Dine-in
Yes
Montero Bar & Grill in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
No
Highlights
Bar games
Yes
Fast service
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Comments (148)
Best Karaoke EVER! The vibes are high and the crowd is diverse plus the bar has a lot of history - really solid spot! Worth a visit 🎤🍺
Fun Tuesday night out. Always wanted to go here and never made it til now. Drinks were great/cheap, and Jason was hilarious! We’ll be back!!
Five out of five establishment. Got kicked out of here and rightfully so by very sweet and kind owners! Will be back! The best!!
Awesome dive bar. Good prices. Unique clientele.
This bar is bursting at the seams with personality and good vibes! Both staff and fellow patrons were nothing but kind and courteous! And the karaoke slays
Love this place. Cash only, but drinks are strong, staff is great, and there’s karaoke on the weekends. Shoutout to Amethyst.
A charming local bar that offers a good place for grabbing a beer and laughing out loud with your friends. It has a good energy and feel. You might even get a surprise on the right day, if you are lucky. Perhaps a few people singing karaoke, who have suspiciously well-tuned voices. Perhaps a face at the end of the bar that looks oddly familiar...as if you saw them in a movie or on television. Just take it in stride and enjoy it for what it is.
The Best Little Dive Bar in Brooklyn! This place is a classic. It appears to have been created at about the same time God created the moon. A very comfortable place -- service with a smile. Good karaoke crowd when Amethyst is hosting. She sings well herself and shes easy on the eyes.
Cash only (but dont worry theres a cash machine thatll charge you), making the already not cheap bottled beer (nothing on tap) more expensive. Very few seats. An odd experience. Best to go further along Atlantic Avenue and find somewhere nice.
This is a great old school New York City Dive Bar just beer and whiskey nothing fancy and I love it
One of, if not the oldest bars in the neighborhood.Great jukebox good stiff drinks, cold beer, pool table and a classic Brooklyn vibe and feel.Stop by before its gone. You never know when places like this get bought up .
Fantastic place! Found by accident and very glad! Bartenders Caddy and Brittany are so nice. What a friendly crowd! Ill definitely return here when I come back to Brooklyn.
Montero is a trusted place to go. Youre treated like family.
Leave pretentiousness at the door. On karaoke night youll walk in alone and walk out with 50 friends from all walks of life. Its a great place to celebrate lifes wins and get over its setbacks. I always leave smiling. You will too!
I should have known what I was walking into when we decided to try to see how this place would be for their Friday night karaoke. Id read it was crazy packed - but people sometimes exaggerate. Oh but no - not the case here. The bar looked fun in general - lots of personality (read: not so polished but still somewhere you wouldnt mind passing several hours), but I dont think Ill be back again to try to tackle karaoke.
You go to a dive bar for the experience, people and ambiance. Not quality. I loved every second of this place. Total sailor bar with a theme thats hard not to appreciate. Pool table in the back. I came on a Wednesday night and they were playing Planet Earth with volume on and a sporting event on small TV with no volume. Expected unexpected.
This bar is a place thats near and dear to my family. I hadnt been there since the hipster invasion but decided to go. My daughter visited there a couple of months ago and was telling me how the bartender was very knowledgeable about the bars history so I wanted to see for myself. Upon arriving, there was a pack of young people who seemed to cringe as you came near them and their backpacks. We walked into a place that literally has history on every surface and were greeted by a How yall doing tonight. I know Im from southern Brooklyn but our accents dont sound like that. Fuggetaboutit! We were promptly served and I noticed young people crammed into the old wooden telephone booths as if they were mini private hangout rooms. (Not sure if you noticed Im not a fan of hipsters). I began wandering around, looking at the many old photos that line the walls. My friends and I are Brooklyn through and through. That means we might use our outside voices inside, or might sing along with whatever song is on. When we do this in our natural habitat, people either join you in song or dont even notice. But being a very observational person, and CLEARLY not in Brooklyn that people know from tv and movies, I noticed other patrons looking disapprovingly at us. Not one person in there was smiling or laughing( just a sidenote observation). Then the bartender remembered the obligatory speech and demonstration of a scale model of an engine the Mr. Montero built and turned it on to show us that it still worked. When we returned to our seats, Smooth Operator came on and we began to sing along. At the point of the sax solo, my friend was doing his air sax solo at which point the bartender sees this, shoots a look to what I can assume is a regular, and gives the head tilt that says omg you HAVE to see this weirdo. Said regular, turned to my friend and in the patronizing way that only a hipster could speak says, hey buddy..look at you go and turns back to his companion. I had had enough and we promptly left. My thoughts: the obligatory speech about that engine was awkward for myself and the presentation aspect, the people there kind of sucked, if you want an authentic Brooklyn experience- that whole area is not the place to go. I will not be returning until the tourists move out of Brooklyn
There aren’t a lot of places like this left in New York. My husband’s great uncle came here when his ship was stationed by the pier in the 1940s and I suspect it hasn’t changed much since. Cheap beer and a lot of atmosphere.
