decent food at decent prices out of a small kitchen. The place isn’t all that big, but that’s not a bad thing either. Good selection of draft beers as well as beer and shot specials (my go-to). All of that is great, but my favorite part would have to be the bowl of candy near the door with skittles and sour patch kids for when you leave.
A traditional dive. Small and cozy. Excellent service, nice crowd. The chef is young and very talented. Had the best burger in years. Fully cooked but juicy. Enough juice to make it moist but not that much to get it all over you. Perfectly seasoned meat. The bun did not overwhelms the burger. Served with a spicy aïoli. For an extra buck, substitute the regular fries for the sweet potato ones. Only drawback, is cash only.
The food is freaking amazing and the service is one of best in the city. I strongly recommend this place if youre on the night out on the town.
Amazing food and fun, intimate crowd. Unpretentious and authentic dive. Bartenders are not a-holes. Great vibe - and the backyard is da bomb dot com. Bonus points for having a bar regular that is a squirrel. Owners are cool family people. Support local business!!
I have frequented this bar for food and drinks, and I have to highly recommend this place. The food is really nice and theres a lot of it. The drinks selection is awesome, such a varied selection that I want to stay and try all of them. The locals are friendly as well and some are up for a chat. In the summer the garden at the back is spacious and gets the sun, forever there is cover provided to allow to sit in the shade. The decor is great, its nothing fancy and up market, its cool a plus they have screens so you can watch sports. I cant recommend this place enough, its my go to bar when Im in Red Hook
I had the pulled pork here. So delicious. My cousin had the veggie burger and she was delighted with it. They also have back area too which is pretty cool. You have select bars that do have a back area to hang out in.
Great feeling and amazing staff you always meet someone interesting. The menu changes and is a bit small but everything on it always good. They have great shot and chaser items and amazing selection of beer. There is also an outside so you can drink and smoke which is always a plus in my book everyone that works there is great and so nice to be with.
Really chill backyard space! Small menu; the sweet potato fries were so salty that I feared for my organs. Average service, and reasonable prices except for the $5 in ATM fees youre going to swallow since they dont make it clear until your bill comes that its cash only :O
Great food at reasonable prices. The specials are actually really good, and pulled pork sliders are hefty and juicy with pickles to boot. Sweet potato fries are also consistently tasty. Sit in the back yard if its open!
Awesome dive bar. Cash only!
Best onion rings in the city! Love the fish taco and shrimp taco too.
Cash only. 4 beers on tap. Bunch of bottle and canned beer. Sign inside says maximum occupancy 74 persons. The gem of this place is the backyard. It has a beautiful wall of ivy with plenty seating in an open space.
The exterior is divey, but the food is great! We sat on the back porch for the “dirty dog,” fish tacos and sweet potato fries. All were excellent and the fish tacos were huge!
I hate cash only bars, and the drinks are never strong. I only go there when theres slow bartenders at San Pedro next door and I cant leave the area. At least they have free candy though. And the food isnt bad.
Awesome neighborhood divey kind of bar. Amazing and huge backyard. Good prices and great food. Nice that it opens early. It would get 5 stars, but it is cash only which I think is a ridiculous policy.
I didnt think the bbq was as good as everyone else claimed it was, but for a relaxing afternoon in the backyard with some cheap brews and good friends you cant really go wrong. Theres a good deal of space so this place is great for groups. Its a bit of a dive, but thats just fine if thats what youre looking for here.
Not much to be said, great bar. Nice selection of beers in bottle and can, with somewhere around 4-8 beers on tap ( a seemingly rotating list of tap beers.) There is an excellent backyard space that is wonderful equipped with a fire pit for those chilly nights. The inside has a nice wood decor and a few candy buckets (yes candy buckets) for all of you people with sweet tooths. They do have a kitchen with a pretty simple bar menu, but tasty. Food, beer and hopefully friends will equal to a good time here. If youre ever in Red Hook stop by here, I know it will be my go to.
I love their outdoor space on the back! Very pretty. After visiting Pioneer Works, we always come here to have burgers and beer! Veggie burger is available too.
