Tradesman

Fav go to spot for a gin martini or low key hang, the staff and owner are all friendly and mix a mean cocktail. Great ambience, killer conversations always. Hosts weekly events like trivia, karaoke, and live music, a beautiful backyard. Food specials vary. Nugget loves the backyard.

One of the best bars in the world. British rocker human was having his/her/their last shift today, but no doubt that great things are ahead for this bar and for that human.

It's a cozy place and the staff is really nice! The food was totally delicious, and the prices are good. The food took a lot of time to be prepared ( almost an hour for 3 dishes) so you need to be patient, but the wait is worth it!

A friend of a friend is a serious beer aficionado, and I was instructed to meet them here at the Tradesman. It stopped raining about 4 or 5 minutes before I arrived, and that was awesome because you have to sit outside. We were the only people in there for about 5 minutes. My guess is that people were waiting on the rain to stop before arriving. I was advised to try a ale called Half Acre. I liked it, and it went with with my veggie meal. The counter people were nice and fast bringing your order. I’ll go there when I’m in bushwick. #nyc #brooklyn #ipa #kingofcoffeenyc #beer #ale

Good size patio and good happy hour specials - though you can’t really taste the tequila at all in the cucumber cup, it’s very refreshing!

Recently had my birthday party at the Tradesman and it was awesome! The space fit perfectly my party, the drinks were good and well priced. The staff were super hospitable and professional and really ensured we had a great time. The space is surprisingly big especially with the back space. Could not recommend them enough!

Honestly chose this over a bar that wasn't open yet. Glad we did. Great vibes. Cocktails were so good. Wish I lived in bushwick.

This bar is cute! Happy hour deals are pretty good and the outdoor area is a nice vibe.

Whether it's the pre-game hour, the evening nightcap, or a place to simply enjoy a strong cocktail while pondering life, Tradesman has been an easy imbibe hole for all occasions. It's a perfect place for a gathering or a solo drink session and I would consider coming back every time. I have enjoyed many a cocktail here and appreciate that even during select weekends that the flow of people here is never too overwhelming and the vibe is care free. A big sell is their massive outdoor patio. It's been a perfect area for group gathering opportunities and a nice departure from the intimate interior which seems good for date nights and solo night caps. Ambiance and drink options aside, I really appreciate the customer service from the bartenders and staff. They've always remained friendly and are super laid back most of the time. It's a nice break from the pretentious nightlife venue options in Williamsburg. I've never had any of their food. However, seeing as I enjoy being here, I'd never hesitate to try any of their dishes. I think I'll make that a priority for my next visit.

I came here for a drink on a Wednesday night. There were about a dozen other people in the bar. They were playing lively jazz music. Very low lighting. Not too loud, so it was easy to have a conversation. You can sit anywhere and order at the bar. They have happy hour until 8pm. I got the hibiscus margarita. It was a bit sweet for my taste, but definitely fruity. The seasoned rim tasted like cinnamon. They have a $15 minimum for cards. There are two single stall bathrooms. It had a nice neighborhood vibe. I'd come again.

This is a perfect bar to look sad and brooding in while crouched over an Old Fashioned. Just take one look at the exposed brick, mahogany furniture, and warm lighting from the glow of all the candles and you'll see exactly what I mean. The aesthetic in their spacious backyard is decidedly different-- more community potluck vibes than the early aughts cool interior that would've made this place super popular a decade ago. Basically this place doesn't try too hard, and could probably get away with charging more than $10-$12 for their cocktails but they don't. For all of that, plus their very chill backyard, I like it here. I spent a whole summer evening on a balmy night here, having drinks with friends. It was so refreshing to have so much space to walk around and be as loud as you want. We threw back many shots, imbibed their tasty cocktails, and had ourselves a time. If you're looking for something low key and inexpensive, look no further than Tradesman.

The service took so long, and there was some serious sass from the staff. It's not like it was packed, but we waited at least 45 minutes for our food, which was overpriced and not that good. Will not be returning.

Really fun date spot, the drinks were great, the music was a perfect volume so you could still speak with your party. I'd definitely go back for their happy hour margaritas!

