Hartley's

"Despite being the smallest pub on this list, there’s usually at least one large group at this Clinton Hill spot, tossing back Guinness like they were put on this earth to do so. Still, Hartley’s is fairly low-key—at the bar, dates share Guinness stew by candlelight, and at the counter in the front window, someone might be reading a book and eating a grilled cheese. Come here to relax somewhere other than your couch, and always order the popcorn. It’s a mountain of expertly salted kernels showered in finely grated Irish cheddar, and it tastes great between sips of pilsner on a weeknight." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, neha talreja, sonal shah

"Hartley’s is a very nice Irish pub in Clinton Hill, and it’s the sort of place where the bartender will know half the people drinking at any given time. Mostly that’s because it’s tiny - but it’s also very much a neighborhood spot. It’s on the first floor of a small brick apartment building, and if you spend time in the area, it should be your go-to spot for a quiet beer with a friend. There’s also some food like soda bread and beef stew made with Guinness, in case you’d like to pretend you’re on a culinary tour of Ireland." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Hartley’s is a very nice Irish pub in Clinton Hill, and it’s the sort of place where the bartender will know half the people drinking at any given time. Mostly that’s because it’s tiny - but it’s also very much a neighborhood spot. It’s on the first floor of a small brick apartment building, and if you spend time in the area, it should be your go-to spot for a quiet beer with a friend. There’s also some food like soda bread and beef stew made with Guinness, in case you’d like to pretend you’re on a culinary tour of Ireland." - Bryan Kim