Ordered a miller to enjoy on the patio while waiting for the pulled pork sandwiches.
Good bar cheap strong drinks and dont have to worry about fighting etc.Good cheap food also.30 dollars can get you drunk and a meal easily.
This is a nice dive bar in Red Hook. I liked the vibe and the mix of people. There were no signs or kids, which is what I want from a bar. When I was there in a Saturday afternoon they were busy, but we still managed to find a place to sit.
Best food great vibes only
Nice laid back atmosphere. Spacious patio. Great prices. Friendly service.
Great place to kick back and enjoy drinks and bar food!
How convenient that as soon as the weekly yelp showcased the Brooklyn Ice House, I just happened to be in Red Hook! I had, had had to check it out. Im sorry to disappoint but I didnt go in a drunk induced state. I merely went in after work to get a midday snack of bbq wings and to get a burger for my hubby. The smell of burgers hot on the grill hit me like a ton of good bricks!! Although the food took a little longer than I expected, it was worth the wait. The wings were extra crispy with just the right amount of sauce. Hubby enjoyed the burger as well.I was hugely impressed by the beer list and made a note to take some of my drinking friends here when they come to NYC and want a locals tour.
Absolutely my favorite bar in Brooklyn. Great prices, great service, great food. 2 for $5 pulled pork sandwiches (too big to even consider sliders). Can’t beat this hidden gem!
Best dive bar in Brooklyn. Get the pulled pork sliders theyre massive and about the size of a standard burger. Theres a huge backyard which is great for the summer time. Cash only!
Absolutely loved every moment. The wait staff, the food and the wine selection. I can not wait to go back to visit my family in the area and enjoy another incredible evening there. Thanks to all who worked that night! ❤💕
Very nice place food and drinks are good service is amazing. I love going here.
First things first. Their Happy Hour is 12-8pm.I wasnt sure exactly what their Happy Hour really entails because it isnt listed on the outside stand alone display board nor is it listed on the chalkboards behind where the bartenders work. What IS listed are the beers they serve, where they are from, and prices. Next to the 2 boards that are displaying the beers comes the board for the food.The food is mostly small items like sliders (pork), fries, etc. The sliders are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. They were decent and nothing really to rave about but even so they beat a lot of other dive bars that serve food. The grill is conveniently located just on the other side of the wall where the food menu is hung and you can watch the cook make the food for you if you like.However, the space is normal sized for a dive bar. It can get crowded rather quickly especially around the bar area resulting in a traffic jam or sorts trying to get to the sit down tables which seats around 10 people comfortably that faces the bar. There is 1 pinball machine and 1 shooting game that was probably hot in the 90s but it gives you this sense of the grunge upfront. There is a backyard patio that has a large tent like awning that has communal wooden tables and benches that fits around 12 people as well as outer corner tables that can fit 4 people per section AND the 2 communal bench tables just as you open the door leading to the backyard in the first place. That fits 4 people comfortably on each setting.Most people that eat in the backyard just leave the garbage there which is pretty much the beer glasses and plastic treys that the food come in but as always you should just bring it back to the bar to save the bartender(s) the trouble of having to come back here stopping the pour of beers to clear your shyt.That is simply a no-no and Im sure theyd appreciate it as well.This bar is located on the most busiest street of Red Hook which is easily accessible by car or bus. Not so much subway as that would mean youd either have to transfer to the bus or walk a good 10 long blocks to get here.I made the foolish mistake of doing so on the way back and I will tell you this, the dogs be sore.This is a no frills all attitude type of bar, in a good way.Id definitely come back for more beer and food if Im in the area.
If you don’t like this place you don’t belong here and you’re no fun. It’s a great place to unwind. Please don’t show up in a suit or tie. Please.This place is all about the atmosphere of a typical dive bar where only the cool kids hang out.
~Good food, great prices and a sweet, down to earth stop through the strange wonderful remoteness of Red Hook!
Yeah. Pulled pork is amazing. Ask for a big one or you only get a little burger bun sized one which wasn’t quite enough for a hungry dude.
How does this place have such amazing food? Walking by you would never think that this best food in Red Hook but they do!Great prices, good bartender, cool vibe and insane food!
