★ “PERFECT BAR”
~The New York Times
★ “One of the best bars in America”
~Esquire Magazine
★ “One of NYC’s best small music venues”
~Gothamist
HOURS
(365 days/year)
Bar:
12pm – 4am
Kitchen:
12pm – 2am
Happy hour:
12pm – 7pm
★ “PERFECT BAR”
~The New York Times
★ “One of the best bars in America”
~Esquire Magazine
★ “One of NYC’s best small music venues”
~Gothamist
Welcome to Freddy’s
This chill and comfortable neighborhood favorite hosts a welcome mix of locals and far-flung visitors, thanks to its beautiful decor, bustling vibe, and charming staff. This Brooklyn institution carries a history stretching back to prohibition, and features live events, late night food, great prices, multiple rooms, on & on.
Not Just a Bar, A Community
Performances
Each night, in the discrete Back Room, a rotating cast of musicians, comedians, film buffs, and assorted literary types fill the air with the kind of crazy-quilt anything-goes vibe that New York City used to be famous for.
The Press has called Freddy’s one of Brooklyn’s most important Cultural Hubs, & an underground Mecca for creativity.
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Nestled in the South Slope Freddy’s is a Brooklyn staple, comfortable and endlessly interesting, with a history stretching back to prohibition.
Freddy’s features an antique red Mahogany bar, a wide draft beer selection, a separate and sound proofed performance space, tasty food, world class videos, a recessed fish tank, a comfy backyard, a great staff and a unique and iconic vibe.
Performances
Each night, in the discrete Back Room, a rotating cast of musicians, comedians, film buffs, and assorted literary types fill the air with the kind of crazy-quilt anything-goes vibe that New York City used to be famous for.
The Press has called Freddy’s one of Brooklyn’s most important Cultural Hubs, & an underground Mecca for creativity.
Art
For over 20 years, Freddy’s Backroom has provided an alternative exhibition space for local art. The mostly monthly shows share space with nightly events and performances. Artists on display range from the burgeoning to the well established.
On permanent exhibition throughout the bar, are the mesmerizing and popular “repurposed video constructions” of video artist and Freddy’s co-owner Donald O’Finn.
In the Press
What Our Customers Say
Diana King
Truly one of the best bars in NYC. Old school vibe with experienced bartenders. Decor is quirky mix of kitch and classic NY bar. Great music, plus rotating DJs, bands, comedy and events. Love!
Sharif Hassan
Legendary. A cheap bar in the South Slope that treats it’s customers to exactly what they need. Brilliantly, the live music is in a completely separate room so you can hang out at the bar without being drowned out by bands. And Freddy’s always amazing/brain boggling VHS video art is continually playing on at least one screen. Run, don’t walk.
Daniel M. Cohen
While I have heard it said that this is one of the best dive bars in Brooklyn, and I wouldn’t disagree, I think that is selling it short. There are always great acts and events going on in the back room, there is a small patio in the backyard, and there is legitimate video art playing at the bar! Relaxed day drinking or dance party at night, Freddy’s is great!
Nick Hogeboom
Freddy’s is my favorite bar in Brooklyn! Amazing vibe and decor! Great happy hour and bar food with full kitchen. Open patio in the summer, frequent events from films to bands, etc. Incredible art and video collage on display. And the bartenders always have a great playlist. The best!
N Vitas
The most diverse bar I’ve ever been to. You got older folk, younger folk, dating couples, drunk frat boys, cowboys, hipsters, yuppies, LBGTQ, socially awkward people, over-the-top extroverted people, tourists, and local celebrities. The decor is amazing and they have live music (sometimes). Everywhere you look there is some odd anomaly. Which is really entertaining to look at. It’s a struggle for those with ADHD – I have to admit.
Said Rifai
Love the ambience. There are some surprisingly awesome local and national artists playing here on a weekly basis.
Christopher McIntyre
The best late-night bar in all of Brooklyn.
Freddie Geez
This place is unique, serves great bar food and music and fantastic drinks. Service was super friendly and definitely worthy of coming back to again and again.
Kate Ruby Klenfner
It’s just a great bar in almost every way. The drinks are strong, the food is good, and they’re both cheap. There’s free live music every night in the backroom (a performance space that doubles as an art gallery). There’s a backyard. The owners & staff are cool as hell, and they discourage people from bringing kids. What more could you want?
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