Show your vax ID to get in. But show your ID to vote is too much to ask. 🙄 talk to the mayor this guy says, as he plays along with his game. Just stop man. Youre part of the problem.
My fav bar in the area very cool owners the drinks always on point . If you wanna get away from you’re week day stress and enjoy a nice peaceful relaxing night this is the place also they have karaoke Thursday and Fridays which adds more fun
Divey with karaoke Thur, Fri, Sat. Lots of fun and great staff!
I came in, ordered a drink to only walk right back out. The place is way too small. I felt uncomfortable!! The people who work here are nice though.
A great dive bar, popular amongst locals. Has everything you’d expect alcohol wise as well as music & a pool table (at least there used to be)
Best dive bar in Brooklyn. The bartender has a 40 year old stop watch around his neck and tells stories of what life used to be like in Brooklyn Heights. Buds are $2 no matter what time of the day or night. Yes, Ill have another.
Had a great time! Felt safe knowing they check for vaccinations!!
Karaoke night is amazing
Great local hangout...no draft beers but good selection of bottles. Fun bartenders and zero attitude mixed crowd.
Classic dive bar on Atlantic Avenue. Great joint.
Don’t tell anyone about my go to place, trying to keep it off the radar eh.
Great atmosphere and bar staff
Awesome bar, good hangout. If you are looking for somewhere to go...Fridays are karaoke night.
I come here with friends from work for drinks. We love it here. It connects us to the history of the community and I love being so present in it.
Great place for a beer and a shot and to steep in the atmosphere of an old waterfront bar. You might want to avoid karaoke night.
Great spot. Old school Brooklyn tavern.
Super old school bar near the far end of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Cash only. Marine decor and usually some karaoke going on.
Easily the best bar in Brooklyn. Karaoke is not to be missed. Amethyst is the best KJ in the five boroughs.
Cool little dive bar. Its obvious the owner is just hanging around for fun, doesnt care if it does a lot of business or not. Getting really run down.
Great place to hang, nice crowd, drinks and atmosphere is lovely. If you looking for a karaoke spot, this is the place!
An old favourite watering hole from my merchant navy days in the late 70s I was pleased to see its still in business with much of the old charm and character.
Best karaoke hands down. Amethyst is a regional treasure!
Best little dive bar on Atlantic. Great beer specials. Fun locals.
Bar karaoke - get up and sing in front of everyone! Good beer selection and great atmosphere.
Best dive bar in Brooklyn. An old school waterfront watering hole with atmosphere for miles. Or knots.
Always a pleasant experience.
Old school vibes. Karaoke nearly every night, always a hit!
This is my favorite bar to go to for affordable drinks and free karaoke.
Very fun crowd that has a great atmosphere. Really, its worth it to come just for the other patrons.
Classic, no frills bar. Cash only. Pool table. Karaoke on Friday nights.
Nice little dive bar, with a friendly bartender and great music
Nice and friendly people. Prices are cheap unlike most places in the city would recommend to all.
We had such an amazing time!
Classic old bar and a great karaoke crowd!
Excellent karaoke bar BUT very expensive to drink without any buy backs oh well
It is a fun bar... But its unsettling that theres Spanish FASCIST flag on the bar. (Franco Flag)
Informal, lively atmosphere with lots of enthusiastic karaoke singers!
A Brooklyn Heights landmark. Older than the Promenade. The last of the Mohicans, bar wise.
Love this place. Pure magic.
Solid dive. Cheap drinks and healthy pour. Juckbox. Nautic theme. Cant go wrong !!
Really sweet bar lady and it was just a chill environment
I like the funky atmosphere. A little pricey and loud for my taste, though.
Great dive bar with karaoke on the weekend.
Nice old fashioned ambient very nice place to get some drinks.
Nice place to eat and enjoy great music with friends.
Nice food drinks and atmosphere is lovely.
Classic dive bar on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn Heights. They are cash only.
This place doesnt sell any kind of food anymore . you can grab a drink and play pool though
Great bar! Just remember cash only.
A fixture in the community. Fun karaoke nights and always a crazy crowd.
Old school, vintage feel. Been around forever. Definitely a spot for locals.
Great place to let off steam with a drink and chat with great staff.
Real Brooklyn. Don’t bring your screens. Participation required.
Only took me 33 years to cross the street. Great vibe and location.
Karaoke, pool, and a good vibe.
Kaddy is a great bartender! Cash only bar.
Solid dive bar
This is a dive bars dive bar. Its cheap and dumpy and lots of fun.
Great place, welcoming to everyone and best prices in the neighborhood.
If youre in the mood for round 3
Old school. Great people. Crazy karaoke..