In an area with slim food pickings theres this atmospheric little neighborhood bar with a great selection of beers and decent food. Go for the vibe and the local characters. Ill definitely be back.
Dont let the front fool you, there actually is an awesome outdoor backyard! Add to this the great beer list and youre ready for a chill afternoon with friends. Some people even play games like Connect4.
The best, cheapest pulled pork slider youre likely to find. Plus, a great selection of bourbons. But even if this place only had frozen buffalo wings and PBR, the relaxed, low key atmosphere would be enough.
A straightforward bar bar. They serve a tasty and cheap Frito pie. A good place to spend some time during the day, dont know what its like at night
Great music and food. 4 beers on tap but many well priced cans as well. Outdoor area is very chill.
Loved the breeze in the back garden! The BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich lived up to the other reviews. A nice place to hang out on an afternoon or evening.
Great local dive bar with excellent food options.
Probably the most underrated back patio in this history of underrated back patios. They have dozens of beers, board games, and a hip Red Hook neighborhood to explore. What else do you want?Reco: Grab a lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound and also walk to the edge of Red Hook for a great view of the Statue of Liberty.
Fantastic European beer selection in a very casual setting. 2 pulled pork sandwiches and an entire basket of fries for $10 which are delicious
Great watering hole. Love coming here. The atmosphere is genuinely calm and cool. Prices are great so is the delicious food. I try to stop by once a week.
Love coming here for their cheap drinks and burgers. They have great service and their patio in the back is very pleasant.
So great. Chill, good food, cheap beer. What’s not to like?
Of benches to hang out with friends. I honestly cant think of a better place to go on a Saturday afternoon with friends.Since youre in Red Hook, things are definitely going to be much cheaper than in other parts of the city. But the one thing that will keep me coming back is their Frito Pie, which is basically nachos made with fritos - topped with chili cheese and jalepenos. Seriously, my friends and I must have devoured 5 order of these.Their pulled pork sandwich, bacon wrapped hot dog, and burgers arent half bad either.I cant wait to come back again the next time Im in the hood.
Went here last weekend with friends and it was not what i expected had to send back the food cause it wasnt cooked fully the guys in the kitchen were drunk and kept trying to sell me and my friends drugs (not what we went there for) when asked to speak to a manager they told me it was the guy in the kitchen(same person trying to sell me drugs) that is the first and last time I will be going there STAYAWAY!!!!!
Over rated. Liked the back yard and cool hole in the wall. But Waitress had attitude and overall it was run of the mill.
A great bar for a beer, onion rings or fries, and cheap pulled pork sliders. Love sitting in the outdoor patio area at the back of the bar in the summertime.
Great spot to grab a drink mid afternoon as this place has a good vibe and not too many people! Good service and affordable prices
Awesome dive with interesting characters. Part hipster. Part blue collar. Part local. Part wanderer. Dont expect much and you will enjoy the time spent there.
One of my favorite food spots in Brooklyn. Laid back, great bar, good food
Great cheap and divey bar in the neighborhood. The people are nice and the backyard is roomy, if only people didnt smoke so much.
Great beer and bar food , really feel like you local , sitter in the backyard , had a good time . Thanks a lot
Quite possibly the best dive bar in Brooklyn. From the prices that are so low you wonder how they stay in business, to the amazing kitchen staff and food selection, to the bartenders that actually remember your name, Brooklyn Ice House is a gem of Brooklyn. Do yourself and your friends a favor - dine at Brooklyn Ice House.
Amazing vibe and the food is great. Not crowded with hipsters like some of the more traditional watering holes in the neighborhood.
Would absolutely recommend trying this spot. Awesome atmosphere, delightful food, excellent service. They never disappoint.
Friendly staff, solid bar food, back yard, daily happy hour 12-8. What more could you ask for?
Laid back and affordable dive bar. Try a Frito Pie and an Ice House Burger with Cheese. Beware of their beer/shot combos. Drink and play a game of connect four.
Great bar, but the food was okay
Food and drinks was excellent!!!
