Black Rabbit

A nice little pub, dimly lit, with a few beers and a bunch of drink specials. A good place to go with a crowd who wants a variety of things, mixing cocktails and beers in an approachable setting.

Best local watering hole in Greenpoint. Excellent old world vibes with great service and cheap drinks. This is an excellent getaway from the noisy surrounding restaurants with friends for some drinks and congratulation. Best part is their private pews for that private enclosure feeling. An absolutely fantastic experience.

We didn’t get food, popped in for a drink. The pickle back shots were amazing, prices fair and chill old school with a modern touch bar vibes.

Great, GREAT, great neighborhood watering hole. Spacious, friendly, tasty adult beverages. Their frozen drinks on a hot memorial day weekend hit the spot something special. Bartender was mad cool. Place was mad chill. Trivia night every Tuesday at 8 too??? I'll be there... Come through

Excellent space with private "pews" for you and your friends, plus a small backyard patio with two communal tables. Has an overall Bavarian or Game of Thrones feel, which means dark and sultry. $6 pickel or ginger backs. Beers are good and around $7-8.

Don't come here! The bartender was going to serve my spirits in a dirty glass and the beer tasted like dish soap. I left without finishing it. WAY better bars really close.

Nice little bar that gets busy in the evenings. The vibe inside is dark but quaint - it’s very cool! They have some interesting drinks to choose from and a decent amount of seating. Discount if you pay in cash as well! Will definitely stop by again if I’m in the area.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a large group. The bartenders were rude and very stand offish. Despite having food on the menu, the kitchen was not open until 7:30pm (and they were rude about this too). Anytime we ordered it seemed like a hassle and like they were annoyed, even though we were spending hundreds of dollars at this establishment. Wouldn’t recommend for large groups or anyone looking for a fun upbeat vibe.

Black Rabbit is one of my favorite bars in the neighborhood. The music is always super good and the vibes are so chill. Catherine is my favorite bartender there! She made me a "New York sour" which I've never tried before and it was awesome. Super personable bartender and made us feel really welcome. Recommend this spot!!

Best local watering hole in Greenpoint. Excellent old world vibes with great service and cheap drinks. This is an excellent getaway from the noisy surrounding restaurants with friends for some drinks and conversation. Best part is Black Rabbit's pews for that private enclosure feeling. An absolutely fantastic experience. In addition, they do let you bring In outside food since they really don't offer much edibles.

Great bar, nice not to bright lighting, excellent frito pie! I recommend it. Spicy with the right amount of Fritos and cheese. It's a fancy pie because it's served in a dish rather than a ripped open bag of Fritos.

Spent a relaxing late afternoon in their cozy backyard. They have happy hour everyday until 8pm. We got a pint of beer and a shot of whiskey deal for $10. The vibe was chill and they had a decent selection of board games inside, which we grabbed to enjoy while finishing our drinks. It's a great spot if you're in the area and looking for a place to hang out with friends or enjoy a casual date. Highly recommend checking it out!

I'm a big fan of black rabbit - I've come here quite a few times while waiting for my table at Karczma! Black rabbit has a cool atmosphere (I love the decor) and a great drink menu. They have a great happy hour that changes based on the day (different days they have deals on different cocktails, among other drinks). The most recent time I came the happy hour was on an espresso martini.. and it was amazing!

This place was fine. A nice place to get a drink with friends. The atmosphere is lively but also calm, no blasting music and you can still have a conversation. They have tables, bar seating and booths. I happened to come here on a whim, so I didn't really know what it was. Is it a bar? A restaurant? A bar that serves food? But when you come in, there's no host so you basically seat yourself. It wasn't clear though if you can just sit anywhere. Service at the bar was fine. They don't really greet you though, at first we waited to get served, then realized they wouldn't just come to us. Overall though, seems like a decent place. Saw some people just chilling solo, groups of friends and some families.