Solid neighborhood bar right off the Montrose stop with a huge backyard and plenty of indoor seating. Solid happy hour- an ale and a lager available for $5 each and some cocktails for a few dollars more. Definitely recommend for a quick hang after work or chill evening.

Friends and I have been coming to this bar for the last few years, on and off. Always great service and relaxing vibes. Last night, one of the owners helped out with my birthday gathering and reserved a small section. Super easy process and connected me with a vendor that was doing a pop-up service in their kitchen. Food came out in perfectly timed staggered servings that kept my friends fed! Great drinks and service overall last night, had a great time. Pichu Pichu - not sure how often they do pop-up service at Tradesman but link below, food was great! https://www.pichupichu.nyc/

First bar that I've sat within their space since the pandemic started. We passed by and saw a sign where they said they were open but entrance is in the back. We ventured around the block to find a beautiful and spacious patio of several tables, all within good distance away from one another. I believe they are also dog friendly, given the dog bowl of water (and my friend brought her dog). You order from a small window and they bring out your food/drinks to you. I'd say they have a good sanitary protocol in place and would feel safe coming back. I would try their food next time.

Stopped in for a drink. And had an excellent one. Small bar, crowded. Pleasant look. My friend and I had really delicious cocktails. Unfortunately I don't remember the names. Hers was Hibiscus and mine was Mezcal and cider and jalapeño. Mine might sound bad to you, but it was especially good. Well balanced, not too much of anything going on. So glad we stopped here. PS they have no food. We had to run across the street for chips...

This is someone's favourite bar -- but is certainly very far from MY favourite. We were in the area for some shopping and decided to google a place for brunch. We landed upon this place which is really more of a bar then anything. Once you walk in there is a weird amount of dead space to the right, zero stools, just people awkwardly standing around... I should have taken that weirdness as a sign but it was too late -- we had grab a seat in the corner and kind of stuck. We were told around 11am that it was happy hour. Great! Drinks are five - six bucks each. Everything was fine until I looked up and noticed it was cash only. Really annoying but okay fine. We scramble together some dollars. We got two breakfast burgers. Keep in mind they inform you to be "Extra patient." The kitchen is three hot plates sectioned off in the corner of the bar behind two makeshift walls...... Basically, after the bar was built - somebody was like, "yOu knOW wHaT woUlD bE kEwL??? iF wE maDe FOoOdd!" It's very obviously an after thought considering the entire layout of the bar is very poor. Other yelpers are upset their food took too long. We had read the little sign so knew what was up. Not the best place to go to when you're starving. Our waitress finally shows up with our burgers and they're the smallest portions in the world. It was almost insulting how little food we were given. ESPECIALLY the tater tots. The way they were scattered on the plate was just plain sad. It's as if someone was snacking on our plates before they came out. The breakfast burger is just an english muffin with an egg on top on the burger. They charge you extra for any sort of garnish (No onions, no cheese, no bacon, no avocado.) The burger was raw in the middle. (We weren't asked how we wanted our burger...I assumed cooked would be the default.) It was the saddest brunch I've ever been to. The whole thing was around 50 bucks.......and we left hungry. Perfect place to go to if you want to starve to death and be overcharged while doing it. Also guys, it's 2020. We know you want to avoid fees or save some money under the table but come on -- Square exist now.

Cute little spot for a drink. (As of 8/9) They only have outdoor seating right now, but they have a great backyard with plenty of seating. We love the vibe of this bar - has an "explorer" feel. Go stop in to support!!