Great happy hour, good wifi. Good cheap grub. Locals frequent this spot and alway welcome for chat.
Great food and bar—backyard is great for lounging
Very Friendly & good food at reasonable prices. ..nice atmosphere and clean restroom. Would recommend to anyone
Cool place. Service kinda slow but it was a 2 man operation that day. Amazing ribs. Small place with limited seating.
Theres No place like The ICE HOUSE! come and see why! The Best in Brooklyn Hands Down!
Great hole in the wall neighborhood bar. You wouldnt expect it but the food is delicious.
Our server was the best. Tacos were delicious 😋
Been a great spot for a beer since they opened. Frito pie is tasty too.
Great backyard! Cash only.
Excelent service, food is good and good prices. Backyard is amazing. Nice crowd
Very nice spot to eat and chill I be there often
Worst bar in Brooklyn. Owner (or some jerk claiming to be the owner) assaulted my friend and harassed me. Also terrible decor.
Nice atmosphere, good prices , great back yard and surprisingly good food. Tachos!
Cheff is unbelievable and the drinks are affordable the bartenders make sure u feel nice
Great food friendly bartenders giant backyard nice beer selection
Gonna be the new spot. Trevor is the man. Really solid vibes.
This is a fine bar, with good beer, reasonable prices, and a great outdoor space.
Just a great, comfortable, chill place with good drinks, fair prices, and excellent music
I live this bar 420 friendly during spring/summer hours just respect the venue
Great place for a beer and a shot. Nice back patio too!
Classic dive bar, had a good burger lunch here.
Their beer is nice, but I cannot get them in a timely manner.
Decent burger and onion rings, great choice of beers too bad its not around the corner.....CASH ONLY
Always a good time!
The food is great I enjoy it slot.
There was a roach in my food and the staff did nothing about it when I brought it to their attention.
Great vibe, i loved it! Really reasonable happy hour prices too
The burgers are awesome but could be improved the service a little bit more.
Good drinks. Didnt get to try the food. Kitchen closed.
Great laid back place to attend a summer evening, afternoon, or night. Lovely back yard with picnic tables.
Duh, go!
Cozy spot to have drinks with friends. Love the food too.
Great backyard and pulled pork sandwiches. My favorite bar in NYC.
Bartenders are great. amazing space in the back to enjoy the summer.
I liked the happy hour especially the $6 beer and shot
Family run bar with solid food and great neighborhood vibe.
Great backyard! Cant wait to get back there.
Very chill place. Cheap food and have a great time in the back.
Cozy little dive bar, great food from their kitchen...
Great bar, cash only when I was there in March 2018.
Real deal Red Hook bar and ambiance. Deals to be had and good times for all. Eclectic.
Best burger and fries Ive had in a long time!
Nice cold beer , great price , Ill be back
This place is the best. I ate so many hot dogs.
Great place great food great bartenders Im Alex and Im proud to be a regular
Dive bar with strong drinks and great service.
Cute, fun place to grab some brews and sit outside!
Great bar food in authentic Red Hook atmosphere
Five stars for the burgers, beer, service, garden and atmosphere.
Great bar, nice food and nicer people
Kielbasa sandwich special was terrific.
I got so sick after eating here. Also its full or basic ass people now.
A king amongst dive bars with great outdoor space.
Where else can you sit outside and enjoy Frito-pie?
The best neighborhood bar in NYC. Dont tell anyone about it.
Visiting from England, great no nonsense bar, good range and knowledgeable staff
Decent drink specials. Very tight space.
Perfect spot for a beer and local vibe -- outlived Bait
Great and cozy - perfect for a Friday night out
Nice warm cozy place....wish I lived closer.
Great beers great Burgers great service
Very friendly and delicious food.
Great drinks and excellent fare.
I never went here. It looks nice though.
Dive Bar Bliss....and a great backyard to boot!
Food was good. Staff was friendly
Best place to get drunk in Red Hook
Yummy burger as expected.
Solid bar with solid bar food. Always go with The Liberty
Good food and Joe is amazing!
Out door space tp smoke n eat
The best bar in red hook!!
