Inwood Local Wine Bar & Beer Garden

I am here every Wednesday night for Uptown Pub Quiz, and alternate between the addictive ribs and the huge cheese plate—which can be shared by two hungry people. The selection of beers is explorable by beer fans of all tastes. Gus and Olivia welcome everybody warmly!

This place is nice and intimate, perfect place where you would go for a date night. Great cocktails, wine and beers. The only con it can get extremely warm towards the back room. If you’re sitting by the long tables one could get really warm and I feel like a rotisserie chicken. They also have an outside area that was closed when I visited but it super cute( peaked through the window. Food was really tasty, Cuban sandwich and hand cut fries.

Yesterday was the first time I'd been back since it had closed during the pandemic, and while it'd reopened quite a while ago, it just didn't seem to fit into my schedule or location. Nonetheless, I was very, very pleased to be back. I was with a friend who was very impressed and said he wished he had a place like this where he lives downtown. Casual vibe, very good food and wine, and very pleasant service with reasonable prices, probably helped by not having hard liquor service. While bespoke cocktails are the rage these days, it's nice to have a place that focuses on wine and beer. I know that I, and expect that we, will be back soon.

Best place ever!!! The food is always amazing (wings, fries, sandwiches, salads, wraps, cheese board all so good), the service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect—especially when the front doors are open on a nice day. Great spot for both lunch and dinner. Drinks are top tier too. I always leave happy :) Also, the area in the back is super nice for a cool atmosphere.

Came here with hubby for dinner on a Thursday. The dining area in the back is very cozy! We enjoyed our food and received good service, will definitely come back!

Wow this place!!!! The Korean Chicken Wings with Truffle fries, delicious, wing are 100% crispy, the fries have an exclusive taste you can’t stop eating. I feel they need more variety of beers.

So excited! We have an actual beer garden in Inwood/Dyckman!!!! ❤️ the vibe here great food too! had the turkey meatballs (so good) and delicious toasted cheese w/coleslaw welcome to the neighborhood!

Cutest date night spot! The food was quite impressive. I wish I took pictures but the food looked so amazing we inhaled everything!The buffalo wings are 10/10 for me, super crispy, good amount of meat on the bones and an amazing tasting sauce. However, the mozzarella sticks stole the show, 10/10. They were huge and super cheesy, perfectly paired with a marinara sauce. The grilled cheese was also good but I would rate that 6/10. The back yard is a beautiful space for a date night or group outing, with a huge tv. They also have an amazing beer selection with so many options to choose from. Definitely coming back here soon !

As a regular of Inwood Local, I can confidently say it's not just a place to grab a drink or a bite to eat; it's a second home, a community hub, and a testament to the power of great hospitality. The moment you step through the door, you're greeted with a welcoming warmth and familiarity that instantly sets the tone for a memorable experience. It's also a sanctuary where productivity thrives. Let's start with the food. Their menu is a delightful fusion of comfort classics and inventive dishes that never fail to impress. Whether you're craving a hearty burger, a flavorful salad, or some delicious bar snacks to share with friends, there's something for everyone here. The quality of ingredients shines through in every dish, and the chefs' attention to detail is evident in every bite. And then there are the drinks. Oh, the drinks! Let's highlight the impressive selection of beers on tap and the carefully curated wine list, ensuring there's always something to suit your taste. But what truly sets Inwood Local apart is the atmosphere. It's the kind of place where strangers become friends, and regulars become family. The staff here go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, whether popping in for a quick drink after work or settling in for a leisurely evening with friends. The cozy interior and inviting outdoor patio provide the perfect backdrop for intimate conversations and lively gatherings, and the live music and events on special occasions only add to the charm. In short, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit - you won't be disappointed! #keepitlocal

This is only a 6 min walk from my apartment and I must have walked past literally hundreds of times without even nothing this place exists. They have a great selection of beers on tap, and a pretty decent menu. I was alone and sat at the bar, but there are some small tables for two, and in the patio/garden area out back there are larger tables for bigger groups. It's a really nice modern bar, bar keeper was friendly and they had chill music that wasn't too loud so easy to have a conversation. Also had frozen margaritas and frozen cosmos which would be great during summer.

