I think this is a plea for bars that some may call dive bars but aren’t scuzzy or runs down enough to be considered dive bars. They are nice but not offering craft cocktails or trying hard
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Brooklyn Recs:
Glorrietta Baldy
Hartleys
Finns corner
Washington Commons
Ontario
Barbs
Troost
Halyards
I have a somewhat limited experience but those are places I like that fit that description
For my current purposes, Earl’s Beer and Cheese, but I generally end up loving any bar with this lighting. Lends a particular feeling of debauchery during daylight hours.
If you’re within an hour walk from home, you should just walk home.
I understand taking public transit or an Uber there to be on time, but you’re not rushing to get home. Thus, walk.