My friend and I LOVED enjoying a weekend morning brunch here, but they recently changed up the menu. Totally understand wanting to mix things up but unfortunately lost most of the appeal for us--don't mind the breakfast tacos, but don't love having them as the only option (with only a few things total on the menu). Not sure why the original brunch went away, but we definitely miss the charm and coziness of the old tradesmen brunch! :(

If you're looking for a nice relaxing date spot in this area of Brooklyn, this is where you want to go. Before heading out to grab some dinner, me and my girlfriend voted on getting drinks. This place was nearby to Champs Diner where we planned to get food later on. Without doing any Yelp research, we walked into this spot. Personally, I found the 'tradesmen' blue collar theme plastered all over the bar to be very cute. The first thing we noticed is how intimate the setting is. The low lighting, and availability of many different seating options really helped with that. At the bar, the bartender quickly tended to us and informed us about the happy hour items. By the way, their happy hour goes until 9pm! Quite a find for any place, let alone one of the hippest parts in Brooklyn. I ordered a and my girlfriend ordered a glass of . My very tasty craft beer was only $4! Her glass of wine was $6. We were able to chat it up, without feeling like we had to move from where we were. Also, if there was any music playing at the place, it was low enough for us to talk. Definitely coming back here again if I have the chance.

A++ on the brunch atmosphere. We had a large party right next to the front window, and it was a perfect fall day. As with most brunch menus, I scanned to find the few options without dairy. They had a lovely autumnal scramble atop corn tortillas, which included beets! And two fried eggs on top. And I requested a side of sausage (of course) - and they were generous with that serving, which is how I like my sausage. Everything I could ever want on a plate. They had the big-ass Sriracha bottles, which is always a good sign. The challah french toast is excellent as well. The service could have been a bit better, but the food definitely made up for any slack. Can't wait to come back to see what the chefs cook up :)

We came here before our dinner reservations at Champ's Diner which is around the block. The vibe of the bar is really nice with dim lit candles and jazz music playing in the background. They have Happy Hour specials until 9 PM which is amazing! The specials consist of $4 beers, $6 wines and $10 cocktails. The only thing is this place is Cash Only. Hence, I dropped a star.

Love this weekend brunch, super simple menu and the yogurt is huge when they have it. Everything is inexpensive and well done. The outdoor seating is the best in the summer. 4/5 chance you'll see a dog. Happy hour runs later than most bars but it's cash-only.

I only have good things to say, so listen up! The outdoor space is large, which makes it super easy to socially distance! A HUGE plus for me. The cocktails were all phenomenal -- the endless summer and paper plane were favorites (soft spot in my heart for Montenegro, I'm very impressed they're making great cocktails with my favorite aperitivo)! My bartender was so nice, bringing the fire cocktails and amazing service with a smile that I could see through her mask (smize! Im super relived they're great about masks here!) 11/10. Will be back for Devi's cocktails, and often.

#Seems like a decent bar. They had burgers the time I went. Burgers were nothing special, but the #fixins bar had plenty of stuff. I like stuff.

Best neighborhood bar! Great friendly staff, nice big backyard/patio space, and of course tasty drinks! They have a good food selection too including some Korean bites, hummus, and spanakopita - a bit of a random assortment but hey, something for everyone!

I stumbled on this place while looking for a happy hour that ends late. Most happy hours in Brooklyn ends at 7 or 8pm, but this one ends at 9 which is a major plus. Another plus is that you can get actual specialty cocktails for only $6, WAY better than your basic well drink. The tequila cleanse was very interesting to try, but I absolutely loved the hibiscus daiquiri. I would definitely recommend this place for a chill outing. The ambiance was great and the music wasn't too loud so you were actually able to hear people talk. The cocktails took a little long to make, but that's how you know it's quality!

I normally have nothing but love for this bar, and am so glad they're still open and finding ways to operate safely. One of their employees took good care of me and my friend--until we started talking for longer. At that point, there was a lack of self awareness and a depth of racial and gendered microaggression that was too intolerable to ignore. I feel like other poc patrons need to know this: scratch the surface on Jeremy, and there's a lot of unchecked ugly. He'll also make it a point to let you know you could be handling the conversation better when you let him know he's making you uncomfortable. Love the Tradesman, but I honestly don't know if I'm able to go there without knowing if this man is working.