Love the quick service and delicious food
It has a cool garden out the back.
Best bar, best food, best times!
Great easy going dive bar.
Kool backyard for outdoor dining.
Nice barCheap drinks
They make a great burger!
Favorite hole in a wall
It makes you drink the beer and talk to people
I love this place wicked joint.
My favourite bar in the world
The food here is amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Pulled pork sliders are the bomb!
Run of the mill bar with good food.
Ok bar. Nothing special.
Good pricing on drinks
Live music. Nice chill place
Fun outdoor space in the back.
High life
Dive bar with good backyard
Bad service nasty bartenders
Its oy
Terrible. Dont go here. Stay away. Please.
Great spot in Redhook.
Always.
Cool spot
Dive bar - cash only
Dive bar - cash only
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Amazing food&drinks&service😘
Great local bar
DiveQuaintFriendlyNeighborhood
Great job
Their food is OK...
Great back yard.
Great place to drink
Good dive bar
Great food
Good Bloodies, Homemade Mix
Food is great!!
Okay grungy little local bar
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Nice backyard!
Beer good.
Nice and spacious
Red hooks finest
E I is the best
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Brooklyn Ice House 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-22Amazing old school bar with great atmosphere, food, drink selection and quick and sweet service! Also the patio is very cute, cant wait to go there on a warmer day!
Review №2
2022-07-01Cory, the bartender is one of the most amazing people I have had the pleasure of meeting.His compassion for for people is so beautiful to witness.Thank you so much Cory
Review №3
2020-01-08Dont trick yourself looking from the outside. Once you get inside you will find a cozy, lay back and cool atmosphere to enjoy drinks, food or be in the backyard with friends. There is no push from the bartender to get drinks every time, no drunk people yelling, good spot with music, tv and special event. This has become our place and we had a great time everytime we show up. Dont expect to have a waiter checking on you all time time because the bartender is pretty much the one who run the tables when they can, still they are always available and helpful for whatever you need. Prices are very affordable including for drinks and they got special and happy hours.Highly recommended place if you want a classic old school bar in a cozy warm place in a safe environment to eat or drink.
Review №4
2021-10-29Super solid dive bar with a good selection of European beers and a spacious backyard. The food is typical bar fare, can’t go wrong with the burger or onion rings. Their veggie burger is a great meatless option for those that would prefer it.Honestly the prices are a breath of fresh air around here, everything has gotten so expensive in this neighborhood. You can get a meal and a buzz for 30 bucks here, as opposed to a 25 dollar lobster roll next door, or a 25 dollar burger across the street.If you sit outside it’s easier to order at the bar than wait for service, since there’s usually just one bartender working on week days. Shout out the Corey, who is a gem.It’s a dive bar people! Adjust expectations accordingly and you won’t be disappointed here.
Review №5
2021-08-26Cozy place with great food & drinks. the service at the bar was awesome, we will definitely come back!
Review №6
2021-07-11What can I say? one of the best places in new york. amazing food, great drinks, really cool people and service/owners. it’s one of those places where you never really want to leave.
Review №7
2018-09-06A true Red Hook gem, and an unparalleled place to spend a Sunday afternoon. These guys have everything you want in a day drinking spot: awesome burgers and wings (especially the wings), cheap beer/shot specials, board games and a jar of candy by the door. Spend an afternoon at this place and you’ll wanna come back again and again.
Review №8
2018-08-27Mixed impressions. The bar itself is great, with decent selection of beers and liquors. Barmen were all friendly and efficient . Nice outdoor setting, but was impossible to get a waitress although there were not really many people to serve, it was half empty. So I went back to the bar.The burger I ordered came out quite fast, but they forgot fries somehow - had to go myself to kitchen and remind them. And then I tried the burger - tasteless is a mild word to describe it. Better get McSomething than this. Really disappointing...
Review №9
2022-03-11Stopped by to grab some food but the burger was still raw inside and the cook didn’t use any gloves while preparing the food. To even make the matter worse he was touching his phone and food back to back.
Review №10
2021-08-26Great selection of drinks, amazing bar food little haven in Brooklyn. Cool board games to play with friends.