Dope. Period. Excellent food, great beers, and wines. Fab location. EXCELLENT service. Aunt Carole Approved- IYKYK

I like this place. It's not just a solid bar... the food here is good, too. The space on the back is great, with a relaxed vibe and a nice outdoor patio as well. Their selection of drafts is impressive, but before my last visit I'd never tried their food. I'm glad I did this time. Fried calamari: just like you want them... crunchy outside and tender inside. Pulled pork sliders: the BOMB. Truly fantastic. Get them. Grilled chicken sandwich: the chicken is a little dry, but it's a huge portion. Another positive note was the service. We couldn't have been in better hands than with Victoria, who was professional, attentive and patient. I can't wait to return and have more items from their menu. Recommended.

Sigh. Another uptown establishment overrun by the gentrifying crowd who let their small toddlers run around as they sip their beer. Really great beer selection and their food is also good (typical bar food). I love that they still blast hip hop like it's nobody's business and the quiet patio in the back is probably my favorite part of Inwood Local. They also deliver, though I don't know how much justice you'd be doing their sliders by ordering through seamless.

Went there for the first time with my friend to grab some drinks. Love the atmosphere. Not too loud, not too quiet. Servers r so friendly, we enjoyed the chat with them! And good to know that they open till late!!

I wish I lived in Inwood so this could be my local! Not really, I like where I live but this is a great place. I've been twice, most recently when my beer club met here. This is a great space with tasty food and a terrific beer list. Plus, the service is wonderful. The bartender we had was really efficient and kept all 40+ of us in our beers and Brian who was taking food orders and running food and drinks did an outstanding job of keeping up with us. They have an enclosed back room that is good for groups and their garden is nice. Can't wait for warmer weather to hang out there. It's a quick trip uptown on the A to this place, so if you haven't been, get yo-self up to Inwood, stat!

See picture for lie. Happy hour boasts $5 craft beers but charges $6-$7 on most without telling consumers. Bad business practices that are very new, there's a reason we haven't been regularly visiting anymore ‍

Hump Day was rough especially a sweltering hot day that need a cooling as I was succumb to heat exhaustion. I desired indoor seating away from the blazing sun in the comfort of air conditioning environment. Inwood Local was outside my time as a intervention to my travel reaching home and certainly outside of space - very distance from home but I always give the opportunity for a try. In the passage of time and space of Inwood this bar appealed to me for Happy Hour for one peach Sangria $5.00. It strongly tasted like lemon- NOT peach. It surely did not contain any elements of Sangria- no fresh fruit. This drink written on the menu should be change to "Lemon Sangria!" Furthermore, I was not greeted with a warm welcome upon entering as apparently the heat has injected a negative energy to the male bar tender and female waitress whom appeared busy cleaning or arranging the bar rather than serving me. No smiles. Rude scowl looks tossed at me as this is customer service! It was not busy as it was very early at 5 pm and the business was not packed with customers. Obviously, they prefer to do anything else to evade my presence. With utter dismay for such a business as the food was rated good reviews from previous Yelpers which was another reason the attraction for my visit. Ergo, no gratuity granted. No return visits - only fast exits.

Came here for brunch today what a great time I had. This is one of the places I had to check in the upper West side of Manhattan [INWOOD] after hearing friends and great reviews of this place I had to experience It myself. I did not get the servers name but she was nice, the music was nice and low to the point u can talk and communicate. What i order was delicious I'll post some pictures up. Will be coming here again thanks guys.

I'd really love to love this place, too, but: The service is GLACIAL. Last time I went, it took 45 min (!!!) JUST to get menus. Once we finally got our food, the ENTIRE plate was cold. (Both plates we ordered!) I had ordered a cheese omelet. We know what cold cheese in an omelet is like. The sides included in the dish were also cold (cheesy potato square; biscuit?) After I'd sent it back for a fresh one, they'd tried to re-microwave it, but the potato thing was still cold inside. I think it's all pre-made, in the fridge, microwaved. WHY BOTHER going to a restaurant when you can just do it yourself after going to the prepared-food counter at the supermarket? This is a regular experience upon dining here. So, if you have hours to kill and aren't really that bothered by cold food, this is the place for you. It's also VERY VERY VERY loud. Think club volumes at all hours. If you want to actually have a conversation, look elsewhere. Bring earplugs too. If you're not really speaking to your dining companions, great! Note: they are friendly. At least they are friendly. But really, the SLOWNESS and cold food issues are huge for me, and I just can't afford to return, psychologically.