Superb place to have some drinks.
Friendly bar staff. Amazing history to a 1938 bar!
Best dive on Atlantic Avenue.
Its a dive. A great dive. With karaoke on Fridays.
Small, vintage neighborhood spot for drinking and hanging out.
So much fun and a great atmosphere!
Monteros, show up drunk, show up late, or dont show up at all.
Classic dive
Very hospitable people. Came in to use the bathroom.
Karaoke Friday, not bad crowd
Karaoke, man. Weekend the place is lit.
Great. Comfortable. Warm. And Inviting.
A wonderful staff and fantastic atmosphere!
This place really has the best atmosphere and people.
Sub par bar but funny karyoke crowd
Call me when you want call me when you need
Great Dive Bar in Brooklyn Heights
Old school bar friendly staff
Fun karaoke And peeps
Great. All away around. Just great.
Great Naval and Merchant Marines history.
Lovely atmospere wonderful people.
Best dive bar in Brooklyn.
Always top notch, Mate !!!-😜 Skippah.
My favorite karaoke spot
It was nice, staff was friendly
A Brooklyn classic, not to be missed for a shot and a beer.
The best. Period.
Classic. Must go.
Karokee was 5 stars
Best dive bar around
Great bartender
Meh
Classic dive with a lot of history up on the walls.
Basic food at budget pricing
Local neighborhood dive bar with karoake
Awesome and fantastic joint
EXTREMELY CONVENIENT AND WELL STOCKED
Finally found fernet!! Thank you Caddy!!!
MAGICAL
Great neighborhood joint
A classic old style bar
Nice service excellent workers
No longer old school...
Love this fun place
Old school vibes
Interesting local haunt
Karaoke dudeeeee
Awesome place!
🙏🙏
Cheap beer
Hidden gem.
Great vibe
Mythical Bar. Very popular in Brookiln. Several movies have been recorded. The original owners are Gallegos de Sada. A Coruña. I took my friend Carlos with me the first time, with the grandchildren of the owners. Very good memories.
Havent visited the Montero gourmet meal yet, you are out. This family-run dining bar, which began as early as 1945, has always been one of New Yorks favorite places to spend the night, with a glass of wine, and the New Yorkers here, maybe they will popularize some New York City for you. Anecdote about it.
Monteros is No. 1One of the last real sailors pubs.My father-in-law has worked there and I come by whenever possible.There is ambiance and atmosphere.Many greetings to Pepe Montero from Denmark.
Brooklyn small cozy and clean grill bar.
It is an old and agreeable place and good service
Hermosa
Total reviews rating 4.5
148 Reviews for Montero Bar & Grill 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-04Great dive bar with excellent karaoke if you come on a day that they have it 🤝
Review №2
2022-05-21This place is legendary. There’s history on the walls everywhere you look. It was a bar jukebox and a pool table in the back room. They have kareokee one night a week but it’s super chill usually. This is a bar! They don’t have beer taps, beer is in a can or bottle. Don’t come here for cocktails with umbrellas. Come out and have a bottle of beer and watch tv with the owner who’s usually sitting at the end of the bar.
Review №3
2022-04-08Truly one of my favorite bars in Brooklyn. The ultimate classic-meets-eclectic dive with cheap tequila and cheaper Fritos, an equal amount of die-hard regulars and newcomers of all ages/stripes/styles, and a killer staff. This is defa dive but backed by big history with enough Knick-knacks, photos, etc. adorning the place to keep you entertained until your karaoke song is queued—and long after.
Review №4
2022-06-01Its a great local bar! It has a pool table and on fridays theres karaoke. Great place to hang out with friends. Although a beer was $12
Review №5
2017-09-04Original, old-school Brooklyn bar. Hip before hipsters were hip. Dont bother asking whats on tap because they dont have them. Bottles of beer with no nonsense, but the owner and bar staff are welcoming and chatty with anyone. They make you feel like a local within minutes.Dont assume the bar and grill on the signage means anything more than just bar.
Review №6
2022-07-02Stepping into this place feels like traveling back in time. Such a great bar, I hope it never changes!
Review №7
2018-09-14Great bar with a jukebox and an amazing bartender. Kaddy is the best!!! Matt is a man with tons of information and is always willing to talk. Karaoke on Wednesdays and cheap beers all the time. Bring your own food as they dont have a grill but who cares, youre amongst great company!
Review №8
2022-02-16There is a bar like this in every town. It is the place you think of when you hear the word bar. If authentic was a sensation, it could be felt through this bar, its owners, their patrons, and all their stories.
Review №9
2019-09-30I had a great time there. Played pool with a lady who worked there (she won). Music was to my taste and they also do karaoke. Fun place to be.
Review №10
2022-01-27Owners, staff and patrons are all amazing. Enjoyed my first karaoke night there.