Came here this morning for brunch and was very disappointed. The waitstaff was lovely and the ambiance is quite nice, but my Salmon and poached eggs were not good at all. I was very disappointed. It was extremely cold, the egg whites were soaking wet (didn't drain them from poaching) but the yolks were over cooked. I also think they forgot about the hollandaise sauce. The side salad was more like a single lettuce leaf (undressed). And the potatoes were cold and bland. Even the biscuits (two very small biscuits with a side of honey and butter) were extremely dry- even slathering them in the honey and butter wasn't quite enough. The biscuits were also cold. I'll try this place again maybe sometime in the future because I want it to be good... but I was just so disappointed with this meal, might take me awhile to come back :/

Jeremy is the best! He even tried to salt a plastic cup for my margarita. It was decent considering it's really hard to get salt to stick to plastic. Anyway love tradesman, especially on Wednesday nights. Also Doing a great job of maintaining social distancing.

This was almost 2 stars but they redeemed themselves. First. I HATE bars but we had to waste some time while we waited for our Champs Diner seating. Second. I really HATE bars that advertise their happy hour outside with A frames ON DAYS AND TIMES WHEN THE SAID HAPPY HOUR IS NOT IN EFFECT. Third the redemption occurred when we encountered the really sweet bartender who was super cool and as it turned out they had a $5 shot and beer combo. Now that's what I call a deal!! And the finally Four. The gorgeous garden seating in the back that we almost missed if it wasn't for my nosiness. All and all a nice place to chill.

Was alerted to the existence of this bar by another yelper and decided to check it out while waiting for a spot at Champs Diner across the street. I feel like this is a sort of well established tradition for Champs patrons since there always seems to be a wait! One of the best things about this bar is that they have happy hour till 9pm! That by itself is super generous but they one up themselves by offering $4 beers, $5 well drinks and $6 cocktails so basically everything is half price. The have a great beer list but decided to go with the cocktails and have to say I was very impressed. Their version to the manhattan was fantastic and I felt like for $6 I was basically robbing them. Was so good I had 2 even though was planning to have just 1 drink. I wanted to give them a 5 star review but the place is cash only which I absolutely detest, especially at a bar. Makes everything so much more complicated than it needs to be. Place was packed at 8:30pm on a Wednesday night and I can definitely see why. They have a patio out back too for when the weather is nice.

This is a terrific spot, I've been in the neighborhood for a few years now and this is definitely my favorite spot around. The vibe is an awesome dive bar but the drinks are actually really good. They aren't like some of these pre-made, artificial sugary drinks you taste at other bars. All the staff/owners are extremely nice too.

Haven't had the food, but have had drinks and spent a good amount of time here. Really cozy place to to curl up in the winter, and wonderful patio with fairy lights for warmer weather. Vibe is super relaxed, and it's quiet enough that you don't have to yell to chat with friends. Playlists are awesome - funky jazzy music. There's a front bit with tables, the bar itself, and a little nook that's a bit better lit. Drinks are solid, but not mind blowing. $8 for an old fashioned. I like that their glassware is unique. They have happy hour until 9 and happy hour ALL NIGHT on Monday, so def feels like they've got your back. I pick up my farmshare here on Thursdays, which also tells you something about their laid back vibe!

The bartender Anne singlehandedly curates some of the best people in the area to come to Tradesman and even when she's not working, I have a great time at this bar. I've come during the week, on Sunday nights, and for events. I've come by myself and with other people. I've been introduced to others that I've genuinely enjoyed talking to, consistently. I've never felt unwelcome or put off. When you find a bar like Tradesman, you hold onto it. You come on in, pop behind the bar, and order yourself a drink whenever you can. I'm so #blessed to have this spot in my extended neighborhood.

This is the best neighborhood bar ever. Each tender with their own style which makes it unique. Great service, caring bartenders, amazing prices and an amazing brunch to boot. I wish I could come more but work prohibits it:( I just love Larissa and think she has been doing it right for a long time. Her chill vibe carries over into this place and makes it super special for people who have never been Thanks Anne

Stumbled upon this place by accident and it was a gem. There were no hidden service fees for us to take a cocktail table and order at the bar. The happy hour is a must! I will definitely be returning back to this bar.