It took me a while to check out this place but once I did I knew its the kind of place I've always wanted to have in my neighborhood. The owners have a couple of other establishments in the neighborhood but this place is the only one I really liked. I've been back multiple times since and on different occasions. It's a great brunch spot as well as a wonderful casual drinking spot with friends. The menu is solid and for brunch I really enjoy washing it down with their beer mimosa. The beer menu is stellar and the draft selection is excellent. And when I don't feel like beer then their wine selection is also decent. The front area gets louder just because of the space configuration so I prefer hanging out at the back on one of the communal tables. It's never been too crowded though so my friends and I have always had the entire table to ourselves. The staff is nice but if you are sitting at the back area then service might tend to be a little slow. But then, why are you in such a rush anyway? Relax and enjoy!

I was meeting some friends for Brunch on a Sunday morning. It was actually St. Patrick's day. My cousin and I got there early and (of course) got us some Bellini's and white peach sangria to start our day. The place is cute and they even decorated a little for the occasion, my cousin and I got plastic clover necklaces from the bar.. Our bar tender was good, served us quickly and effortlessly. Once our group of about 15 arrived we were seated towards the back in something like a picnic table. I thought it was kind of cool to be seated on a picnic table in the middle of Washington heights! lol. The food was delicious. I ordered the Kobe Burger and the apple pancakes. My issue with this place is in the service we received. The server who tended to my group must have been new. I was surprised at the fact that he really just did not get that with a large group, you have write things down and just pay attention. Now, before I continue let me say there were probably 5 tables in the entire back room and two servers taking care of them, so it was not that he was too busy. It took him 25 minutes to bring me a Bellini, another 10 for me to even order my food. I had to ask the other server for water because our server was M.I.A for a while. It took about 35-40 for me to get my food, once I got the pancakes and burger my friend volunteered to get me the syrup and ketchup so it would not take another 25 minutes!! He actually went to the front to get it. After this ordeal, when the bill comes it says: suggested tip on the receipt of $18, so I am thinking this guys sucks, I'm leaving him $14! He is once again M.I.A so I go to the front to pay and they actually manually add the tip w/o my permission. I asked them why does it say suggested tip if you are just going to put it in without my consent?! I left it at that, whatever. As I am walking out my first bar tender asks me how everything was and when I tell her our server sucked, tips are added without consent in this establishment, but at least the food was good... she just looked at me dumbfounded and confused. I told her: "if you didn't really want to know you should not have asked! I am giving them three stars because the place is cool and the food is good. If I ever go there again I will just eat by the bar. No matter what anyone says, this place is NOT GOOD FOR BIG GROUPS!

Inwood Local is definitely a gem of this neighborhood. I love the vibe. Every single thing was great and flavorful. The crew was very friendly and service is exceptional. Keep it up Inwood Local! Can't wait to go back soon.

I really wanted to like this place more but the food just isn't up to par. I ordered the pastrami sliders. The presentation was great, but the pastrami was very tough to the point where I couldn't take a bite. I had the chew the small slab as one piece. The flavor was decent, and kraut was good, but no excuse for tough pastrami in NYC. I tried the apple crisp next. Again excellent presentation. The first few bites were warm and tasty but as I worked my way to the center it was beyond cold. It was actually frozen! I don't mind that it wasn't freshly made but it needed to be heated properly. I enjoyed the wide beer selection, but they were out of Kelso so I settled for a substitute. There is no beer offered below $6 which would be a nice option for locals on a budget. The outdoor seating appeared not to be set up as chairs were stacked high in the garden area. I sat in the back room and watched the U.S. Open which was a nice option from the noisier front room. I was enjoying the vibe until a couple brought in their two children, one whom shrieked through most of the meal. No fault of the restaurant, but why do parents bring young kids out after 9pm? The bathroom needed attention. The sink had some green slime in the corners and the trash can appears have taken a beating. Easy fixes with a little attention. There is one shared restroom. I will say I did enjoy the service. They have a great team of servers and staff works together. They all smile and are happy doing their jobs. I am going to give this place another chance because it's close to where I live. I like the atmosphere, service, and food presentation, but they need to up their preparation game before I put Inwood Local on my weekly list.

