"If the game you want isn’t on, pipe up, and this Scottish-with-a-touch-of-Irish bar will make it happen for you. It’s a beloved watering hole for the Brooklyn soccer crowd, and like watering holes in the wild, it’s a bit of a gathering point for all breeds. As long as you love soccer and sports, you’ll find good company for the cheering here. There’s also a garden, where umbrellas and trees shade you from NYC’s July heat. It typically opens early afternoon, but often earlier to accommodate games, so call to check and/or request. And yes, it boasts a respectable Scotch whisky list like you’d hope, so of course there’s Johnnie. Don’t sleep on the home-cooking pop-ups or the six types of pot pies served with crisps, HP sauce, and Colman’s Mustard. You’re a rainy afternoon away from a solid replica of Glasgow." - Brendan McGinley