5-stars to the Tradesman. Why? 1. Because they probably don't care about reviews 2. Because this place has a rocking happy hour that goes late 3. They have a backyard 4. They stock good beers 5. I wouldn't change a damn thing There. I've given a reason per star, but also this place just rocks. It's also versatile. You could take a date. You could bring a buddy for a drink. You could bring a group for a birthday. You could bring even bring your damn mom.

This bar is my mecca. The vibe is chill, the food is delicious, and the cocktails are generous. The best part of Tradesman is Larissa and John, the couple that run the bar. Larissa is warm and kind, and loves her customers as much as they love her. One Christmas, she hung stockings for each of her regular customers, filling each stocking with coupons for the bar. I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of this gesture, but it's really only one example of how she makes every person feel welcomed and appreciated. John, Larissa's partner, is the coolest. He is so friendly and funny. He gives the best hugs, solid high-fives, and has perfect hair. He built the bar counter himself, and it's obvious how much love he and Larissa have put into this place.

J.P and I chanced upon this awesome bar while visiting NY and waiting to get into Champs diner (we had around 90 mins to kill because Champs is THAT good. But thats a different review). It was around 2 pm and the bar was packed. The bartenders were the friendliest we have EVER met (Philly bartenders I am looking at you) and they found a table for us almost immediately. They had a decent beer and cocktail menu. J.P had a Manhattan and it was quite strong. My mimosa was great! Its cash only though. And no vegan options at all, hence the 4 stars. But we had a great time nonetheless.

A real local neighborhood bar. I was visiting from LA and stumbled upon this bar and ended up spending the rest of my evening there. Everyone was talking to each other and to the bartenders...reminds me of why I like NY. Jeremy was an attentive and knowledgable bartender and seemed to know every patron by name. Great spot.

Came in on a Friday night at about 10pm to grab a drink with a friend. Prices are decent, wasn't too packed and nice vibes. I'd be back to give their HH a try if I'm in the area.

5 star for mostly one reason: the conversation/experience I had with bartender Ehi. Honestly, I'll return as much as possible, even though it is far away from me in PLG. The experience was that positive. SO... thanks! (also, the place is just lovely, spacious, owner seems great, nice selection of alcohol/beer)

3.5 stars. Happy hr until 9 and good draft selection. Funky decor and really relaxed. Plus outside patio.

This review is for brunch only, though I think based on the experience, I can't imagine it being much better besides that. 4 people sitting at the bar. And the 2 people behind the counter couldn't work efficiently enough to handle us 4 people and had us waiting for even a refill on water? The food took forever to come out, like, my boyfriend and I of many years ran out of things to talk about and the other people at the bar seemingly did too. So we just patiently waited watching the 2 service people NOT multi-task and not speak to people who are patrons. Even now when we're thinking of somewhere to go to brunch, we're like "tradesman????" as a joke.

Might be my favorite bar in Brooklyn. Not only is it my neighbor but this is where I had my first date with my love so it has a special place in my heart. But besides that lol it's just perfect for whatever occasion you want it to be. The back yard is my favorite touch for more laid back open air vibes, or take it inside at the bar for more Romantic date vibe or sit at one of the tables for a gathering of friends vibe. The happy hour is the best and it goes late so that's a plus. I like to think of this bar as more chill but then I came here on New Years after we snuck out of a party early and it was a blasssst. And the music is always on point. Sometimes it's like a lil Spanish guitar sometimes more classics but whatever it is it's never too loud where you can't have a convo. It's lightly on in the background just enough where you find your self dancing in your seat while still talking in a normal voice to your friends. It's always a tradesman kind of night

The staff were rude and condescending. We asked for an appetizer and weren't satisfied with the order so we kindly asked to get something else instead. They charged us for both appetizers and proceeded to argue with us about why we were charged for something we did not eat. This has never happened to me at a restaurant before when I've explained I just didn't like or expect what was given to me. The food wasn't the most tasteful either. We got simple tater tots and they weren't good. I believe it's not difficult to make tater tots tasteful.

If you're in the area and are meeting with friends for a chill yet fun night, go here. It's legit. The best neighborhood bar in BK.