My favorite local bar. Very nice inside, good music, bartenders are awesome. Beer selection always has something new. The black bean burger is probably my favorite thing to order in the neighborhood. Fries are great too. The chicken fingers are delicious and so crisp. The nachos with pulled pork is awesome--huge portion so either order to share or only order if you're hungry!! Happy hour specials are good too, I think they run 4-7pm. Most things I've ordered off the menu are really good. Intimate seating in front, open picnic-like table seating in back is great for groups, and there is also a yard area (no service outside, but you can order in and sit in the yard). A lot of room for you and your group. But also, a chill place to go solo.

16 beers on tap, 14 of those are local. You can fill your growler here also you can buy one for filling. Prices are very good as their happy hour. They offer beer flights and let you taste beer and wine prior ordering if you aren't sure. I love the people and the atmosphere in this place, however you need not order food here, I have sampled pretty much the entire menu and it leaves much to be desired. Stick to the basics and you wont be disappointed here. Anything other then the sliders and the french fries is terrible here. They do try but it would be best if they just offered beer burgers and fries. Happy hours is daily from 5-7 pm, and they do have special nights for wine and also poetry here. Come thirsty not hungry to this place! Cheers!

A generous 3. Fried chicken tenders with magical chipotle mayo is my favorite. Most of the food I've had is well done and priced appropriately. The service leaves something a little bit to be desired. My favorite Inwood Local bad service moment is when we were seated in the tiny two top table right across from the cash register, 2 feet from the bartender. Here's how most of the evening went. "Hi we've been waiting 25 minutes for menus..." "Excuse me but I could I just..." (as waitress walks by and ignores me) *Desperately trying to make eye contact with waitress at cash register* "Hey when you're finished with that table do you mind..." *Sad wistful look toward bartender, bartender pretends not to see* *Awkward, hungry waving* "DEAR GOD PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO ME" in a starving Chris Farley voice (not an exaggeration. OK, maybe a little) "If we reach the 20 minute mark waiting for our check, does that mean our food is free?" *Taps pretend microphone* "...Is this thing on?" I would return more often if I could be assured that our menu, drinks, and food would be served in a timely manner and if we would see the waitress more than two times during our stay. Please Inwood Local. I want to love you. You don't make it easy.

I used to really love this place but I went last night and was pretty disappointed. We ordered sangria and it was definitely not as good as I remember. It wasn't mixed well and just tasted like a light juice. I ordered the lamb burger. It was a little dry but overall, pretty good. On the bright side, the service was great and we didn't have to wait for a table!

I was reluctant to leave a review of this establishment, however this isn't my first rodeo with this bar. I find that the majority of staff lacks knowledge of beer and wines. I will say that the waiters are more that accommodating to all needs of patrons. I am a big wine drinker and enjoy all types. I made a few attempts to drink the waitresses suggestions; however they were all terrible. The storage of opened bottles are horrendous! I asked waitress what else she suggested and her recommendation was for me to get up and refer to the Bartneder. The Bartneder that just got back from smoking three cigarettes, I thought to myself. I reverted to some seltzer water and no ice to avoid issues. I love the fact that this is an uptown lowspot; however I challenge the owners to do better. Step the wine list and knowledge of your staff. Lost drinks is equivalent to lost money... Step it

It's not my 1st experience here .. The wine selection is by far the *BEST* I have only tried their wine selections and never been disappointed . But Really the Shiraz with Malbec what a Good surprise.. The piazzete appetizer .. yummy n light to get my tummy for a Fried chicken salad .. Oh how Tasty the Chicken with blue cheese .. This could be a salad to share for 2 . Mi hija loved the chorizo appetizer n the pastrami sliders are tasty and filling( enough to eat 2 and share the other 2 sliders) Overall Inwood local is a 4 star neighborhood restaurant /bar that has interesting atmosphere a great wine and food selection and did I mention an outside garden with some tables .. In back .. Only down size is service .. But it's not easy to hire waiters esp enough in this up n down economy . Thank you ! to the owners who took a chance I will be back again n again with amigos n family

Inwood Local is a great spot. Every time I go, I have a nice time and I meet nice folks. The food is good, standard bar food. The drinks are mighty fine. But what really makes Inwood Local a great spot is the people, both the patrons and the staff.