Dark divey great bar! It's a great spot with friendly servers - we had sa and she was so lovely! She gave great recs and poured great drinks! They have a great (and late to 8pm) happy hour, def stop in if you are in the area!

Great for reserving for large groups or parties. They let you bring in outside food since their in house food menu is slim pickings. Best part was that I didn't have to shout-talk over loud music like most bars. It was easy to have a conversation with friends without needing to scream in each others ears. Quite dark inside but not a bother to me.

great date spot, semi private saloon style booths. strong drinks, sweet bartender and the best mini cheeseburgers around!

This is a review based on pre-covid. I enjoyed the cozy vibes in this bar as we were able to get a wood booth. The berry rabbit and apple cinnamon toddies, when in season, are definitely recommended. Also, Sarah was a nice bartender.

I came here for drinks with a friend. The inside of the bar is really nice; we especially loved the fireplace! We went on a Monday night and it didn't get too busy. Drinks were affordable and service was good. They also have a ton of board games.

This place is awesome! Only been here 5 minutes and I love it. Literally walked right past it and knew I had to stop in, it's a total vibe. With its red ceiling, worn wooden bar top, and private saloon style booths, the bar has a very cozy hole-in-the-wall vibe. Definitely would say this is where the locals go to drink. The service is excellent, bartenders were exceptional and friendly and attentive. I ordered a hot toddy with apple cinnamon tea and pickles and pimento cheese with crackers. Very casual but good bar food. Definitely a place I'd love to come back and visit,

Super homey and cozy bar, with nice booths to sit at and games to play. The bartender was so friendly that it made me really want to become a regular here, if only it were closer to where I live.

This is a great spot for awesome drinks! The bartender was super friendly and they have some frozen drink options that are great for a hot day. I always like that they have a pretty backyard seating area as well as a front seating area outside. I recommend coming here!

Really enjoyed the vibe of this bar. It was dark and cozy with a pinch of grunge. A great place to kick back with friends, quiz each other on trivial pursuit, and have a couple good drinks. The hot toddy was on point. Bartender was quick about getting us our drinks, despite being pretty busy. Would definitely visit again!

BEST NEIGHBOR BAR . Everyone that works there, I mean everyone... Sah, tom, kent, Felipe... they are all more than just workers at an establishment. They have treated me like family. Trivia with Sean and Casey is so much fun. It's the perfect night to bring the entire community together. The food is perfect for a bar. they made me feel safe during the pandemic by keeping customers masked up and vaccine card ready But specifically Sah. They has always made me feel safe and I've witnessed them manage other patrons who were out of line with understanding, grace and strictness. Sah is the best bartender in the greenpoint area. I want to thank them specifically for making me feel safe and seen every time I come in. I love you black rabbit! And everyone that works there thank you so much

A bar with nice interior with dark brown wood and dim lightings. It is not a quiet bar but not too noisy to enjoy conversations either. Me and my friends enjoyed our catch up in their boxed semi private-ish table. Their glass wine list was okay, a little expensive side for local one, but i didn't find one I would like to have particularly so just went for their recommendation of their original drink with ginger and bourbon. It was really good. I will love to come back again for a date next time.

The bartender didn't know what a "green tea" shot was, and then charged my credit card for a larger tip that i put and signed for. That is all

TERRIBLE waitstaff. So inconsiderate. It was our first time here--just wanted to try a pickleback and was recommended by a friend. Pretty cool vibe/location but the servers we so rude it was distracting and we ended up leaving. They seemed rude to us at first but then we experienced worse treatment including her taking a half full drink out of my friends hand--so fast and without notification that my friend couldn't even respond. Will not be back.

I went to black rabbit in Brooklyn to catch up with an old friend. This bar had a really cool feel to it, with red lights, booths, and old photos that gave it a divey, old school feel. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. We went for happy hour and had the house lager for $5 a pour. I wish there were more happy hour options though. They also serve food and I'd love to try some next time I go!