Let me tell you, this very casual place is perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon. The deviled eggs and kale salad is so good. Maria our host is so nice! She made great recommendations that were on the money . Plus she has a sweet temperament as well. I would come here in a heartbeat now. Sat in the backyard terrace and just enjoyed the drinks and food.

Great atmosphere and drinks. Was just looking for a place to sit and wait, found it just off the L at Montrose. Cash only which is interesting, but it gives it a more local feel. Will be venturing out here again!

I walked in here randomly after seeing a show at the well and ended up staying all night because of Lem. He epitomizes an old fashioned bartender - smart, funny, good listener. I live nowhere near this place but I will be back next Saturday to see my new favorite bartender.

It deeply saddens me to have to write this review however, i feel it must be done. I had the WORST bar experience here ever, and I've been to a lot of bars. Sunday night into Monday morning, at about 1 AM one of my friends suggested Tradesman as her all-time favorite bar. She said she goes there all the time and that she LOVED it. We went. Ordered a few rounds of delicious shots and drinks. Some other friends joined us. Ultimately, it was six of us who were there as paying customers. The bartender announced last call, we got our last drinks and continued to sip on them. At around 2:30am, the bartender (who had been super nice up to this point) screamed that we all needed to get the *eff* out. We were shocked, my jaw dropped. I think she realized we were taken aback, and she apologized. Said it wasn't how she meant it. One of my female friends and I decided to use the bathroom before we left. We went into the single stall bathroom together (as girls often do). Suddenly there was loud aggressive banging at the door. We finished our business, washed our hands, and went back out into the bar. We found that it was the "bus boy" who had banged on the bathroom door. He wanted to ensure there was no "funny business" happening inside. Two of my friends had gone to get the car and so four of us remained. One of my friends who remained at the table as we went to the restroom stated that the busboy came to clear the tables. He tried to take our drinks which were still half full. She told him that we had not finished them to which he replied "they have 80 seconds to finish them". At this point we were appalled. I loudly stated "Let's finish our drinks that we chose to buy here with our hard earned money." The busboy and bartender realized we were unhappy. Somehow all five of us got into a heated discussion. The bartender and the busboy tried to explain that *sometimes* people try to go to the bathrooms and hang around on purpose and they assumed that's what we were doing. The busboy (who's from Hawaii as we were told) made some comment that because we were native New Yorkers we were the minority in Bushwick and that they didn't know if we were going to be troublemakers. My friend who frequents the place was super disappointed in the service. The Bartender even admitted to having seen her there before. If they knew she was a regular, why would they treat us this way?? After both sides spoke their peace, everyone shook hands. The bartender and the busboy "thanked us" for giving our feedback. They shook our hands and we parted ways. As a paying customer it is extremely disappointing to have to explain HOW to run a business. Had they come to our table, explained they needed to close up the bar ASAP, we would have been MORE than accommodating. However, when they criminalize us, aggressively force us out, and ASSUME we're going to be troublemakers - i have a problem. The drinks were great. The employees, not so much. Based on the service - i would not recommend this place EVER.

Came here for a friend's birthday (Anne: Super Bartender), which was a nice turn down from the day party I was at earlier in the day. The aesthetic was cute, and the crowd, a friendly mix. Definitely a spot worth adventuring out to, dolo or otherwise, for some reliable vibes.

Tradesman has been my go-to bar in the neighborhood for over 5 years. It's super chill, super cheap, the staff is super sweet and the backyard is perfect for groups. I've never had a bad experience in the probably 30+ times I've been there. Never leave!

The first time I went to Tradesman was for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. The food was pretty great but their customer service was absolutely horrible. The staff wasn't friendly whatsoever. That totally ruined it for me and has stuck with me ever since. I decided to give it another shot and stopped by for drinks a few nights ago and had the same horrible experience with unfriendly staff. I'm really disappointed because the bar is in my neighborhood but I don't feel welcome there at all. I really hoped the Tradesman could be my local spot :/

We went there for a quick Sunday brunch and it was delicious. I had the Herbed Scramble Eggs. It was so tasty matched with the Gin Grapefruit Spitz. The food was a bit slow coming out but it was so tasty that it made more for the wait. Definitely worth a second visit.