Great Beer Garden!!!! The staff is quick and friendly. The food is good. I usually skip the bar and head straight to the backside of the restaurant where the outdoor garden is located. Inwood Local Rocks!!!!!!

Great restaurant in the neighborhood. Can have a hipster vibe at times. They have a lot of beers on tap and the selection changes frequently. They seem to like to focus on local and US craft beers, which I'm not a huge fan of, but they do always have a German or Belgium beer on tap as well. I am crazy about their version of caprese salad because they oven roast the plum tomatoes to perfection. Chicken wings and burgers are great too. The portions at brunch are huge. French toast is sweet and crunchy because it's crusted with cornflakes. The BLT sandwich is served with avocado on a big piece of crusty French bread.

I've read through most of the reviews here and they ring true. TOO LOUD, in fact I can't sit up front, I always go to the rear enclosed patio. Which may be nice in the summer, but it's very austere, plain, cold in the winter. Food is pretty good and service is friendly, but not overly professional. I think this place won't be around for long if they can't improve.

Really nice waiter, not much of a wait for our food even on a Sunday afternoon. The table was clean and even had a hook for bag/umbrella which is a nice touch. My friend had peach sangria and a bacon/leek frittata of which was a surprisingly large portion. I had a pineapple cider (tasty!) and a burger which was delicious, with cucumber salad on top. Overall, would definitely go back.

I go to this place a lot and they have been pretty consistent. But for some reason this time was not as satisfactory. They had more people working than they usually do but the service was slower than when they are short. I usually order boardeux by the glass for me and my wife because 4 glasses cost the same as 1 bottle and thats usually what u get out of a bottle. However our first round of glasses wasn't even close to a serving. We complained to the waitress Isabel who is great by the way and she relayed the message to the bar tender Harry who refused to add some more. It's not that I wanted extra because I am a regular but a little loyalty for customer retention goes a long way. None less, next time we will just order a bottle if there is a next time. Which I think there will but just not as often. We ordered our normal Nachos, Wings, Fries, and added a pizzette. Nachos weren't bad but weren't their usual. Wings were still great. Fries were not cooked evenly. Pizzette was over cooked.

Great place for folks who don't want to leave their nabe for a fancy wine bar. The food is delicious: zuc fries, calamari, applewood smoked bacon wrapped scallops. So delicious. The bar tender kept my Sauvignon Blanc replenished just when I thought I'd be out= thoughtful, in my book! Cute place for a date night. Great place for a small group in the back room (imagine twinkle lights & picnic table set up but no grass). Walk outside through the back of the bar & find a quaint outdoor courtyard. Love this place! Will be back!!!!

I love that this place is one of the few, if not probably the ONLY beer garden uptown. While I do love the uniqueness and the beer selection, I was left a little disappointed. The prices don't match up to the food, drinks or service. I went on a Saturday night and the ambiance was pretty dead and boring. Not much going on so we left after 2 drinks. This place might be different on weeknights, but I'd stay away on Fridays and Saturdays. The staff is very friendly and the customers seem decent and kinda hipster. I liked the experience, but was left unimpressed.

My second visit to Inwood Local, four years later...one less star. Dinner time. Wasn't even that busy, but the service was annoyingly slow. The food was a major disappointment, too. Calamari were rubbery and chewy, while their burger was overcooked and flavorless. Above-average beer selection; servers and staff are friendly; I would steer away from the typical bar food and just drink here.

A meh beer list at times while at other times, can have some better options. Typically the service and ambiance makes you forget that the beer list leaves something to be desired. However beware of the range in service that you may receive. Unfortunately their latest new hire who was wearing a large flower in her hair should be avoided at all costs. She went out of her way to be rude by stating she would go to jail if a member of our party used their passport as a form of identity, as she only accepts NY state IDs. The irony wasn't lost that she made such a strong statement when other members of our party she did not even check their ID. If she is working, I would avoid at all costs. Huge shout out to the other servers I have had that are very pleasant and helpful. Hopefully the sour server learns how to politely provide customer service.