This bar is great. I moved to the neighborhood about a hear ago and I'm always on the hunt for a great bar to call my own and boy did I find it at Black Rabbit. Right off the bat, the decor is amazing. I love the little booth areas that are so cozy. Every inch of the bar is outfitted with something interesting, from the booths, to the back area, to the yard. Another thing I also like to include in my reviews is if a bar feels like the type of place a woman can go to alone and not be harassed or just feel comfortable, and I get the vibe that I a woman can grab a book and sit back and have a nice time. So go check it out!

This was a great bar. I love the interior. The bar tender was very nice. I like their selections of beers and cocktails. I would definitely recommend this bar.

Ok local bar but backyard is infested with rats! Lots of them. Avoid until they have dealt with this.

Awesome feel. A little dark, off kilter and friendly. Totally love it here. You should come.

I love the Black Rabbit Pub -- mostly because the staff are friendly and efficient. And because of the old world look and feel the interior has to it. The Black Rabbit Pub is great to go with 2 or more friends and just have fun. Put your mobile in your pocket or leave it at home, and enjoy interacting with living beings!! Pretend you are in the UK at a real pub back before the internet and smart phones existed. As for my going a great deal -- it is limited because I live in Manhattan and only get to this section of NY every few months. But this is a must stop and meet friends for libations before heading out further in the night. The noise level varies on the time of day. On some days, it is as quiet as a private dining room, and at other times, there are a number of customers and the noise level raises.

Finally got to come here after so many recommendations from my friends, super cool place to hang out cozy place like back from the nineteenth century, they even have a fire place and a little outdoor space for the warmer days. Conveniently located right by the greenpoint ave station of the G train and or by the Manhattan water ferry..

Went to this place on a Friday night with friends for a bit. Inside is cozy with nice ambiance. However, the bartender was insanely rude and condescending to one of us so we cut our stay short. It's too bad because the pickle back shots were delicious. In summary the pickle juice wasn't bitter but the bartender was

Awesome neighborhood bar w cute booths enclosed by saloon doors. Good draft selection w wonderful black rabbit brew for $3 each (happy hr), or $4 usual price. Juicy bratwurst. Cool relaxed vibe. Very courteous bartender service. It felt like home away from home. I will definitely go back.

On a Saturday in the late hours of 11pm this was our oasis in the late night desert. I loved the array of beers and the food selection was pretty tasty as well. This is an odd quirk of mine, but I love that their food menu is limited (at least it was at the moment). Sometimes it can become daunting if you're skimming through pages and pages of menus. This place also boasts an electric fireplace in the back for a more intimate setting. Good service and good digs!

Came for an outdoor Covid-era happy hour and was not disappointed. They have a lovely courtyard out back and we were the only ones there on Labor Day at 5pm - place to ourselves! The happy hour beer was cheap and good!! So many places aren't doing happy hour during Covid so this was a lucky find. And they had some good/varied options for food that you have to order with your drinks (#covid #outdoordininglaws ). We got mini pizzas and cucumber salad. Definitely coming back. The inside looked so cozy too, can't wait to eventually be able to sit indoors again.

I love this bar because it's cause inside and Beers are good! They are boxes where you can be with yours friends like in a private bar :) I'm sure it's a good place for the winter! When yo just want to be in a warm and woody place with Gl friends and good beers!

Came here with friends and we were greeted unkindly by the bartender who was very impatient with us when we asked for a range of prices for their priceless drink menu. The bar wasn't overly busy and not giving us any prices didn't seem like a fair solution to a common question and she got really worked up and frustrated about it. We felt uncomfortable with the situation and, feeling unwelcome, decided to leave since we'd been having a pleasant, chill night up until that point. Too bad! Would have loved to check this quaint place out :/ Maybe we'll come back when this particularly grumpy bartender isn't around.

