Floyd, NY

Critics' Pick

131 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11201
nr. Henry St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-858-5810 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
9.0 out of 10

1 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Neighborhood Bar, Sports Leagues, Theme

Photo by Marie Arago

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5pm-4am; Fri, 4pm-4am; Sat, 10am-4am; Sun, 11am-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3, 4, 5 at Borough Hall; M, R at Court St.; A, C, G at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.; F, G at Bergen St.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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Named after a beloved bar in the owner’s wife’s home state of Iowa, this neighborhood spot is modest Middle America meets cool Brooklyn Heights. Turn-of-the-last-century portraits and worn upholstery trim the libraryesque front corner, and the jukebox is equal parts honky-tonk and indie rock. A menu features housemade beer cheese, but you’re also allowed to BYO food, so you won’t catch flack if you come bearing cupcakes (unlike many snootier Manhattan spots). It’s an easy place to entertain or host a birthday party—reservations for larger parties are accepted, an indoor boccie court serves as your token birthday “novelty recreation option,” and multiple subway lines nearby mean your friends can toast you at Brooklyn prices while steering clear of the bane of the borough—the G train.

Bocce League

While the alley is available daily for play, call for specific tournament info.

Note
During soccer season, the bar opens as early as 7:30 a.m.

Reader Ratings

9.0

Loved it!

NYCGirl219 from Brooklyn Heights | Posted on 2/17/05

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

What else can I say about a place with a mini Foos-ball table, lounge-like couches, an enormous TV, and a Bocce Court all in the same space?? The bartenders are great, the atmosphere is laid-back and unpretentious, and...Read More