Great live music, awesome vibe and really yummy food selections. Love it there on. Sunday night.

This is a little gem in the middle of nowhere! I've found a few nice places in the Inwood/Washington Heights area but haven't found anything this great. The decor is really nice and romantic with exposed brick, wooden rustic-looking high-tops and candles on all the tables. The bathroom is really clean and cute too! In theme with the rest of the place. I love the beer garden in the back, although the heating lamps aren't really warm enough but in the summer it's the perfect place. IL also has the most consistently friendly bar staff I've ever encounter in NY. I've been there several times and always very relaxed, friendly service. The bartender makes excellent recommendations and will let u try many samples as well. You can tell they really enjoy caring for their customers. I had brunch here and had the best BLT ever! Ive also tried their hot pretzels and zucchini fries. At brunch they have $20 pitchers of mimosas and sangria which is amazing. I can't wait to try other food here as well. It is moderately priced and very fair for good it is.

I'm so glad Inwood has this place! Ambience, good food and great wine/ beer. Service is so amazing!!! Thanks to the waiter who ran to give me back the purse I forgot! That meant so much for me. Love you Inwood local!

Great beer selection blah blah blah. Nice outdoor yadda yadda yadda Most under rated thing about this place is their brunch. Hmmmmmm. Cereal crusted french toast, hmmmmm Carbs! Cheddar biscuits. (not as good as RL though) Potato squares. Everything here was pretty good. Fried Chicken Salad was eh though. Go here if you like your carbs in beer and brunch form.

My husband and I have come here frequently. The food is good and they have a great beer selection! However, I'm currently 9 months pregnant and just had a terrible experience. My husband was parking the car and so I went into to sit. Most of the restaurant was empty. I took a seat in the back. A waiter came up to me and told me he was reserving the table. I said, "oh so sorry! Where should I sit?" I pointed out the corner of another table and he said "Great". He brought me menus but I sat for probably 10 minutes completely ignored. Then another waiter came up and asked me to move again. He was apparently reserving this space as well! Being hungry and a little hormonal I almost started to cry. (I feel silly about it now). The waiter told me I could sit at the bar and waved me off. I ended up just leaving. I'm leaving a review because this just isn't what I'm used to at Inwood local and I thought it was sad. I gave three stars because I love love love this place and I want it to stay awesome.

This is a super cute place to get your beer and wine on. Great happy hour specials. Love the guacamole. Small menu but everything we had was yummy.

Don't order any food from this place. I placed my order via seamless.com at 9:37pm and I still don't have my food and it is now 11:05pm. I LIVE 4 BLOCKS AWAY. Due to a sleeping baby, I can't wake her up to pick up my food myself. The only reason why Inwood Local gets 2 stars is because their beer selection is wonderful and the option of outdoor space is nice. Update: my food arrived at 11:07pm and it was cold. After an hour and a half, 4 blocks away, for a sandwich & sausage, I cannot believe the food was cold. Make an effort Inwood Local, geez. Or just don't say you offer delivery.

A beer fan will love this place, tons of beers from all over the world and wines. the food is good, but it takes a little while to come out, but don't let that or the other reviews stop you from coming here. Ambiance: very chill place to relax, read a book, watch a game or enjoy some live music. Inwood Local offers you all that plus a back room and a patio. Most of the time the service is very good, I have no complaints about them. I think the only con with this place is not having a liquor license, but remember: beers and wines get people drunk too ;)

I've been debating on going here for a while but I've finally got a chance to check it out with a friend. The place is pretty chill, we had calamari which was alright, the sangria was on point. I really like the atmosphere, I just wish all the seats weren't high. My butt was hurting after a while lol.

I really like this place. The bartenders are super friendly!!! Great beer and wine selection. They usually have about 16 beers on tap and many bottle selections. Keep in mind they don't have any hard liquor. They only carry wine and beer. The chicken fingers are yummy and very filling. Great ambiance. Dimly lit and the music is not overpowering. They have outdoor seating in the back which I have yet to utilize because I really like sitting in the bar area. Overall, a great place to have a glass of wine or beer, catch up with friends and enjoy a good meal!!