I went with two friends to have a nightcap and food. We waited to order food and drinks when the bartender asked us for our ID´s, which only happens in afterparty bars, or places where there is no food service. I had my city ID which has my year of birth displayed and indicates that I´m older enough to be there. She refused to take my order, I asked if I could seat at the booth without ordering drinks, but she said that I couldn´t stay or eat anywhere in the whole establishment. I asked to give a detailed explanation of the issue, but instead, she gave us a very condescending and rude answer that didn´t make any sense. I asked her to be more polite, and as a response, she threw away my friend´s beer without even asking if he wanted to stay. As a consequence, we decided to leave in the middle of the worst rant that you can have with customer service. I was looking at other patrons reviews, and the bartender attitude seemed discriminatory against people of color. Always the same bartender who works on Saturday night at the bar. Expect to have the worst experience in a pseudo-Irish bar.

Great bar and great atmosphere. Not sure why so many complaints on the bartender, been going for years and my wife and I have never had a single problem. Go, play a game And enjoy some great drinks!

Food was bad, service was bad, bartender didn't even know which beers they had in bottles, and couldn't produce a menu. Confused because the place looks super cute and is in a great location. My friend and I are both in the hospitality industry and are good, low-maintenance customers. Look at that charcuterie. Don't waste your money, y'all.

The first time I went it was 1am Saturday, second time I went was during the day, a bit before 5pm. Stopped in to kill some time while waiting for Paulie Gees to open (awesome pizza just down the block). Outdoor picnic bench style seating in the back, good beer selection, board games, semi private booths that have a switch to call for service (not sure if it works) we flipped the switch a few times but no one came. It's a pretty cool spot no matter what time of day... Played some Jenga out back and went 27 rounds before D toppled it so the table was pretty level in case you were wondering ;)

I had such a lovely time the other night that I decided to write my 1st ever yelp review! First off, the cozy interior is just perfect on a blustery day. Their house drink is so fun and creative- it has both tequila and Lambrusco in it! The best part, however, was the bartender. She clearly has so many regulars who come to listen to her great playlist, hear funny stories and appreciate her delightfully quirky style. She runs the show and I loved it! She is frank and doesn't coddle guests- but that just made me trust her suggestions all the more! everything I ordered was just delicious. I think I'll be joining the gang of regulars coming on her days! this was a Wednesday but I think she is there full time.

Not the greatest bar, when one person complains about noise level from a birthday party on a Saturday night, and the bartender is taking the one customer's side, it really deters new customers from wanting to come back. If there was an option to give it zero stars that's what I would've done. The bar ambience was great at first as it allowed customers to borrow a number of board games like connect four, scategories, jenga, etc. However limiting the noise level of customers when we are having a fun time and talking over the loud music or playing board games as they are offered are uncalled for. People who like to have fun and talk or enjoy good drinks and beers shouldn't come to this establishment. Highly unrecommended for people to go to this place when you have rude customers who can't let others enjoy and have a good Saturday night. If this is the the type of bar it is going to be, the owner needs to have a sign that says "no fun allowed" and "please limit your noise level to squeaks".

Wouldn't of given this place any stars but had to to share my experience. Went in with my cousin sat at the booth directly in front of the bar and they never even came and took any orders or asked if we wanted service (in a spans of 20 to 30 min). Walked over to the bar asked if we could order and had a complete blank stare from the person behind the counter. Nice looking place but horrible service will never come back. Thank god Pencil Factory is across the street this places rocks! Don't waste your time here, so not worth it!

So bad I made a yelp account. Quite possibly the worst service I've ever encountered. The bartender literally sighed in my face when I asked for the happy hour beer, didn't even acknowledge the tip I left... and then when I asked her about the food menu she sighed, mumbled and laughed. Wow. Thankfully I over heard a patron when cashing out say "she just doesn't care" Tip: If you don't like your job, leave.

What a rude service!!! Came here Sunday afternoon. First and last time. The bartender woman was short tempered and unhelpful. The ambience is nice though.

Can't say enough good things about here guys. We rented the entire bar on Sunday for my baby shower. There were about 60 of us. The communication with the owner was great! He was very cool, didn't ask for a deposit, and was very helpful to decide the quantity of food. He even suggested to decrease the amount of food, how honest is that?! He also suggested various pricing options for drinks but we ended up asking him to do a open bar for us and put it all on one tab. He did ask for a minimum there which was very reasonable. When we arrived, we were welcomed by the owner and his wife. Very nice people. The bartender that day could not be cooler. She took a really great care of us. She payed a special attention to me, the pregnant one, and constantly offered mock cocktails and water. The only waiter was so sweet and helpful! He was very busy with us but was always kind and attentive. We ordered all the food choices: mini burgers, veggie platters, cheese platters, etc, everything was tasty. We loved this place before but after the shower it became very special to us. The whole baby shower cost was very affordable especially in comparison with other places we considered like Milk and Roses, Waterfront in LIC, catering, Riverfront, Maella.

Do I like trivia? Let me tell you something, I am the trivia f*cking master. Upon the suggestion of a good friend, I finally came down here a few weeks ago. This was a special trivia night, because it was the holiday edition. No, we did not win but we were in the Top 3 the entire night. Out of about 12 teams, we were in the Top 3. Was it because I was there that night? Duh, isn't that obvious? But even if there was no trivia night here, I would still make it a habit of dropping by. I love the booths that have little swing doors so no one can get in. And they're big enough so you can fit four people comfortably. Or six people, presumably really good friends, very comfortably. My drink of choice is the Six Point Ale. It's got a nice taste to it, and it's got enough kick to make me think I'm Ethel Merman. And I have to get the mini burgers as well. Come on, I'm a dude, and burgers and beer go a long way. So come on down every Tuesday and you'll more than likely find me and my team: Is That A Bomb In Your Crotch or Are You Just Happy To See Me?

"Coming into Los Angeles... bringing in a couple a keys Don't touch my bags if you please... Mister Customs Man..." If you want extra points at Black Rabbit, do yourself a favor and watch this video before you go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRpj9mCl0qg Cause the bartender (the owner?) gave me extra points for knowing this tune by Arlo Guthrie (yes, that Guthrie). Said young people ("kids of your generation") know a lot more than he thought we would about the music of his generation. Then he stumped me with a pair of Swedish sisters covering a Fleet Foxes song. Go figure. The guy running this place is good times. His music is great, he'll sell you two gigantic salty skunky pickles from Brooklyn Brine for a dollar, and Monday nights are the best happy hour special in the city -- the very good Black Rabbit Ale, for only $3, ALL NIGHT. He'll also see that your cup overfloweth with salty peanuts, so you're sure to spoil your dinner. It's your fault, not his. There's a really old working 70s TV in the corner that brings back vague memories of the days when I ate handfuls of ragu-orange carpet laced with my own boogers. A long time ago.. I swear. And if that's not enough to entice you into the rabbithole, there are sexy little booths along the wall so you can have your own semi-private soiree, alone or with a date, as you please. Now go pop on the Woodstock soundtrack and study up so you'll be able to call the tunes.