I like it. Good food and excellent beer list. The service is overall good, and again the drinks are excellent. Very nice chilled spot to hang with friends.

A group of 4 of Us decided to meet up on a Sunday afternoon for some beers & food. I had about two years without visiting this place & I must say it was an OK experience. The place seemed to be understaffed on a busy Sunday afternoon & we def suffered because of it. I lasted a while to even get the staffs attention to order my food; we waited a very long time for the food to arrive & I was very disappointed with my meal :/ I ordered the chicken sandwich & the bread was so HARD that I had to remove it in order to be able to eat the chicken/ avocados. In general, I know this is a cozy spot in InWood however, they should have more staff working to avoid ppl waiting awhile to order drinks/ food & even get napkins lol

This was my first visit to Inwood Local. It is a beer-garden. They have wide variety selection of beer. However, the place doesn't have a full bar. On the menu, you will also find some selection of wine. The listed cocktails are of limited variety. In fact, only 4 types of cocktails are available. I have given 3 stars to Inwood Local because of the service. The waitress was kind. However, she forgot my order of Fried Calamari and had to be reminded. In addition, for one of the guests, she put a pint of beer close to the edge of the table and didn't tell the patron about where she placed it. The result was that his wife and I were showered in Dark Stout as he dropped the glass on the table. Furthermore, the waitress did place glasses of water or wine very close to the edge of the table on numerous occasions. The food was good. No one at the party complained. My Fried Calamari, which did come 45 minutes later after my initial order, came and were well done and delicious. The location of this Local is far especially for those who don't live near Inwood neighborhood of upper Manhattan. However, if you are in the area while visiting friends or been to Cloisters, then it could venture here for a refreshing pint and some food to nimble on. Would I come back here? I'm not sure. Maybe, if I am in the area but not on purpose.

A friend and I came here for Paint Nite so of course we had some apps and lots of wine. The staff was great, esp Mike. He made sure our glasses were filled quickly.

Great service all the time, brunch is my favorite. Cozy ambiance nice eating space in the back. Staff is really nice bartenders and servers. Family friendly, good to watch sports and converse.

This is my brunch review for today.Food was good. I had the French toast but they try to hard with all the extra wheat cereal dipped and stuffed with a cream cheese filling. Just give me a good French toast and it wasn't hot off the grill. Just a good warmth to the food. Turkey sausage a bit overcooked. Cheddar biscuits were ok nothing to brag about. It's a good neighborhood spot all in all. I'm just not crazy about the brunch.

Oh, Inwood Local. How the mighty have fallen. I've been coming here for over 6 years and it feels very mediocre now. The food is just meh. Prices are average. Service is... well, it is. The staff is always bordering between wildly helpful and wildly annoyed. They have a great selection of wine and craft beer, which is really the only reason to come back continually. I like the idea of Inwood Local but service and menu have to change to push this local bar over the top again. It just feels like the entire place is resting on their laurels.

I keep on forgetting to review this place but it's definitely one of my weekly hangouts. Usually a Friday or Saturday night I'll meet up with my friend and we will grab a beer and Pinot. Food is great! The menu is a little obscure and random but once you've seen it a few times you know how to maneuver around it. My go to is the cheese board (feeds like 2-3), wings, and nachos. Can't go wrong with anything there for food and craft beers. Ok so this is why they don't get 5 stars...they run out of food ALL THE TIME. If I'm craving something it's out. That's annoying. Second there's one waitress there who acts like a ditz but she's just passive aggressive...sorry if I'm inconveniencing you with my order. Lastly...the live bands are GREAT, however do not allow sloppy garage band kids to play in there. I do not appreciate a fucking trombone or whatever in my ear while I'm having dinner and girl talk at the bar. Anywho minor tweaks would give this place a 5 star rating but overall a great go to local bar.

The Inwood Local is a great addition to the neighborhood, with a very diverse menu. Service is always excellent and they have a fantastic cheese board to go with your wine. They only serve wine/beer and sangria.