After a failed attempt at presenting ourselves at this establishment two weeks ago, my friend and I made the jaunt again to Greenpoint to meet up with friends. To be honest, I wasn't in a good mood. I made an unfortunate choice to drink red wine in the middle of that day and had taken three trains to get to the place. But opening the bucolic, and not at all ironic, farm door changed all of my red wine, mass transportation induced grogginess. The Black Rabbit has beautiful dark wood that makes up the bar and the booths, it's little details like this that make the place decidedly non-divey. A smiling bartender and attentive staff goes a long way, so do $3 cans of Guinness. If you get a chance to, I highly suggest sitting in the wood booths on along the wall opposite the bar. Each booth is adorned with black wood swinging privy doors that politely encase you away from the other people in the bar. The best part? A button underneath the lamp in the booth can be pressed to summon a server or bartender. Pressing it lights up a red light bulb above the booth. Genius. To me there's nothing like having hours of conversation along with many beers, and this place had that in spades. There's a small patio in the back with a couple of picnic tables, but it closes early on account of the neighborhood. (10 pm) They serve food as well, Rarebit Tots and the trout came highly recommended by my friend. The bar was full service, took credit cards, and had a good combination of microbrews and cheap beers. There's something to be said about a place that knows what it is, and where it is, and Black Rabbit raises above that to create a nice neighborhood feeling utopia.

THERE IS NOTHING THAT I LIKE MORE THAN WINNING. Apparently, it is possible to win Black Rabbit's trivia. I know because I did, along with my super star team. It's the kind of trivia that you need to attend if the night at Pete's Candy store makes your head hurt. Bonus questions get you shots of absinthe sours (kinda gross), and the winning team gets a prize of $25.00. I have yet to come in at any position other than first after the last round (First time there was a 5 way tie for 1st...did not win the tie breaker), and I never plan on losing again. I will be back there tonight. Be afraid. BE VERY AFRAID.

Nothing vegan on the menu, came in for trivia and they wouldn't let me eat a prepared dish I brought in from the garden around the corner. I said I would gladly order something vegan, and the waiter walked away. Now I will just drink water and answer questions and leave this yelp review while taking up a booth. Great attitude dudes.

According to Wikipedia, oil is believed to have been seeping into the groundwater in Greenpoint since 1950. Even if I could notice the signs of black-mold infested waters invading Black Rabbit, I would still come here. I had heard and read about how cool Black Rabbit was, but seldom did I make the trip to Greenpoint. Then, an old friend moved to Greenpoint a couple months ago making it obligatory that I finally go here. Even if there was a birthday party of like 20 people, cake and all (and shots), on a Saturday night when I got there*, I would still be excited to pony up to the bar. I would be very sad that all of the booths with their black swinging doors and call lights were full and that the back area was stuffed due to said birthday party, however, I would push through to drunktown with some assistance. A nice set of taps including Six Point, Gaffel Kolsch and Heffewiezen made the fact that I sat right in front of the bartender, with two friends, for eight minutes before he acknowledged that I was there, a little easier. In the end, the service was good as it should be when you continually push your empty mug toward the edge of the bar for a refill. Somehow and for some reason, we had a plate of pickled vegetables and they were quite good. In the end, I would rather keep Black Rabbit in the hat, all for myself, but it can't be done because people know about the cool booths that I so desperately want to sit in to soak up the enjoyable ambience of this hare. Fortunately, Greenpoint is not the easiest place to get to especially when the G is not running so since I have a friend there and you don't, you can stay away while I enjoy my booth next time. _________________________ * As Ricky Bobby would say, "That just happened." Normally this would make me want to run from the place screaming, but I had to stay.

There is nothing worse than obligation! Except for obligation with a side of absinthe. Listen--Absinthe tastes like chewed up stink beetles. Yes, everyone should try it once but...blehhh and gggach and yelchhh! Black Rabbit is a gorgeous bar with a fantastic vibe. I love the dark booths with doors. Its very isolating- which is good if you're whorey and bad if you're social. The booths also have individual light bulbs by which you can summon your server with the flick of a switch. I must warn you however, that you are "obligated" to show adult-like restraint and not flip it on every two minutes. (The servers hate that. They also hate when you sing,"Roxaaaane, you don't have to put on the Red Light") In summation: beautiful bar, pricey specialty absinthe drinks, booths with doors and light switches and non-prostitute servers. Its a nice place just don't let all of that peer-pressure put you into a position where you feel obligated to finish a pricey specialty cocktail that tastes like chewed up stink-beetles. MMMmk?